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: Early-enrollee running back T.J. Yeldon led all receivers and rushers with 179 yards of total offense and a touchdown. Yeldon rushed for 88 yards on 16 carries and caught five passes for 91 yards.

By Zac Al-Khateeb Assistant Sports Editor zialkhateeb@crimson.ua.edu @ZacAlKhateeb In the Alabama Crimson Tide’s annual A-Day game Saturday, freshman running back T.J. Yeldon proved Alabama still has some talent in the backfield after the departure of Trent Richardson. In front of a crowd of 78,562 fans, Yeldon helped the White team defeat the Crimson team 24-15 by leading all running backs with 88 rushing yards. He made numerous big runs and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. Yeldon showed some catching ability as well, hauling in a game-high 91 receiving yards and a touchdown. For his performance, Yeldon was awarded the Dixie Howell Most Valuable Player of the Game award. Head coach Nick Saban was pleased with Yeldon’s performance in the game. “He was the difference in the game for his team,” Saban said, “and made a lot of good plays, and had a lot of production. I think that’s important for us because we needed somebody like that.” Saban also said Yeldon will have a good chance to make an impact next year as a freshman. “Him and Amari Cooper have probably been the two freshmen that have really shown that they have ability and can make plays and could be contributors,” Saban said. “But again, it’s their maturity and how they can manage the role that they’re in. So, we’re looking for [Yeldon] to continue to mature and have a pretty significant role in helping our offense next year.”

: Quarterback AJ McCarron threw three interceptions during the game. McCarron started the game, ended the first half and ended the game with an interception.

: Linebacker Adrian Hubbard had four tackles for loss, including three sacks. Hubbard is expected to fill the void left by Courtney Upshaw.

: The White team scored 21 secondhalf points to defeat the Crimson team, 24-15. Quarterback Phillip Sims threw two touchdowns and Vinnie Sunseri returned a fumble for a touchdown.

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: The White team did not have a single turnover, compared to four for the Crimson team.

Campus demolitions Animals aided by social media approved by board Technology helped pets, owners reunite

at Birmingham. Robert Witt, at his first board meeting as system chancellor, said separating the institutions would be a bad idea. “The strength of three campuses lies in By Tray Smith the fact we leverage being part of a sysSpecial Projects Editor tem, and we’d be strongly opposed to any ralphlesliesmith@gmail.com such action,” he said. UAH president Robert The UA System Board of Altenkirch and UAB presiTrustees approved demolident Carol Garrison also tions of four buildings and The strength of three spoke out against the prodiscussed a bill in the state campuses lies in the fact we posal. legislature that would split leverage being part of a One of the bill’s cothe system last weekend in system, and we’d be strongly sponsors, state Rep. Phil Huntsville. opposed to any such action Williams, R-Monrovia, Rep. John Rogers, told The Huntsville Times D-Birmingham, introduced — Chancellor Robert Witt he no longer supports the legislation Thursday that, bill either and is perfectly if passed and signed into happy with the board’s law, would trigger a statewide popular vote on a constitutional work to ensure the institutions can grow amendment to establish separate boards together as a system. for both the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of Alabama SEE BOARD PAGE 5

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By Mazie Bryant Staff Reporter mrbryant@crimson.ua.edu When Shannon Walker devoted her home to the care of 14 dogs, she never wondered what would happen if she found herself without one. Last April, Walker raced home from vaccinating animals at the Bibb County Animal Shelter to find her home completely destroyed by the tornado that swept through only minutes before. “I knew that my family was all right, but I immediately started to search for all of my dogs,” Walker said. “We didn’t know what we were going to do with all of them yet, but we immediately started to round

them up.” At the time, Walker was fostering eight dogs by providing care for the animals until they could find a home. However, she soon noticed three of the dogs were missing. After only a few days of searching, Peanut and LuLu, two of Walker’s foster dogs, were found with the help of a microchip implant and an identification tag. Peanut had been taken to Canant Animal Hospital after the storm and was the only dog the hospital saw with a microchip. Kayla Ary, practice manager for Canant, describes microchip implants as a device smaller than a grain of rice that is inserted under the skin of an animal and contains a pet identification number for rescue purposes. SEE PETS PAGE 5

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In the days after the tornado last April, the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter took in about 750 lost and hurt animals.

SGA elects speaker Will Barto Bo Jackson to travel state with stars Ryan Flamerich voted out 28-21 By Tray Smith Special Projects Editor ralphlesliesmith@gmail.com SGA Senator Will Barto was elected speaker of the SGA Senate Thursday night, defeating Senator Ryan Flamerich in his bid for reelection to the top position in the Student Government Association’s legislative branch. Barto, a student in the College of Commerce and Business Administration who er • Plea s

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is beginning his second year in office, beat Flamerich by a 28-21 vote. “I believe that the primary role Will Barto of speaker of the Senate is to help other senators achieve their goals by giving them the tools that they need to succeed,” Barto said in a statement. “I plan on doing that this year.” Barto, a junior majoring in accounting, said he thinks

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the Senate could have done a better job looking at issues from both sides over the past year. “People very rarely agree in Senate, and I think that kind of looking at things from both sides of the issue and compromising is something that we, as a Senate body, not just the position [of speaker of the Senate], could have done better,” he said. Flamerich, a junior majoring in chemical engineering and political science, was elected as a senator from the SEE SPEAKER PAGE 7

Athletes will bike for emergency relief fund By Judah Martin Contributing Writer Former Auburn University running back and 1985 Heisman trophy winner Bo Jackson plans to ride 300 miles across the state of Alabama on a Trek Bicycle in an effort to raise $1 million to benefit Gov. Robert Bentley’s Emergency Relief Fund. The bike will be illustrated with the names of the 249 people killed in last year’s devas-

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tating tornadoes. “The reason for this ride is for state unity and to pay homage to the great Alabamians who lost Bo Jackson their lives on April 27, 2011,” Jackson said in a press release. “I want Bo Bikes Bama to bring hope to Alabamians whose lives were forever changed by last year’s devastating tornadoes.

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I encourage all my friends and fellow Alabamians to support me throughout this journey.” Jackson will begin the ride on April 24 in Henagar and end it on April 28 at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. He will be joined by fellow sports celebrities Cam Newton, Cornelius Bennett, Ray Lewis, Lance Armstrong and Ken Griffey Jr. While Alabamians are free to join the ride for the last three miles in Tuscaloosa, those who wish to join in beforehand may do so after making a $200 donation to the campaign.

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In honor of National Holocaust Remembrance Day, two Holocaust survivors currently living in Alabama, Max Herzel and Ruth Siegler, author of “My Father’s Blessing,” will share their stories of survival. The event will take place today at 7 p.m. in Gorgas Room 205.

come to this meeting. Freshmen and sophomores are especially encouraged to attend in order to improve their chances of success in these competitions. Students who are planning to apply for Rhodes Scholarships, Marshall Scholarships, Mitchell Scholarships and/or Fulbright Grants next fall should make every effort to attend this meeting to receive instructions regarding the application process for these awards because applications are due at the very beginning of the fall semester.

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Diplomats from six world powers met with Iranian officials into the mid-afternoon Saturday in their effort to finally launch a durable negotiation aimed at putting curbs on Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. The six countries, after failing repeatedly in the past to start such a negotiation, have set the limited goal of beginning a candid conversation with Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, and organizing a second meeting at which they hope to go into greater depth. Iran insists its nuclear program is aimed only at applying nuclear energy to peaceful uses, but many world powers fear Tehran seeks bomb-making capabilities. The group convened at about 11 a.m. at the Istanbul Convention Center, met as a group with Jalil, then broke for lunch at about 1:30 p.m. They reconvened about an hour and a half later. Diplomats said they might hold nation-to-nation meetings with Jalili in the afternoon. Western officials described the Iranians’ tone as constructive and compared it favorably with last year, when, at a similar meeting, Iran refused to discuss the nuclear program. The so-called P5 Plus One group includes the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — the United States, France,

Britain, Russia and China — plus Germany. Catherine Ashton, the EU’s foreign policy chief who is organizing the event, said before the meeting that while some signs were encouraging, “much depends on what Iran is putting on the table today”. “What we are here to do is find ways in which we can build confidence between us and ways in which we can demonstrate that Iran is moving away from a nuclear weapons program,” she said. Iranian officials, who have been alternatively positive and critical of the meeting, continued their commentary from afar. The government-controlled Fars news organization interviewed Mohammed Esmaeel Kosari, deputy chief of the national security and foreign policy commission of the Parliament, who said the first subject of discussion should be the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists, blamed by Iran on foreign powers. He said the six powers “should answer our questions, because they have not so far condemned the assassination.” Hermidas Bavand, a former Iranian diplomat who is now an academic, praised the talks, saying that if the two sides can agree on another meeting, “it is the beginning of confidence–building,” and a process that can ultimately lead to compromises and a lifting of the economic

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Good Samaritan Clinic holds ‘Spring into Good Health’ By Ashanka Kumari Staff Reporter akkumari@crimson.ua.edu The Good Samaritan Clinic in Northport is looking for volunteers to help with and set up their own entertainment booths at the clinic’s next community fundraiser. “Spring into Good Health,” the clinic’s spring fundraiser, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 21 in the clinic’s parking lot as a way to raise funds and awareness of the clinic, according to a press release. All proceeds will go directly to the clinic to purchase needed supplies so that volunteer doctors, nurses and small staff can continue to provide free services to those in need. The free event will include games for children, music and entertainment, some refreshments and free blood pressure checks, according to a press release. Members of the community will also be able to speak with representatives about health topics such as exercise, diabetes, nutrition and healthy eating. “We are looking for people willing to come up with their

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own entertainment station,” said Brittney Knox, a volunteer at the clinic. “While we have enough volunteers for the booths we have now, we need more booths so more children can be served. We’re looking for things like face painting or

even just people willing to help pass out flyers.” Since 1999, the Good Samaritan Clinic has been a nonprofit organization that serves adults who are residents of Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale, Bibb, Pickens, Sumter

and Fayette counties, Knox said. Volunteers are necessary to help the clinic be successful and do a variety of things, said Julie Sittason, executive director of the clinic. “We have volunteer

Saban, John Croyle talk character, life By Adrienne Burch Staff Reporter aeburch2@crimson.ua.edu Speakers at the first annual Coaching Character Initiative drew from personal experiences to teach students about the Capstone Creed and how they should work to better practice what it says. Featured speakers at the event, which took place Thursday night in Coleman Coliseum and was hosted by the Student Government Association Judicial Board, were John Croyle, a former Alabama football player and owner of Big Oak Ranch, and head coach Nick Saban. Croyle was introduced to the audience as a man who found out early in life what he was put on earth to do. At age 24, Croyle gave up a career in the National Football League to follow his passions and start a camp for abused, neglected and orphaned children. Croyle has been running the Big Oak Ranch for 37 years. He and his wife have helped more than 1,900 children, with their first child now at the age of 57. Croyle said he is the richest man anyone in the audience had ever laid eyes on, not because of the money in his wallet, but because he figured out why God put him on this earth, and he is now fulfilling that purpose. “Choices create circumstances. Decisions determine

physicians and nurse practitio- there is a large network of docners who work at the clinic but tors in the community that help depend on University students us if we need it.” a lot too,” Sittason said. “We The Good Samaritan Clinic is see lots of students who are in open every Tuesday from 8 a.m. pre-med, nursing, social work to 6 p.m. and every Thursday and business, but also other from 9 a.m. to around 8:30 p.m., majors. It’s a really valuable depending on how many docopportunity for students to get tors are able to serve at the some good expeclinic, Mitchell rience.” said. Knox, who As a nonWe have volunteer physicians is majoring in profit organizaand nurse practitioners who journalism, aids tion, the clinic work at the clinic but depend with writing and relies heavily on University students a putting together on donations, as ideas for fundwell as some lot too. raisers, Sittason support from — Julie Sittason said. the United Way Mary Mitchell, but is always in volunteer coorneed of money, dinator at the clinic, said they Mitchell said. have 30 consistent volunteers, “A $10 donation may not and the only requirement is to seem like much, but it can have good character and a love purchase a box of antibiotfor helping people. ics for our patients,” Mitchell “Students get to do every- said. “Any amount of money is thing from filing papers to help- always helpful.” ing the doctors,” Mitchell said. Supporters are welcome “We have 750 to 800 patients to send donations directly to that come three to four times the Good Samaritan Clinic at a year, so we have a large num- 3880 Watermelon Rd., Suite A, ber of appointments and only Northport, AL 35473. To vol13 regular volunteer doctors, unteer, contact Brittney Knox four nurse practitioners and at bsknox@crimson.ua.edu or about seven nurses, although 205-566-0033.

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On April 13, Coach Nick Saban and John Croyle addressed students about making good decisions and developing a more positive atmosphere around campus. your destiny,” Croyle said. talking about.’ I walked out of “Don’t ever let someone else his office, and I never looked write your destiny.” back,” Croyle said. Croyle encouraged students After Croyle finished, to figure out what God is call- Saban addressed the students ing them to do about what he and then to do has learned it. He told the about characChoices create circumstances. story about ter through Decisions determine your destiny. wh e n he his coaching approached career. Don’t ever let someone else write Coach Paul “I always tell your destiny. “Bear” Bryant our players, about rais‘Who you are — John Croyle ing money is more importo start the tant than ranch as what you do,’” opposed to joining the NFL. Saban said, “Because who you “[Bryant] said, ‘Don’t are is your character.” play pro football unless you Saban spoke about one of are willing to marry it. Go his favorite commercials that build that ranch you’ve been aired during Michael Jordan’s

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prime. It featured Jordan listing off the number of games he had lost and the shots he had missed, but then at the end, Jordan says, “But because I fail is why I succeed.” “How you manage the negative things that happen to you are most important,” Saban said. The Alabama football team experienced this same process of overcoming adversity this past season in their loss to LSU during the regular season. Saban said he had to convince the team after the game that they could win the next one if they did not make the mistakes they did to beat themselves. Saban also spoke on the character quality of giving to others. Saban said the happiest day for him is on the first day of camp, when they host the Nick’s Kids luncheon for the children from the different organizations they give money to. “You get a lot more when you give than when you get,” Saban said. Saban said he and the team spend a lot of time focusing on bettering their character on and off the field. They have psychiatrists and character coaches who meet with the players on a regular basis. Saban said he has been coaching for 37 years now, and one thing he has learned is that you have to be a champion before you are ever going to win a championship.

from the 2011 storms.” Jackson said Bo Bikes Bama is not a matter of sports team affiliation, but rather a cause that all Alabamians can relate JACKSON FROM PAGE 1 to. “This is something to recThe crew will make over- ognize all of those great night stops in Guntersville, Alabamians that lost their Cullman, Jasper and Bessemer lives in this tornado,” Jackson and will stop at several Hibbett told al.com. “It doesn’t matSports stores, a sponsor of the ter if they were Auburn fans, ride, to sign autographs. At the Alabama fans, Troy fans, end of the ride, they will join UAB fans, [West Alabama] Tuscaloosa resifans. When dents for a celyou have a sigebration at the nificant loss of amphitheater. life in one day This is something to recThe celebration that we had ognize all of those great will include a in our state, Alabamians that lost their silent auction that is enough lives in this tornado. It of autographed to make you doesn’t matter if they were memorabilia, stand up and including the say, ‘Hey, cerAuburn fans, Alabama fans, bikes used, and tain things Troy fans, UAB fans, [West will also feature aren’t imporAlabama] fans. live entertaintant right now.’ ment. “If I can do — Bo Jackson Julie Ward, anything to account execushine the light tive for Big Communications, on the importance of us treatdescribed Bo Bikes Bama as ing each other with respect an eye-opener for individu- and showing that we are our als unaware of the work that brothers’ and sisters’ keeper, if still needs to be done in many I can do that on a minute scale, storm-ravaged areas. I will feel I’ve done something “Jackson’s 300-mile ride will worthwhile for my state and offer a glimpse of the devasta- my fellow brothers and sistion caused by the April 2011 ters.” tornadoes,” Ward said. “The As of Sunday, Bo Bikes Bama route was designed by TREK has raised $198,379. Those Travel to follow the path of interested in donating to the destruction and will offer a cause may do so by registering glimpse of remaining damage at www.bobikesbama.com.

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IN RESPONSE TO: “BOARD CONSIDERS DEMOLITIONS” “A huge portion of the student population is increasingly outraged at the social and racial state of affairs in our greek community… If this explosive growth does not come with a dramatic improvement in the leadership behavior and value systems of these organizations, the campus will be on the verge of some very public conﬂict” — Jordanjacob

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I went to a party Saturday night. The alcohol flowed, the dance floor was crowded, and all who attended had a good time. There was a contingency of European international students at the party, one of whom was from Austria. I asked my new friend to dance, but she turned me down. “I don’t dance with someone as drunk as you are,” she said. “But how do you know how drunk I am? I’ve only been here for a little while,” I replied. “I know, but I heard you speaking too loudly just a moment ago, and so it seems to me you’re too drunk to dance with,” she explained. “But I’m a really good dancer,” I said, “and people really enjoy when I dance at parties.” “I’m sorry, but you’re just too drunk.”* It didn’t seem fair. There was no way for her to know how much I’d had to drink that night, nor was there any real measure to explain what constituted speaking “too loudly.” Still, being the gentleman I am after a few drinks, I respectfully took my leave. Defeated, I went outside and sat on the stoop to reflect. Turns out, I could draw parallels between what had just happened to me and what happened to Brothers Street Eats last week. The food truck, started by graduates of this fine institution, was removed from campus last week because someone

complained about the noise from the generator. Being a fan of food trucks and the entrepreneurial spirit, I decided to investigate. Brothers Street Eats uses a Powerhorse 9000 generator. The noise from this generator peaks at 75 decibels. In the city of Tuscaloosa, the noise limit is 80 decibels. I do not expect this is a coincidence, as Brothers operated around the city before finding a spot on the Quad. I looked for a similar noiselevel restriction for the campus, as I figured it was possibly different since the University owns the land. As far as I could tell, one didn’t exist. Now, I understand noise is an issue when dealing with an educational environment. I understand professors shouldn’t have to talk over ambient noise. I understand students shouldn’t have to strain to hear lectures. What I don’t understand is why the University cannot work with Brothers Street Eats to find a solution where they can stay on campus. These are University of Alabama graduates starting their own business. Campus denizens have

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warmly received them, and their presence adds charm to an otherwise sterile environment. They even worked out a deal with Bama Dining to use Dining Dollars and Bama Cash. If noise is as big an issue as whoever complained made it out to be, let Brothers use the electricity on the Quad or work out a situation where the University helps Brothers purchase a quieter generator. I don’t know the feasibility of those suggestions, frankly, but my point is the University can and should work with Brothers instead of simply removing them from campus altogether

for a problem with no specific violation parameters. What constitutes too loud? What I can put up with isn’t ever going to be the same as the person next to me. And I can’t stress enough how much worse this is all made by the fact that the owners are University graduates. One can’t help but wonder if this would be the solution if recent Honors College graduates or a so-called VIP student ran Brothers Street Eats. What’s the message being sent? We want you to graduate, follow your dreams and start your own business, just not

here? And by the way, I can’t very well complain about the absurdly large truck with the exhaust stacks flying around the parking lot outside ten Hoor that literally drowns out the professor’s voice, so I think the nice folks in Graves Hall can just deal with a little background noise. *I invented this conversation to make a point. She did turn me down, though. Y’all, I was really sad.

John Davis is the chief copy editor of The Crimson White. His column runs weekly on Monday.

Birth control should not be considered a controversial issue By Sophia Fazal The birth control debate is on TV screens, newspapers and even my Twitter feed. Between Obama’s new healthcare bill, the Pope’s newest outrage, Dr. Oz’s health claims and Melinda Gate’s “My Uncontroversial Idea,” I decided to do some of my own research and get involved. Two months ago, Opinions editor SoRelle Wyckoff covered the topic of debate between “Barack Obama [and] Pope Benedict XVI in the arena of contraception.” The claim that the Obama administration is overstepping its boundaries into the lives of Americans is a crock. Republicans, the Catholic Church and other religious interfaces are claiming their rights of “religious liberty” are being violated; however, this is rhetoric at its best. “In other words, ‘religious liberty’ does not protect individual freedom (whatever that may be) but allows organizations to police the religious convictions of their employees,” stated professor Finbarr Curtis in an article on contraception to the SSRC. Secularism, Religion and The Public Square is a nonprofit that covers topics like the birth control mandate and gets expertise from those

who have the authority to give it. His ideas play on a scenario where a married Southern Baptist woman takes a job at a Catholic institution (he uses a university, but I have a personal friend in the same situation at a private hospital), and her birth control is no longer covered by insurance because of Papal teachings she has no belief in. The woman already has three children, but whether she can afford more, her individual freedom to make that decision has been taken away. To Curtis, “the response of the Church (and its Baptist apologists)” would be to refute this woman’s religious freedoms were violated because she knowingly took a job at a Catholic institution, and so she is free to pay the price of contraception not covered by insurance, stop using contraception altogether or find a new job. This introduces us to Melinda Gates and her “uncontroversial idea.” In an article by the Huffington Post, she argues birth control is completely misunderstood and can be used to help the global economy as a whole. To her, birth control is an uncontroversial idea practiced all over the world, and a result of birth control becoming con-

troversial has prevented it from coming to developing countries where it could change the lives of hundreds of millions of the poorest families. Gates uses examples and statistics from developing countries that have had the opportunity to give women birth control in order for them to control their own lives. In Bangladesh, there is a district called Matlab, where half the villagers were given educational access to contraception, while the other half were not. The study was followed for 20 years, and the Matlab villagers given this access had a much better quality of life than those without the same advantages. The households held more assets like livestock, land and savings; maternal mortality and infant mortality rates both decreased, the women were paid more in wages and, most importantly, the children had more educational opportunities than the families that did not have these advantages. The study here doesn’t make birth control or contraceptives a miracle worker, but it does claim that, by having control of the growth of one’s family, people can and will make better decisions that can result in economic benefit. A few weeks ago, I went home to spend a couple days

of my spring break there before making my way down to Rosemary Beach, Fla. While there, my mom strapped me down in our living room and forced me to watch another Dr. Oz segment, it being her guilty pleasure. Though my eyes bled for an hour, I managed to learn quite a few things. For one, Dr. Oz is one of the only doctors on TV with an actual medical degree, and two, birth control can actually lower the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer in women, according to the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Oz explained that each year a woman uses birth control, her risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer is reduced by 10 percent. This is not a miracle, but instead the side effect of a developed world with decreased mortality rates. The cycle is simple. As women are living longer, they ovulate twice as much. Each time a woman ovulates, she is risking ovarian and endometrial cancer, infection and her ability to reproduce. However, because birth control regulates hormonal imbalances and ovulation itself, women are a lot less at risk. The problem here is control; Republicans, the Church and other religious interfaces are fighting a battle for control

that is meaningless in a world that is already a decade ahead of this medically mundane approach. “People are worried about the impact on sexual mortality, but they are losing focus on what really is important,” said Sean Jennings, a junior majoring in economies and finance. “It’s not about sexual freedom and promiscuity, it’s not a religion or state battle, it’s a battle of human [liberty].” I agree. And as a woman here in the United States, I know that I want to finish my education and have a career before I have children. I want to be able to give each of my children the best, without forfeiting their education or way of life. Melinda Gates gave her talk in Berlin, Germany, a country where every woman has access to affordable contraception. Her idea was to make the world more aware and unite it in order to help the global economy. I am writing here in the United States, with the goal to make people aware and well informed of the ignorance of others, and how that can directly affect a thriving nation’s way of life, bringing us to a lower standard of living.

could use someone with her expertise and business savvy during our period of expansive growth. Just think of how much more money we could be paying Nick Saban if she were president!

5. Most importantly, she loves football. Ms. Rice would fit into the Saban Nation faster than you can say “houndstooth power suit.” Condoleezza, who said she would aspire to be the NFL commissioner had her political career not taken off, loves football. Better yet, she may as well already be wearing crimson and white: On the day of the LSU-Bama game, she tweeted “Roll Tide.” Selections committee, I apologize for making your job terribly easy for you, but Condi is the clear choice. If you need me, I’ll be devising ways to stay a few extra semesters in order to shake her hand at graduation.

Sophia Fazal is a junior majoring in anthropology. Her column runs biweekly on Monday.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Condi for President By Danielle Drago

up in Birmingham, Ala., and lived there until her father took a job at the University of Denver. Her father’s friend was John L. Blackburn, founder of the Blackburn Institute, a group for which she has high praise. She was also inducted into the women’s honorary XXXI. She probably has eaten at Dreamland at some point. Frequently cited as the most powerful woman to come out of Alabama, it is only fitting that Ms. Rice come full circle and end up in a certain white house on University Boulevard.

The 23-member advisory committee in charge of searching for UA’s next president need not look further than Gaddafi’s photo albums. Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state and current Stanford professor, is the obvious choice to fill Robert Witt’s well-polished shoes. With her intelligence, poise in tough situations and ability to wear pearls, the selections committee should consider a 2. She would boost Alabama’s few key reasons regarding why Condi would be perfect as UA’s media presence tenfold. I just hyperventilated imagining Jon next president. Stewart introducing his guest 1. Her strong ties to the state as ‘Condoleezza Rice, former of Alabama. Condoleezza grew secretary of state and current

president at the University of Alabama.’ She would undoubtedly boost Alabama’s reputation as an institution with her prestigious academic and professional record. Condi could help our PR stats tremendously, and who knows, maybe get Colin Powell to do next year’s commencement address. 3. She has experience in administration, both political and academic. While wellknown for being secretary of state under one of the most turbulent presidential administrations in history, Condoleezza Rice has also served as the provost for Stanford. During her time there, she balanced the university’s budget in a matter of two years, which, at the time, ran a deficit of $20 million. UA

4. She will singlehandedly address UA’s lack of diversity in the role of president. It is no secret that the upper echelons of UA’s administration are traditionally reserved for white males. Condoleezza, a black woman, would not only break that stereotype, but could also be instrumental in addressing racial issues on campus and unifying the student body and faculty as a whole. No word yet on her ability to write vague emails Danielle Drago is a senior to the entire student body. majoring in finance and economics.

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Football players play paintball for breast cancer research By Rich Robinson Staff Reporter rarobinson2@crimson.ua.edu It’s not every day you get to see the 6-foot-4, 350-pound Terrence Cody rolling on the ground, dodging paintball rounds. But for the crowd assembled at the Splatzone Paintball Field in Cottondale on Saturday, it was just another day at the park. The charity paintball tournament was organized by former Crimson Tide defensive back Chris Rogers and benefited breast cancer research efforts. Rogers’ mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2007. Rogers used to visit her in between his two-a-day practices during his junior year and was energized by her positive attitude. He said her battle fueled his performance on the field. “That’s why when I took the field, I played with so much spirit because I knew that I was

blessed to have that moment,” Rogers said. Rogers said he first got the idea to raise money for breast cancer research in 2009. “There is a need for us athletes to give back, and how do we do that?” Rogers remembers asking himself. While in graduate school, a professor of his, Sue Parker, helped Rogers plan a charity. Rogers said he didn’t think the event would have been possible without Parker’s guidance. “She’s amazing,” he said. Rogers and his charity, Together Assisting People, worked alongside the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama to put on the event. Kate Darden, a member of the foundation’s board of directors, said since the organization was founded 15 years ago, it has raised more than $3 million for breast cancer research at UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. She also said that all the money raised by the foundation

Board discusses separation, demolitions BOARD FROM PAGE 1 “I don’t support that bill,” Williams said. He said he agreed to co-sponsor the legislation in February before Witt was named chancellor. UA interim president Judy Bonner was on hand for the meeting, where the board approved several construction projects on the UA campus. The search advisory committee that will work with Witt to identify his permanent replacement on the UA campus has not begun meeting, system spokeswoman Kellee Reinhart said. The board approved the demolition of the Human Environmental Sciences Design House, the Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Delta Theta fraternity houses and the Office of Student Media building. The HES building will be torn down to make way for an expansion to the Kappa Delta sorority

stays in Alabama for research, Smelley also said how proud including that raised in the he was to be a part of a team that paintball tournament. does events like that and how it And while no fundraising goal speaks to the character of the was placed on the event, Darden program. was still excited for the unique “It just shows how much of partnership. a family-oriented program “He was looking for something we are,” said 2009 Heisman to do to involve Trophy winner his friends and Mark Ingram. the players that “Some of us Chris has one of the biggest would be here, played with each and kindest hearts of any and he found out other, some of us about this place,” didn’t. But at the individual that I’ve ever met. Darden said. same time, we Hopefully, we can continue to Brad Smelley, all come back do other things through his a tight end on two here and suporganization. national champort each other.” pionship squads, Despite never — Rick Lee was covered in having played paint at the midpaintball before, way point of comIngram and his petition. He admitted his team team, the “goon squad,” had a was not doing very well, but was good time. also happy to support his friend, “I have a good team, so they’re Chris Rogers. carrying the weight right now,” “We try to rally behind our Ingram said in between the players when they try to do action. “I’ve got my spot and my something like this,” Smelley strategy down. If it’s not broke, said. don’t fix it.”

house. The fraternity houses and the media building, which are located on University Boulevard in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium, will be replaced with lighting and green space. The demolitions along University Boulevard will cost $195,061, but will offset deferred maintenance costs that are estimated at more than $730,000 for the Office of Student Media building alone. The board also approved Stage II construction for a $6 million project to renovate ten Hoor Hall and Stage III construction for the second phase of the North Bluff Residential Community, which will cost $62.5 million dollars. The community is also being renamed “Presidential Village,” UA spokeswoman Cathy Andreen said. The board accepted a $500,000 gift from “supporters and friends of the University” to establish the UA Acts of Kindness Endowed Scholarship. No details about how the scholarship will be rewarded.

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Social media improves search for lost pets PETS FROM PAGE 1 “Often during emergencies, people take missing animals to an animal shelter or a veterinary office,” Ary said. “In these situations, microchips offer an inexpensive way for pets to be reunited with their owners.” Because many of the animals that came through Canant after the tornadoes did not have microchip implants, the animal hospital relied on their Facebook page to reconnect pets and owners. “Veterinaries and shelters have social media networks to post pictures of animals so owners can actually see if they look similar to their missing pets,” Ary said. “Also, Petfinder.com is a courtesy listing website that people can advertise lost animals to the public.” Chase, or “Happy Feet,” was Walker’s third missing foster dog, and he was found on Petfinder.com

Rick Lee, a friend and mentor of Rogers, was at the event to support him. Lee helped Rogers organize the event and said it took many hours, volunteers and companies coming together to support it. “Chris has one of the biggest and kindest hearts of any individual that I’ve ever met,” Lee said. “Hopefully, we can continue to do other things through his organization.” Rogers was also appreciative of all of the fans who came to the event. “We have great fans here in Tuscaloosa, great support and a lot of love,” he said. “I’ll never forget this experience.” Cody, a former offensive lineman for Alabama and current NFL player, felt a personal connection to the event. “My position coach with the Baltimore Ravens, his wife survived breast cancer, so he likes the fact that I support it, and I’ve got breast cancer license plates on both of my vehicles,” Cody

two weeks after the storm. She had almost lost hope of ever finding him again. “I’d had him several months before the tornado came through, and he was so skittish, such a sweet boy,” Walker said. “I was worried for Chase because he wasn’t microchipped or wearing his collar. “I just kept praying he was all right, wherever he was. I really thought he was dead, and I just hoped if that was the case, he had died instantly and didn’t suffer.” However, a family that lived only three blocks away from Walker found and fed Chase, who had been hiding under their bushes. They were able to connect with Walker through her advertisement for Chase on the Petfinder website. Mindy Gilbert, field representative for the Humane Society of the United States, was serving as incident command for animal response in the Tuscaloosa area after April 27. She found that social media played a major role in the rescue of missing animals.

said. It was Cody’s first time on a paintball field. He admitted he was a little confused about what to do at first. “I didn’t know what the object of the game was or what we had to do, so I was just out there shooting most of the time. Then they said I got shot and I was [like], ‘Ah, ok,’” Cody said with a wide smile. In the end, Cody and his team, “The Untouchables,” finished in third place behind two local professional teams. They finished the highest out of the UA player teams in the 13-team double elimination tournament. And while the action between the protective nets was just for fun and bragging rights, Chris Rogers understood it meant something much more. “Words really can’t express the way I feel, guys giving me support. It all goes back to what Coach [Nick] Saban always instilled in us — family, teamwork and unity,” Rogers said.

“Social media is a faster and extremely effective method for finding missing pets after disasters once the power grid is back up for communication,” Gilbert said. “It keeps people from having to travel long distances to make a positive identification. “Many times it’s really useful when compared to the traditional messages. If someone is missing a medium brown dog, it is more effective to see a picture of the animal instead of just reading a description.” However, Gilbert warns against the reliance on social media to find missing animals as opposed to traditional forms of communication such as fliers and word of mouth. “After emergencies, there often isn’t electricity or cell phone signals to be able to use social media for rescue,” Gilbert said. “There are also communities of older people and retirees who don’t see social media as an early response. It’s really dependent on the situation, and it’s important that we don’t overlook the use of traditional messages.”

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MONDAY â&#x20AC;˘ Chicago: Gallaway Theatre, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘The Huxford Symphony Orchestra: Moody Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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with this timel timeless trend. pers First is my personal favorite: Stripes. Generally Generally, when going for a nau nautical look, stripes tend tto be thin and have a patriotic palet color palette. White and navy is the most common, but versions of red and white an red also or navy and rea work really well. sa Like I said before, though, keep the th to avoid stripes thin lik a candy looking like ou nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cane or our You top can flag. Your long-s be long-sleeved, a cott thin cotton tee, a tank top, basically whatever you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or weath in some the weather, cases â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dictate. Tops can additionma ally be made of any Co fabric: Cotton, silk, man-made â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stripes norm can normally work f with any fabric. i When it comes to bottoms, less is more in terms of alway the best colors. Neutrals are always options for nautical outfits. T Think khakis white or practically any an shade of kis, denim you could imagine. Concentrate more on the fit of your pants or shorts than what color or fabric they are. Nautical-inspired looks can, of course, carry over to the beach. This year, Target came out with a plethora of striped bikinis with tiny gold accents perfect for your seaside look, all at an affordable price. Plain navy,

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and the greatness of the popcorn movie By Erich Hilkert Summer blockbuster movies are just around the corner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Avengersâ&#x20AC;? will play in crowded theaters nationwide starting May 4. Multiplexes will soon be inundated, either with action movies that do nothing but kill brain cells, or with the socalled popcorn movie. A popcorn movie is one that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require you to think too much, but is fun to watch. I like to call it the Fiddle Faddle movie because Fiddle Faddle gives you a sugar rush for about two hours before the sugar crash kicks in. The era of the action hero seems to have tapered off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Expendables 2,â&#x20AC;? which will be released later this year, is like a roll call of action stars from previous decades. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jason Statham, who got his start in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s, and Chuck Norris, who started back in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s. Then, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slew of action stars who started in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Bruce Willis, Jean-Claude van Damme and perhaps the ultimate action hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Practically

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THIS WEEK’S MUSIC LINEUP

Nashville

Birmingham

Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 at 4 p.m. Mat Kearney, Ying Yang Twins, Hoodie Allen, State Radio, Acts of Congress at BirminghamSouthern College

Josh Abbott Band with Martina McBride at the Grand Ole Opry House

Atlanta

Memphis Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Dave Barnes with Andrew Ripp at Minglewood Hall

Friday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, April 16 at 8 p.m. The Ting Tings at Variety Playhouse

Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m.

Dayglow at 12th Street Block Party Pavillion

Drive By Truckers at Tabernacle

Huxford orchestra to perform last show of the year By Becky Robinson Contributing Writer When someone says “concert” in a college town, a night at the symphony might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, The Huxford Symphony Orchestra hopes that will change tonight at 7:30 in the Moody Concert Hall. Demondrae Thurman, orchestra conductor and associate professor of euphonium and tuba, urges students to come see the orchestra, especially if they’ve never been to a symphony show before. “It’s great to expose people who have never seen orchestra

The Huxford Symphony Orchestra is the University’s 60-member student symphony instrumental ensemble. It was • What: The Huxford renamed in 2000 for Camilla Symphony Orchestra Huxford, a UA graduate who presented the group with a • Where: Moody Conlarge endowment. cert Hall Cody Jones, a senior majoring in political science, said • When: Tonight, 7:30 although he has never seen a p.m. symphony live, he is glad to see • Cost: Free their presence on campus. “I think it’s great that the students and the University through this music and great have an orchestra,” Jones said. to reconnect people who have “Added cultural and artistic been to a symphony to their expression is always a good past experiences,” Thurman thing.” Charlotte Lawson, a junior said.

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feature music from Spain, Italy and surrounding countries. The first half of the show is I think it’s great that UA titled “Prelude to the Afternoon would pursue artistic enof a Fawn” by French comdeavors alongside its usual poser Claude Debussy. Music emphasis on sports and from the second half will feature “Fountains of Rome” by academics. Ottorini Respighi, an Italian — Charlotte Lawson composer. Thurman said the concert majoring in criminal justice will be a “normal symphony,” and political science, agreed meaning there are no special with Jones. soloist performances. “I think it’s great that UA Despite this, Thurman said would pursue artistic endeav- nearly all the instruments will ors alongside its usual empha- be heard in some type of soloist sis on sports and academics,” capacity. This will give viewers she said. an opportunity to experience The upcoming concert will all sections of a traditional

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symphony orchestra. The Huxford Symphony Orchestra has already performed four concerts this school year, making April 16 the last show before summer. The Orchestra recently put on a concerto/aria concert in February. It also gave two holiday performances of “Hilaritas.” Concert tickets are free, and the show is open to the general public. For more information about The Huxford Symphony Orchestra and its shows, visit music.ua.edu/ ensembles/instrumental or look up “Huxford Symphony Orchestra” on Facebook.

Theatre department looks to ‘razzle dazzle’ with ‘Chicago’ By Nathan Proctor Staff Reporter nsproctor@crimson.ua.edu

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The University of Alabama Theatre Department will put on their spring production, “Chicago,” over the next two weeks at the Marian Gallaway Theatre. The premiere will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. The musical, based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse that debuted on Broadway in 1975, follows young Roxie Hart, who murders her secret lover and becomes caught up in sudden fame as she attempts to escape execution. UA faculty member Stacy Alley said she saw an opportunity, with the talent and crew in the theatre program, to put on Chicago. This will be Alley’s first time both directing and choreographing a show. “I’m a singer and a dancer,” said Alley. “It’s a show I’ve always wanted to be in.” The production has seen many interpretations, including a film adaptation that received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture in 2002. According to Alley, their take captures a style leaning toward the minimalistic and monochromatic style of the Broadway revival interpretation. “I wanted the focus to be on the characters, the story, the songs and the dancing,” Alley said. In this spirit, the costumes worn are true to 1920s Chicago, and their sets are clean, featuring a visible musical ensemble above the action and perceptible transitions from scene to scene. Alley said a large portion of her interest in putting on the play was the opportunity to create her own choreography based off the original movements of the legendary Bob Fosse. She said that though costume and set design and the song and dance

SGA Senate chooses Barto as speaker SPEAKER FROM PAGE 1 College of Engineering for his third year last month. He became the first speaker of the SGA Senate one year ago, after the new SGA Constitution — ratified in February 2011 — established the position. Flamerich was also the first non-greek student elected to lead a political branch of the SGA in 25 years. Barto is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. “Serving as speaker last year was a great opportunity, especially considering the obstacles that non-greek students often face in the

• What: “Chicago” • Where: Marian Gallaway Theatre

• When: Tonight through April 22, 7:30 p.m.

• Cost: $12 to $18

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Emmett Smith plays the role of Velma Kelly in Chicago. The production will run April 16th through the 22nd. are at the heart of the musical, the strength of her ensemble’s acting is what will capture their audiences and lead into the rest of the aesthetic. Attempting to earn this credibility, Alley said she stressed with her actors the difference between a bold and sexy confidence, which plays to its strengths, and a simple raunchiness, which loses touch with the text and the audience.

SGA,” Flamerich said. “I wish Will well and look forward to working with him over the coming year.” The speaker is elected by members of the Senate and is responsible for presiding over Senate meetings. The election is held by secret ballot, something Barto said he hopes to change. “I’m a firm believer in transparency,” he said. “I feel like this vote should be a vote that’s open to our constituents.” Barto sponsored several bills to eliminate secret ballots in the speaker election last year, but none of them ever received a vote on the Senate floor. “The Rules and Ethics Committees tabled that legislation because the SGA Constitution says that all SGA

“It’s dark and sexy, and that’s in every production,” Alley said. “But, there’s a dark humor in there too to be found.” A key component in Alley’s vision coming to fruition lies on the shoulders of the musical’s two leads, Roxy and Velma. Both expressed a long-held passion for the musical, a shared enthusiasm with Alley for the work of Bob Fosse and a pride in their personal takes on each charac-

ter. Caroline Schmidt, a senior majoring in musical theatre, said she saw the play on Broadway before the 2002 film, but could recall little of the staged version until revisiting a staging a few years later. Schmidt said she rediscovered a love for the familiarity created with the characters and songs like “Me and My Baby” seen only on the stage. “It’s very intimate,” Schmidt said.

elections must be done by there as secretary to make sure secret ballot, and we have to Senate is run smoothly so that follow what the Constitution we can progress as a body.” In other business, the says,” Flamerich said. The speaker election was held at the second meeting of the SGA Senate to take place since the newly elected senators were sworn in two weeks ago. All 50 senators are elected annually during SGA elections in March, and they represent the University’s various colleges and graduate students. The Senate also elected Parker Graham, a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, to serve as secretary. Graham is beginning his first year as a senator from the College of Engineering. “I’m really looking forward to the next school year,” Graham said. “I believe I’m

“And the character is someone really fascinating and fun to play.” She said Roxy may be the most challenging role she’s taken on in her acting career, and that taking on Roxy’s obsession with celebrity and capturing the depths of her character was a thrilling and revealing process. “It’s easy to see her as this doeeyed girl caught up in fame,” Schmidt said. “But she’s a more layered character than that.” Emmett Smith, a senior majoring in musical theatre, is no stranger to the Fosse love permeating the cast. “Everyone grows up hearing about him and wants to be in one of his productions,” Smith said. She said she hoped the audience would pick up on the natural chemistry and back-and-forth between her and Schmidt, which she believes adds to the both amiable and adversarial nature of their characters’ relationship behind bars. “Caroline and I started in this program together,” Smith said. “It’s sentimental to me that we get to do this show together.” Chicago will be shown from at 7:30 p.m tonight through April 22. Tickets can be purchased at the Theatre Department’s website or at the show for $12 to $18.

Senate confirmed the appointment of Brennan Johnson as SGA chief of staff. SGA President Matt Calderone

appointed Johnson, who managed Calderone’s successful campaign for the SGA presidency last month.

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A-Day showcases Tide’s new talent

Performances raise some questions

By Marquavius Burnett Sports Editor cwsports@gmail.com @Marq_Burnett

By Zac Al-Khateeb Assistant Sports Editor zialkhateeb@crimson.ua.edu @ZacAlKhateeb

The 2012 A-Day offered fans one last opportunity to be engulfed in the football atmosphere until the fall. It gave coaches one last chance to evaluate the team before summer workouts begin in a month or so. It also gave reporters and pundits the opportunity to watch the team and give their expert opinions on what they saw, and a lot of experts agree Alabama will be just fine next season. T.J. Yeldon is the first name that jumps out. Saban called Yeldon “one of those guys who can do a little bit of everything.” Yeldon proved this by leading the White team with 179 yards of total offense and a touchdown. Yeldon showed speed and

Freshman shines in multiple ways A-DAY FROM PAGE 1 One of the things Saban said makes Yeldon such a valuable runner for Alabama is his athleticism. Apart from Eddie Lacy, Yeldon is probably the most versatile back on this team. Where fellow running backs Dee Hart and Jalston Fowler have more narrow running styles, Yeldon’s versatility allows him to get yards a num-

elusiveness to hit the outside and make big plays. But he also showed the strength and power to break tackles and push the pile. Yeldon benefited the most from enrolling early because of Eddie Lacy’s absence from spring practice due to injury. The backfield will be crowded, but expect Yeldon to fight for carries in the fall. Special-teams standout turned safety Vinnie Sunseri also impressed. Sunseri is known for his headhunting on special teams, but will be competing for the starting safety opposite Robert Lester. Saban called Sunseri “a ball hawk” after Sunseri got an interception and returned a fumble for a touchdown. Adrian Hubbard was the breakout linebacker for the Crimson Tide. He finished with seven tackles, four tackles for

loss and three sacks. Center Barrett Jones said blocking Hubbard is tough because of his long arms. Hubbard is projected to fill the pass rushing void left by Courtney Upshaw. If A-Day was any indication, there won’t be much of a drop-off next season. One of the more impressive units was the Crimson team’s wide receivers. Kenny Bell and Kevin Norwood picked up where they left off in the national championship game with catches down the sideline for big gains. Bell said after the game that quarterback AJ McCarron and the receivers have great chemistry. Also in the mix was Christion Jones. Jones and Bell both were able to get behind the secondary for touchdowns. Next year’s receiving corps could provide plenty more explosive plays for the Tide.

ber of ways. “[Fowler] can do certain things, and Dee Hart can do certain things,” Saban said. “And T.J.’s kind of one of those guys that can do everything. He’s a good runner, he’s got some power, he’s got some speed, he’s a really good receiver.” Yeldon was able to display that versatility throughout the game, but used one play in particular to showcase his overall athleticism. Yeldon came out of the backfield and caught a pass from sophomore Phillip Sims. Turning around, Yeldon was

met with junior college transfer Travell Dixon. Yeldon lowered his shoulder on Dixon, broke away from the would-be tackle and then used his speed to race past the remaining defenders into the end zone for a 50-yard touchdown reception, eliciting a huge roar from the crowd. Yeldon’s performance did not go unnoticed by his teammates. Junior wide receiver Kenny Bell said he was impressed. “T.J. really stepped up today,” Bell said. “He really showed what he can do, to be a freshman running back.”

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Another A-Day has come and gone, answering some questions and raising a few that weren’t there before. I saw a lot of good things from the team Saturday, and I saw some things that caused some concern. Of course, everyone knows this isn’t set in stone, but here are the questions I was asking after A-Day. Let’s get the bad stuff out of the way. What was AJ McCarron thinking when he threw those interceptions? As someone who’ll have to be a leader for the Tide next year, he can’t afford to keep making costly plays. If Alabama wants to compete for a national title, McCarron is going to have to step his game up. What happened to the offensive line? This line, which is comprised of some of the nation’s best talent, struggled to establish a running game and constantly let pressure in on McCarron. What surprises me most is that this line is made up mostly of returners who helped the offense flourish last year. Now, the good stuff: Did anyone see where the heck Adrian Hubbard came from? I can tell you the offensive line didn’t. I knew he was talented, but to rack up three sacks and make the veteran offensive line look silly is impressive. Hubbard

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Defensive lineman Jesse Williams tries to disrupt a pass in the A-Day Game on Saturday. should do a good job of filling the hole left by Courtney Upshaw and will be a force on the edge this year. How good can Vinnie Sunseri be? Sunseri made plays all over the field Saturday, ranging from a fumble recovered for a touchdown, making sure tackles and showing good run support. But the biggest thing that stood out for

Sunseri, to me, was the pick he had at the end of the game, where, instead of getting his second defensive touchdown of the day, he had the frame of mind to take a knee at the five and let his team kneel on it. That is the making of a true team player and a leader, and I’m excited to see how good this guy can be.

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AJ McCarron threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, but also had three interceptions.

Running backs

T.J. Yeldon put the team on his back with 88 rushing yards on 16 carries and earned MVP honors.

Wide receivers

The receivers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overwhelming, but they made enough plays to keep the defense honest. Freshman Chris Black showed flashes of brilliance with his 61-yard touchdown reception, and Brent Calloway seemed to fit in as a tight end.

Wide receivers

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None of the receivers eclipsed 100 yards, but Kenny Bell, Kevin Norwood, Christion Jones and Brian Vogler made catches behind the defense, and all but two of the receivers made multiple receptions.

Defensive line

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AJ McCarron was constantly under pressure Saturday, due in large part by the rushing lanes the defensive line opened. The line also did a good job of stuffing the run. Ed Stinson finished second on the White team with six tackles.

Defensive line

Between Quinton Dial, Jeoffrey Pagan and Wilson Love, the D-line had 12 tackles and four sacks. Still, T.J. Yeldon had too many big runs for this unit to be satisfied.

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team. Sims played through a sore shoulder and threw two touchdowns.

Running back

| Jalston Fowler looked timid at times and never got a full head of steam. Dee Hart showed a flash of brilliance with a 23-yard burst, but the two only got 13 total touches.

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| Phillip Sims and Phillip Ely led a great comeback for the White

Linebackers

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Linebackers

C.J. Mosley made plays all over the field, recording 10 tackles and a safety, and Tana Patrick followed up with another seven tackles.

Adrian Hubbard led a linebacker unit that shut down Dee Hart and Jalston Fowler and put constant pressure on McCarron.

Secondary

The secondary seemed out of sorts at times, giving up two touchdowns and numerous plays behind them. Still, they made three interceptions at key moments of the game, with Vinnie Sunseri, Robert Lester and HaHa Clinton-Dix each recording one.

Secondary

The secondary gave up more than 200 yards passing and two touchdowns, and junior college transfer Travell Dixon was rocked by Yeldon on his 50-yard touchdown reception.

SOFTBALL TUESDAY â&#x20AC;˘ Softball vs Georgia State: 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Baseball vs Mississippi Valley State: 6:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY â&#x20AC;˘Baseball vs Mississippi Valley State: 6:05 p.m.

THURSDAY â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennis vs Tennessee: 11 a.m. in Starkville

Tide caps USC sweep with offensive explosion By Morgan Upton Sports Reporter smupton@crimson.ua.edu @Morgan_U After getting its 800th program win Friday and breaking attendance records Saturday, the Alabama softball team didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break records or reach milestones Sunday. Instead, the No. 2 Crimson Tide provided an offensive explosion with a 19-4 win over South Carolina to sweep the series. After four consecutive walks put the Tide up 1-0, the fun began. With the bases loaded, Amanda Locke stepped to the

plate and delivered a shot over the center field wall for her first career grand slam. Then Jackie Traina sent a ball into orbit. Then Danae Hays followed. And just like that, it was 7-0 Alabama. Locke said the only goal stepping to the plate was not striking out, but once the ball was hit, she knew it was gone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just thinking, keep the inning going,â&#x20AC;? Locke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have good pitchers. They bring a lot of different looks. They bring a lot of different stuff to the plate. She was throwing a change-up in there and you have to pick a pitch you like and hopefully she throws it to you.â&#x20AC;?

Despite the hits and home runs, Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patience also proved key. The Tide took 10 walks in the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d talked about it before the game that their pitchers had had a lot of walks,â&#x20AC;? Hunt said. After three strikeouts by Traina, head coach Patrick Murphy thought the game would be completely different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was going to be a pitchers duel. Then all of a

sudden we put the seven on the board and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become a pitchers duel. You never know.â&#x20AC;? A solo home run in the second by South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chelsea Hawkins briefly brought the Gamecocks within six, but the Tideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive power continued. In the second, a collection of hits and walks continued the Tideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run spree. Hits from Jazlyn Lunceford, Kaila

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