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Q&A: LSU vs. MISSOURI The Daily Reveille chats with Missouri’s The Maneater ahead of LSU’s matchup against Missouri Saturday
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NICK KELLY @NickKelly51
JOSH THORNTON: How has the transition been between Gary Pinkel to Barry Odom? NICK KELLY: I think they’ve adapted really well and responded really well to what Barry Odom wants them to do. He brings a lot of youthful energy. He’s a lot younger than Pinkel and he also played linebacker for Missouri. He’s got a very youthful energy to him. He’s one of the guys. He’s really a player's, coach and they respect the fact that he’s been through what they’re going through. I think they’ve responded really well. Pinkel’s a legend around, here and he will be forever, but I think the breath of fresh air that Barry Odom has brought in, just by the pure energy and youthfulness that he has, has been a big positive and the players have responded well. THORNTON: Last season, Missouri was last in the Southeastern Conference in total offense. This season through four games, Missouri leads the SEC in total offense. What has Barry Odom and his staff done differently this season? KELLY: First and foremost, they brought in Josh Heupel. At Oklahoma, he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. For a guy like Sam Bradford, Landry Jones, he’s definitely produced some good quarterbacks where he’s gone. And so by bringing him in, he’s brought in a very fast-paced offense that sometimes the defense has trouble adjusting to. When Missouri played Georgia, the Bulldogs would barely get set because Missouri would run so many plays so quickly. They really adjusted well to the offense that Heupel wants to run and not only for the offense, but the development of Drew Lock as well. By
having a guy like Heupel, who has been through it all and produced some good quarterbacks, he’s been a huge blessing for Lock. That’s another big thing for this offense’s turnaround. They had a true freshman last year starting most of their games in the SEC. And even looking at him now, he still looks like he’s fresh out of high school. The biggest thing for him is the maturity he’s gained in the offseason. Lock has been a huge key, the fact that he’s a year older and now that’s he’s had a year playing the SEC is huge for him. THORNTON: Speaking of Drew Lock, how has Odom and his staff kind of preparing not only Lock, but the entire team to play in a environment like Tiger Stadium? KELLY: I don’t know if there is a way to prepare for it. You kind of have to experience it. They mentioned that Lock last year he was overwhelmed going into the Georgia when they had to go play at Georgia. The way I’m anticipating this week is something similar, if not worse, as far as the atmosphere, especially with it being homecoming and a very intense environment for a night game as well. It’s not going to be easy for him. I think the best way to prepare for it is try to control what they can control and keeping up the confidence. Even though they’re beating teams like Delaware State and Eastern Michigan, they’re finding a lot of success against these teams. It’s still a big confidence booster. I think that’s the best way you can prepare going to a place like Tiger Stadium. THORNTON: What should LSU expect from the Missouri offense? KELLY: They love to get the ball out quick. They love to run a lot of quick plays. They’ll run receiver
screens, they’ll run quick plays, but once they get you to bite, Lock throws a beautiful deep ball. LSU is really going to have to make sure they stay disciplined against Lock and get after Lock too. The Missouri offensive line has not given up much at all. They’ve given up one sack through the four games they’ve played in, which is impressive obviously. Granted, they haven’t played the most talented teams, but against any defense that’s impressive when you haven’t given up a sack in four games. So if LSU can get after the quarterback and pressure Lock to see how he responds, because he really hasn’t had to face pressure. THORNTON: How does Missouri and Odom plan on stopping Leonard Fournette? KELLY: “They certainly know who he is. It’s probably going to be harder possibly to stop Fournette than it was Nick Chubb. And they did a good job against Chubb and probably the way they stopped Chubb is probably the same way they’re going to try and stop Fournette. They need to make sure they gang tackle. They need to make sure they have all 11 guys get to the ball and make sure they don't miss tackles. It sounds simple and sounds easy, but they have to make sure they’re technique is really sound. Not really a secret formula to stopping him, it's just making sure you play sound defense, and that’s the approach Missouri is taking to defending Fournette.
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LSU hopes to end losing streak
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A NEW ERA
LSU coach Fran Flory decided the LSU volleyball team needs a new approach after a four-game losing streak to Baylor, Florida State, Auburn and Arkansas. Flory said she plans to showcase each player’s strengths for the Tigers’ next matchup. “I think when we realize that we can be really good at a few things, then this team will take off,” Flory said, “but we’re so focused on what we’re not doing. We have to get focused on what we can do and how to best use our athletes.” LSU (5-8 overall, 0-2 Southeastern Conference) will compete at the PMAC against Texas A&M at 7 p.m. on Friday and
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see STREAK, page 9 SOCCER
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LSU moves forward under Orgeron, Ensminger heading into matchup against Missouri
GAME 5
LSU vs. Missouri WHEN: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. WHERE TO WATCH: SEC Network
When junior quarterback Danny Etling found out that 12-year coach Les Miles was fired on Sunday, he was — like most of his teammates — surprised and at a loss for words. “We got hit with a lot of info real quick,” senior tight end Colin Jeter said. “Football is the greatest game in the world,” Etling said. “It’s also the worst business sometimes. That is kind of evidence in my career and unfortunately what happened [Sunday].” Etling was at a low point in his life two years ago, when Miles and then-LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron reached out to the former Purdue
Cameron’s departure, will lead Orgeron and Ensminger’s offensive change when he starts this weekend under center. “I was very upset and sad to see someone who I consider a very close friend of mine [go], and I don’t get to play under him anymore,” said quarterback Danny Etling. Orgeron said he wants to “flip the script” for LSU’s now-two
see ENSMINGER, page 9
see FLORIDA, page 9
FOOTBALL
Tigers’ newest play-caller to debut vs. Missouri Former LSU tight ends coach Steve Ensminger was named the team’s interim offensive coordinator on Sunday. At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Ensminger will make his play-calling debut against Missouri — an opponent he knows well. Ensminger was under center for LSU’s first and only contest in its 20-15 loss against Missouri in
the 1978 Liberty Bowl. He added 170 yards in the contest, but often missed the players clad in purple and gold. In Ensminger’s 31 pass attempts, he completed 17 and threw four interceptions. Saturday will represent Ensminger’s fifth stint as an offensive coordinator. He previously served in the role at McNeese State, Louisiana Tech, Texas A&M and Clemson throughout his 34-year coaching career.
Ensminger, and newly appointed LSU head coach Ed Orgeron are ready to tweak the offense previously run by Cam Cameron. “Under the guidance of new coordinator Steve Ensminger, the LSU offense will look to provide fireworks with adjustments in its style of play,” said LSU athletic director Joe Alleva. LSU’s quarterback Danny Etling, though initially upset when news surfaced of
BY MILES JORDAN @MilesBJordan After a disappointing twoloss weekend set against South Carolina and Vanderbilt, the LSU soccer team returns home Friday night to face No. 18 Florida at 7 p.m. at the LSU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers (6-6-0, 1-3-0 Southeastern Conference) will matchup against the Gators, (7-3-0, 2-2-0 SEC) seeking their first victory against Florida since a 1-0 win in October 2012. LSU is currently 10th in the conference with three points after losing back-toback SEC matches last weekend. Florida is ranked seventh in the SEC with six points and No. 10 nationally. The Gators are coming off a split weekend set against Auburn and Tennessee. After what LSU coach
see MISSOURI, page 9
BY CHRIS CALDARERA @Caldarera_TDR
LSU returns home vs. No. 18 Florida
News
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Something Fishy Researchers use art to promote gulf biodiversity
Courtesy of BRANDON BALLENGÉE
BY KATIE GAGLIANO Two University researchers are using art as an outlet to excite the public about biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico. “Crude Life,” a citizen art and science investigation of the Gulf of Mexico post-Deepwater Horizon, is challenging citizens to explore one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. The project developed after a chance meeting between artist Brandon Ballengée, a post-doctoral researcher, and Museum of Natural Science curator of fishes Prosanta Chakrabarty. A recent New York transplant, Ballengée was seeking research opportunities in the area when a friend introduced him to Chakrabarty. Ballengée had volunteered on the coast a number of times following the Deepwater Horizon spill and was interested in exploring the spill’s effect on the ecosystem’s endemic species, Chakrabarty said. Chakrabarty recognized an opportunity to combine their interests and invited Ballengée to join his lab. Together, they are combining their artistic and research backgrounds to investigate the Gulf’s complex ecosystem. Ballengée said while science and art may seem like disconnected disciplines, both are creative endeavors that allow people to see a fuller picture of
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nature. For him, the two coexist beautifully. “It’s natural,” Ballengée said. “As humans we’re both artists and scientists every day of our lives. It’s two ways of understanding the world around us and within us.” To bring the Gulf to life, Ballengée chemically clears and stains samples of Gulf species for display in custom light boxes and gas jars. The complex acid wash and dying processes reveal aspects of the fish’s anatomy undetectable through traditional imaging, producing a final specimen that is both scientifically valuable and beautiful, Ballengée said. The images reveal connections among various tissues and bone, allowing the scientists to analyze skeletal abnormalities. Presenting the findings as art often helps people see beyond the scientific jargon to absorb the concepts, Ballengée said. The cleared and stained specimens will be featured alongside works from a variety of artists. Ballengée has partnered with artists from Florida, California and the United Kingdom to present the public with a range of diverse perspectives on the Gulf. Ballengée said he hopes the art will act as a springboard for citizens to explore their own interpretations of the Gulf and its creatures. Art supplies,
including sketch pads and canvases, will be featured at 60 community surveying events that Ballengée and Chakrabarty are hosting through fall 2017. The sampling events provide an opportunity for school groups, civic organizations and community members to deepen their appreciation for the coastal environment. It’s easy not to care when you don’t understand what creatures inhabit the Gulf, and having citizens get involved is the best way to change attitudes, Chakrabarty said. Citizens will assist the scientists in recording fish populations, casting nets to collect samples and surveying juvenile fish species near the shore. Fish larvae and eggs, which are generally found in plankton near the ocean’s surface, are located in areas heavily inundated by the oil spill, and their development senses have been largely understudied, Chakrabarty said. Once complete, the data, art and specimens will be housed in a series of portable museums that will travel across the state and potentially the Gulf coast. Ballengée and Chakrabarty are retrofitting roughly a dozen 19th century sea chests. Each chest will highlight a different topic, from algae to Louisiana’s
see FISH, page 11
STUDENT LIFE
NCAA President Mark Emmert gives lecture on leadership BY NATALIE ANDERSON @natalie_mechell
NCAA President Mark Emmert gave a lecture titled, “Leadership in Hard Times” Thursday in the Business Education Complex Auditorium as the first Brian and Barbara Haymon Visiting Professor. Emmert was invited by the Roger Odfield Ogden Honors College to be the first speaker because of his accomplishments as the University’s chancellor from 1999 to 2004. During his time as chancellor, he was involved in
the hiring of former LSU football coach Nick Saban. Upon the end of his tenure at the University, the graduation rate of football players significantly increased. He was also involved in the renovation and expansion of Tiger Stadium, forming the Cox Auditorium and establishing Mike the Tiger’s Habitat enclosure. Emmert began the lecture by discussing the primitive need for humans to have a defined leader in society. “We choose leaders,” Emmert said. “We make very
conscious decisions with different circumstances on our hands. When we ask the questions of what a great leader looks like, we should instead be looking at the followers these leaders have.” His leadership discussion also included his thoughts on the current presidential election. Emmert said in regard to the current presidential election, our candidates lack the knowledge of what citizens want and need in the country. “We need to recognize the hard realities instead of paint-
ing over them,” Emmert said. “When we diagnose what needs to be done, we better be talking about values, and I don’t find us doing that a lot these days.” After the lecture, he held a brief question and answer session. One student asked why the NCAA did not allow junior running back Leonard Fournette to auction his football jersey to raise money for South Carolina flood relief after the Tigers played the Gamecocks. Emmert responded by saying the University would have been
see NCAA, page 11
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NCAA President Mark Emmert discusses the current presidential election and how to lead a university on Thursday at the Business Education Complex.
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Moment or Movement will deliver frank discussions on the tensions and tragedies that took place in our city and across the nation this year, and will provide an examination of our democratic process. The two-day event is free and open to the public. To underscore the importance of voting, LSU will hold a mock presidential election for students through Moodle from September 26—October 2. Results will be announced at the final event on October 4. For more information, visit the URL below. We hope you will join in the conversation.
When October 3-4, 2016 Where Multiple campus locations, including: Energy, Coast & Environment Building • Journalism Building • LSU Student Union
Keynote Speaker Dr. Norman Francis Civil rights pioneer and Xavier University President Emeritus
Featured Speaker Don Lemon CNN Tonight anchor and Baton Rouge native
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Drum major Daniel Wendt
Tiger Band continues to thrive under Llinas’ direction BY RAYKAEL MORRIS @raykael_morris Over the past several months, the University and surrounding areas have undergone various changes — and The Golden Band from Tigerland was no exception. Since former Tiger Band director Roy King’s firing in April, Dennis Llinas has served as the band’s interim director. Before the change, Llinas served as assistant director of the band. Overall, the transition between band directors has been smooth. Though the band has been running under a new director, drum major Daniel Wendt said he doesn’t think the overall dynamic has changed. “We’ve had a lot of different directors over the years, but we are the same Tiger Band — just with new things being added,” Wendt said. As the University’s interim Director of Bands, Llinas boasts an extensive background in music, ranging from composition to show design. After working as a band director for
two high schools from 2003 until 2008, Llinas joined the University staff, where he has conducted for LSU Symphonic Winds, taught undergraduate courses and directed the LSU Bengal Brass Basketball band, according to his bio on the School of Music website. Despite King’s abrupt departure, Wendt said the band respects Llinas and enjoys him as interim director. He said he believes Llinas is a great director, fostering positive relationships with band members. While traditions have always been a core feature of Tiger Band, trombone section leader Christopher Stephens said Llinas helps the band improve beyond its old-fashioned ways. “This year, the staff has challenged us with more difficult drill and music than we were used to, but the response from the students has been fantastic,” Stephens said. Stephens said that, overall, the band’s rehearsals are focused with the motivation to push themselves further to give
see JUMP, page X
Mellophone player Mimi Webb
Section leader Ryan Williams
see TIGERBAND, page 11 Clarinet player Gabrielle Grant
THEATER
“Noises Off ” offers lots of laughs through unique premise BY CJ CARVER AND SALIMATA FALL @CWCarver_ | @salimatalalaf Patrons of Swine Palace’s most recent production, “Noises Off,” definitely got more than they bargained for when they realized they were watching a show about a show. Swine Palace opened its 25th anniversary season with “Noises Off,” on Sept. 22. The show is an antic-packed comedy about a show within the actual show. Each of the three acts in the farce illustrates a different aspect of the show, from rehearsal to the actual run to closing night. Complete with a cast of LSU
School of Theatre alumni, the show will perform in the Claude L. Shaver Theatre, housed in the Music & Dramatic Arts Building, until Oct. 2. “It’s a really funny show — it’s a lot of fun to do,” said Nathan Frizzell, a University alumnus who plays Frederick Fellowes / Philip Brent / Sheikh in “Noises Off.” “It’s challenging for an actor.” “Noises Off” was written in 1982 by Michael Frayn. It has been nominated for numerous awards and won the 1982 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and Evening Standard Theatre Award for
Best Comedy. The show opens on the final dress rehearsal of “Nothing On.” The dysfunctional rehearsal leads to many malfunctions, leading into the second act, which gives a completely different perspective on the show. “The rehearsal process was … intense, in a good way though,” Frizzell said. “With a show like this, with comedy in general, comedy has to be very precise. It doesn’t usually look like it, but even the slightest problem with timing can throw a whole
see NOISES, page 11
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The LSU Music & Dramatic Arts Building hosts the play “Noises Off,” running from Sept. 28-Oct. 2.
Opinion
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People should respect opposing political opinions RHYME AND REASON
BRIANNA RHYMES @briannacrhymes With the 2016 Presidential election getting crazier every day, it can be tough to remember that everyone’s political views should be respected — whether they’re the same as yours or not. When I saw someone wearing a “Trump 2016� T-shirt in class, I can’t say I didn’t start judging him immediately. I assumed he was the common media portrayal of a typical Donald Trump supporter: racist, closed-minded and in
denial of the realities of the world around us. As soon as I was finished painting this mental picture of someone I’d never interacted with, I respected him for being upfront and honest about his political views — something that’s not happening too much this election cycle. Besides all the political talk you see on social media, do you really know what your peers believe or what they think about American politics in 2016? You might not care, but maybe you should. The people who you interact with every day in class or at work all have opinions. Some have opinions on
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political agendas, and some of these political agendas can be harmful and oppressive to certain demographics such as people of color, women or people with disabilities. Trump has proven he does not care about the advancement or fair treatment of the people who belong to these groups. If someone who I thought was a close friend supported him as a candidate, I’d be hurt. If someone who claimed to care about me as a person supported someone who has constantly pushed false information about African Americans, Mexicans and Muslims into the news cycle, further oppressing those
groups, that would change the way I look at that person. No, being a Donald Trump supporter doesn’t automatically make you a racist, but somewhere down the line, your views align with his. You might not be racist, but it shows that you’re OK with the unjust treatment of minorities in this country at the hands of people like Trump. This person in my class was one of the brave few to wear the candidate’s political agenda across his chest. This means he was brave enough to subject himself to judgments of his character as he walked around advertising for Trump.
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As I said before, it’s important that we respect everyone’s political opinions whether we agree with them or not. Despite how damaging I believe your views are to society, I respect them because I’d want you to respect mine. So to the guy wearing the Trump Tshirt to class, I respect you. I would say I respect the person with the Confederate flag hanging in the window of their dorm room at Kirby Smith Hall, but that would be pushing it. Brianna Rhymes is a 19-yearold mass communication sophomore from New Iberia, Louisiana.
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Friday, September 30, 2016 MISSOURI, from page 3 quarterback. When he decided to leave Purdue, Etling wasn’t sure where he should transfer to or whether he was going to pick up a football again. “They said ‘Don’t quit on it and give it another try and come here,’” Etling said about Miles and Cameron. “They kind of breathed some new life into me. I can’t thank them enough. I don’t know if I would want to play football if it wasn’t for them.” But, even without Miles and Cameron, LSU’s (2-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) focus shifts to Missouri, which the Tigers face at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Missouri (2-2, 0-1 SEC) could care less that LSU is operating under an interim coach. And the
STREAK, from page 3 Missouri at 1 p.m. on Sunday. LSU last faced off against the SEC’s eighth-ranked Texas A&M on Oct. 21. The Tigers fell in three sets and had 31 kills and 20 errors, while Texas A&M had 45 kills and 16 errors. The Tigers last played the SEC’s second-ranked Missouri on Nov. 8. LSU fell again in three sets and had 32 kills and 27 errors. Missouri had 36 kills and 12 errors. Texas A&M ranks third in the conference in kills, averaging 13.96 kills per set. Missouri trails behind in the fourth position and averages 13.81 kills per set. LSU ranks No. 12 on the list, with 12.53 kills per set. Sophomore outside hitter Toni Rodriguez identified one of the team’s weaknesses: consistency. “For us, finishing a set and finishing a match is one of our downfalls right now,” Rodriguez said.
reality for LSU is it has to turn quickly toward Missouri, six days after Miles was dismissed. “It wasn’t fun to learn,” Etling said. “But Missouri isn’t going to come any slower because we’re going through a lot. They don’t care.” Moving forward without Miles began with a sense of renewed energy throughout the LSU program, from Ed Orgeron becoming interim head coach to Steve Ensminger taking on the role of offensive coordinator. The mood quickly turned from sad to elated when Orgeron, a Larose native with a heavy cajun accent, talked to the team on Sunday. Etling, who worked with Ensminger extensively last season when he was the scout team’s lead man, initially had trouble
understanding the then-offensive coordinator. While it’s going to be different without Ensminger working the tight ends, Jeter was still excited about his new position. “He’s been like a second dad to me,” Jeter said. “It’s going to be weird not having him in our meeting room. It’ll still be fun.” LSU faced Missouri in 1978, when Missouri defeated LSU 2015 in the Liberty Bowl. The quarterback for LSU back then? Ensminger, LSU’s newly appointed offensive play caller. Under Ensminger, LSU’s offense won’t change much fundamentally, but sophomore offensive guard Will Clapp said to expect a more efficient offense that spreads the ball around.
But she also pointed out the team’s strengths. “Our middles are very dynamic,” she said. “We have quick middles. We have big middles like [Tiara Gibson]. A faster middle would be [Olivia Beyer]. She’s very fast — blocking and hitting. Then, we have our outsides. Of course, [Gina Tillis] is going to be our go-to hitter — she’s big, she’s powerful. We have [Jariel Tureaud] on the right side. She can hammer the ball.” Senior Tiara Gibson said focusing on everyone’s strengths will help build confidence and “foster the positive atmosphere [LSU is] lacking right now.” Gibson said she believes the new strategy will be advantageous. “A lot of times we look really defeated on the court,” Gibson said. “We almost maybe might doubt ourselves, and so just having this new approach is going to be a good way for us to see what we can do.”
LSU senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6) prepares to serve on Sept. 2 against the University of Virginia during the Tigers’ 2-3 loss at the PMAC.
“We’ve shown flashes of what we can do in the passing game,” Clapp said. “The pass against Auburn when we went with a hard play-action, and we hit [Colin] Jeter across the middle for 30 yards. Stuff like that, that’s big stuff we can do and that’s flashes of what Danny and all of the tight ends and receivers can do.” Confidence breeds high for LSU’s offense, but stopping Missouri could be another issue. Missouri sophomore quarterback Drew Lock leads the SEC in passing yards and passing touchdowns this season and threw five touchdowns in Missouri’s 79-0 rout against Delaware State. Missouri also ranks No. 1 in the SEC in total offense and runs a fast-paced, offense similar to what Auburn ran last weekend
against LSU. “We’re going to have to rotate our guys on defense with the amount of plays Missouri is going to run at us,” Orgeron said. “You’re going to see guys running on and off the field.” LSU didn’t envision starting the beginning of October with two losses, but that doesn’t mean the team is giving up on the season. To Etling, the team’s goal going forward is simple: win the rest of its games. “This season isn’t over,” Etling said. “We keep hearing how tough of a road we have from all the goals we set at the beginning of the year, but I don’t see how different they are than before. We just have to try and win every game we play.”
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ENSMINGER, from page 3
FLORIDA, from page 3
loss season — which begins with LSU’s offense. “We all have to move forward and salvage what we can from this season,” Etling said. Prior to his time on LSU’s campus, Ensminger — who will sit in the coaches booth on Saturday — grew up a Tiger fan living in the Baton Rouge area, and fulfilled the same position Etling does today. “He’s a guy that bleeds purple and gold,” Orgeron said. Ensminger played quarterback for LSU in 1976-79 alongside Tiger legends like running back Charles Alexander and LSU’s winningest coach Charles McClendon. Now, after the recent coaching changes, Ensminger will once again have a great deal of responsibility against the program that bested him as a player in 1978. He threw for a career 2,770 yards and 16 touchdowns while at LSU and was named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team in 1976.
Brian Lee called a “dud” game against Vanderbilt, the Tigers have reopened competition for starting roles. “I thought that Sunday against Vanderbilt, our effort wasn’t representative of who we want to be — the kind of pride and tradition of the LSU Tigers that we represent,” Lee said. “There’s a little more open competition this week within the team for spots on Friday. The kids have turned things up a notch.” The Tigers feel confident heading into the match, especially with senior forward Summer Clarke calling this week “LSU soccer revamp.” “Everyone’s fighting to play, and our mindset going into it is we’re going to be the harder working team, we’re going to outwork them to every ball, every second ball, every cross, every tackle,” Clarke said. The Tigers have seen on film that more effort is required to
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LSU interim offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger watches the Tigers’ offense on Monday at the Indoor Football Facility.
be more successful. With more energy, LSU is confident in its chance this week against top 25 team Florida.
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LSU junior defender Jordane Carvery (2) clears a ball during the Lamar game on Sept. 18 at LSU Soccer Stadium.
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Friday, September 30, 2016 FISH, from page 4 coastal ecosystems, Ballengée said. The portable museums will travel to schools, civic centers and community events to extend the project’s outreach. For Ballengée, raising awareness about Gulf biodiversity is the most important aspect of the project. The Earth is in the midst of a sixth grade extinction event and biodiversity is decreasing rapidly, he said. Scientists are working frantically to delay species extinction and preserve ecosystems. “Figuring out what’s going on in ecosystems is really important for saving biodiversity, but also inevitably saving ourselves,” Ballengée said. “We’re reliant on these ecosystems, whether we realize it or not.” Scientists estimate 30,000 species inhabit the Gulf of Mexico, including 600 to 1,000 species of fish, 77 of which are endemic to the area, Ballengée said. Much of it is undiscovered or understudied. More is known about space than the deep sea, and more men have walked on the moon than visited the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, Chakrabarty said. The Deepwater Horizon spill was an important catalyst that revealed how little is known about the Gulf and highlighted why increased research
is important, he said. Through this project, the Museum of Natural Science can better understand the current state of the Gulf ecosystem to safeguard biodiversity and prepare for the future, he said.
NCAA, from page 4 responsible for selling it, not Fournette, because it belongs to the University. Emmert said there were many rules within the NCAA that are in the progress of being reevaluated and revised and progress has been made. Emmert was asked about the investigation of the recent scandal involving sexual assaults and the Baylor University football program. He responded by saying sexual assault is a serious issue that was discussed early in his tenure as president. He said the NCAA is working with both the White House and the “It’s On Us” campaign to continue to address and prevent sexual assault on college campuses. After his lecture, Emmert addressed the University’s recent decision to fire 12-year coach Les Miles after a 2-2 start this season. He said LSU is an attractive destination for coaches and he is confident the administration will make the right call in selecting a replacement.
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TIGERBAND, from page 6 best performances Because Llinas was a familiar face to the band, clarinet section leader Gabrielle Gilbert said it helped members accept him as their new leader. “[Llinas] really makes you feel like you’re heard,” Gilbert said. “You feel like an individual and not just a part of a huge organization.” Mimi Webb, one of the Mellophone section leaders, said she views Llinas as a mentor. “The students all have a great time in the band under his direction,” Webb said. Though she acknowledges a slight difference in leadership style, Webb said she believes the band is still the same Tiger Band that supports the University. Trombone section leader Ryan Williams said has a close relationship with Llinas, who is also one of his professors. As a director, Williams said Llinas stands for all the traditions that the directors before him have stood for. “He has such a good connection with the students and knows everyone’s name,” he said.
NOISES, from page 6 Taking three days to get through it for the first time, the second act of “Noises Off” is what Frizzell refers to as “the behemoth.” Surprisingly enough, this act features the least amount of dialogue of all the acts in the show. The story in the second act is told almost completely through physical comedy, meaning it focuses on using the body to perform stunts, make faces, mime or use other devices to create humor. With a promiscuous director caught in a love triangle between the play’s ditsy actress Brooke Ashton and assistant stage man-
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LSU Golden Band from Tigerland performs under new director Dennis Llinas. ager Poppy Norton, the cast’s jealous and vindictive actions drive the second act, leaving the audience roaring with laughter. Another aspect of the show, not normally seen on stage, is the set transition. From act one to act two, the set, which is built in three pieces, is spun around to reveal the backstage of “Nothing On,” the show within the show. The two story set is functional, including doorways and staircases which lend to the comedic actions of the show. “It was really hard the first couple weeks of rehearsal to rehearse without [the set],” Frizzell said. “The doors are such a huge part of the show … and we didn’t
have the doors until … a couple days before we opened.” The final act of the show finds the cast of “Nothing On” on its closing night, well-worn from the fictional ten-week run the actors performed. Though the play has two 10-minute intermissions, it is quite lengthy for a comedy, running more than two-and-ahalf hours. Freshman Linda Johnson said she found the play hilarious, but with almost $5 worth of taxes added to student tickets, she found the price, “a bit much for a student play.” However, other students found the laughs worth the cash. “Oh my God, it was so funny. I couldn’t stop laughing,” said biology freshman Ashley Bowman. “There was this one older man who was laughing so hard, he had to take off his glasses to wipe the tears in his eyes.” Tickets can be purchased online at http://theatre.lsu.edu/ or at the box office in the Music & Dramatic Arts Building.
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The LSU Music & Dramatic Arts Building hosts the play “Noises Off,” running from Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2016.
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