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The Moody Towers dining hall underwent a 92-day renovation project over the summer to reveal the Fresh Food Company for students this fall. | The Daily Cougar file photo
The Moody Towers dining hall is offering a new dining option that includes high quality food, greater variety of options and a restauranttype atmosphere. "The goal of the new dining concept is to provide students a healthier and wider choice in meal options in order to get away from the old cafeteria type of food," Food Service Director for Residential Dining Edward
Wigley said. New students and dining hall customers are pleased with the upgrade and outcome. “It has a great variety of food; it's cozy and the staff is good,” freshman Daniela Garcia said. “They’re so friendly, they do it fast and it tastes great.” Rather than the traditional setup with a dining area split off from the kitchen, customers now watch the entire process right in front of them DINING continues on page 3
CLASS dean to set high standard Students, regents welcome new dean By Amanda Trella
THE DAILY COUGAR The UH College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences has appointed John W. Roberts as its new dean. John Antel, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at UH, announced the appointment. It took effect on July 1. Roberts has been involved in many initiatives to promote growth and development for students and staff, including establishing a faculty mentoring program that is designed to help retain women and minority faculty members in the arts and humanities programs at Ohio State. After only a few months, Roberts has made headway toward many goals and ideas that he hopes will help CLASS become a better college and UH a better institution. “Our goal is to make CLASS a major contributor to the University’s effort to achieve (flagship status),” Roberts said. “My goal is to develop initiatives that will increase the success of students in CLASS by lowering the attrition and failure rate of undergraduate students in certain required classes and increase the graduation rate overall.” Roberts said he would like to work with faculty more to increase support DEAN continues on page 3
The students break their month-long fast together around 8 p.m. in the A. D. Bruce Religion Center Monday through Thursday. | Courtesy of the Muslim Student Association
Group hosts dinner in Ramadan Students welcome anyone to participate in fasting By Anam Ghias
THE DAILY COUGAR It is currently the Islamic month of Ramadan, and Muslims around the world are fasting everyday this month from sunrise to sunset. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It consists of refraining from food, drink, and sexual relations from dawn until nightfall. Muslims aim to learn selfcontrol and patience by abstaining from some of their basic needs. “While fasting, we make ourselves abstain from things that are so natural,” Biology senior Mariam Sattar said. “If we can do this, then we can easily give up on things that we do that earn the displeasure of our Creator.” Participating in Ramadan this year is a bit more challenging for students on campus, due to it falling in August this year when Texas' heat is at its highest. “It is a challenge, but it helps you to be
more in tune with things other than food and desires,” Engineering senior Mohammed Alam said. Furthermore, fasting students are juggling their school responsibilities with their religious practices. The UH Muslim Students’ Association offers free dinners at sunset from Monday through Thursday every week during Ramadan. “We try to accommodate the needs of Muslims (on campus),” MSA Education Coordinator Safwan Moton said. “It is also a good way to educate non-Muslims. We have more than a few come every day.” Finance Junior Roag Yu was invited to the MSA dinners by two of his Muslim friends. “Fasting is good,” Yu said. “I understand that by fasting Muslims are obeying God, seeking forgiveness from God, and sacrificing for God.” Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan with a day called Eid al-Fitr. On this occasion Muslims gather in congregation to pray together, exchange gifts and visit friends and RAMADAN continues on page 3
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for more research. "I would like to find ways to improve graduate education in the college by finding ways to improve the competitiveness of graduate programs through enhanced funding for recruitment and retention of students,” Roberts said. Roberts said that he applied for the position after learning of the ambition and potential UH has, especially in becoming a premier institution of higher education. “UH probably has more ambition toward greatness than most public universities at this time and the ability to realize it,” he said. “It has strong leadership and outstanding programs, many of which are already nationally recognized for their quality.” Students are eager to see what Roberts has to offer for CLASS, and
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allowing for more space and madeto-order food as well," Director of Operations for UH Dining Services Jeff Hebert said. The hall has also changed the interior design, by adding new decorations and booths. Dining hall customer and UH student Kevin Lusignolo said while the food has improved taste-wise there are still some drawbacks. “There’s always a line. If you were on the go, there wouldn’t be anything ready for you to pick up,” Lusignolo said. “It doesn’t accommodate those students who can’t eat at the optimal times.” Though the hall offers a wide variety of food, some students said there isn’t enough at times. The staff is aware of the situation
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and is prepared to fix it. At the end of last year the dining hall was serving about 1500 students per day; only a week after opening, the new dining hall is already serving about 4000 students per day. “We didn’t expect quite that response. We now understand what we’re dealing with,” Hebert said. “We’ve adjusted very quickly to get stuff solved. We’re seeing some improvements already, and I think we’ll continue to see them.” The dining hall staff didn’t have much time for preparation due to a specific deadline. The facility had to be built in 90 days in order to be ready for the incoming students in the fall. “We only had a few days to train,” Hebert said. “There are some things we have to adjust to, but it’s not for lack of passion.” news@thedailycougar.com
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or as long as The Daily Cougar can remember, students have voiced their concern over sweatshops severely underpaying their employees, and the concern was warranted because many of the sweatshops in question are suppliers of college-logo apparel for American universities. But protesters can rejoice and relax now, because Knights Apparel, which is the leading supplier of apparel to American universities, has opened a sweatshop that hopes to defy its negatively perceived name; it pays workers a “living salary.” The salary, which is about $500 a month according to The New York Times, is hardly enough for someone to survive in America, but by sweatshop standards, it’s a huge leap. “We’re hoping to prove that doing good can be good business, that they’re not mutually exclusive,” said Knights Apparrel C.E.O. Joseph Bozich in The New York Times. “Obviously we’ll have a higher cost, but we’re pricing the product such that we’re not asking the retailer or the consumer to sacrifice in order to support it.” The factory has an uncertain future, but it already has orders to make apparel for 400 American universities, the Times reports. But will students, alumni and fans be willing to pay a little extra for the well-being of their fellow man? And in the end, is a raise to $2.80 that much of a breakthrough? It’s better than it was, for sure, but should we be creating jobs here in America during this tough economy? Ultimately, we hope that consumers and the general public see this and unite to change the status quo, and eventually the industry will change. Knights Apparel, at its current rate, will be close on the heels of its larger competitors in no time. And given what t-shirts used to cost, it could give the industry a reason to create jobs inside the U.S. and buy American-made products. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves, so we’ll just focus on the progress made so far. It surely is a large stride.
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s the fall semester started, and while the other thirty-seven thousand plus University students were buying books and finding their classes, I was keeping my eyes and ears open. What are the great things about UH? What are the not-so-great things? Parking was one of a Danielle few complaints that were Wiitala discussed ad nauseum. What follows is a breakdown of all the best (and the worst) things about campus. Academics: B. The University is a major research university, which means two things: one, our school has research money, and two, you can truly benefit from a UH degree if you know where to look. Most students have probably never been inside the Science and Engineering Research Center, a new construction building which houses 40 research laboratories, but you should take a look around, it’s a beautiful building with fascinating
research capabilities. While you’re exploring, you should also take a look at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture building, which is aesthetically pleasing and houses the best library on campus: small, quiet, and full of comfortable chairs. As far as national opinion goes, UH has plenty of great programs to offer, including some of the nation’s top programs such as creative writing, the entrepreneurship program at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, and the UH law center, which are all nationally recognized. UH may not be anywhere near as lauded as Harvard or Stanford, but an education here will get you where you want to go. Cost: B+. Yes, the cost of tuition is on the rise, but there are plenty of scholarship opportunities if you know where to look. Books are also expensive, but you can cut costs by avoiding the UC
bookstore and buying books online from a textbook broker or from your fellow students. Dining: B+. If we’re talking about the dining halls, Oberholtzer has the best food, and Moody Towers the worst, but neither option is that exciting. McAlister’s Deli at the Welcome Center is a good choice for fresh sandwiches, soups, and salads, but there’s always a large lunch crowd. There are a few restaurants at the UC, including Chili’s Too and Wendy’s, but the best part of UC dining is the ice cream at Shasta’s Cones and More. Avoid UC cookies: they are rock-hard. The UC-Satellite has the widest selection, with a Starbucks, Smoothie King, Pizza Hut, Burger Studio, Goe’s Bar-B-Que, Kim Son, Chick-fil-A, Montague’s Deli, and Taco Bell all at arms reach. Last but not least, there is a Subway, Pizza Hut, and Murphy’s Deli across from the Rec Center. WIITALA continues on page 5
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he easy part is over. We’re past the first week of school, with its easy assignments, barely existent homework and elementary lectures. Now comes the serious stuff. Essays, group projects, presentations, labs and other hellacious assignments are starting to pour in, filling up the gaps between class, work, socializing, and sleep. As work piles up, Casey students start skipping Goodwin classes, calling in sick to work, and even canceling outings with friends. Worst of all, they stay up late and cut into their own sleep schedule. Let’s face it, unless you’re taking 12 credits, living on campus, and not even pretending to have a job, the time management gets tricky as the semester wears on. Sometimes figuring out a way to get everything done on time feels like
juggling chainsaws: a wrong move would be far from pretty. That does little to stop students from procrastinating classwork for as long as they can, though. Instead of doing homework on the weekend (when most students actually have time to breathe) and then having time to sleep and socialize during the school week, many students chose to do the opposite. Partying all weekend and then stressing out Sunday night is never a good idea. In fact, it’s often downright stupid. If you don’t balance your time intelligently, you’ll be miserable — and exhausted — all week. Staying up until the early hours of the morning and then sleeping a couple hours and loading up on coffee and energy drinks is one of the most obvious ways to finish all the homework and studying that needs to get done. It allows you to put things off until the very last minute and still get your work done.
There seems to be some strong logic in all-nighter type procrastination. After all, there are only 24 hours in a day; there is no real reason to waste more than a couple of those on unproductive oblivion. The only problem is that going without sleep is one of those things that is easier said than done. The human body needs periods of rest to operate correctly; sleeping allows us to recharge and face life more effectively. Some people can get by with only a few hours of sleep, but the rest of us need at least seven to eight hours to function normally. Sure, coffee and energy drinks can make us feel more energized, but their effect is only temporary. In fact, studies have shown that people who rely on coffee as part of their morning routine are no more alert than GOODWIN continues on page 5
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Diversity: A+. UH is the second-most diverse University in the country according to a report done by U.S. News and World Report. Many of us may be from Texas or Houston, but we do have about 3,000 international students of all different ethnic and social backgrounds. College is a time to expand your mind and learn how to interact with many different types of people, and at UH it’s impossible not to interact with people of a different background other than your own. Facilities: A. If you haven’t been to the Recreation and Wellness Center, I strongly urge you to go. The pool always has at least a couple of lanes open, the locker rooms are clean and spacious, and there are numerous group classes including cycling, yoga and Zumba; all but the martial arts classes are free. Other amenities include a rock climbing wall, inexpensive day care, and a friendly staff that is often helpful. Parking: D. UH is a commuter school; only about 4,000 of us live on campus, which means a majority
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their non-coffee drinking peers. Caffeine only helps make people feel more awake when used occasionally; after a while, individuals build up tolerances and need caffeine to be as alert as those who don’t need caffeine at all. Pulling all-nighters or even just staying up until five in the morning to get homework and studying done is extremely tempting, but rarely a good idea. Once or twice a year is feasible, but any more than that and you’re setting yourself up for an absolutely miserable semester. If you’re tired, it is often a better idea to go to bed on time and then wake up early to finish the necessary homework when you’re rested then it is to attempt to write a paper at 4 a.m. while
of students are driving here. For most of us riding the bus, walking or biking to school is not feasible, and so we must fight the rest of the student population for parking spaces — of which there are never quite enough. Professors: B+. The faculty at the University of Houston includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a National Medal of Science recipient, these awards may not mean much to some students but our staff has been stocked with excellent professors. After a week’s worth of learning and exploring, I feel confident that I am getting a quality education at the University. This is a large, diverse campus, which means there is something for everyone here; whatever your interests, there is a club or a class for you. Like any school, UH has its shortcomings, but as long as you show up early enough to get a parking space, there is no reason not to have a great day at school. Overall our university deserves a B; they do many things well, but as a University we do have our own shortcomings.
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holding at steaming mug of coffee. The key to success in college is time management. Figure out your priorities and then balance them. Students need to do class work, yes, but we also need to have time to relax, sleep, and simply socialize with friends in order to be energized and perform well in class. If you have to stay up late, though, it’s important to catch up on the missed sleep before too much time passes. There’s nothing wrong with going to bed before midnight if you’re tired, and there’s nothing wrong with sleeping in past noon if that’s what you have to do. The important thing is students shouldn’t deny themselves the sleep they need to perform well in class. Casey Goodwin is a mechanical engineering sophomore and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com
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Adream Asleep performs at the newly-renovated Fitzgerald's. The band is composed of talented musicians with numerous awards, including a Houston Press Music Award for best hardcore/noise band. Many fans came out to support their latest effort with Skeleton Dick. | Kendra Berglund/The Daily Cougar
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Hardcore music is a pretty niche genre. It's full of sub-genres from screamo to death metal, but has a loyal group of followers who are constantly looking for new entertainers to please their eardrums (and sometimes make them bleed). Adream Asleep, a group of Houstonians that won the 2010 Houston Press Music Award for Best Hardcore/Noise, played an album release party Friday night at Fitzgerald’s and enjoyed every minute of it. “We had a freaking great time,” lead vocalist Mike Seals said. “I enjoyed the hell out of the show. The crowd participation was good, too.” Adream Asleep doesn’t just hope for
crowd involvement like most bands, and it doesn't try to hype the crowd up by clapping onstage. Instead, from the onset of their set, members of the group jump offstage and mosh with their fans, who are always happy to oblige. Seals’ wife is a regular at the shows and is a huge fan, too. As far as the onlookers are concerned, she works as somewhat of a hype woman for her husband’s band. Getting a pretty girl to the front of the crowd has and will always draw attention to any group onstage, and once the crowd is in place, Adream Asleep shreds, screams and soars on the crowd’s energy, always delivering a strong performance Skeleton Dick, who won the 2010 HPMA for Best Punk, recently collaborated with Adream Asleep for a split CD, which is a recording of the two bands reinterpreting the same songs for their respective genres; this was the reason for the party. “We sold a few (albums, but) we didn't really keep track,” Seals said. “But it looks like the money is good.”
Seals and his crew don’t worry about the money too much and are more interested with the audience having a good time, finding new fans and garnering attention for the band. “We're going to get started working on our next EP,” Seals said. “We were originally planning on a split CD with Cavernous, (and we) still might do that.” But money is the key factor determining how much of Adream Asleep’s plans will come to fruition. “We actually want to start playing with more bands that are more like us,” said Seals. “We don't really know of many though, (but we’re) going to start looking.” But it’s not going to be an easy task. Bands like Adream Asleep are relatively few and far between, but the group is determined. “I think the lack of bands (like us) here has helped get us fans who are looking for that type of music, but there is a lot of people in this city who don't listen to Asleep continues on page 7
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but it has only three screens and its location is nowhere near as convenient as that of the Angelika. According to an article by the Houston Chronicle on Aug. 30, no one knew that the Angelika was in danger of closing their doors; many patrons drove from as far as Beaumont, only to be turned away from the box office. The theater closing its doors without a single warning is really disheartening for anyone who doesn’t want to see Hollywood’s (mostly) bland offerings. And it raises another question: If the Angelika, a theater that has been open for more than a decade — 13 years, to be precise — can
simply close its doors one day without any provocation, what does that say about the strength of the other indie theaters? River Oaks came within inches of being demolished in 2006, and it took months of protesting and picket lines to get the developer who owns the land to change their mind. There is a small glimmer of hope, though. It seems that Angelika Film Center, the company in charge of Angelika theaters in Dallas, Plano and New York City has already started to look for a new location in Houston. There is Angelika continues on page 7
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anything but what’s on the radio,” said Seals, who is fully aware of the limitations of his genre. “If we played that type of music, I bet we would have a lot more fans, but oh well ... there's enough fans for us to play what we want and be happy.” The group is constantly asked what it would define its genre as. The members' answer isn’t simple, but makes sense. “I don't really like to define any band’s music aside from the basic genres; otherwise it gets too complicated,” Seals said. “And all people have different opinions on it. “Plus you don't know if the person you’re describing it to is even going to know what the hell you’re talking about, (so) I usually just say hardcore, which is broad.” “But they can listen (for) themselves and find out." arts@thedailycougar.com
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also a lawsuit already taking place between the landlord of Bayou Place (the Angelika's previous location) and the theater owners. As for now, however, film lovers will just have to cope with their loss — and let the Angelika know that they will not stand idly by while Houston's film culture becomes standardized. arts@thedailycougar.com
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Sumlin returns to The Pulse; receiver sues C-USA, Marshall Head coach Kevin Sumlin will take his voice to airwaves starting Sept. 8 as he returns to SportsTalk 790 AM. Sumlin will give live commentary at various locations throughout the football season to keep fans in the loop with UH football. He will give his thoughts on upcoming matchups and other football related news in a live broadcast. Sumlin will join Tom Franklin and anybody interested in attending the event held at 7 p.m. next Wednesday at the Ragin Cajun on 4302 Richmond Ave. He will review the team's performance against Texas State this weekend, as well as give a preview for the following game against UTEP UH wide receiver Patrick Edwards filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Conference USA and Marshall in Kanawha County Circuit Court in West Virginia. The lawsuit stems from a 2008 incident when Edwards caught a touchdown reception but accelerated into a cart that broke his leg in two places. A clip of the gruesome injury was replayed frequently and has more than 100,000 views on YouTube. The injury caused Edwards to miss the remainder of the 2008 season. — Cougar Sports Services
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Team set to host Tournament The Cougars will host the Houston Invitational this weekend at the Athletics/Alumni Center. The team will face off against Florida State at 6:30 p.m Friday. The tournament will go through Saturday. Tickets are at a discount if a football ticket is presented at the window. On Saturday, the Cougars continue tournament play in a matchup against Oklahoma at noon and will play another match at 7:30 p.m. against Tennessee. — Cougar Sports Services
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Americans escape versus Brazil, remain undefeated Kevin Durant and Team USA squeaked by Brazil 7068 on Monday, after Leandro Barbosa missed a buzzer beater to tie the game. Durant led all scorers with 27 points, and Chauncey Billups added 15. The Brazilians challenged the U.S. early on, leading by eight at one point in the first half. At halftime, the U.S. trailed by three. Today, the Americans will face off against Iran, which is 1-2, and will play Tunisia (0-3) on Thursday. In other action, Puerto Rico defeated China 84-76 on Tuesday. Miami Heat guard Carlos Arroyo, Denver Nuggets forward Renaldo Balkman and Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Barea are featured in Puerto Rico's lineup. Team USA has not won the FIBA World Championships in 16 years. Despite not having any players from the 2008 Olympic Team, the Americans hope to get back to the championship game. — Cougar Sports Services
The Daily Cougar Before Case Keenum was passing for monster numbers at UH, it was Texas Tech who was popularizing the pass-heavy spread offense. Former Tech head coach Mike Leach’s first year was in 2000, and the first quarterback under Leach’s quarterback friendly scheme was Kliff Kingsbury. In three seasons at Tech, Kingsbury threw for 12,429 yards, good for 12th on the NCAA's all-time list. After his college career ended, he played professionally in the NFL and CFL for five seasons. In 2008, he joined the UH coaching staff as an offensive quality control assistant, working on a part-time basis and mentoring quarterback Case Keenum. Last season’s 29-28 win over Texas Tech at Robertson tested Kingsbury’s loyalties.
Now that Leach is no longer at Tech, Kingsbury said he would root for the Red Raiders in every game except the Nov. 27 regular season finale in Lubbock. “Last year was tough. I have a very close relationship with coach Leach so that was hard on me,” Kingsbury said. “But this year will be different. I’m ready to go back and try to get a win. I hope they go 11-1.” In the offseason, Kingsbury was prog g Co-Offensive moted to co-offensive Coordinator Kliff coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He Kingsbury is in a unique position, advising a player who joins him in the group of the NCAA’s most prolific college passers. Kingsbury said that he has been fortunate to have a player like Keenum in the early stages of his coaching career. “It’s good because I can tell everybody I taught him everything he knows,” Kingsbury said jokingly. “It’s been a blessing to be around him my first couple years
coaching. I’ve really enjoyed it, I’ve been very fortunate and he’s turned into an amazing player.” Keenum said he appreciates Kingsbury’s tutelage and that he admires how he has progressed as a coach. “He’s helped out tremendously, from when he first got here to now having a big time role in the offense. It’s cool to see his path,” Keenum said. “I think our relationship is a really good one. I can go to him about anything. He’s been in the exact same shoes that I’ve been in not too long ago, so it’s always a help when he’s there for me.” Kingsbury and Keenum have developed a strong relationship in the past three years. Kingsbury said he is urging Keenum to keep things simple for his senior season. “This year, have fun,” Kingsbury said he told Keenum. “It’s his last year as a collegiate, so really enjoy the moment. Don’t put any added pressure on yourself. Go out there and do what you’ve done the KINGSBURY continues on page 9
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Upcoming Texans season murky as ever Keith Cordero Jr.
The Daily Cougar The high expectations for the Texans following their first winning season (9-7 in 2009) took a big blow Aug. 14 in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Running back Ben Tate, the Texans’ second-round pick out of Auburn, injured his ankle in the third quarter after a 12-yard carry on only his third touch of the game. Tate was set to have a big role in the offense this season and for him to be carted off the field with a season-ending
ankle injury is a huge blow. The running back “by committee” trend in the NFL will be in the hands of Steve Slaton, Arian Foster, Chris Henry and Jeremiah Johnson as they all move up on the team’s depth chart hoping to garner the majority of carries as the preseason continues. Slaton and Foster will have to hold on to the football because head coach Gary Kubiak does not tolerate fumbles and neither should any coach. Slaton had seven fumbles last season, tying for the league lead with Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. The Texans have plenty of bright
spots on the team despite the loss of Tate, including arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL in Andre Johnson, who signed an extension this offseason that keeps him in Houston till 2016. Johnson had a monster season in 2009 with 101 receptions for 1,569 yards and nine touchdowns. Johnson caught passes from Matt Schaub, who looks to improve on his 2009 season of 4,770 pass yards and 29 touchdowns. Johnson and Schaub were Pro Bowlers last season along with Rookie of the Year linebacker Brian Cushing, who had TEXANS continues on page 9
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last two years and try to win some games.” Kingsbury was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2003. This allowed him to learn from one of the best in Tom Brady. He said watching Brady’s habits was a benefit to him. “He taught me a lot about work ethic and what it took to be a great quarterback, and how great quarterbacks prepare and act,” Kingsbury said. This same lesson can be applied to the situation at UH. After Keenum leaves, it is inevitable someone will have to take his place. Apart from Keenum there are six
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a rough offseason that included being handed a substance abuse four-game suspension by the NFL while also surviving a Rookie of the Year re-vote. Cushing and Texans owner Bob McNair appealed the suspension, but to no avail. Last season, Cushing had 134 tackles and four interceptions. We know as fans not to take too much out of the preseason, but after the New Orleans Saints ripped the Texans 38-20, it can’t be a good sign. Despite having the top passing game in the NFL last season, the defense is in question after an unimpressive preseason game against the Saints.
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other quarterbacks on the roster. The current backup appears to be Cotton Turner, but Terrance Broadway, Austin Elrod, Drew Hollingshead, Crawford Jones and David Piland will all compete to be the backup this season and potential starter in the next. Kingsbury said studying and observing Keenum’s habits can help them improve as passers. “Just keep working hard," he said. "All of them are very talented, and you can differentiate yourself by the extra effort you put in. Watch Case on the daily basis. See how he acts, how he trains, works and studies. Try to learn from him the best you can." sports@thedailycougar.com
The schedule is reasonable for the Texans. They get home games against tough non-division teams, including the Giants, Ravens and Chargers. Houston also gets weaker opponents in the Jaguars (twice), Raiders and Chiefs. The downfall in the schedule is that the Texans play AFC South rivals Indianapolis and Tennessee twice and have brutal road games against the Jets, Eagles, Broncos and Redskins. The Texans will need a 10-6 season to make the playoffs. My prediction has them at 8-8. The tough games against the NFC East will put the Texans at least another year away from their first playoff appearance. sports@thedailycougar.com
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