The Daily Reveille - November 16, 2012

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Rivalry Renewed LSU, Ole Miss rivalry still strong as Tigers prepare for improved Rebel team

Spencer Hutchinson

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Former LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson takes down an Ole Miss player Nov. 20, 2010, during the Tigers’ 43-36 victory against the Rebels in Tiger Stadium.

It may not have the same level of anticipation as the days of Billy Cannon’s Halloween Night Run or the implications of the 1960 Sugar Bowl.

But Saturday’s matchup is still LSU against Ole Miss, and according to LSU players and coach Les Miles, that means something.

Forty years after LSU stole a 17-16 victory from Ole Miss on the Night the Clock Stopped, the rivalry lives on.

In its last home game of the season, No. 8 LSU (8-2) will go toeto-toe with an improved Rebel team looking to secure its first bowl-eligible season since 2009.

Ole Miss (5-5) has wallowed in the depths of the Southeastern Conference in recent years, while LSU has experienced one of the most successful stretches in its history, removing some of the glow surrounding the rivals’ recent battles.

But with new coach Hugh Freeze, new quarterback Bo Wallace and a new style of offense, Ole Miss has reinvented itself in the 2012 season and is climbing out of the SEC cellar.

With two games left to play this season, Ole Miss has already accumulated 800 more total yards and

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

President, chancellor merger under fire

Board to reconsider, vote in December Chris Grillot Staff Writer

The LSU Board of Supervisors will reconsider an initiative to consolidate the system president and chancellor positions at its regular December meeting after being accused of violating open meetings laws.

“Since the LSU Board does not want there to be any question about this important action, we will reconsider and take action on combining the positions at our December meeting,” Board Chairman Hank Danos said in a University news release.

On Nov. 5, University Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope sent a letter to Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell, accusing the Board of violating open meetings laws in regard to an unexpected vote that came at the end of its Oct. 26 regular meeting.

“Given the fact that the agenda MERGER, see page 3

RIVALRY, see page 4

CULTURE

Puerto Rican students weigh in on possible statehood Megan Dunbar Staff Writer

Felipe Colón didn’t believe it at first when he heard about Puerto Rico’s vote to become the 51st state while at the Mississippi State game last week.

Colón, a microbiology junior at the University, is a Puerto Rican whose family remains divided on the statehood issue. He sees America as a place filled with opportunities, many of which could help Puerto Rico’s political and crowding problems.

“Last time, I remember the vote for statehood being something very low, so this time when

I heard about it, I was shocked,” as evidenced by its most recent he said. election.

Colón was born in New Orleans, but lived in Puerto Rico THE VOTE for nine years before returning to Of Puerto Rican citizens, 61 Baton Rouge halfway through his percent voted in favor of moving freshman year of statehood legislaShould Puerto Rico tion forward on the high school.

His extended become a state? Vote at same ballot where family remains they ousted curlsureveille.com. in Puerto Rico, rent pro-statehood where his mother’s side represents Gov. Luis Fortuño in favor of prowhat Colón called “hardcore is- commonwealth Alejandro García landers,” or those who want inde- Padilla by a margin of tenths of a pendence from the United States, percent. but his father’s side supports stateIn the past, votes for statehood hood. have not been in the majority. In Like Colón’s family, Puerto Rico is a commonwealth divided, STATEHOOD, see page 4

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Microbiology junior Felipe Colón was born in New Orleans but grew up in Puerto Rico.

Of Puerto Ricans citizens, 61 percent voted in favor of statehood in the recent election.

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INTERNATIONAL South African miners end strike, farm workers continue wage protests JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Miners at Anglo American Platinum Ltd. operations in South Africa returned to work Thursday, ending a more than eight-week strike that crippled the world’s largest platinum producer.

But at the same time, farm workers angered over their minimum daily wages launched a second day of violent protests in the nation’s Western Cape, setting fires and marching through the countryside.

Scores isolated to prevent spread of new Ebola outbreak in Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Scores of Ugandans were isolated Thursday to prevent the spread of a new outbreak of Ebola which has already killed three people.

Uganda has experienced increasingly regular outbreaks of deadly hemorrhagic fevers that have left health officials grappling for answers.

The new Ebola outbreak was confirmed Wednesday in a district 40 miles from the Ugandan capital. The outbreak comes roughly a month after Uganda declared itself Ebola-free following an earlier outbreak in a remote district of western Uganda.

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A farm worker throws grass on a fire Thursday as he and others protest their minimum daily wages in the town of Swellendam, South Africa.

Marijuana law introduced could turn Uruguay government into pot dealer MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay came one step closer to turning the government into the country’s leading pot dealer on Thursday, as lawmakers formally introduced to Congress a framework for regulating the production, sale and consumption of marijuana.

The proposal is much more liberal than what Uruguay’s government initially proposed months ago, when President Jose Mujica said only the government would be allowed to sell pot.

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NATIONAL

STATE/LOCAL

Fighter jet crashes near Florida Air Force base, pilot safe after ejecting

BP agrees to pay $4.5B settlement; three employees still face charges

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AP) — An Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jet crashed onto a Florida Panhandle highway Thursday, but the pilot was able to eject safely and there were no immediate reports of injuries on the ground, the military said.

The single-seat stealth fighter, part of a program that has been plagued with problems, went down Thursday afternoon near Tyndall Air Force Base, just south of Panama City. The pilot was receiving medical treatment at the base.

Lawyers: Colorado theater shooting suspect can’t attend hearing

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A day of reckoning arrived for BP on Thursday as it agreed to plead guilty to a raft of charges in the deadly Gulf of Mexico spill and pay a record $4.5 billion, including the biggest criminal fine in U.S. history. Three BP employees were also charged, two of them with manslaughter.

The settlement with the federal government came two-and-ahalf years after the fiery drilling-rig explosion that killed 11 workers and set off the nation’s largest offshore oil spill.

Appeal court: Teacher furlough day in Jefferson Parish violates state law

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A court hearing for the man charged with the Colorado movie theater killings has been postponed after his attorneys said Wednesday that he had been taken to a hospital for unspecified reasons.

Court documents filed Wednesday gave no details of James E. Holmes’ condition, other than that it “renders him unable to be present in court for [Thursday’s] hearing.” The hearing had been scheduled to discuss pretrial motions and media requests for information under state open records laws.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A state appeal court says that the Jefferson Parish Public School System illegally cut teachers’ pay by imposing an unpaid day of leave for every teacher in the district.

The Jefferson Federation of Teachers sued the school board after it ordered the furlough. District Judge Steve Windhorst refused to make a pretrial order against it.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal sent the case back to him Wednesday, ruling that the furlough violates state law forbidding school boards to cut an employee’s salary below the previous year’s level.

MATTHEW HINTON / The Associated Press

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, speaking in New Orleans on Thursday, says the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill settlement isn’t the end of federal authorities’ efforts.

Panel approves $179 million funding for state construction projects (AP) — More than $179 million in state construction projects will go forward after the Bond Commission on Thursday approved the list of spending plans submitted by Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration.

The projects include upgrades to the New Orleans sports arena, roofing and ventilation repairs at public colleges, highway widening and flood protection work.

Also approved were dozens of pet projects for lawmakers, including sports facility construction, playground improvements, levee work and wastewater system upgrades in municipalities and parishes.

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POLITICS

HEALTH

Alyson Gaharan

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Leaders discuss bipartisanship Flu shots received by

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Some of Washington’s top political leaders and strategists convened Thursday at Tulane University for the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Fourth Annual Political Summit to analyze this year’s election and scrutinize what the future might hold for bipartisanship.

“It’s not about Republicans or Democrats. It’s about we’re all in this together,” said BPC senior fellow Trent Lott.

The Summit hosted many distinguished guests, including the event’s co-hosts James Carville, an analyst for the Obama administration, and Mary Matalin, whose political experience includes working with the Reagan and both Bush administrations.

Although many labeled the economy as the election’s primary focus, the Summit’s audience was largely focused on social issues, which are some of the most polarizing issues in today’s political sphere.

“One of the most important things we can do is realize that everybody has a valuable perspective,” said Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning. “Don’t reject points of view, but look at how to make them work.”

The problem, according to speakers at the Summit, is politicians aren’t working together, and both parties are to blame.

MERGER, from page 1

item may not have sufficiently conveyed to the public the intent of the Board to vote on the merger of the president and chancellor positions, this also raises concerns with respect to compliance with La. RS 42:14, which requires public comment,” Assistant Attorney General Emalie A. Boyce wrote in a letter to the Board.

La. RS 42:14 states that all public entities must give written notice of any meeting at least 24 hours before the meeting and the public must be allowed to register one hour prior to the meeting to comment.

On the agenda, the item was titled “Consideration of a report from the Association of Governing Board on the Structure of the LSU System” and was located under the “Chairman’s Report” while all other items voted on were under “Approval of Consent Agenda Items.”

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges — a firm contracted by the Board to provide counsel on how it should better organize itself — presented

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Mary Matalin, Republican adviser and wife of Democratic strategist James Carville, introduces political analysts and politicians Thursday during the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Fourth Annual Political Summit at Tulane University.

“Policymakers who don’t understand business are not confined to the Democratic party,” said former Sen. Robert F. Bennett. “The Tea Party is the ultimate great diversion from the real issues. The things they are the most focused on are things that don’t matter.”

One audience member, in a question to the panelists, said the secession petitions being filed across the country are a sign that citizens don’t want to work together or don’t think bipartisanship is possible.

“The day we stop fighting over big issues is the day we stop caring.

But that doesn’t make bipartisanship impossible,” Matalin said.

Although the U.S.’s demographic is changing, people should

accept that this isn’t about groups looking for a hand-out. These groups represent what America is now, said North Star Opinion Research President Whit Ayres.

“Every month, 50,000 Hispanics become eligible to vote. That will continue for the next 20 years,” Ayres said.

Hispanics and women are two of many minorities whose representation is on the rise.

According to the Summit’s audience and speakers, the big question is if politicians can work together without alienating their key voters.

a report depicting a drastically changed LSU System.

The Board deliberated for some time before Board member Blake Chatelain pushed to vote on the portion involving the consolidation of chancellor and system president.

Cope felt the lack of notification that there would be a vote meant faculty and staff from the LSU System’s statewide institutions had no opportunity to weigh in on the consolidation.

“A decision like that is a significant item,” Cope said.

He also said he felt like the decision to vote was predetermined.

“LSU System General Counsel, Shelby McKenzie, read ‘on cue’ a carefully prepared version of the resolution,” Cope wrote in his letter to Caldwell. “The ready availability of a professionally written resolution indicates that discussions pertaining to this resolution must also have occurred out of public view.”

The Board will consider the consolidation again at its regular meeting Dec. 7.

The University offers students free flu shots, but many don’t take advantage of the service included in their Student Health Fee. Flu season lasts from October to March, said Julie Hupperich, associate director of the Student Health Center. Nearly 1,600 shots were administered to students last fall, which translates to only 5 percent of the University population.

“This amount of flu shots given is generally the same every year, but this year we have chosen to provide them at remote locations throughout the campus, including the Student Health Center, the UREC, the Student Union and the new Business Education Complex,” Hupperich said.

The decision to allow more locations is the initiative of a new annual program called Flu Shots on the Geaux. The 2-year-old program was successful in certain areas, but overall, the same number of shots were still administered this year.

Even with Flu Shots on the

Geaux, many students say they weren’t aware of the free shots offered.

“I didn’t know about the free shots at the health center, but I knew pharmacies offered free ones,” said Lauren Smith, wildlife ecology junior. “Also, it’s very hard to get an appointment at the health center.”

Possible solutions to the problem, according to students, could be more signs and increased email notification.

“I know that I check my email multiple times a day, so emailing would be good for awareness,” said Reenie Lively, communication studies sophomore.

The flu season usually peaks in the months of January and February.

However, Hupperich said it is best to prepare for the season by receiving a flu shot in advance. Each flu shot is effective for six months, so it would be better for students to get their shots now to avoid the possibility of getting the flu.

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102 more points than it did throughout the entire 2011 season.

“I think they have a nice scheme,” Miles said. “I think they’re using their talent well, they’ve established who their quarterback is and they’re doing the things that make his skills more productive for them.”

The Rebels’ new offensive scheme relies on a more fast-paced, pass-heavy attack similar to what the Tigers faced against Texas A&M earlier this season.

Ole Miss’ newfound offensive success is led by Wallace, who has revamped the Rebels’ passing offense, surpassing their 1,820 passing yards in 2011 by more than 650 yards.

LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery said the way to beat a fast-paced offense is not to shy away from its speed but to match it.

“You have to play their game and beat them at their game,” Montgomery said. “When we beat them at their game, they’ll slow down.”

Montgomery said there is perhaps no team better at defending that style of offense than LSU because of the Tigers’ defensive speed.

After a blowout 52-3 win by LSU in last season’s matchup, Ole Miss will need its new offense to score if Saturday’s game is going to be competitive.

Senior offensive lineman Josh Dworaczyk said both teams are different than the ones that took the field at Ole Miss last season.

As a sixth-year senior, Dworaczyk has been around long enough to remember the rivalry’s better days, and he said he expects the game to return to the hard-fought battles LSU vs. Ole Miss games used to provide.

Dworaczyk said he remembers attending the Tigers’ 23-20 overtime victory in 2006 on a recruiting trip, and the game played a major role in securing his decision to attend LSU. Many of Dworaczyk’s younger teammates have never experienced a competitive game against Ole Miss, but he said he expects Ole Miss will give LSU players all they can handle Saturday.

“It’s going to be a whole different ball game this year, and [the young players] will get a real taste of what it’s like to play against Ole Miss, especially when they come here,” Dworaczyk said. “They always play hard when they come here, and the emotions are always high.”

Emotions for many Tigers will be running high for a reason other than the rivalry being played out on the field. Saturday will be the departing seniors’ last game in Tiger Stadium, and junior safety Eric Reid said everyone on the team will have added motivation to perform well for their teammates.

“After sending our seniors off last year with a loss, you feel for those guys and you know how emotional it is,” Reid said. “This is their last game in Tiger Stadium, so you want to play hard for them and end their career on a high note.”

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STATEHOOD, from page 1

fact, there was no clear majority in the choice between remaining a commonwealth, becoming a state or declaring independence.

In addition to Puerto Ricans voting out the pro-statehood governor, they voted out those in the same party on more local levels, and some wonder about the legitimacy of the 61 percent vote.

The statehood question on the ballot came in two parts, the first asking whether citizens were happy with the current status as a commonwealth, and the second as a followup to those who answered “No.” The choices for the discontented were statehood, sovereign free associated statehood and independence.

The second question’s results included the 61 percent of voters causing a stir.

If the votes of people who are content with the current system are added in, they have the majority over those wanting statehood.

While this could affect reception of the numbers, the results still exist, and the potential for statehood is still possible.

Bills have been introduced to Congress in 1998, 2007 and 2009 regarding Puerto Rico’s status, but none have been acted upon.

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Colón said it’s time for Puerto Rico to become a state, comparing the island to Miami, Fla., with its Spanish-speaking population and metropolitan feel. Living in the U.S. is much easier and more comfortable, he said.

“There’s a plan for everybody here. No matter what, the opportunity is there,” Colón said.

He wants that same accessibility available to Puerto Ricans.

“In Puerto Rico, you have kids who live with their families in the mountains, and if their parents want to keep them home from school all the time, it’s OK,” he said.

Colón said the knowledge of 3 million people crammed in the 100-by-45-mile space is making some realize Puerto Rico needs outside help.

He said he believes this could come from the United States granting statehood.

Read perspectives from another Puerto Rican student and a political science professor at lsureveille.com.

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No. 9 LSU VS.

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Game Week Notebook LSU SCHEDULE Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 23

LSU 41, UNT 14 LSU 41, Wash. 3 LSU 63, Idaho 14 LSU 12, Auburn 10 LSU 38, Towson 22 LSU 6, Florida 14 LSU 23, S.C. 21 LSU 24, A&M 19 LSU 17, Alabama 21 LSU 37, MSU 17 Ole Miss @ Arkansas

TIGERS STATISTICS PASSING · Zach Mettenberger: 1990 yards, 10 TD, 4 INT

RUSHING · Jeremy Hill: 477 yards, 92 carries, 6 TD · Kenny Hilliard: 449 yards, 76 carries, 6 TD · Michael Ford: 375 yards, 64 carries, 3 TD

RECEIVING · Odell Beckham, Jr.: 548 yards, 34 catches, 2 TD · Jarvis Landry: 401 yards, 40 catches, 3 TD · Kadron Boone: 283 yards, 21 catches, 4 TD

REBELS STATISTICS PASSING · Bo Wallace: 2239 yards, 12 TD, 10 INT

RUSHING · Jeff Scott: 680 yards, 150 carries, 6 TD · Bo Wallace: 269 yards, 111 carries, 6 TD · Randall Mackey: 229 yards, 56 carries, 3 TD

RECEIVING · Donte Moncrief: 614 yards, 47 catches, 5 TD · Ja-Mes Logan: 392 yards, 32 catches, 0 TD · Vince Sanders: 337 yards, 29 catches, 2 TD

TEAM STATISTICS TOTAL AND SCORING OFFENSE LSU: 302 points, 30.2 points per game Ole Miss: 295 points, 29.5 points per game

Rushing offense

LSU: 1925 yards, 192.5 yards per game, 22 TD Ole Miss: 1656 yards, 165.6 YPG, 20 TD

Passing offense LSU: 1998 yards, 391.3 YPG, 10 TD, 4 INT Ole Miss: 2476 yards, 247.6 YPG, 14 TD, 11 INT TOTAL AND SCORING DEFENSE LSU: 155 points, 15.5 points per game Ole Miss: 277 points, 27.7 points per game

Rushing defense LSU: 972 yards, 97.2 YPG, 10 TD Ole Miss: 1425 yards, 142.5 YPG, 13 TD

Passing defense LSU: 1657 yards, 165.7 YPG, 10 TD, 14 INT Ole Miss: 2435 yards, 243.5 YPG, 18 TD, 1 INT ALBERT BURFORD / The Daily Reveille

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Young Tigers look to fill the void left by departing seniors

Trey Labat Sports Contributor

When No. 8 LSU takes the field against Ole Miss on Saturday, it will be the last time the senior players walk onto the Death Valley field.

They will leave a legacy defined by a home winning streak of 22 games, an average of 11 wins per season, 42 total wins, a Southeastern Conference championship and an undefeated regular season.

But as their legacy ends, a new one begins.

Throughout the year, the Tigers have leaned on young players in key positions. The defensive secondary fields two freshman cornerbacks, and the offensive line features two freshmen and a first-year starter at left guard.

“The young guys on the offensive line have played great,” said senior center P.J. Lonergan. “With all the injuries, we needed them to step up, and they have in a big way.”

Since the South Carolina game — when freshman guard Trai Turner began playing alongside freshman tackle Vadal Alexander — the Tigers have only allowed seven sacks

KEYS TO THE GAME: Stop Bo Wallace from passing, forcing Ole Miss to run the ball.

Avoid throwing an interception.

Dominate the run game.

Continue recent consistency from Alleman and Wing.

Contain Bo Wallace on the ground.

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LSU sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) reacts after his touchdown Nov. 3 during the Tigers’ 21-17 loss against Alabama in Tiger Stadium. Landry will be among other underclassmen who will have to fill shoes left by graduating Tigers.

while playing nationally ranked teams each week.

Before the freshmen teamed up, the offensive line had surrendered 15 sacks while only playing one ranked opponent, Florida.

“I have to give credit to the

older guys for our success,” said sophomore guard La’el Collins.

“When we first arrived here we were ready physically, but we were lacking the mental part of the game. The older guys have really helped in that aspect.”

Collins has grown since playing next to the most experienced member of the team — sixth-year senior tackle Josh Dworaczyk — who he described as an extra coach NEXT, see page 11

There’s still more to Shepard’s LSU story COOL HAND LUKE LUKE JOHNSON Sports Editor Most people see what is, and never see what can be.

That’s a thought straight from the brain of Albert Einstein, and I’d like you to consider it as you read this column.

This Saturday marks senior wide receiver Russell Shepard’s final game in Death Valley, and odds are you have been underwhelmed with the way his career in an LSU uniform has played out.

Unless you are wholly unfamiliar with LSU football or have been comatose for the last five years or so, you know Shepard’s story.

It’s one seemingly rife with unfulfilled potential. He was the high school All-American everyone and

their mother wanted on their team.

You would’ve thought LSU signed the second coming of Texas-era Vince Young the way fans rejoiced March 3, 2008, when Shepard officially committed.

But LSU’s love affair with Shepard started to deteriorate almost from the onset. He showed some early promise — hell, he was even given 50:1 odds as a 2011 preseason Heisman Trophy candidate — but Shepard never panned out as that program-defining talent.

Here’s why there’s more to that story. Here is why Shepard, while never going down in the history books as an LSU great, shouldn’t be looked at as a failure because of his lack of production.

The Houston native embraced everything LSU, serving as an athletic ambassador even though he hasn’t met his lofty expectations.

SHEPARD, see page 11

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LSU then-sophomore wide receiver Russell Shepard snags a contested catch during the Tigers’ 43-36 win against Ole Miss on Nov. 20, 2010, in Tiger Stadium.

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FOOTBALL

Friday, November 16, 2012

VOLLEYBALL

Wing bounces back after slow Tigers look to stifle kick-off to sophomore season Gators’ title hopes Punter in spotlight during debut year

Chris Abshire Sports Writer

Before the Tigers huddle up and roar back to the locker room following pregame warmups, sophomore punter Brad Wing becomes their focal point, booting a punt from the shadows of Tiger Stadium’s north end zone.

Wing is used to the spotlight, earning praise for a stellar freshman season and drawing a cult following for his Australian roots and personal foul antics.

His 2012 season has more closely resembled one of his familiar end-over-end kicks: constantly turning and unpredictable.

After a slow start to the season that was marred by an early leg injury and heightened expectations, Wing has returned to the form that made him an All-Southeastern Conference selection last fall.

Since the calendar turned to October, Wing has turned in four of his best performances, averaging 45.5 yards per punt and pinning eight punts inside the 15yard line.

“I’ve been much happier lately with the kicks,” Wing said.

“I’m never truly satisfied with what I do, but earlier this year was rough.”

He’s now a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award, annually given to the nation’s best punter, and has booted his season-longs of 65 and 64 yards, respectively, against Texas A&M and Alabama.

September and the South Carolina game weren’t as glamorous.

His early numbers weren’t far off his 2011 average of 44.4 yards per punt — that’s also his 2012 average — but punts were rolling into the end zone instead

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Then-freshman punter Brad Wing (38) prepares to punt during the Oct. 8, 2011, game against Florida. The Australia native shot to stardom in his first season.

of pinning opponents deep.

Sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry, a gunner on punt coverage, said those touchbacks often had more to do with the coverage team than Wing.

“That’s just him putting too much pressure on himself, because he’s definitely one of the best in the country,” Landry said.

“There were some instances when we were still working out a rapport with him and not getting in the right spot fast enough.”

Wing is still his own harshest critic, often taking to Twitter after performances he perceives as poor to apologize and pledge to play better next time.

He said the early struggles brought out criticism he was unaccustomed to, but the toughest part was dealing with himself.

“There were critics, and rightfully so,” Wing said. “I can’t control that. It was frustrating for myself, knowing what I’m capable of and not reaching that.

That’s the real pressure.”

According to Wing, there was another, simpler explanation for his tumultuous season:

the weather.

Wing said he hasn’t been as “fortunate” with the wind conditions with so many home games this year.

“Tiger Stadium is one of the worst stadiums for wind — so unpredictable,” he said. “It will come in and swirl around and turn another way on you quickly. It’s changed a lot on me this season.”

LSU also switched footballs this season, which senior kicker Drew Alleman said threw both him and Wing for a loop.

The Tigers formerly used balls from a now-defunct Vietnam factory, but now use Nike Vapor Elites.

Wing’s journey through the 2012 season has largely mirrored that of Alleman, who also came off a lauded 2011 campaign and has been erratic this season.

Alleman said the two have related through that, helping each other in practice and adjusting to some doubt together.

“I punted some, so I know the technique and I’ll try to keep on him with his form,” Alleman said. “We go back and forth like that, sort of like coaches to each other.”

Despite some cracks in Wing’s armor early this season, the routine doesn’t change.

Wing will still drop back to punt underneath the goalposts before each game, the Tigers will still congregate with ferocity after the kick lands and Wing will still look toward the student section.

Looking back on Wing’s past month, Landry said the kicks still look majestic.

“There’s a trust there with him, always,” Landry said. “He’s going to continue helping us change field position and pump us up. That’s the expectation.”

Contact Chris Abshire at cabshire@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @AbshireTDR

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Alex Cassara Sports Writer

Inconsistency has killed the LSU volleyball team’s hopes for an eighth-straight Southeastern Conference Western Division title, but that doesn’t mean the Tigers can’t ruin someone else’s chances in their final road trip of the season.

Before they take on Tennessee (19-6, 12-4 SEC), ranked third in the conference, in Knoxville on Sunday, the Tigers (12-14, 8-9 SEC) travel to Gainesville, Fla., on Friday to play No. 16 Florida (21-4, 15-1 SEC), who can clinch a share of the conference title with a win.

“I don’t know if I can promise we’re always executing, but we’re always working our hardest,” said senior defensive specialist Meghan Mannari. “We know it’s right at the end, so we know it’s a grind you just have to tough out.”

The Tigers have gone 1-1 over the week seven times during conference play. There are clear patterns: the win came Friday in all but one of those weekend series and in both of the quick Wednesday turnarounds after a Sunday loss, they lost again followed by a

Sunday win.

LSU coach Fran Flory said the team has tried multiple fixes to fruitless results. She postulated that the inconsistency may be due to the physical limitations of inexperienced youth and injured veterans or an inability to face a new team after focusing on another all week.

“It may be just a part of the educational and maturity process we have to go through as a team to grow up,” Flory said.

While the team won’t claim a championship this season as Flory is accustomed to, she doesn’t label it a disappointment.

“It’s been frustrating in a lot of ways, but this team has grown a lot,” Flory said. “We’ve grown as individuals and grown as a team.

I’m proud of our seniors and the way our team has continued to play hard even when we aren’t playing for the season goals that we started with in the beginning. … This season is not a failure to me. This season is a success for me.”

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Missing LSU leaves for first road trip of season Texas Team scraped out A&M WR win last weekend found safe The Associated Press

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M freshman wide receiver Thomas Johnson has been found safe in Dallas after he disappeared from campus three days ago.

Johnson’s mother, Linda Hanks, says Texas A&M University police told her Thursday the 18-year-old is unharmed.

University police said they traveled to Dallas to look for Johnson on JOHNSON We d n e s d a y.

Johnson was found safe at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday with the help of the Dallas police and the Texas Rangers.

Police said Wednesday that Johnson was last seen leaving his College Station residence around 5 p.m. Monday.

Hanks told WFAA-TV she traveled from Dallas to College Station while authorities searched for her son. He turned up 180 miles away in Dallas.

Hanks says Johnson didn’t contact her and that she has no other information. Campus police said that they are not releasing further details.

Coach Kevin Sumlin says he’s relieved Johnson has been found and is concerned for Johnson’s health and well-being.

Johnson played in 10 games this season, with 30 catches for 339 yards and a touchdown.

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Hampton comes into the game against LSU with a 78-41 win against Southern Mississippi and a narrow 56-48 win against Mississippi State under its belt.

The Lady Pirates are led by seBria Turner nior forward Keiara Avant, who Sports Contributor has tallied 45 points, grabbed 29 After practice Thursday rebounds and made 15 of 16 free afternoon, LSU coach Nikki throws after two games.

In the game at Mississippi Caldwell told her players that if a team outworks you, it will beat State, Hampton out-rebounded the Lady Bulldogs 44 to 29 and you.

As the Lady Tigers (1-0) shot 34 percent from the floor.

Foul trouble was an issue for head to Hampton University (2-0) for their first road trip of the sea- the Lady Tigers in their season son, Caldwell wants her players opener, with the post-players talto understand the level of inten- lying 12 of LSU’s 21 fouls – four of which were sity at which they fouls. need to play to be ‘I want us to be the offensive Caldwell told her successful after players the way Wichita hardest-working team inside that good posiState “exploited this weekend.’ tioning will help [her] team’s lack with foul trouble. of intensity for 40 Nikki Caldwell She said the playminutes” on Nov. LSU women’s basketball coach ers will need to 11. give up the cheap LSU beat Wichita State 72-70 in a come- fouls, be smart and adjust when from-behind effort, where it al- needed.

The game at Hampton will lowed Wichita State 18 offensive rebounds and the opportunity to start a four-game road trip for the Lady Tigers that will end in Mishoot 21 free throws.

Throughout the week fol- ami after Thanksgiving. Caldwell lowing the season opener, the said with seven returning playLady Tigers’ primary focus has ers, the team has the necessary been rebounding. On defense, the experience to be successful on team practiced with a bubble cap the road. She said she was taught blocking the rim so every shot “if you’re going to get them, you missed, forcing the players to have to get them early.”

Caldwell said if the Lady Tiwork on defensive rebounding.

Caldwell said she wants to see gers are successful in their away her team successfully execute at games, they will be even bethalf-court as well as in transition ter off when they return to the PMAC in December. on this road trip.

“I wanted to test us early,” “I want us to be the hardestworking team this weekend,” Caldwell said. “I wanted to see Caldwell said. “…On the road where we stack up against some it will be us versus a lot of other very good opponents. You go on fans and their team, and we need that swing there and come out 4-0, the momentum and confito make sure that we’re tight.”

After one game, senior dence you should have coming guards Bianca Lutley and Adri- back home should be a positive enne Webb and junior guard for us.”

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Boustany, Landry race highlights dirty side of politics SCUM OF THE GIRTH PARKER CRAMER Chief Columnist Liberal — the word itself makes most Louisianians cringe.

Congressmen Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry are using this negative connotation to their own advantages.

The former Republican allies are now vying for the same congressional seat as a result of redistricting, and the campaign, now a runoff, is getting dirtier by the day.

One Landry television ad

in particular ended with the words “Boustany. Liberal.” in white, bold print on a solid black background, forever instilling this message into the spongey minds of viewers.

Boustany, as anyone with a mediocre sense of awareness knows, is not a liberal. He is a conservative and member of the Republican Party.

Landry is also a staunch conservative and a member of the Tea Party caucus.

So I guess if you zoomed in absurdly far on the Republican end of the political spectrum, Boustany would be slightly left of Landry.

Just a tee bit.

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These two former allies have showed south Louisiana how to be a politician — being the best shit talker.

Their shared playbook is simple: make the other guy look more liberal by incessantly calling him one.

This phenomenon is by no means solely Republican. We’ve seen it from more Republicans recently simply due to the fact we have a Democratic incumbent as president.

We saw it during the Republican primaries, the perpetual game of who can appear the least liberal.

Why do these individuals, who share almost identical beliefs, partake in such dirty politics? Wouldn’t they be satisfied as long as a Republican occupied the seat?

The simple answer is no, because politics is first and foremost for the politicians, and if there’s time, the people.

Nothing matters for either Boustany or Landry besides getting elected. You must win to make change, and in order to win (in Louisiana), you have to call the other guy an Obamacare-loving, welfare-supporting socialist to the Leninth power.

The political attitudes of Americans are more polarized now than at any time in recent memory.

This is the problem that I have with both Boustany and Landry: by calling each other liberals, they become liars. They have a shared past, and they are both well aware of the other’s conservative views.

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Do we really want politicians who run down and dirty, mudslinging, name-calling campaigns to represent more than 600,000 Louisianians?

If the worst they can do is call the other guy a liberal, how much do you think either candidate will be willing to work with actual liberals?

What does that say about us?

This is the reason Congress is in a state of perpetual stagnation. We elect representatives who believe being liberal is some sort of contagious disease.

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Congress is about compromise, not blocking the other guys from getting anything done.

As for Boustany and Landry, it doesn’t really matter which one gets elected. When it comes to voting, R means Republican.

Parker Cramer is a 21-year-old political science senior from Houston.

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South’s secession petitions are asinine, racist BLUE-EYED DEVIL NICHOLAS PIERCE Columnist Make way for the Zouaves and call out the fifes and drums.

Raise the stars and bars from the battlements and let’s burn down Atlanta — secession’s in the air and the South has finally risen again.

Well maybe not the whole South, but definitely Livingston Parish.

When Barack Obama was sworn in as president the first time around, he launched a nifty little website called “We the People” as an addendum to the White House’s official page.

“We the People” was created to allow the average citizen to formulate an online petition and file it electronically, with the Obama administration promising to review and respond to any

petitions that receive more than 25,000 digital signatures.

Thus far, Obama’s “We the People” has brought to the attention of the commander in chief a petition asking for a national repeal of marijuana prohibition and the release of the White House’s special beer ingredients.

Obama said no to the weed, but if it’s any consolation, he released the beer recipe.

And since the president’s reelection, citizens from 33 states and counting have lodged petitions to secede from the Union.

Finally all of those re-enactments are going to pay off. I knew I wasn’t just hanging on to this 19th century smooth-bore muzzle-loading rifle for sentimentality’s sake.

Texas and Louisiana have been leading the charge with a combined total of more than 100,000 signatories to their respective requests for independence — while the rest of the former Confederacy has brought

up the rear with about 20,000 signatures each.

I suspect Mississippi’s and Alabama’s inability to put up as many votes has less to do with a reticence to secede than it does with their respective population’s inability to read, write or use computers.

Needless to say, this entire putsch is stupid — and let’s be honest, more than a little racist.

I know. This is all about state’s rights. That’s what you said last time around, too.

And if it isn’t racist, then it most certainly looks racist, what with secession petitions being bandied about in all of the former slave states days after the first black president is re-elected, which plays back to overwhelming stupidity.

If you want to articulate your legitimate grievances against the federal government and the Obama administration, this is pretty much the worst and least effective way humanly possible.

Let’s pause for a second and consider something, just for you diehard David Duke fans out there.

For every tax dollar Louisiana gives to the federal government, it receives about $1.78 back in the form of federal subsidies. Louisiana is literally a welfare state.

If we were to secede, we’d have a slightly weaker gross domestic product than Nigeria — the only difference being that most African countries have less corruption and freer elections.

But it’ll never get to that, and that’s why this entire farce is so silly and shameful.

This initiative isn’t going to inspire pointed dialogue about the shortcomings of Obama or the U.S. government — it’s going to inspire a 30-second bit on “The Daily Show” and maybe an “SNL” sketch.

Ultimately, this isn’t about rebellion or bringing slavery back or whatever these people are

trying to accomplish — it’s really about hypocrisy and the chance to whine on a national level.

We’re proud, flag-waving American lovers of democracy, with our Freedom Fries, bumpersticker slogans and yard signs, up and until our candidate loses.

Then it’s to hell with elections.

Part of being a patriotic American and believing in democracy is engaging the process even when it doesn’t go your way. Being a patriot is about living democracy, not just paying it lip-service when it’s convenient.

Anything less is treason.

Nicholas Pierce is a 22-year-old history senior from Baton Rouge.

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Australia and Canada are not conservative refuges TATE’S A STRONG WORD JESSE TATE Columnist If you aren’t happy with President Obama being elected to a second term, the best course of action is to leave the country, right?

But even with a Democratic president, America is still more conservative than many of the proposed countries for escapees.

Canada and, surprisingly, Australia were popular picks for a new life away from Obama.

Anyone with conservative beliefs should take a closer look before casually assuming these countries support their policies and beliefs.

With the implementation of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, affectionately known as Obamacare, health care became a universal right available to all citizens.

Traditionally, Republicans were opposed to this act because it tweaked the free-market system we thrive on.

If you fear this will lead to greater government involvement, think twice about moving to Canada.

Health care is publicly funded in Canada with private companies in the shadows. Sure, lines are long and quality of care is not believed to be on par with America, but everyone is taken care of no matter what.

Our farther neighbor, Australia, is no different. Although

there is universal health care, citizens with higher incomes are encouraged to purchase private health care to offset the burden of the government.

Also, forget about equal income tax levels — progressive income tax is the only way these other two countries operate.

Even though the business side to these countries is similar, we fail in comparison when it comes to education and civil issues.

Both Canada and Australia rank higher in math, science and reading, even though we spend billions of dollars more to fund those programs than they do.

America does have higher high school graduation rates, but we also have lower post-secondary education rates than the two other countries.

Not only is our education subpar, but our civil rights are also behind.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Canada in 2004, the same time Massachusetts legalized same-sex marriage.

An entire country legalized this practice rather than a single state.

Australia just recently voted against legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, but its views are slowly changing, just like our own.

Many territories recognize at least some kind of same-sex partnership, whether the couple is cohabitating or in a civil partnership. This is much more than America can say for itself.

With only nine states legalizing same-sex marriage, we have a

far way to go until this basic right is allotted to every citizen.

Let’s not forget about abortion, the controlling conservatives’ way to force their beliefs onto women.

Neither of these countries have outlawed abortion, even though Australia has some stipulations on the act in different territories.

It’s quite clear that Canada and Australia are liberal in their decisions, so maybe conservatives should stay away.

Why do we automatically think of these countries as sanctuaries, then?

Maybe because we all dream of being surrounded by beautiful landscapes and having bronzed, toned bodies like Australians.

Or possibly because the clean city streets of Vancouver, Canada, are alien to us.

It could be that these mostly white, English-speaking countries are the first that come to mind.

Sure, America is richer and more powerful, but the citizens of Canada and Australia are happier than ours.

Running a country isn’t all about instilling a work-and-noplay belief into every citizen; it’s about trying to create a higher quality of life for everyone.

Maybe America should take a few pointers from these increasingly happy and healthy countries to please more people.

It looks as though relaxing instead of stressing out about your basic civil rights increases happiness. Who would have thought?

Though you may not be pleased with having another four years with a Democratic president, think again about making an ignorant empty threat and realize that this country — though it may not seem so — is more conservative than your other options.

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And most importantly, the end of his story still hasn’t been written.

He served as an unofficial LSU recruiter before he even arrived on campus, encouraging other top-end recruits to join him in Baton Rouge.

Shepard has always been there, good performance or bad, to give his perspective on the LSU football team. He is a spokesman for the team and has never had a problem discussing his own career.

When things didn’t go

according to plan, he stuck with it. Could Shepard have gone elsewhere and established himself? Absolutely. But he showed courage by sticking to his guns and seeing out his four-year commitment to LSU. He even ran for Student Government at one point. The man loves the University and has given everything he could to it.

Who is Russell Shepard? He is an average wide receiver with slightly above average play-making skills on an elite Southeastern Conference team.

in good hands with them.”

The young receivers have on the field for him during the be- benefited from Shepard’s teambased approach this year and have ginning of the season. “[Dworaczyk] and I have just even learned from things that clicked since I first got up here,” went wrong in Shepard’s career. “[Shepard] is just that wing Collins said. “He’s helped me a lot through this year and has al- that we needed and held on to when we first got here,” said ways supported me.” sophomore reThrough the Jarvis example set by ‘I’ve put the team’s goals ceiver Landry. “We all Dworaczyk and ahead of still hold on to fellow seniors Loit, he’s our vocal nergan and tackle any individual leader and one of Alex Hurst, Colaccomplishments.’ the guys we count lins knows he has on day in and day to help the youngRussell Shepard out to have a high er guys develop, LSU senior wide receiver level of energy.” similar to the The defenway Dworaczyk sive line will be hardest hit by helped him.

“It’s definitely something that departing seniors. Those seniors I have to continue,” Collins said. — Joshua Downs, Lavar Edwards “I already catch myself doing it in and Chancey Aghayere — all practice, telling the younger guys played games this season.

The line could also lose as where to be, and I know I picked many as three players to the NFL that up from [the seniors].”

The leadership displayed by draft in May, as well. the offensive line has infected Junior defensive ends Sam other areas of the team, most no- Montgomery and Barkevious tably senior wide receiver Russell Mingo and junior defensive tackShepard. le Bennie Logan are all projected Shepard has taken on an in- to enter the NFL draft at the end creased leadership role this sea- of this year, leaving the line duties son and has played a large role in to a collection of sophomores and helping the young receiver corps freshmen.

Sophomore defensive tackle progress throughout the year.

“I’ve put the team’s goals Anthony Johnson is the most exahead of any individual accom- perienced lineman expected to replishments,” Shepard said. “The turn, after playing sparingly in his young guys are all great. LSU is freshman year and earning three

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The Daily Reveille Who can Russell Shepard be?

Unfortunately, we may never find out. He’s been a nomad for four years on an offense that hasn’t clicked, and he’s been lost in the shuffle.

But my guess, judging by his early-career flair and the offensive life we’ve seen from him lately, is that there is still something in the tank. Something special.

Here is my two-part proposition. First, when Shepard is introduced along with the other seniors on Senior Day, give him a proper

starts this year.

“Experience is the most important thing,” Johnson said. “The rotation that we’ve used this year has really helped a lot of guys improve. Players like [sophomore defensive tackle] Ego Ferguson and [sophomore defensive end] Jermauria Rasco will play a big role next year.”

Players who Tiger fans haven’t seen yet will be expected to take the next step after current players leave.

“Guys that haven’t really seen the field yet are coming along nicely,” Johnson said. “[Freshman defensive end] Danielle Hunter and [sophomore defensive end] Jordan Allen are names people are going to see a lot of next year.”

Montgomery knows that with so many people leaving, the transition could be difficult into next year, but he has confidence in the young crop of players coming through the ranks.

“It happens every year,” Montgomery said. “Drake Nevis was an incredible leader when I first came here. During my time here, I’ve tried to do the best job I could, and I’m sure the young guys will follow in my footsteps just fine.”

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page 11 Tiger Stadium send-off for having the guts to stick with the program even while enduring plenty of trials and tribulations.

The second goes straight to LSU coach Les Miles: give the kid a shot.

If LSU opens up an early lead on Ole Miss this weekend, which is certainly not a given, give the fans a chance to see Shepard run the offense, if only for a series.

Give him a chance to run the option, a quarterback draw, or even — gasp! — his first career pass.

Give him the chance to show why the hype was real.

Don’t look at what is. Look for what can be, and maybe Shepard will show something brilliant like we all thought he would.

Luke Johnson is a 26-year-old mass communication senior from Lake Mills, Wis. Contact Luke Johnson at ljohnson@lsureveille.com; Twitter: @lukejohnson44

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