Vol 116— Issue 8
Huntsville, Texas
Parking spaces to be out of service Approximately 60 parking spaces designated for Sam Houston Village will be out of service beginning Oct. 4. On that day, work will begin to repair cinder block walls on the north and west sides. Joellen Tipton, the director of the Department of Residence Life, is
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INDEX
Lifestyle................page 4
Viewpoints................page 2
Entertainment........page 5
Campus................page 3
Sports....................page 6
FEATURE PRESENTATION
asking students to move their vehicles by Friday, Oct. 1. “As always, those students may park in any blue lot, as long as they have a blue parking sticker,” she said in a press release statement. It is not known at this time how long the parking spaces will be out of commission.
Huntsville Community Theatre to show “To Kill A Mocking Bird” SEE page 5
SPORTS
Sports Editor Mike Silva grieves over crushing defeat
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MTV entertainer to appear on campus Popular entertainer Fonzworth Bentley will perform at the M.I.S.S. Campus Conversations’ “What’s Wrong with Being a Gentleman?” on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. Bentley will talk about the common misconceptions about masculinity and chivalry. He will
be joined on stage by Marc Williams, a former sports executive. Multicultural and International Student Services is hosting the event. For more information, please contact Donielle Miller, multicultural coordinator, at 936-294-3588 at diversity@shsu.edu.
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Sam Houston Village was evacuated on Sunday at 10: 30 p.m. due to flooding water on the third floor of the freshman residence hall. Students waited outside for nearly an hour before the University Police Department allowed them to return to their rooms. Details about the cause and damage has not yet been released by the UPD or Sam Houston Residence Life.
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CAREER EXPO 2010 By Stephen Green
Contributing Reporter
Wal-Mart, Vector Marketing and The Disney Company are among the companies that will be at the Bernard Johnson Coliseum on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet students at the Career Expo Job Fair. Paige Loft, marketing and career fair coordinator, said that this fair has a broad spectrum of employment potential, with the employers looking for students and alumni wanting full-time
jobs, internships and graduate programs. “(Students) can be hired on the spot,” Loft said. “They can network with the employers for contacts and other job opportunities.” Loft said that the fair is free to all students and open to all majors. “Even students who are looking for an internship can come and network,” Loft said. “87 employers come to the event every year, as well as about 500 students. The event has grown from last year, back when the
economy was down.” To prepare, students should first go to Jobs4Kats, located on the Career Services website, and have applications filled out for employers, according to Loft. “They should also dress professionally, and bring multiple copies of their resumes,” Loft said. “After logging onto Jobs4Kats, they should research the companies they are interested in.” For further information, you can go to Career Services website at http://www.shsu.edu/~ccp_ www/, or call at (936) 294-1713.
No elbows on the table Students learned to eat properly at the etiquette dinner held on Friday evening in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. Program Council co-sponsored the event for the first year with Career Services.
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Nearly 50 students signed up to attend for what could become an annual event.
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The Peace Corps will conduct a presentation at the Career Services center at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Located at Academic Building IV in Suite
210, the event will discuss career opportunities to provide service throughout the world. Seating is limited so students are encouraged to arrive early.
Disney is currently recruiting for their College Program at Sam Houston State University. They will conduct a presentation on Wednesday, at 5 p.m. in the Smith-Hutson Building in room 135 and a presentation on Thursday, at 12 p.m. in
the Lowman Student Center, room 304. Please plan to attend one of the two Disney presentations and for additional information please review the attached information concerning these paid positions with Disney.
All SHSU students who are interested (and meet the requirements) in running for the 2010 Homecoming King and Queen are invited to attend the "Required King and Queen Candidate" meeting on Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m., in the Lowman Student Center room 304. Students interested
must be of Junior or Senior standing and currently be enrolled in 12 credit hours. Students must also have an overall GPA of 2.7. For more questions regarding the meeting or the election process please contact Student Activities at 936-2943861.
VIEWPOINTS
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Where do you park on campus?
Robert Hayden Sophomore
“I park at BKV.”
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Letter to the Student Body Dear Sam Houston Students, Staff and Faculty and Alumni: The Houstonian would not survive were it not for the continued involvement and dedication of the SHSU student body. We welcome all column submissions and letters to the editor. If at any time you feel the need to express an opinion, please do not hesitate to email your thoughts or drop by our office in the Dan Rather communications building. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you as always for your continued support of the Houstonian. Brandon Scott Viewpoints Editor bks007@shsu.edu
Thanksgiving Paws Up, Facts andDown trivia Paws Ashley Bush
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“I park in my color zone.”
“No car.”
“Wherever the curb isn’t yellow or red.”
“I don’t park anywhere close because there is no parking.”
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With the Thanksgiving break approaching, we at The Houstonian decided to lighten the mood take a of look at the not-so-serious In thisand section the opinions page, side of Turkey Day. After all, we all need we take a look at some various news something funny to get us through the days stories around campus and give the with crazy families.
parties involved either a “paws up” for a good job, or a “paws down” for a not so good job.
“Paws DOWN” to the Bearkat defense for giving up a total of 90 points in two games. We know for fact they’re better than that.
“Paws UP” to the football home-opener vs. GardnerWebb. Remember to bring your family out for Bearkat Family Weekend
“Paws DOWN” to the recent incident that flooded the third floor of Sam Houston Village
One more “Paws UP” to the Michigan State gamewinning field goal fake over the weekend against Notre Dame.
Importance of preparation Brandon Scott discusses the importance of time management, no matter the situation. When I received my acceptance letter from Sam Houston in 2007, my mom carefully warned me that I would have to make a lot of lifestyle changes; mainly in organizational skills. Like most of what Mom told me while I was a teenager, the sound words of advice went through one ear and out the other. Then summer came around, which included a mandatory freshmen orientation that I only arrived to on time because of Mom. During orientation, I attended a special seminar held in the LSC ballroom named, Time Management. It was a foreign topic to me. I didn’t get much out of the lecture because I honestly didn’t get it. How do I manage time if I don’t know when it ends? Fast forward three years later and I’m a full-time student journalist, wishing I knew then what I know now.
Time ends with deadlines and they’re serious, so I should become that way as well. If I did, my transcript could be impressive enough to get me into grad school. Better yet, it would be good enough to get me out of under-grad on time. Or, if
on discussing drinking strategies for grooms on their wedding day. One of Rome’s staff members was getting married the next day and while it was planned thoroughly, the drinking strategy was skeptic at best. The intention was to open the day with a morning
“Nothing ever sneaks up on someone who is prepared for the worst case scenario” I understood the vitality of timeliness, I’d have an idea as to what this page is going to look like when you see it. Hopefully, everything works out with that. There is a simple solution to this problem, though. Nothing ever sneaks up on someone who is prepared for the worst case scenario. Prime example: I was listening to Jim Rome’s radio show on Friday and they spent a large segment
round of golf, which most guys know to be an automatic booze-fest. Then, there would be a catered lunch, which would be classless without alcohol. And there’s the prewedding moment with his boys, when the bridesmaids are trying to fix the bride’s makeup because all the women can’t stop crying. The groom always has an awkward amount of waiting time to chill with
his boys, which could also be considered the time he needs a drink the most. How much can you drink before your wedding? Certainly not all day. This sort of thing needs to be approached strategically, like anything else in life. So that’s where I am now. How do I plan for something that I feel, I have complete control over? Plan for the worst. When I think I’ve mastered being the editor of this page, I should plan for the moment I come back to reality and realize that I haven’t. Listening to people like Mom, who have been around longer than I have, wouldn’t hurt either. “Fail to plan and plan to fail.” Brandon Scott is the Viewpoints Editor for The Houstonian and writer for GoBearkats.com. He is a print journalism major
The individual opinions on the Viewpoints page are not necessarily affiliated with the view of The Houstonian or SHSU. The Houstonian is published semi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is a news publication of Sam Houston State University, a member of the Texas State University system, and is produced by students. It is self-supporting and welcomes all advertisers. Those interested in placing ads or classifieds should call (936) 294-4864. The Houstonian is a member of the Associated Press.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Panel highlights freshmen topics
CAMPUS
Event helps to whip students into financial shape By Erin Peterson Copy Editor
By Janise Richardson Contributing Reporter
Freshmen students provided much of the discussion for the third installment of “Taboo Talk” last Thursday. The event, which filled room 320 in the Lowman Student Center to capacity, served as a open forum environment, where students and panelists addressed life and campus issues. The panelists were diverse, ranging from Democrats to NAACP members. Their responses were authentic because they were not involved in any Taboo Talks prior to this event. Early in the event, both panelists and audience members were given Airhead candy to break the ice. However, it was not needed, as the atmosphere became more spiritual. “The highlight for me is how God took over at the very end,” moderator Romeal-Dorasay Johnson said. “I love that the audience was participating with the panelists in dialogue. I even loved the controversy.” Overall, the reception of the event was positive, and many students embraced their differences at its close. “I liked the forum and how it informed freshmen. [The fact that] freshmen [were] bickering showed that not all freshmen fall victim [to upperclassmen,]” said Larson Harris, a senior criminal justice major. The event was sponsored by Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity and the office of M.I.S.S. For more information, visit their web site at http://www. shsu.edu/~miss_sa/v2/.
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DRILL SERGEANT. Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., the assistant vice president for Student Services and the director of Bearkat OneCard and SMMC, coached students on setting financial goals and striving to maintain them Monday night.
The first presentation in the Financially Fit Boot Camp series boasted dismal numbers last night. The event was hosted by Student Money Management Center, SMMC, and it featured a slideshow, a financial goal worksheet, free t-shirts and free Sammy dolls, outfitted in orange MMC t-shirts. Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., the assistant vice president for Student Services and the director of the Bearkat OneCard and the SMMC, kicked off the series with ‘Setting Goals.’ She said that the importance of setting financial goals is akin to the importance of setting weight loss goals. “It’s always better to go into budgeting like you would any other boot camp or diet; you want a goal,” Vienne said. Common financial goals among adults include saving for retirement, sending children to college and simply budgeting for household maintenance. Quoting Zig Ziglar, the famous author and motivational speaker, Vienne said, “A goal causually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle.” Simply put, those who don’t seriously set their goals won’t stick to them. Vienne said that there are four simple steps to creating a financial goal: write it down in the positive, in complete detail and in the present tense, then write it again. By writing goals down positively, there is no room for negative thought. Giving a goal a lot of detail, forces work within rules and timelines. The present tense doesn’t allow for “I’ll do it later,” and re-writing it is like positive affirmation. Vienne also said that students realistic with their goals. “Don’t say you’re going to put $50
into your account each week if you don’t know if you really can,” Vienne said. “Even $10 each week is okay. Give yourself a goal that you can commit to.” Vienne addressed the worksheet next, which broke down the goals process into three categories: ShortTerm (less than a year), Mid-Term (one to five years) and Long-Term (more than five years). With mid-term goals, she addressed common goals for students that may be in the not so distant future. “Are you looking to move into your first apartment? Begin purchasing your first car?” she asked. “What are you doing to prepare yourself for after graduation?” As a mid-term goal, Vienne suggests filling out ScholarX, accessible through the Financial Aid Office’s web site, as earning free money should not be counted out in the goals process. “Within thirty minutes to an hour, you could potentially make anywhere between $500 to $1,500,” she said. “Who do you know that gets paid at that rate?” On Monday, the Financially Fit Boot Camp will continue with ‘Getting Started,’ which will discuss the importance of knowing your credit score, how credit effects you, setting up savings accounts and the types of interest associated with them. They will also be handing out free financial planners as part of the discussion. For more information on the Money Management Center, visit their web site at http://www.shsu. edu/~smmc/, or call 936-2942600. The SMMC services are free to all students, and Kat2Kat Peer Counseling accepts walkins Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. The Financial Goals worksheet, as well as budgeting worksheets, programs and calculators, are all available for download and to print through the SMMC web site.
Meetings
Sept. 21
SGA will meet in LSC, room 320 at 6 p.m. PRSSA will meet in Dan Rather, room 319 at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22
SHSU Greenkats will meet in LSC, room 331 at 5 p.m. Graphic cou rtesy o f Eliza beth E Quidditch team will meet by the fountain at 6 p.m. vans
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LIFESTYLE
NBER: Recession over By Stephen Green Contributing Reporter The recession is officially over, per an announcement yesterday by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), an independant group of economists. “The committee decided that any future downturn in the economy would be a new recession and not a continuation of the recession that began in December 2007,” NBER announced. “The basis for the decision was the length and strength of the recovery to date.” The report calls an end to the longest economic recession sense World War II. However, it also comes in the middle of fears that the US will enter a double-dip, or back-to-back, recession. Goldman’s Global Markets President, Abby Joseph Cohen, said that double-dip recessions are rare. “Our sense is that a doubledip, while it can’t be ruled out, is extremely unlikely,” Cohen told CNBC on Sept. 16. “Our sense is that we are
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Track your money. Find out what you are spending your money on most and try to cut back what might not be a necessity.
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When going to the movies, eating out or even ordering pizza, use your student I.D. to possibly get discounts.
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Start an emergency fund. Deposit small amounts, such as $4-$5 a week into an account. Save coin change in a piggy bank from purchases so you can cash it in later. (Roll your own coins, using automated coin-counting machines often take a percentage out for a convinience fee.)
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Shop with a plan or list. People who shop without an idea of what they are looking for tend to overspend or get more of what they don’t need. This also contributes to impulse shopping, which isn’t condusive to frugal spending.
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Sales shop. Grocery and consumer good stores always have ongoing sales. A clothing store may have a clearance sale, grocery stores often have sales papers in the store and are marked on the shelves. This could help to save $5, $10 and $20 or more depending on how hard you look for sale opportunities.
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Store brand grocery items can help save when food shopping. These are typically cheaper than the name brand foods and just as good to eat. This is especially true for unprepared foods such as rice, beans, and canned vegetables.
Past recessions: The most recent recession was the longest since World War II. If the economy would go into another recession, it would be the first double-dip recession since the early 1980s. Information Source: National Bureau of Economic Research
in a period of slow growth, but not a recession, a doubledip recession is not the mostlikely scenario.” The last double-dip happened in the early 1980s and was virtually planned by Paul Vocker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Volcker did so to defeat inflation by raising interest rates and tightening the supply of money, according to Cohen.
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A survey done in April 2009 showed that the recession caused 70 percent of prospective students to change their plans for the upcoming semester, sometimes dramatically, according to Longmire and Company. When students were asked how their plans might change, 53 percent said that they would consider going to a less expensive college, and 47 percent
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planned to work as freshman. However, jobs are now becoming harder to find. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment rates rose from about 5 percent in 2008 to 9.5 percent in July. The end of the recession did not mark an end to the issue of unemployment. In fact, unemployment rose to 9.6 percent in August. Cohen said that those figures are not likely to change in the short-term. However, she also gave advice to the President as a means of a long-term solution to the issue. Education is the way to go. “The most important issue today has to be jobs,” Cohen said, “and not just the current job-creation slowdown that we have but rather on a longterm basis.” Cohen states that now is a good time for students to be in college. This means education, along with inflation, are longterm solutions for curing the recession.
A-Okay Recipes Microwave Potato Chips Courtesy allrecipes.com Ingredients: - at least 1 potato - cooking spray - salt - parchment paper
Kat Krossword
1) Wash, scrub, and peel potatoes. Then cut them into paper thin slices. 2) Lay a sheet of parchment paper down on the bottom of your microwave after spraying it lightly with cooking oil. Then place 1 layer of potato slices on the sheet and cover with another sheet of parchment paper, also coated lightly with cooking spray. Make sure the slices are all even thickness or under/overcooking could occur. 3) Cook for 8 minutes on high power, or until brown and crisp. Time adjustment may be necessary as all microwaves cook differently. Remove from microwave and cool on a rack. Salt to taste. Enjoy.
Solution from puzzle on Tuesday, Sept. 14:
This crossword was created by Houstonian contributor Stephen Green. The image above to the right is the solution to the crossword which published on Sept. 14.
If you have any story suggestions for this page or for suggestions for the Kats Krossword section. Contact Stephen Green at smg032@shsu.edu, or Kolby Flowers at kwf006@shsu.edu.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
ENTERTAINMENT
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“Putting On the Ritz”
By Jessica Priest
Associate News Editor
Students from the Dance, Theatre and Musical Theatre departments “put on the ritz” for a crowd of more than 200 parents, community members and long-time patrons at the University Theatre Center Saturday night. The Frank Sinatra-themed evening, which was a part of the department‘s Annual Scholarship Benefit Gala, kicked off at 6 p.m., and showcased the talents of few in order to raise money for many. Part of the evening included the “Top Hat & Tails Musical Review.“ There were two shows, one at 7 p.m. and another at 9 p.m., featuring a 30-minute glimpse into the wide berth of SHSU’s students talents, which included tap and ballet dancing, solo and choir singing, and a comedy skit. Attendee Maria Holmes, Ph.D., the senior administrative coordinator for SHSU’s Honors College admission and academic advising, said that she came to the event to both mingle with colleagues and fight for a worthy cause. “I truly believe that students in the Arts deserve all the support we can give them,” Holmes said. A seven-year patron of SHSU’s Arts, she also cited that the long hours of practice can often act as an impediment for students wishing to retain an after-school job, as a
means of financial security. “Scholarships enable them to devote all of their time to their craft,” she said. In addition to the showcase, attendees also enjoyed a “Cafe Society Cabaret” at the Erica Starr Theatre, formerly the Mainstage Theatre, featuring student performances by: Darin Montemayor, Kate Rose, Elizabeth Tinder, Madison Turner, Kim Truncale, Garret Storms, Adrianna Jones, Laura DuBose and John Ryan Del Bosque. Kelly Martin accompanied them on the piano. Throughout the evening, guests stocked up on roast beef, turkey breast and frosted cake in a buffet-style assortment, catered by Aramark, while placing bids on items in the live and silent auctions. San Antonio Spurs tickets, an autographed baseball signed by Larry Dierker, former player and manager of the Houston Colt .45s/Astros, and even, a street with the patron’s name on it were just a few among the many items up for grabs in the live auction. The silent auction lasted from 6-8 p.m. in the U.T.C. Scene Shop. There are currently 16 scholarships offered to students in these departments. The application requirements for each scholarship offered vary. For more information about the Dance, Theater and Musical Theater departments at SHSU, visit their web site at http://www.shsu.edu/catalog/thr.html.
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“To Kill A Mockingbird” set as the first show of Huntsville Community Theatre’s 2010- 2011 Season By Kathryn Keuper
HTC Vice President of Publicity
The depression had ended, but was still a very recent memory. Southerners, both black and white, were living in a level of poverty, which can, all too often, breed hatred and mistrust. Add an alleged charge of rape, and you have Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Seen through the eyes of a child, “Mockingbird” tells a story that is so much bigger than characters in a book. Paul Shiver is playing Atticus Finch, the attorney that represents Tom Robinson, the young black defendant in the novel. Shiver says he likes his character because “Atticus is a man of principle, he holds fast.” Shiver makes note of how frustrated his character must be with “people that won’t think beyond the ends of their noses, or think for themselves.” According to Shiver, the justice system itself is a critical character in the play. “I see it everyday,” said Judge Ken Keeling, “jurors who walk into a courtroom assuming guilt because of an indictment.” Keeling has been cast as “Mockingbird’s” Judge Taylor. This inspiring play “translates into so many issues we see today,” said Paxton Adams, a practicing attorney here in Walker County. Paxton has been cast as Mr. Gilmer, the prosecuting attorney.
If the play could continue on and show how Atticus’ life was to unfold, Shiver speculates, Atticus would “find himself busy continuing to defend the unfortunate.” Director Rebecca Cobo agrees. “Atticus cannot deny who he is, he has a strong sense of right and wrong. He’s a man that is driven to help others.”
“To Kill A Mockingbird” has a large cast including: Helen Farrar as Jean Louise, Katie Cravey as Scout, Joshua Winston as Jem, Vernette Porter as Calpurnia, Chelsea Dunivan as Miss Maudie, Nicole Erickson as Miss Stephanie, Sharon Brown as Mrs. Dubose, David Keithley as Walter
Cunningham, Dane Brock as Nathan Radley, Josh Oglesby as Dill, Gary Hood as Heck Tate, Kade Reece as Rev. Sykes, Jennifer Shiver as Mayella, Liam Dexter as Bob Ewell, Kendrick Lattimore as Tom Robinson, Brandi McHale as Helen Robinson and John-Paul Moseley as Boo Radley. Bill Gibson, Rosalyn Kelly, Percy Howard and Kay Douglas are some of the extras that have roles as courtroom spectators or townspeople. HCT’s production of “Mockingbird” opens on Friday, October 8th at 7:30 P.M. Other performance are scheduled for October 9th, 15th and 16th, at 7:30 P.M., and October 10th and 17th, at 2:00 P.M. Performances will be held at the J. Philip Gibbs, Jr. Centre for the Performing Arts (Old Town Theatre), at 1023 12th St., Huntsville, TX. Ticket prices are: Adult $10, Seniors (65 plus) and Military (active duty or retired w/ID) $8, Children (17 and under), High School and College students (with school ID) $5. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Mature audiences. To reserve tickets for “To Kill a Mockingbird” or to purchase season ticket for HCT’s 2010-11 season call (936) 291-7933 or go to HCT’s website at www.huntsvillecommunitytheatre.org. This production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” is partially funded by Entergy Texas, Inc. and is being produced by special arrangements with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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Home split By Amy Turek
Contributing Reporter
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Kats crushed on road RUNNING WILD. Running back Tim Flanders (above) leads the Bearkats offense in rushing this season with 196 yards on 27 carries.
By Mike Silva Sports Editor
After two weeks of preparation for Western Illinois, the Bearkats were unready for what hit them this weekend. Following its bye week, the Sam Houston State football team traveled to Macomb, Ill., seeking win number one of the year. Instead, the Leathernecks crushed the Kats, 56-14, dropping the team to 0-2 for the season. WIU shredded the SHSU defense for 542 yards, 305 of which were on the ground. Leatherneck quarterback Matt Barr threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns to three different receivers. He also ran for 125 yards and a 69-yard touchdown. Once the offense got rolling, the Kats couldn’t stop it. “I thought this was a game we could have easily scored 35 points, we just couldn’t sustain any drives in the second half,” SHSU Head Coach Willie Fritz said in an interview with The Huntsville Item. “Defensively, we just gave up too many big plays and we didn’t tackle well
at all. There were 10 or 12 times we had the right play called and didn’t execute.” The bright spot in the devastating loss was the play of running back Tim Flanders. Flanders, who ran for 40 yards on four carries at Baylor, was again effective in Saturday’s game. He carried the ball 23 times for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns from 33 and 31-yards out. “The Leathernecks’ defense was playing smart, but our offensive line played perfectly,” Flanders said. “They were opening holes for me to run through and make my cuts. The line continues to get better every day.” SHSU fell behind quickly to the dominant WIU offense. The Leathernecks went ahead 7-0 after an 89-yard drive, capped off by a oneyard touchdown run by Bryce Flowers. After a couple of dormant drives, the Kats lost the ball on their own oneyardline, which turned into another touchdown for WIU. After Ray Caulton’s one-yard run, SHSU was down 14-0. The Bearkats traded scores with the Leathernecks to reach a 21-14 deficit after a pair of Flanders touchdowns.
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But WIU responded quickly. The team marched 80 yards down the field in less than two minutes to grab a 28-14 lead going into the half. It appeared that just one team came back onto the field after halftime: WIU. SHSU opened the half with three consecutive three-and-outs, while the Leathernecks added three touchdowns to the scoreboard in their next four drives, increasing the lead to 49-14. The Kats couldn’t move the ball at all in the second half and couldn’t manage to gain ground on the WIU lead. After recording 249 yards in the first half, SHSU managed to move the ball for just 114 in the third and fourth quarters. Before the game had ended, the Leathernecks scored another touchdown, made possible by an interception deep in SHSU territory. The final score of 56-14 was a mild indication of the Leathernecks’ second half dominance. The Bearkats have a lot to work on before the home opener on Saturday. SHSU will host Gardner-Webb in its first action at Bowers Stadium in 2010. The Kats will be playing towards winning their first game of the season.
The Lady Bearkat soccer team split results in home games this weekend. On Friday, they lost to the Baylor Bears 2-0, and then beat the Grambling Tigers 2-0 on Sunday. On Friday, the Bears controlled possession in both halves of the game, but were only able to penetrate the defense twice. The first goal came in the 30th minute, when goalkeeper Jenny Pence came off her line to stop a run by Baylor’s Karlee Summey, who had broken past the defense. Summey tapped the ball past Pence and into the goal. The second goal came in the 64th minute when Baylor’s Dana Larsen lofted the ball from outside the box over Pence and into goal. “It’s always difficult to compete against a Big 12 team,” SHSU Head Coach Tom Brown said. “But we had really good intensity
and we competed well.” Brown said that Baylor has a “direct, imposing” style and they play a lot of long balls. “It’s not a style we see often, so I think we did a good job limiting goals,” Brown said. On Sunday, the Lady Bearkats handed Grambling their fifth consecutive loss in a 2-0 victory. The first goal came in the 17th minute from midfielder Emily Edenstrom on a free kick by defender Deanna Long. The second came in the 71st minute from forward Natalie Johnson on a cross from midfielder Emily Jurecka. In the 16th minute, Grambling’s Denise Perez committed a hard tackle on SHSU’s Kirby Zak. Both players were sent off for an altercation that ensued. Zak faces a one-game suspension for the offense. The Lady Bearkats next face Prairie View A&M on Friday, September 24 in Huntsville.
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CLEAN SHEET. Jenny Pence (above) records another shutout Sunday in SHSU’s 2-0 win over Grambling.
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