The New Tri-State Defender — September 27, 2018 by The Tri-State Defender

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MPD names officers in police shooting case by John Semien Special to The New Tri-State Defender

Bill Cosby (Photo: Pennsylvania Department of Corrections)

Now it’s public. The names of the three police officers suspended in the aftermath of the shooting of Martavious Banks have been released by the Memphis Police Department. Officer Jamarcus Jeames, 26, “fired shots” at Banks after being involved in the initial traffic stop. Christopher Nowell, 27, was involved in the initial traffic stop and made the scene after the shooting. Michael R. Williams II, 27, also was involved in the initial traffic stop and made the scene after the shooting. Banks, 25, still was listed in critical condition at Regional One Health on Wednesday. He was shot on the evening of Sept. 17 after driving away from the scene of an initial traffic stop at Gill and Pillow in South Memphis and fleeing on foot after he was stopped nearby a second time. Police reported seeing a gun in the car Banks was driving and have said one was found near where he later was shot. All three policemen were assigned to the Airways Station. Jeames was hired in March of 2017. Nowell was hired in September of 2014 and Williams was hired in August of 2015. Williams is related to Memphis Police Association President Michael Williams; MPA Vice President Essica Cage now is handling the union’s representation. She had not returned calls to MPA headquarters by the TSD’s print deadline Wednesday. Cage has said in a video posted on the police union’s Facebook page that

Bill Cosby behind bars: Appeal looming, lawsuits pending by Michael R. Sisak and Maryclaire Dale Associated Press

Pain and protest… Janice Banks (right), the mother of 25-year-old Martavious Banks, who was shot by a Memphis Police Department officer on the evening of Sept 17, shares a supportive embrace during a protest outside of Memphis Police Association headquarters at 638 Jefferson Ave. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Martavious Banks still was in critical condition at Regional One Health. (Photos: Johnathan T. Martin)

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Their famous client behind bars, Bill Cosby’s legal team is readying a long-shot bid to get his sexual assault conviction overturned. They’re also fighting civil lawsuits filed by some accusers that threaten to drain his vast fortune. The 81-year-old Cosby’s lawyers gave glimpses of their expected appeal as his April retrial crashed toward a conviction. They were dismayed by Judge Steven O’Neill’s weighty decision to let five additional accusers testify and moved for a mistrial when one of the women called Cosby a “serial rapist” from the stand. Cosby’s lawyers again demanded a mistrial when a prosecutor suggested they were wrong to help a star defense witness write a statement outlining how she said Andrea Constand, the woman Cosby was convicted of drugging and molesting, mused about fram-

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GRITGRINDGRIZZ

Call me crazy, but maybe it’s time for Hubieball 2.0 Grizzlies greatest weapon may be perimeter depth by Lee Eric Smith lesmith@TSDmemphis.com

The Grizzlies have made no secret that the franchise intends to buck the trend in today’s run-and-gun, bombs away NBA. They intend to reinvent “Grit ‘n’ Grind” for today’s style of play — which presumably means they intend to be a physical squad that plays elite-level team defense. “It’s going to take a mindset,” Mike Conley said Monday at Media Day. “If we believe we can be that good defensively, we can be. “We’ve been talking a lot about creating havoc defensively – using our long arms, getting in the passing lanes,” Conley continued. “That’s what we’re going to try to re-create. Everyone

(on this team) has a defensive mindset and that’s what makes us special already.” That’s all well and good. But the NBA isn’t slowing the game down or shooting less threes. Any elite defense will need to involve defending at a fast Lee Eric pace and chasing more Smith shooters than ever off the arc. Furthermore, with so many NBA teams using switches to create mismatches (think Con-

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The Grizzlies are chock full of fresh faces this season – none fresher than 19-yearold rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. The No. 4 overall pick was dazzling in Summer League play, but can he shine in the regular season? (Photo: Lee Eric Smith)

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NEWS GRIZ CONTINUED FROM FRONT ley defending Kevin Durant on the block), an elite defense needs to have versatile defenders at multiple positions. So what will this new version of “Grit and Grind” look like? What should it look like? Honestly, I’m wondering if the current roster doesn’t lend itself more to an even earlier Grizzlies’ style. I’m thinking it’s time to update Hubieball.

Hubieball: A refresher Memphis enjoyed their first playoff run nearly 15 years ago, with the 2004-05 squad. Led by a coaching legend in Hubie Brown, the Grizzlies rolled out a starting lineup of Jason Williams, Shane Battier, Pau Gasol, James Posey and Lorenzen Wright. I don’t think it disrespects that squad to say that it was not the most talented. But what it lacked in talent, the team made up for in depth, hard work and a rotation pattern than was distinctly Hubie: The 10-man rotation. The idea was as ludicrous then as it is now: At a certain point in the game, pretty much regardless of how his team was playing, Brown’s starting five would come out of the game — all five players at once — replaced with a completely different second unit. Guys like Earl Watson, Mike Miller, Bo Outlaw, Jake Tsakalidis, Bonzi Wells and Stromile Swift not only brought a change of pace to the game, they also brought

fresh legs. Hubie often said that the 10man strategy ensured regular minutes for 10 players, helping to keep a more peaceful roster. But it also meant that when his starters returned to finish games, they weren’t tired. It was pure Memphis joy to watch a well-rested, highly disciplined and relentless Grizzlies defense attack opposing teams in the fourth quarter – full court press, diving for balls, picking off weary passes. So many of those 50 wins the Grizzlies earned that season came from Memphis simply wearing out their opponents with fresh legs. Hubieball came to an end early the following season, when Brown’s health and/or a rebellious locker room forced him back into retirement. Turns out that despite the success of the 10-man rotation, some players still wanted more minutes. So at the end of the day, NBA-sized egos prevailed. But what worked with Hubieball? And how could current coach J.B. Bickerstaff apply its principles?

JayBeeBall 1.0? So let me take this off the table right now: I don’t think Bickerstaff should swap out five players at once on a rigid schedule. I could see that strategy deployed occasionally, maybe a few times a season as the situation calls for, but not at the 9-minute mark of every game. But make no mistake: Bickerstaff has ridiculous depth on this roster — particularly on the perimeter – and he should use it. Mike Conley and Chandler Parsons are

healthy. Andrew Harrison and Dillon Brooks made progress last season. Pencil Marshon Brooks in as the designated scorer. And rookie point guard Jevon Carter will be jockeying for minutes. And all of that was before Sept. 17, when the team officially introduced Kyle Anderson, Garrett Temple, Shelvin Mack and Omri Casspi. That day, I asked Bickerstaff if he intended to use that depth as a weapon itself. “I think that’s the key word. It is a weapon,” Bickerstaff said. “And it’s our responsibility to use it as such. We’ve got the opportunity with guys here, we can go 12-13 (players) deep, very easily, and we’re excited about that.” Bickerstaff mused about Anderson’s ball-handling, and what lineups could be built around those skills. I’m all for that, but in the interests of going against the grain, I might go a few steps further in what I’ll call “JayBeeBall:” Fluid lineups. As in, the starting lineup changes almost nightly around Conley and Gasol. As in, sometimes, sometimes . . . Gasol or Conley come off the bench. My logic? How do other teams even really scout for that? Coaches could build a defensive scheme around slowing Mike Conley in the first quarter, except . . . Anderson gets the start at PG, alongside Marshon Brooks. Later in that game, a fresh Conley terrorizes an opponent’s second unit. The next game, maybe Conley and Anderson start together. Or Conley and Parsons. Let me be clear: I’m not calling for Conley to come off the bench permanently. I

J.B. Bickerstaff only use that example to show how an unpredictable lineup could create matchup problems for other teams right from the opening tip. It would take a MASSIVE amount of buy-in, especially from Conley and Gasol as team leaders. But routinely rotating starters would be a creative way to leverage the Grizzlies depth. Fresh legs. While I’m against Hubie’s five-for-five rotations, I do believe it’s wise to distribute playing time so that Memphis can deploy a harassing, full-court pressstyle of defense throughout the fourth quarter – including when closing lineups with Conley and Gasol are back on the floor. Much as it did under Hubie, I think that approach could produce a lot of deflections and turnovers for a hyper-aggressive Memphis defense – hopefully leading to easy transition buckets and wins. And then there are fresh legs in general. At 19, rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. has already wowed his teammates with his ability to defend on the perimeter while still being a weak-side shot blocker. Anderson (25), Dillon Brooks (22), Wayne

Just 11 years ago, Grizzlies PG Mike Conley was the fresh-faced 19-year-old rookie; now he’s one of the old guys. “Jaren Jackson said he was 6 years old when I got drafted, which was terrible,” Conley joked during Media Day. (Photo: Lee Eric Smith) Selden Jr. (23) and Andrew Harrison (23) are all part of a youth movement and have proven to be capable defenders. Let the young legs run. Going deep into the roster also puts a premium on defense, which depends on effort . . . which depends on energy. Regardless of how Harrison (or any other player) is shooting, he can still chase a guy all over the court on defense for 10 minutes a night. The Long Game. Routinely deploying 10-12 players should also have the benefit of controlling minutes — thus presumably reducing injury risk — for Conley, Gasol and other veterans Memphis will be relying on for a hopeful playoff run. And then there’s simply the benefit of playing with con-

fidence. Young players need game minutes to get better and gain confidence. Investing rotation minutes in young players in November could pay off with veteran-level play in the Spring.

Conclusion Many sports pundits have picked the Grizzlies to finish outside the playoffs, and it’s understandable. The Western Conference, as always, got tougher and Memphis is coming off a down year. But if they can stay healthy and gel as a team while regaining their defensive identity, there’s no reason this team’s depth and versatility shouldn’t put them in the thick of the playoff hunt.

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NEWS COSBY CONTINUED FROM FRONT ing a celebrity. Recently, Cosby’s team — namely his wife, Camille — has been lashing out at O’Neill and accusing prosecutors of using illegal evidence. Just before Cosby was taken away in handcuffs on Tuesday to begin his three-to-10-year prison sentence, his lawyers alleged that prosecutors had played a doctored audio tape for the jury. They argued that the development was enough to keep Cosby out on bail while he appeals, but O’Neill refused. Still, legal experts say, Cosby faces long odds of winning on appeal. Appellate courts give trial judges broad discretion to make decisions affecting how a case is tried, and they overturn only a tiny fraction of convictions. Cosby would stand a better chance, experts say, if he could show that O’Neill made serious errors that violated his constitutional rights. The prosecutors who tried Cosby say they’re confident his conviction will stand. “Bill Cosby is out of options,” said veteran Pennsylvania prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino, who wasn’t involved in the case. “His only option now is to blame the court system. His attempt to disparage and discredit his victims failed. He has every right to file an appeal. His chances of success are limited.” Cosby, once revered as “America’s Dad” for playing wise, caring Dr. Cliff Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” is now known as Inmate No. NN7687. He spent his first night as a

prisoner in a single cell near the infirmary at a new state lock up a mere 20 miles from the suburban Philadelphia mansion where, a jury found, he assaulted Constand in 2004. Here are some of the issues Cosby’s lawyers could argue in his appeal and the other legal trouble he’s facing:

‘Doctored’ tape In a failed, last-ditch bid to keep Cosby free on bail pending his appeal, his lawyers on Tuesday accused prosecutors of playing a doctored tape for the jury. Cosby’s publicist said afterward that a forensic expert found that a tape Constand’s mother made of a 2005 telephone call with Cosby had been manipulated in two places and was “not an authentic recording.” During the call, Cosby talks about a plan to pay for Constand’s education. District Attorney Kevin Steele rejected the allegations, saying it was widely known that Gianna Constand started her recorder after the call began. “If that’s what they’ve got, it’s beyond a Hail Mary,” Steele said.

Parade of accusers The biggest difference from the first trial — which ended in a mistrial — was O’Neill’s decision to let jurors hear from five other women who say Cosby had also drugged and violated them. The judge allowed just one other accuser to testify the first time around. The new witnesses — permitted by state law to show that a charged crime fits a larger pattern of offenses —

helped prosecutors bolster what had been a “he-said-shesaid” case. “That one is front and center because he didn’t rule that way on the initial trial,” Loyola Law School professor Laurie Levenson said. “It raises the question of why is he doing so this time? Why is he trying to put his thumb on the scales of justice?” Cosby’s lawyers blasted the women’s testimony as excessive and prejudicial, and twice demanded a mistrial over their charged rhetoric. Pennsylvania courts have long grappled with how many “prior bad act” witnesses to allow. Prosecutors in the Cosby case originally wanted 19 women to testify, but an appeals court could have seen that as too many. Monsignor William Lynn, a former Roman Catholic church official, had his 2012 child endangerment conviction thrown out after 23 such witnesses took the stand.

Accusing the judge and jury of bias As sentencing neared, Cosby’s wife issued a blistering statement accusing O’Neill of “unethical behavior” and traveled to Harrisburg to file a complaint with a judicial ethics board. Camille Cosby alleged that O’Neill was biased because of an old feud he had with the prosecutor who declined to bring charges against Cosby in 2005. Cosby’s lawyers tried to get O’Neill to step aside before the retrial, but never mentioned the feud. Instead, they suggested he was being influenced by his wife, a social worker who has described

herself as an “activist and advocate for assault victims.” O’Neill declined, saying he’s “not biased or prejudiced” by her work. Cosby’s lawyers also took issue with the makeup of the jury. During jury selection, they accused prosecutors of illegally removing a black woman from the pool on the basis of her race and alleged that a prosecution team member said “something that was discriminatory and repulsive.” Later, they sought to remove a juror after a rejected juror alleged he told her: “I just think he’s guilty, so we can all be done and get out of here.” O’Neill questioned jurors in

chambers and allowed the man to stay.

Other legal worries Cosby is also defending defamation lawsuits filed by at least 10 accusers in Massachusetts and California, which were mostly put on hold during the criminal case but should now pick up. The women say that Cosby and his agents deemed them liars by denying their sex assault accusations. Cosby has countersued the seven women in the Massachusetts case, alleging they engaged in a campaign to “assassinate” his “honorable leg-

acy and reputation.” “He says his reputation was harmed,” their women’s lawyer, Joseph Cammarata said. “I’m going to say he had no reputation to harm.” Cammarata will ask a judge next month to schedule a trial date and let him take Cosby’s deposition. Cosby’s lawyers deposed the women and Cammarata deposed Cosby’s wife, Camille, but Cosby himself got a reprieve while the criminal case loomed. “At least we know where to find him,” Cammarata said. (Follow Sisak at twitter. com/mikesisak and Dale at twitter.com/maryclairedale.)

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TAKING NOTE!

Tiger Woods: The epitome of defiance

by Dr. L. LaSimba M. Gray Jr. In 1997, shortly after his first Masters Golf Tournament championship, Tiger Woods and his father, Earl Woods, came to Memphis to conduct a clinic at the Pine Hill golf course in South Memphis (not Germantown) for inner-city youth. I was fortunate to attend the clinic. While most observers were captivated by Tiger’s instructions to the youth and the demonstration of his shot making skills, I was awed by the relationship between Tiger and his father. Earl Woods gave instructions to Tiger in a gentle, yet firm voice: “Tiger, draw the ball. Tiger, fade the ball.” After several amazing golf shots, Earl Woods matter-of-factly said, “Now, drive the green, Tiger.” Tiger asked, “Pop, do you want me to ruin my back?” Earl Woods was insistent. “Tiger, drive the green.” Dr. L. LaSimba “OK, Pops.” M. Gray Jr. Tiger pulled a three wood from his bag and swung, seemingly with the greatest of ease. Like a missile, the ball cut through the air and landed on the 17th green. The crowd erupted in cheers and applauses. As I left that clinic, I knew the source of Tiger’s greatness. It was the confidence that Earl Woods taught him. “You cannot control what others do, only what you do can you control”. I often wondered how Charles Hudson, the golf pro at Pine Hill, got Tiger Woods to come to Memphis, when seemingly other professionals in Memphis could not attract the Tiger. I later learned that when Tiger first got started, Hudson worked with Earl Woods to financially support Tiger on the tour. “We sometimes passed the hat to help Tiger with expenses,” Hudson recalled. When I learned of the relationship Hudson had with Tiger and his father, I realized how vital relationships are to meaning in life. The 2019 schedule of professional golf events will bring to Memphis the World Golf Championship, which will be limited to the 50 best players in the world. Will Tiger Woods show up to play? For those who say he won’t, he couldn’t, he ought not to, the Tiger may show up and show out in pure defiance. Last Sunday when Tiger’s par putt on the final hole secured victory in the 2018 Tour Championship Golf Tournament in Atlanta, the crowd exploded in praise and appreciation. There were no fist pumps, neither the trademark uppercuts from Tiger. He majestically – and with obvious emotion – lifted his hands to the sky. Tiger-mania punctuated all four days of the Tour Championship, spilling an unbelievable swarm of fans onto the final fairway and around the 18th green as it became clear that Woods would win for the first time in five years and notch his 80th professional golf tournament victory. It was the greatest comeback in professional sports. To really appreciate the significance of victory, one has to know the complete Tiger story, beginning with the facts that he was taught golf by his father, who also taught him how to win. Tiger Woods grew up believing he was a winner, even when the odds were tremendously against him.

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Tiger Woods saluted Pine Hill golf course pro Charles Hudson during a Memphis visit in August 1997. (Courtesy photo)

Day 3 of the Tour Championship in Atlanta saw Tiger Woods playing well and a lot of people, well, watching. (Photo: Atlanta Voice) He won his first golf trophy at age 4. Over the years, his iconic “fist pumps” and his trademark uppercuts were symbolic of the release of pent-up defiance. Tiger Woods had been told by the culture of professional golf, “You can’t do this, you can’t do that.” The Tiger roar was made to exclaim, “I did it!” The “fist pump” was in defiance. Tiger Woods took the golfing world by a storm in 1997, when he won his first Masters Championship. He went on to win 14 major championship tournaments and 79 professional golf tournaments. Through 2016, Tiger had won $110 million in tournament play. With endorsements and off-course earnings, he was known as the “Billion Dollar Golfer,” having earned an estimated $1.3 billion. Victory number 80 in Atlanta added an additional $ 4.62 million. In 2006, Earl Woods passed away, and Tiger went into deep depression. His mentor, teacher, coach, counselor and guiding force for life was gone. In 2009, the threads

of his heroic person began to unravel. His personal life and marriage became the main menu for tabloids and the media. Many of his sponsors dropped him and some fans withdrew their avidity. NIKE, however, stood firmly with the champion that lived beneath human frailty. Throughout his career, Tiger had experienced and endured injuries to his knee, back and ankle. He blew out his knee in the 2000 U.S. Open and in excruciating pain won by 15 strokes. His 79th victory came in 2013, ahead of a series of back surgeries. In 2014, one week following four back surgeries, many observers thought Tiger’s career as a professional golfer was over. Professional opinion in the field of chiropractic therapy deemed it impossible for him to return to competitive golf. The layers of physical and emotional pain, the increasing rise of younger healthier golfers, the increase of distractors, and the loss of his coach and counselor, Tiger Woods had to psychologically revisit his father. He reported that in his reflections and meditations, his father asked him, “Tiger, what did you learn from the negative experiences?” That question led Tiger to the resolution of accepting his role in his saga and manning up to the responsibility of recovery. Tiger Woods knew in every crisis there is a dangerous opportunity, and that he, and he alone, had to rebuild the Tiger Woods of greatness. He worked on and off the golf course to defeat the demons within, and the external naysayers, who never gave him a chance of recovery. At age 42 and with a fused spine, Tiger Woods is again playing golf like no other golfer. He is now dominating. “I don’t know of another golfer who can hit the ball the way I do with a fused spine,” he said. Now methodical in his chipping, consistent with his driver, precise with his irons and deadly with his putter, Tiger is back – defiantly!

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RELIGION

Artwork influenced by faith by Stacey J. Smith Special to The New Tri-State Defender

Dr. Brenda Caldwell was inspired to become the “Paper Towel Artist” after learning of a Japanese artist, who creates life-size sculptures of animals out of old newspapers. Below: Visitors take in Caldwell’s exhibit at the main library. (Courtesy photos)

When Dr. Brenda Caldwell won a citywide art contest as a first grader at Vollentine Elementary School, she had no idea that it would propel her toward turning paper towels into transformative works of art. Fast forward 40 years and Caldwell is an artist using paper towels as the main medium in designing pieces that help transform the hearts and minds of emotionally wounded individuals who need to discover their worth and value, despite their life experiences. Fondly known as Dr. B., she says her artwork is influenced by her faith and deep desire to bring hope, healing and inspiration to others. A visionary artist, she is also a self-described “Hopeologist.” She believes her art serves a purpose in people’s lives. Her exhibit, From Bounty Pieces to Masterpieces, has been on display at the Goodwyn Gallery at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library for the month of September. Caldwell’s use of paper towels happened one day when she was wiping her hands after using strips of copy paper and dried paint to create a textured look. She realized the paper towels had a better thickness and her trademark technique was born. For almost seven years, she has been creating art using paper towels. The

self-proclaimed, Paper Towel Artist, calls her artwork, “three dimensional canvas sculptured art.” “I was inspired to choose the name Paper Towel Artist after reading the story of Japanese artist, Chie Hitotsuyama, who creates fascinating life-size sculptures of animals out of old newspapers. Her story gave me the confidence to pursue establishing myself as the creator of 3-D canvas sculptured art using paper towels.” Her art exhibit includes several animals, a guitar and clothing – all made from paper towels. Caldwell held her first art auction in 2015 at the Midtown Art District. Then of her original pieces sold in less than an hour. The prices range from $1,500 to $4,000. She donates some of her artwork for local fundraisers and has done several commissioned pieces. She will also duplicate some of her artwork, but it will still be custom designed to suit you. This fall, Proctor & Gamble Company, the makers of Bounty paper towels, will feature her artwork on their social media platforms. Since she is receiving more exposure, Caldwell realizes she has to practice good time management to create new pieces and be available for interviews and presentations. Caldwell hopes her artwork will minister to someone in a special way. “I want people to feel inspired, empowered, strengthened, hopeful and above

all, God’s love. Because my gift is that of encouragement and spreading hope, I see my paper towel art as symbolic of the correlation between my art process and my calling to inspire others to turn an ordinary life into an extraordinary life by being willing to be torn from negativity, soaked in positively and molded in creativity.” Feedback from the exhibit that has been posted on social media include: “Her artwork is a metaphor for her ministry because she takes something ordinary and turns it into something extraordinary, which is just what she does as she ministers to people to help turn an ordinary life into something extraordinary.” – The Rev. Kenneth Robinson, President/CEO United Way of the MidSouth “Phenomenal, Amazing, Inspirational and Divine are a few words that describe the artwork of Dr. Brenda Caldwell. If you haven’t already, please stop by the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Library soon. I promise you that it shall be a life changing experience. Stop by and be blessed.” – Teresa Cooper, program director for (SRVS) Shelby Residential Vocational Services (If you miss Dr. Brenda Caldwell’s exhibit at the Central Library, it will be on display at the KROC Center of Memphis from Nov. 15 through January 7, 2019. For more information, visit www.brendacaldwellart.com.)

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Evangelist Karen Hodges (second from left) of Pentecostal Temple COGIC was the keynote speaker as Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 555 Vance Ave., held its annual observance of Women’s Day last Sunday. Also pictured (l-r): Faye Owens, Minister Annette Dodson and Melanie Washington. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)

The Women’s Ministry at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood saluted Earniece Foster as a Phenomenal Woman of Excellence during the Annual Women’s Day Celebration at the church last Sunday. The theme was “Rooted in Faith, Serving in Love, and Pouring into Others.” (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)

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CONCERT REVIEW

The On the Run II Tour concert at the Rose Bowl last Sunday featured Jay –Z and Beyoncé performing 40-plus songs.

On the Run II – epic, as expected!

by Brianna A. Smith Special to The New Tri-State Defender

Brianna A. Smith is in concert-mode for On the Run II. (Photo: Chris Xantana)

A musical testament that ‘Everything Is Love’ by Brianna Smith Special to The New Tri-State Defender

I attended the On the Run II concert as a fan. However, I knew going into the concert that my passion for music and writing would lead me to a column. I attended the concert with my boyfriend and we both enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. I’ve practically grown up witnessing Beyoncé grow into womanhood. My respect and love for her has always been very high. As a lover of music I also respect Jay-Z’s catalogue and lyricism. So, to have them perform together was electrifying. This wasn’t the Beyoncé show featuring Jay-Z; it was truly a co-headlining tour. For much of the show, which played

out like an epic suite, quickly making its way through more than 40 songs, the power couple expressed through music the wreckage that redefined their relationship and their individual personalities. There were plenty of moments – from Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” to Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” and “Formation” – that felt more like a celebration of their individual legacies. Yet, the spotlight kept returning to the love that has kept them together. “Everything is Love,” their recent release as The Carters, was a musical backdrop for that theme. True, grown-up commitment – not the romance of a fairy tale – is what Beyoncé and Jay-Z celebrated Sunday night through music, dance and affection during a phenomenal show.

As The Carters, Jay-Z and Beyoncé have released “Everything Is Love,” which is the first album totally devoted to featuring them as a duo. (Courtesy photo)

PASADENA, Calif. – Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s On the Run II Tour – a Mr. and Mrs. affair primed to show off the power of two, rather than the transcendent talent of one or the other – landed at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. last Sunday night (Sept. 23). On the Run II was a never dull, two-anda-half hour spectacle, featuring an enormous stage set, a ton of imposingly athletic dancers and a floating platform that transported the pair down the length of the venue. “I’m so glad to be onstage with the one I love,” Beyoncé beamed as Jay-Z looked on affectionately and hailed his “queen” before “This. Is. Real. Love” seared across those big screens. Widely regarded as one of the biggest concert tours this year, hip-hop’s power couple kicked off the tour with an overseas run, beginning at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. An extended U.S. stretch included a stop at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville last month. Sunday’s concert was the second of two at the Rose Bowl and one of the last six remaining before On the Run II wraps up at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. I was primed and seriously ready to take it in for The New Tri-State Defender. As with the original On the Run Tour in 2014, the stars have retooled their music catalogues to work seamlessly. Since they last toured together, Jay-Z and Beyoncé have had a set of twins, renewed their marital vows, celebrated 10 years together and individually released their most deeply personal albums yet, Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” (2016) and Jay-Z’s “4:44” (2017). The show kicked off with sister R&B duo Chloe x Halle, who opened the show with a quick 20-minute set. The real-life sisters, who signed on to Beyoncé’s label, made cameo appearances in the visuals for “Lemonade” and opened for the Queen B’s Formation World Tour in 2016. Their style is similar to Beyoncé’s in the way they adapt their vocals to multiple styles of music. Mostly sticking to a contemporary R&B vibe, they also pulled out some rap flows, with one of the sisters often playing guitar while singing. DJ Khaled picked up from there, spinning some diversified hits. He played songs by The Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna,

Future, Justin Bieber and a few by Drake. He brought out rap artists Tyga, YG, Fat Joe and DJ Mustard, alongside songstress Ella Mai and R&B singer Tank. The set closed with “All I Do Is Win.” After a short break, Jay-Z and Beyoncé – aka The Carters – took the stage. The energy never died and their confidence never wavered, with the couple tag-teaming the stage as they duetted and soloed through two decades of hip-hop and R&B. While they’ve collaborated on a handful of songs over the years, their latest project, “Everything Is Love,” marks the first time they’ve officially teamed up as a duo for an entire album, simply being named “The Carters.” Jay-Z and Beyoncé probed vulnerability on their solo releases. Their new album together has them letting off steam in a celebration of excellence, showing fans that everything is love between them. They performed “Nice,” “Black Effect” and “Apes**t” from the album. Powered by the hype, along with its upbeat summer vibes, it is one of the biggest albums of 2018. Beyoncé’s set was full of phenomenal singing and choreography (most notable on “Formation” and “Run the World (Girls)”). However, Jay-Z, surprisingly, topped her in outfit changes (including a bulletproof vest for “99 Problems”) while working the crowd just as hard. His bare-knuckled grittiness on “MessWithMeYouKnowIGotIt” and “Show Me What You Got” won over any doubters in the audience. Still, the best moments undoubtedly came when the two were onstage together. The couple performed “03’ Bonnie & Clyde” as it followed a very public kiss as they performed “Part II (On the Run).” A segue from “Naughty Girl” to “Big Pimpin” rolled things back to the days before the two were married; then came performances of “Crazy in Love,” “Upgrade U” and “Drunk In Love.” For two performers whose stage presence differ so significantly, Jay and Bey share the stage with a natural rapport. Overall, the show was epic – as expected. They carved out a well-executed set list that took you through the story of their relationship, starting with happiness, then fighting through issues, anger and sadness, and coming out triumphant with each other. (Visit www.ticketmaster.com/OTRII for remaining locations, times and cities.)

Kafé Kirk Series begins Oct . 7 TSD Newsroom Kirk Whalum travels the world playing concerts in venues of all kinds, but he brings his talents – and his friends – home to Memphis with a music series entitled Kafé Kirk beginning October 7 at the Halloran Centre. Part of the On Stage at the Halloran Centre series, Kafé Kirk is Whalum’s synthesis of genres and combination of

words and music, composed to create an exciting entertainment experience. During his time spent playing jazz, gospel, pop and world music, Whalum has amassed an extensive array of contacts among performers. The format for Kafé Kirk will include dialogue and musical performance by Whalum and special guest artists Jazz vocalist Lindsey Webster will kick off the series

with her appealing mix of soul, R&B and jazz. A native of Woodstock, NY, Webster released her first album in 2013 and has been consistently present in the top rankings of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts since 2016. Her latest album “Love Inside” debuted at No. 1 on iTunes Jazz. Whalum, who received a Beale Street Note on Sept. 12, has worked with artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to

Babyface, Al Jarreau to Quincy Jones, and Whitney Houston with whom he toured for seven years. He appears on over 200 albums and 30 of his own solo recordings, including his Gospel According to Jazz series. A Grammy winner for Best Gospel Song in 2011, Whalum is also an ordained minister with a Masters of Arts in Religion from Memphis Theological Seminary.

“The ‘kirk’ is Scots Gaelic for church and I truly hope to make this new music series deeply meaningful,” said Whalum. The October 7 show opens at 6 p.m., with a student ensemble from the Visible Music College preceding Webster. Tickets range from $45-$75 and can be purchased at Orpheum-memphis.com.

In an online video, Kirk Whalum says he will be inviting a lot of his talented friends, including some that many will not know, to his new series, Kafé Kirk.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Indie Memphis Film Festival to reflect intentional diversity Nov. 1-5 run for 21st annual event by TSD Newsroom The 2018 incarnation of the Indie Memphis Film Festival will feature a full slate of films, including five world-premiere screenings and one U.S. premiere screening during its Nov. 1-5 run. With many of the filmmakers in attendance, there also will be special presentations such as “Cabin Boy” with Chris Elliott on hand and Barbara Loden’s “Wanda” presented by Amy Seimetz (Showtime’s “The Girlfriend Experience.”) And, there will be a retrospective of the recent films of filmmaker Hong Sang-soo. The opening night film is Melissa Haizlip and Samuel D. Pollard’s “Mr. Soul!,” a documentary chronicling the first African American-hosted talk show. Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk” is the centerpiece presentation. Andrew Bujaski’s “Support the Girls” is the closing night selection. Bujalski will present the “Indie Memphis Actor of the Year” award to one of the film’s stars, Shayna McHayle, who also goes by the stage name “Junglepussy.” “Sorry to Bother You” filmmaker Boots Riley will be the festival’s keynote speaker for the Black Creatives Forum as well as presenting “Brazil” (1985, Terry Gilliam). The festival includes 165 short films and over 50 music videos. “The 21st edition of Indie Memphis Film Festival marks considerable growth for our organization, as we continue

to build programs that support the development of filmmakers,” says Indie Memphis executive director, Ryan Watt. “Miriam Bale and Brighid Wheeler have formed arguably the richest festival slate in our history.” Fifty percent of the films in the Narrative Competition are directed by female-identifying filmmakers and half are directed by people of color. In the Documentary Competition, 43 percent are directed by women and 71 percent by people of color. The festival boasts titles from Spain, France, South Korea, Israel, Austria, Australia, Zambia, United Kingdom, Portugal, Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in addition to the U.S. “We made an effort to avoid cliches in ‘festival films’ and to seek out films that were a little wild or challenging, or that offered something we hadn’t seen often,” said senior programmer Miriam Bale. “We also aimed to decolonize the festival film, seeking out filmmakers who were exploring their own communities whenever possible.” The 2018 slate was unveiled publicly Tuesday evening (September 25) at the Rec Room in Memphis. (For more information about the 2018 Indie Memphis Film Festival, including the schedule, tickets and passes, visit https://festival2018.indiememphis.com/welcome. For more information about Indie Memphis, visit http://indiememphis.com/.)

Shayna McHayle (second from left) will receive the Indie Memphis Actor of the Year Award for her role in “Support the Girls.”

Clockwise: Images from “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Cabin Boy,” “Mr. Soul!,” “Betty: They Say I’m Different,” “Entrialgo” and “Jobe’Z World.”

“Memphis Majic” directed by Eddie Bailey looks at Memphis through the lens of a 30-year-old Memphis-born street dance called “Jookin.’”

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NEWS OFFICERS CONTINUED FROM FRONT the MPA wants to be as transparent as possible in its representation of the three officers. She has said the union trusted that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would conduct a thorough and impartial investigation and that the union seeks the same from MPD’s internal review. The naming of the officers came one day after a meeting of the Memphis City Council’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee was briefly disrupted by activist Pamela Moses, who was not allowed to speak and was escorted out of the room shouting questions about why the officers involved in the shooting had not been identified. The Tuesday meeting was slated to discuss a joint resolution to request TBI Investigations for all police involved shootings and support for Senate Bill 2023/House Bill 2091. But committee members spent a large portion of the meeting asking police officials about the body cameras that were not functioning when an officer shot Banks, a father of two. Asked why the cameras of key officers were not working, Deputy MPD Director James Ryall said, “It was either a malfunction or they were turned off by the officers.” Councilwoman Patrice Robinson asked if there were guidelines for punishment in the event that an officer intentionally turns off a camera. And, if so, had the guidelines been distributed to officers. “…If you send me home…with my paycheck, that’s not punishment, that’s a vacation,” Robinson said. Robinson said it concerns her that

officers have to worry about turning on cameras, especially in tense life and death situations. “This is really concerning to me that you have to turn the cameras on,” she said. “It’s just a bit much.” Council Chairman Berlin Boyd said he was puzzled about how all of the cameras were not working at the same time and he asked Ryall why. “There are certain aspects of the case we can’t get into,” Ryall replied. Police officials have said there is some video footage from the scene of the shooting but have not given details. Boyd said the city spent roughly $7 million on the cameras and another $4 million for storage. He said the city may be due a refund from the company if some of the cameras are not working properly. Boyd said there are camera systems in Georgia where officers have no control and can’t turn the cameras off. City Councilman Edmund Ford Jr., who recently was elected to the Shelby County Commission, said the current memorandum of understanding among law enforcement, where the TBI is called in only when a person shot by police dies, “is completely unacceptable.” Ford said he is working with Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer and thinks they can have proposed legislation to bring back to the council in a couple of weeks. Sawyer said she will take up the matter before the Law Enforcement Committee, which she chairs on the commission, next week.

County Commissioner Tami Sawyer addressed the City Council’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. (Photo: John Semien) “At the end of the day, all we want to see is justice,” said Ford. The shooting of Banks touched off protests. Police moved forcefully last week after determining that protesters were blocking the street near the Airways precinct and refusing warnings. Six protesters were arrested (one charged with assault) and one injured. At the end of Tuesday’s committee meeting, Moses asked whether there would be any time for public comment. When told there would not be, she pleaded for three minutes of the committee’s time. “We have legitimate concerns and the city of Memphis has 24 hours to meet our demands,” said Moses. “...A man is about to die and you won’t give us three minutes, that’s not right.” She was escorted out of the meeting room shouting that she wanted

to know the names of the officers involved in the shooting and asking why MPD Director Michael Rallings wasn’t there. If they became law, the House and Senate bills would require all officer-involved shootings that result in injury or death be investigated by the TBI. Ford said Tuesday’s meeting answered some questions but raised others, “…as far a discipline, from a slap on a wrist, all the way to being terminated, but most of the items that we need answers to are the MOU and some policies that have not been, at least in my eyes, thought out enough.” After the meeting Sawyer agreed that the biggest issue is the memorandum of understanding that allows law enforcement agencies to do their own investigations in officer-involved shootings that do not result in a fa-

tality. “A lot of people had questions about what Councilman Ford and I were trying to bring forward and I think it (committee meeting) was helpful in that regard,” Sawyer said. “It answered questions for the public, for the city council to see where we were headed. “Really we’re trying to change the memorandum of understanding. That puts pressure on all the bodies that signed the MOU with the TBI - that’s the Attorney General, the MPD and the Sheriff’s Department,” Sawyer said. “It says that the TBI only gets involved in deaths, but we know that serious shooting injuries are also important because Martavious Banks is still in the hospital today from his shooting injuries…”

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Shelby County Government has issued Sealed Bid number I000474B for the Roof Replacement at 225 Poplar, Shelby County Jail. Information regarding this Bid is located on the County’s website at www. shelbycountytn.gov . At the top of the home page, click on the dropdown box under “Business”, Click on “Purchasing” and “Bids” to locate the name of the above described Sealed Bid.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY AND SOMERVILLE TENNESSEE

SEALED BID I000474B DUE DATE NOVEMBER 1ST, 2018 AT 2:00 PM CST

ETTA MASON PLAINTIFF DOCKET NO. Vs. Defendants Freddie Beasley,Pearl Beasley Jean Beasley,.Pat Beasley .Louise Beasleyf.Mattie Beasley .Tommie BeasleyJr. Joe Beasley. Hulbert BeasleyjRoy Beasley. Walter Beasley.Ernest Beasley Jr .Willie Beasley.Earl Beasley.,Rosie Beasley.Willie M Beasley. Bertha Watkins.Mae Etta Bailey.Charles Beasley. Melvin Beasley.Calvin Beasley.Joyce Beasley .Deloris Beasley ,.Calvin Beasley Raymond Beasley Gertrude Walton .Thomas Walton.Louis Beasley Jr. Joseph Beasley .Willie Walton Eddie L.. Beasley ALL OTHER UNKOWN HEIRS OF GERTRUDE BEASLEY NOTICE TO Defendants Please taken notice that a partition action in the estate of Lucy Houston has been filed in the above court. You will need to respond within thirty days of this notice .You may file it

(SB-I000474B) Roof Replacement at 225 Poplar AveShelby County Jail A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2018 @9:30 A.M. AT THE SHELBY COUNTY SUPPORT SERVICES’ CONFERENCE ROOM, LOCATED AT 584 ADAMS, MEMPHIS, TN 38103. Shelby County is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service. By order of LEE HARRIS, MAYOR SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ NUMBER 19-0002 AIRPORT ENTERPRISE SYSTEM

Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications for providing an Airport Enterprise System will be received by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (Authority), Staff Services Division, Memphis International Airport, 4121 Runway Road, Suite B Memphis, TN 38118 until 2:00 PM local time, November 8, 2018. A listing of all proposers responding will be posted to the Authority’s website one (1) hour after the response deadline. Responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications will not be publicly opened. A complete Request for Qualifications Packet with submittal instructions, additional data, and response format may be found on the Authority’s website (www.flymemphis.com) on or after October 2, 2018. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and tour will be held October 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Authority’s Board Room located on the Mezzanine Level, Terminal B of the Memphis International Airport, 2491 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38116. Only those attending will be allowed to submit responses to this RFQ. All Proposers are responsible for checking the Authority’s website up to the submission deadline for any updates, addenda or additional information. In accordance with the Authority’s purchasing policies, the Authority will give a preference to businesses located in Shelby County, Tennessee when awarding contracts and making purchases, unless prohibited by law. The successful Proposer must sign a contract with the Authority that includes Federal Aviation Administration provisions, if applicable, regarding the Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis-Bacon, Affirmative Action, Debarment and Suspension, and Drug-Free Workplace, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all responses to this Request for Qualifications in whole or in part; to waive any informalities, technicalities, or omissions related to this Request for Qualifications; and to reject responses on any other basis authorized by the Authority’s purchasing policies. The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on the grounds of age, race, sex, color, national origin, disability, marital status, military service, or sexual orientation in its hiring and employment practices and in the admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, and activities. By order of: Scott A. Brockman, A.A.E. President and CEO Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §67-5-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Ursula Carwell Tax Parcel #: 03505600000120 Tax Sale #: 1401 Price Offered: $3600.00 Terms: Cash

Goldstein Groups Capital, LLC Tax Parcel #: 03905000000630 Tax Sale #: 404 Price Offered: $300.00 Terms: Cash

Goldstein Groups Capital, LLC Tax Parcel #: 03905000000590 Tax Sale #: 205 Price Offered: $200.00 Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10:30 a.m. on October 22, 2018, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2018, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 1:00 p.m. on October 22, 2018, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

SHELBY COUNTY LAND BANK 584 ADAMS AVENUE MEMPHIS, TN 38103 MIKE BLACKWELL (901) 222-2581

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §67-5-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Goldstein Groups Capital, LLC Tax Parcel #: 03905000000640 Tax Sale #: 404 Price Offered: $300.00 Terms: Cash

Goldstein Groups Capital, LLC Tax Parcel #: 03905000000600 Tax Sale #: 404 Price Offered: $300.00 Terms: Cash

Ursula Carwell Tax Parcel #: 03505600000120 Tax Sale #: 1401 Price Offered: $3600.00 Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 2:30 p.m. on October 22, 2018, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 1:30 p.m. on October 22, 2018, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

SHELBY COUNTY LAND BANK 584 ADAMS AVENUE MEMPHIS, TN 38103 MIKE BLACKWELL (901) 222-2581

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TURNAROUND CHALLENGE

Freshman Success Network aims to boost achievement, graduation rates Special to The New Tri-State Defender

This year, Georgian Hills not only left the bottom 5 percent but moved out of the bottom 10 percent of schools in Tennessee. It is one of 13 schools in the Achievement School District that stayed off of the 2018 priority list. (Photo: Caroline Bauman/Chalkbeat Tennessee)

Seventeen schools in Tennessee’s Turnaround district remain priority schools six years after first takeovers by Caroline Bauman Chalkbeat Tennessee

Most of the schools that were taken over by Tennessee’s turnaround district remain on the state’s priority list six years after the intervention efforts began. Four of the six original Memphis schools that were taken over by the state in 2012 are on the newest priority list released last week. And more than a dozen schools that were added to the district later also remain on the list. For years, the district has fallen short of its ambitious promise to dramatically raise test scores at the schools by handing them over to charter operators — a goal that the district’s founder later acknowledged was too lofty. And researchers with the Tennessee Education Research Alliance recently concluded that schools in the state district are doing no better than other low-performing schools that received no state help. Still, the new list offers yet another troubling data point as the turnaround effort enters a new and uncertain phase. And it quickly drew attention from critics of district, including Diane Ravitch, an education historian who has long been critical of school reform models like the Achievement School District and picked up the story on her blog earlier this week. Of the 34 schools that have ever been part of the Achievement School District, 17 are on the new priority list, and four have closed. Thirteen schools are not on the new list. In contrast, Memphis’ Innovation Zone, an improvement initiative from the local district, saw more of its schools move upward: 16 out of 25 schools absorbed into the iZone improved enough to exit the list. State officials are counting on Sharon Griffin, the architect of the Innovation Zone, to right the ship at the Achievement School District. They hired her to lead the

Registration is step one… The Memphis Business Academy at 3306 Overton Crossing was the venue on Tuesday (Sept. 25) as the Memphis Youth Council hosted a registration forum on National Voters Registration Day to encourage high school students to develop voter awareness and access. (Photo: George Tillman Jr.)

district in April, and she now oversees its 30 schools, all but two of which are in Memphis. The district was originally designed as the linchpin of the state’s intervention into low-performing schools. But the state hasn’t taken over a school since 2016 and has put more effort into collaborative efforts, like a Partnership Zone in Hamilton County. Still, the state says the Achievement School District has had a positive influence that might not be reflected in its own school’s scores. Education Commissioner Candice McQueen recently praised Shelby County Schools’ progress, giving partial credit to the state’s own Achievement School District for creating a sense of urgency in Memphis. But the latest priority list offers ample ammunition if the state’s next governor chooses to make serious changes to the initiative a priority. Both gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Karl Dean and Republican Bill Lee, have said they would take a hard look at the district’s strengths and challenges before deciding how the state should use its energy to improve struggling schools. Here’s a breakdown of state-run schools, listed by the year they were taken into the state-run district. In parentheses, we note the year that school made the state’s priority list. 2012 • Brick Church College Prep (2018, 2014, 2012) • Cornerstone Prep – Lester Elementary (2014, 2012) • Humes Prep Academy (2012) • Corning Achievement (2018, 2014, 2012) • Frayser Achievement (2018, 2014, 2012) • Westside Achievement (2018, 2014, 2012) 2013 • KIPP Memphis Academy Elementary (formerly Shannon Elementary) (2014,

2012) • KIPP Memphis Prep Middle (formerly Corry Middle) (2012) • Aspire Hanley #1 (2014, 2012) • Aspire Hanley #2 (2018, 2014, 2012) • Klondike Prep Academy (2012)* • Grad Academy High School (2018)* • Georgian Hills Achievement (2014, 2012) • Whitney Achievement (2018, 2014, 2012) 2014 • Fairley High School – Green Dot (2018, 2014, 2012) • KIPP Memphis University Middle School* • Aspire Coleman Elementary (2014, 2012) • MLK College Prep High School (2018, 2014, 2012) • Freedom Prep Westwood (2018, 2014, 2012) • Pathways in Education – Frayser • Pathways in Education – Whitehaven • Lester Prep Middle School • Promise Spring Hill Elementary (2014, 2012) 2015 • Neelys Bend College Prep (2018, 2014) • Wooddale Middle School – Green Dot (2018, 2014, 2012) • KIPP Memphis Prep Elementary • Libertas School (formerly Brookmeade Elementary) (2014, 2012) • Memphis Scholars – Florida Kansas (2018, 2014) • Cornerstone Prep Denver (2018, 2014, 2012) 2016 • Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie (2018, 2014, 2012) • Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt (2018, 2014, 2012) • Hillcrest High School (2018, 2014, 2012) • Kirby Middle School (2018, 2014, 2012) • Rocketship Partners Community Prep* *This school has closed.

A program designed to improve achievement outcomes for ninth graders in local schools is now being adapted to serve more students as it enters its second year. Starting this fall, Stand for Children will collaborate with 14 public traditional and charter schools in Memphis and Shelby County to enhance the Freshman on Track program (piloted in two high schools last year) by establishing a formal Freshman Success Network in Memphis. The network will work to guide improvement in achievement, graduation rates, and post-secondary outcomes for students during the 201819 school year. Participating school leaders will convene at Shelby County Schools’ Board of Education for a two-day Institute (September 27-28). The focus is on learning best practices, connecting with others in the network and hearing from experts about devoting resources to encourage student success in the first year of high school. The Freshman Success program was originally launched in Chicago Public Schools and modeled after the University of Chicago’s Network for College Success (NCS). It uses data to assist school teams with tracking and measuring academic progress of ninth grade students, and to inform development of interventions to better position students to stay in school and graduate. Encouraged by outcomes achieved in Chicago schools, Stand for Children worked with NCS in the 2017-218 school year to introduce and implement the Freshman on Track program in Memphis. The program was piloted at Mitchell High School and Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School. “Significant” first-year academic gains were reported for students at both schools and a reduction in chronic absenteeism at Mitchell High. For the 2018-19 school year, Shelby County Schools has

allocated $520,000 in funding to support Freshman Success programm i n g at eight district Cardell schools Orrin included in the newly established network. Dr. Nina Reed, Stand Memphis’ Freshman Success Coach, and Habib Bangura, Stand for Children’s National Freshman Success Director, will work directly with each school to integrate NCS strategies and tools. “This is a unique collaboration between our public traditional and charter schools and we’re excited and energized by the broad level of interest and support that has been shown for creating the Freshman Success Network in Memphis,” said Cardell Orrin, Memphis director of Stand for Children. “By coordinating an ongoing, mutual flow of ideas, resources, feedback, and support throughout the network, we anticipate dramatic improvements in ninth-grade achievement and ultimately in graduation outcomes for more students.” Freshman Success Network in Memphis • Douglass High School • Freedom Preparatory Academy • Hamilton High School • Manassas High School • Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School • Melrose High School • Memphis Rise Academy • Mitchell High School • Power Center Academy High School • Raleigh-Egypt High School • Sheffield High School • Soulsville Charter School • Trezevant High School • Westwood High School (For more information, go to stand.org/Tennessee/blog.

DiscoverREAD spaces now open at 11 Memphis Public Libraries branches The Memphis Library Foundation says now here this: the eleventh DiscoverREAD has opened at the Memphis Public Libraries’ Whitehaven branch. DiscoverREAD provides hands-on early interactive literacy space for families. The Whitehaven Library branch opening is associated with help from The Urban Child Institute. DiscoverREAD spaces include: wall-mounted manipu® lative Playboards , a puppet stage, a large play kitchen and other interactive items. The centers are designed to help parents and/or caregivers encourage kindergarten readiness among children up to five years old. The centers utilize technology and collaborative activities, such as reading, playing, storytelling, singing and writing. DiscoverREAD centers are now open at:

Benjamin L. Hooks Central: 3030 Poplar Ave. Cherokee: 3300 Sharpe Cornelia Crenshaw: 531 Vance Ave. Frayser: 3712 Argonne Gaston Park: 1040 S. Third Hollywood: 1530 N. Hollywood Levi: 3676 Highway 61 South North: 1192 Vollintine Parkway Village: 4655 Knight Arnold South: 1929 S. Third St. Whitehaven: 4120 Millbranch Road (The Memphis Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, raises private funds to fill the gap and provide critical library enhancements. For more information, visit www. memphislibraryfoundation. org.)

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COMMUNITY EXALTATION AND THE SPACE BETWEEN: NEW WORKS BY ALLYSON LEMAY

WHAT: Exaltation and the Space Between: New Works by Allyson LeMay DATE: 9/14/18 - 10/15/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 60 Perkins Extended, Memphis, TN 38117 DESCRIPTION: Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or 1 hour prior to performance. (Admission: Free)

LEVY GALLERY PRESENTS: EXALTATION AND THE SPACE BETWEEN: NEW WORKS BY ALLYSON LEMAY

WHAT: Levy Gallery Presents: Exaltation and the Space Between: New Works by Allyson LeMay DATE: 9/14/18 - 10/15/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 60 Perkins Extended, Memphis, TN 38117 DESCRIPTION: When: September 14, 2018 - October 15, 2018, between 10 am and 4 pm. or 1 hour prior to performance. (Admission: Free)

SAVE ENERGY SAVE DOLLARS COMMUNITY MEETING

WHAT: Save Energy Save Dollars Community Meeting DATE: 9/26/18 STARTS: 6:30:PM WHERE: 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 DESCRIPTION: Despite having some of the lowest utility rates in America, Memphis has some of the highest energy burdens in the country. Overall, an average Memphis family is paying twice the national average to on utility bills. For an estimated 40,000 families, the circumstances are more dire – spending up to 20-percent of their annual income on utility bills and having to decide between health, food, transportation needs or keeping the lights on. I am working with an organization, Friends of The Earth, on a major costs savings initiative to help low income Memphians save energy and save dollars. Join community leaders, citizens, and engaged organizations at a community-wide informational meeting to learn more about this effort and to rally your commitment to help solve the problem of low-incomes

Memphis, TN; 38120 DESCRIPTION: Shelby County Schools cordially invites you to be a part of our first Small Business Expo, on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Agricenter International. Small business owners are the foundation of our economy and we arecoming together to support them! Register for a chance to win a $100 Apple Card! (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)

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ASIAN APERITIFS

WHAT: Asian Aperitifs DATE: 9/27/18 STARTS: 6:00:PM WHERE: 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 DESCRIPTION: Held in the Japanese Garden, sushi and sake, whiskey and wine and even an Asian ale will provide a calming foundation as guests sip and stroll through this beautiful garden.

A SCREENING OF REINVENTING POWER: AMERICA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOM

WHAT: A Screening of Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom DATE: 9/27/18 STARTS: 6:00:PM WHERE: 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 DESCRIPTION: Please join the Sierra Club – Chickasaw Chapter for our September program titled: A Screening of Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom This film takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These individuals are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities. These stories are proof that America does not need to choose between keeping our lights on and protecting our communities. Critically, Reinventing Power underscores the notion that we don’t have to sacrifice jobs for a clean environment. Supporting a clean energy future means building a better, more prosperous future for everyone. Over the film’s 50 minutes, you’ll meet people in eight states whose lives were changed by the renewable energy industry while

On Sept. 21, The Memphis Christian Center celebrated “25 years of devoted service” from founder and pastor Dr. Maurice A. Johnson and his wife, Minister Brenda K. Johnson. The Rev. Frederick K. Price Jr. of Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles was the guest speaker. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley) exploring various aspects of the clean energy industry from innovation to installation. The film will be followed by Q&A and discussion about the stories seen in the film.

NATIONAL PCC DAY!

WHAT: National PCC Day! DATE: 9/28/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 DESCRIPTION: Network with postal executives at this Postal Customer Council event.

MLK SOUL CONCERT SERIES FEATURING DEVIN CRUTCHER

WHAT: MLK Soul Concert Series Featuring Devin Crutcher DATE: 9/28/18 STARTS: 6:00:PM WHERE: 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, TN 38103 DESCRIPTION: Back by popular demand, the National Civil Rights Museum is hosting its free MLK Soul Concert Series each Friday evening in September! With the theme, “Be Loud, Vote,” the emphasis on voter education and registration. Stretch out on your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the tunes. If

music makes you feel like dancing on the lawn, all the better! Best of all, it is free.

TRINITY CME VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

FEDEX MEMPHIS HUB JOB FAIR

WHAT: Trinity CME Voter Registration Drive DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 1096 Thomas St., Memphis, TN 38107 DESCRIPTION: ‘The Trinity Voter Registration Drive will be held on Saturday, September 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Regardless of the state that that you reside, registering to vote can be as easy as picking up your cell phone. Not only is this the time to register to vote, but also receive valuable free legal and financial advice. Bring the kids out to witness the importance of the registration process as they enjoy face painting, music, hot dogs, and drinks.’

WHAT: FedEx Memphis Hub Job Fair DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 8:00:AM WHERE: 2874 Business Park Drive, Building D, Memphis, TN 38118

SCS SUICIDE PREVENTION EXPO

WHAT: SCS Suicide Prevention Expo DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 4649 Horn Lake Rd.; Memphis, TN 39109 DESCRIPTION: We’re raising awareness of mental health and wellness resources in the greater memphis community.

SCS SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

WHAT: SCS Small Business Expo DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 11:00:AM WHERE: 7777 Walnut Grove Road;

WHAT: African Fashions pop up DATE: 9/29/18 - 9/29/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 5320 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38119 Hampton Inn DESCRIPTION: African Fashions by Classic Expressions is coming to your city for the first time. Our Pop ups shops are the place where you can enjoy a large collection of bold and vibrant African outfits, accessories, and fabrics. We will be showcasing unique designs for men, women and children. We have sizes from extra small to plus sizes. We innovate with colors, silhouettes and fabrics, and introduce new genres for the world to discover.

SICKLE CELL 5K

WHAT: Sickle Cell 5k DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 08:00:AM WHERE: 200 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 DESCRIPTION: Join the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee for Sickle Cell Awareness Month. All September long, help us raise awareness for Sickle Cell. September 29, the foundation will hold its Mark Walden Sickle Cell 5k run/walk. For more information and to register online visit www.sicklecellwalk. racesonline.com.

MAKE YOUR OWN: GOLD LEAF

WHAT: Make Your Own: Gold Leaf DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 374 Metal Museum Dr., Memphis, TN 38106

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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: Explore the world of gold leaf! Learn the simple technique of applying gold leaf to everyday objects. Bring in your own small object or pick from one of ours. $10 PER PROJECT | AGES 7 (17 and under must have adult present; younger children may require assistance) *Members receive first project free and must call the Museum at 901-774-6380 to reserve a seat in the hands-on activity.

UNITE MEMPHIS-MARTIN 50

WHAT: UNITE Memphis-Martin 50 DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: Island Drive, 38103 DESCRIPTION: FREE Admission with ticket reservation @ http://www.unitememphismartin50.eventbrite.com/ WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Mud Island Amphithe-

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2ND ANNUAL OUR STORIES MATTER LAPS-FOR-LITERACY 2 MILE WALK

WHAT: 2nd Annual Our Stories Matter Laps-for-Literacy 2 Mile Walk DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 09:00:AM WHERE: 4145 Southern Avenue DESCRIPTION: Saturday, September 29th, Black Children’s Books and Authors will host our 2nd Annual Our Stories Matter Laps-for-Literacy 2 Mile Walk. We want you to lace up your sneakers and join us in Audubon Park at the Carolyn Dobson Walking Fitness Trail. Proceeds from the walk will help fund the inaugural ‘Our Stories Matter Black Children’s Books and Authors Festival in June 2019! Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Register here: http://bcbooksand-

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WIB-WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO!

WHAT: WiB-Women in Business Expo! DATE: 9/29/18 STARTS: 9:00:AM WHERE: 1900 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138 DESCRIPTION: In celebration of women in the business sector shaping the image of workforce through philanthropy, innovation, development and creativity, WiB 2018 will inspire women to reach their highest level of professional growth by presenting perspectives and strategies for development by nationally and locally known keynote speakers. The weekend consists of an evening cocktail awards reception followed by a 1-day expo celebration! The cocktail reception is an invi-

tation evening at Hattiloo Theater on Friday, September 28th at 6pm. It will be in honor of 4 pacesetting inductees and attended by city dignitaries, special guests as well as event and sponsors. On Saturday, September 29th from 9a-3p the WiB Expo will be held at The Great Hall Conference Center and will be nothing short of impactful women in business, demonstrations, networking, shopping, sampling, and beyond! There will be categories present from finance, education and jobs to health, traveling, cooking, and fashion!

ARTRAGEOUS

WHAT: Artrageous DATE: 9/30/18 STARTS: 07:00:PM WHERE: 60 Perkins Extended, Memphis, TN 38117 DESCRIPTION: $35 for adults and $25 for students.

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MASTER METALSMITH: LISA GRALNICK “SCENE OF THE CRIME” OPENING RECEPTION

WHAT: Master Metalsmith: Lisa Gralnick “Scene of the Crime” Opening Reception DATE: 9/30/18 STARTS: 04:00:PM WHERE: 374 Metal Museum Dr., Memphis, TN 38106

MLH SUNDAY

DESCRIPTION: As part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s Centennial Celebration, the health system invites all congregations to celebrate “MLH Sunday” on Sunday, September 30. Participating churches are encouraged to visit www. methodisthealth.org/mlhsunday to download worship service materials including flyers and liturgy resources, in addition to bulletin inserts and posters.

NAVAL AIR ORIENTATION DAY

WHAT: Naval Air Orientation Day DATE: 10/4/18 STARTS: 10:00:AM WHERE: 2934 Winchester Road Memphis, TN DESCRIPTION: The Memphis Council of the Navy League of the United States is hosting their annual two-part military appreciation event.

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Whitehaven’s ’backers anchor doughnut-seeking defense by Terry Davis Special to The New Tri-State Defender

Whitehaven High School football team has always been known for having good defensive units, one that prides itself on not allowing teams to score. And if they hold an opponent scoreless, they really look forward to Mondays. That’s because the team is rewarded with doughnuts after shutting another team down. They even use the tasty treat to motivate each other during pre-game warmups, saying to each other: “Let’s get some donuts!” The team has “won” doughnuts twice this season, first with a 35-0 drubbing over Fairley and their most recent 76-0 shutout against Hamilton on Sept. 21. And the Tigers have their own “core four” of defensive backs to lead the way Juniors Bryson Eason, Martavius French and Tamarion McDonald, along with senior Tyler Hunter, lead the Whitehaven defensie attack. Together, they are affectionately known as “The Four Horsemen.” Errol Harmon would know. Not only is he defensive coordinator at Whitehaven, he’s the head coach at Havenview Middle School, where he coaches freshmen and junior varsity. “I have been with these kids since they were 11 years old, so they understand the system,” Harmon said. “To be a great linebacker, you have to have camaTerry Davis raderie and chemistry with the other guys that are in there with you,” Harmon said. “Those young men have been playing football together for a very long time. Even in their free time, they are always together.” Here’s a quick breakdown: Tyler Hunter. At 5’10” and 222 lbs., Hunter is Whitehaven. His father isn’t just a 1982 Whitehaven alum, he’s principal as well. On the team, Hunter acts as a mentor. Though only one year older than his fellow “horsemen,” Hunter is lauded for staying humble – and mak-

Bryson Eason and Martavius French are two of the linebackers who anchor Whitehaven’s stingy defense. (Photos: Terry Davis) ing sure his teammates do too. “We have a bond that is a true big brother, little brother,” Hunter said. “I tend to be so stern and so serious all the time, but they give me the playful side.” On the field, Hunter is a throwback middle linebacker – tenacious and nasty. “We have come to a balance where they have their weaknesses and strengths and I have mine,” added Hunter, a two-star recruit still hoping for an athletic scholarship to help him pay for college. “They know when it comes to flipping the switch and business is at hand, they can do that.” Tamarion McDonald. A three-star recruit, McDonald is a 6’2” and weighs in at 220 lbs. Though he currently plays safety, McDonald is versatile – he started off playing linebacker, but sometimes plays in the defensive backfield. As for why the Tigers’ defense is so strong: “It’s our pursuit level and our coaching,” he

said. “We take defense so seriously.” Martavius French. With offers from LSU, Tennessee, Florida and others, French loves to cause havoc for opposing teams. At 6’3” and 235 lbs. he’s built to do just that. “I like being violent,” French said. “I can see the field and I can move sideline to sideline. I love running to the ball.” Bryson Eason. Rounding out the horsemen is Eason, a four-star prospect who has drawn interest from Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida State and Ole Miss, among others. He’s as fast as any running back in the state and has a high football IQ. He says he and his teammates continuously push each other to improve. “We feed other each other’s energy. When one gets hyped we all get hyped,” he said. “Every day we tell each other we have got to get better. No matter how they rank you. It is not about what they say, but what we say. We

‘Most importantly, they’re humble. They are not perfect by any means, but they are willing to be coached. They are willing to work hard and do what it takes. “The potential they have is so great.” — Whitehaven Head Coach Rodney Saulsberry are going to push one another to play to the best of our abilities.” And calling the shots from the sidelines is Tigers Head Coach Rodney Saulsberry, who echoes Eason’s sentiment. “They all have different attributes,” Saulsberry said. “Eason, French and McDonald are all young. They just turned 16 and their bodies are ideal for playing college football. “But most importantly they’re humble. They are not perfect by any means, but they are willing to be coached. “They are willing to work hard and do what it takes,” Saulsberry said. “The potential they have is so great.”

TRACKING THE TIGERS

Tigers looking for first road win against Tulane on Friday TSD Newsroom A short week, a big conference opponent on the road and another showcase game on ESPN2 clearly was top of mind as University of Memphis Tigers head football coach Mike Norvell looked ahead to Tulane – peaked back at South Alabama – on Monday. After outlasting South Alabama 52-35 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium last Saturday night, the Tigers (3-1) play the Green Wave in New Orleans on Friday. “This is a huge game for us. We have to prepare at a high level. We know that this is a very well-coached football team and a very talented team,” Norvell said at his weekly media conference. “We have to put everything together, make sure we play a complete four-quarter game, clean up some of the mistakes that we had on Saturday night and continue to work to get better.” Norvell spoke with media about the South Alabama win, Friday’s matchup against Tulane and more on Monday. Some highlights: On how the team finished against South Alabama… “I was really proud of our guys for the game Saturday night and being able to finish. I want to see us continue to work on the little things and continue to clean up the mistakes that cost us in some situations. It was great to see our guys respond. It was great to see them finish it at the end. I was really pleased with the outcome.” On playing the first two conference games on the road… “This year is unique, with our first two conference games both on the road. With this being on a Friday night on short week, we really have to do a wonderful job in our prepara-

Damonte Coxie reels in one of his eight catches against South Alabama on Saturday at The Liberty Bowl. Coxie tallied 113 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Tigers’ 52-35 win. (Photo: Warren Roseborough) tion. We can’t control the atmosphere anybody this year. some missteps in his footwork, those of the time, I think that’s showing up. and we can’t control the weather. All They have two exceptional receiv- were the only negatives, but he really “Last week, he carried the hammer we can control is ourselves. That’s the ers that have played at a high level. played at a high level. for us because when he steps on that biggest focus for this week as we are They do a wonderful job of keeping a “When they brought pressure, he field, he plays with that dog mentality. working towards Friday night.” balance in their offense. Defensively, made them pay, and that’s something To see that and approach practice with they have some youth up front but its you like to see. He’s very calm, col- the same mental aspect of a game, On Tulane… talented youth. lected, when people blitz, he’s able to that’s what makes him dangerous.” This is a team that is very capable get the ball out. He processes infor“There are going to be a lot of peo- and one that we have to play at a high mation really quickly, and he’s done a On the conference race… ple who have tough games against level. All the things that it takes to nice job when it’s come to that.” Ohio State. That’s one of the best win a conference game on the road, “Total focus in the conference race football teams in the country. It’s pret- we have to do. We weren’t able to acOn Damonte Coxie… goes to Tulane on Friday night. I fulty remarkable seeing them on film. complish that in our first attempt so ly believe that if we take care of our But Tulane is a team that battles, we have to show that we’ve learned “He’s done well. Damonte (Coxie) business, everything will take care of a team that is very physical and has from it.” has all of the physical tools, he has a itself. some extremely athletic young men great catch radius, really good speed, “We’re going to have to go play on the team. Their quarterback is a On QB Brady White making and he’s a good route runner. at an extremely high level on Friday dynamic player who can really make plays under pressure… “The thing I’ve been most pleased night, if we even want to have a consome things happen. You have to “He’s done a great job. You sit there with is the mental progression he’s versation about anything beyond that. keep him contained. He throws one of and chart that as a coach, and there had. The details, putting himself in “ the best deep balls that I have seen of were a couple of plays where he had the right position at a high percentage