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Find out how to take flight in the skies above San Diego.
Today’s inspiring quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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New head coach filling out staff Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Long has also hired four more assistants. A S S I S TA N T S P O R T S E D I T O R The new coaches for next season will be Jeff Horton (assistant head coach and running backs coach), Danny Gonzalez (safeties), Newly anointed football head coach Rocky Kevin McGarry (linebackers) and Osia Lewis Long has started to restock the coaching cup- (defensive line). board after former head coach Brady Hoke Last Thursday, Long named the University poached several assistants and took them of Toledo’s Rick Court as the new strength along with him to Michigan. and conditioning coach, replacing the departEarly yesterday morning, a source close to ed Aaron Wellman. Wellman was considered the situation said Cal offenby many to be a vital composive coordinator Andy nent in the football pro“I’m excited to Ludwig would be named to gram’s two-year turnaround. the same position at San Long also announced last keep LeCharls, Diego State. Ludwig spent week the retention of three the past two seasons as Cal’s assistant coaches from Brian and Tony offensive coordinator, followHoke’s staff. Quarterbacks ... (They) will ing stints at Utah, Oregon coach Brian Sipe, wide and Fresno State. He runs a receivers coach LeCharls help us keep pro-style offense, which is the McDaniel and cornerbacks scheme former offensive coach Tony White will all continuity as we coordinator Al Borges ran the stay on the Mesa. past two years at SDSU. “I am excited to keep move forward.” Ludwig has been coachLeCharls, Brian and Tony,” ing in the college ranks since — Rocky Long, Long said in a statement 1987, when he was wide SDSU football head coach released by SDSU. “All three receivers coach at Portland of these coaches were instruState. He led the Golden mental in the progress we Bears to a Poinsettia Bowl berth in 2009 and have made the last two years and will help us in 2008 he helped Utah to an undefeated 13- keep continuity as we move forward. They will 0 record, a No. 2 national ranking in the do a great job developing our student-athAssociated Press poll and a victory against letes, on and off the field.”
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Students arrived as early as 4:30 a.m. yesterday to grab tickets for Saturday’s men’s basketball game.
As No. 4 SDSU climbs up the polls, more and more students demand tickets EDWARD LEWIS SPORTS EDITOR
Two students with perplexed looks plastered to their faces strolled up to the Viejas Arena box office yesterday afternoon at around 1 p.m. “Sold out?” one of them said out loud as he read the big, bold, black and white sign. “For Wyoming?!” The two couldn’t believe it. But that’s the way San Diego State is nowadays. SDSU has the No. 4-ranked basketball team in the nation. It is 20-0. And it’s also the hottest ticket in town. “I heard the line wrapped all the way around the ARC,” senior guard D.J. Gay said. “That’s amazing. That’s really crazy to think about. It just goes to show how many people we do have behind us.” The line of students began at 4:30 a.m., a ticket office official said yesterday. By 7:30 a.m., when the ticket office officially opened, there were more than 1,000 students waiting in line to snag their free tickets. By 9:15 a.m., the school had sold out its
allotment of about 2,500 student tickets, the official said. “It’s just amazing that all the hard work is paying off and people want to come watch us play,” senior forward Malcolm Thomas said. “It’s just crazy to me.” It’s especially crazy because these tickets were for Saturday’s game against Wyoming, a team boasting an 8-11 overall record and an abysmal 1-4 record in Mountain West Conference play. The last two times the Cowboys came to Viejas Arena, a combined 13,034 people showed up for the two matches. On Saturday, 12,414 people will be in attendance. “We appreciate all the involvement and belief from our students,” head coach Steve Fisher said. Journalism senior Beau Bearden, also known as “Geckshow,” the gecko in the front row of SDSU’s highly touted student section, said yesterday’s line and immediate sellout are just a glimpse of the craziness that could happen for future games. “I was hearing people talking about how they’re going to come at noon on Sunday,” Bearden said of the day before tickets go on sale for games such as BYU next month. “Which is crazy.” The Aztecs will take on No. 9 BYU at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
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‘Hanging’ with the skies above San Diego The sky is the limit for those interested in hang gliding RACHEL VERBITS S TA F F
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It’s no secret there are countless ways to explore America’s Finest City. Hiking by land, boating by sea and even exploring by air. The concept of hang gliding can be traced back to early ideas from Leonardo da Vinci; however, the birth of the actual sport came about in the 1960s. Hang gliding started out small, but soon became an international sensation that welcomed anyone seeking adventure.
A ride can last as long as the wind carries them. People have been known to fly up to 400 miles in a single ride. Founded as a national nonprofit organization in 1974 and now comprised of about 10,000 members, the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association is a tight-knit community for those wishing to take flight. With branches across the country, hang gliding is available to try nearly anywhere. USHPA Information and Services Manager Robin Jones has experienced the thrill of flying, and said there’s nothing else like it, with a little training and a lot of confidence. “The first time I went it was the most incredible experience,” Jones said. “It’s an amazing opportunity, but it’s also an amazing responsibility. You have to have a lot of passion, but a lot of confidence to be able to get into the air like that.” Once a flier takes flight, a ride can last as long as the wind carries them. People have been known to fly for as many as 400 miles in a single ride. But before soaring across
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The heart-pounding sensation of soaring hundreds of feet in the air can be worth the expense for thrill seeking-students. Some rides can even carry gliders up to 400 miles.
the sky, it’s important to know how to stay safe during these flights. “You have to have a certain level of maturity and understandings of lots of different factors, like wind,” Jones said. “Also, something as simple as hooking your hang glider in, (there are) routine checks that you should always do. There are a lot of unforeseen things that can happen, but if you have the training and experience, it’s an amazing ride.” College students looking for this electrifying flight don’t have to look far. San Diego Hang Gliding &
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Paragliding Center pilot John Ryan is not only a seasoned hang glider, but is also a scientist, San Diego State alumnus and professor at the University of San Diego. Gliding since the late ‘70s, Ryan offers a one-on-one training experience for those who plan to take up hang gliding on a regular basis. “Do t he t andem lesson at first,” Ryan said. “If you do it with me, you’ll get a good understanding into the sport. They will know what they need to continue. It’s an instruction; you will learn how
to actually control the glider and fly it.” Think this incredible hobby will break the bank? Like any other extreme sport that requires training and equipment, riders will have to shell out some money to enjoy this heart-racing activity. While prices vary, lessons generally cost around $1,200. With help from an instructor to find good quality equipment at a reasonable price, a rider can learn to glide and buy all necessary equipment for about $3,000.
Training to get in the air can take anywhere from three to six months; the ability to effortlessly glide above the earth is something that requires appropriate time and patience. By attending the right instructional classes, gliders-to-be will learn necessary safety tips for flying. For students willing to spend the extra money, gliding across the sky may prove to be the perfect activity to offset the stress of starting a new semester.
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (01/25/11) "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players," Shakespeare wrote.You're providing a supporting role, contributing balance and a firm ground for others. And you can sing, if you feel moved to and you remember the words. If not, then just make them up. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Today's a good day for writing a poem, painting a picture or doing something artistic for a loved one. Mend some bridges with creativity. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Someone's emotional outburst has colleagues rethinking their positions.Take it all in stride. Creative results come from an open attitude. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 Lean on another person to create balance. Others are willing to help and provide creative input with ease. Rest and regroup for later stability. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - A stranger enters the picture, and prompts you to shift your reasoning. Don't reinvent the wheel. Just alter course a little. Listen to your heart. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - The people you love are poised to take a giant step forward.This could involve travel or higher education. Work out details and enlist powerful help. Await developments.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 Stability at home and work is possible if you divide attention. Others may have some emotion today. Remain calm and compassionate. Be there for them. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 Unusual opportunities develop. Examine them carefully, and take time to determine their true potential. Keep in communication, and let it unfold. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - You think you have it all gathered together, but somehow pieces get lost. Create a backup plan or be sure you have extra ingredients on hand. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Each time you review a plan, you discover more creative options.Tweak the logic. Wherever you feel tension, look there for inspiration. Success! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Inspire a social gathering with mystical fantasies and stories. Add humor to the conclusion.This playfulness allows for warmth and laughter to arise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - You and a friend seem to be operating in parallel universes. One of you is a practical dynamo, and the other a creative whirlwind. Blend for success. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 Focus energy in the small time you have for business. Press forward on all sides, alternating if there's any tension. Keep everything moving simultaneously. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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