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A SWITCH O F STR E N GTH S • Buffalo’s offense is normally of the strength of this football team, but Buffalo will rely on its defense to lead this team. Page 11

SU R PR I SI NG STA RTE R • Freshman Branden Oliver was a surprise at the starting running back position, but the 5-foot-7 back is ready for the opportunity. Page 16

DAV I S’ TU R N • Sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis is UB’s third starting quarterback in as many years. Page 16

N EW CO R E • Terrell Jackson and the other wide receivers are expected to replace two of Buffalo’s best pass catchers. Page 16

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Bulls look to have bounce back season After a disappointing 5-7 record last year, a new coach hopes to renew energy

UB 2020 pushes forward

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Scott Nostaja named interim president LAUREN NOSTRO

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After a tumultuous year of SUNY budget cuts, a shocking announcement made on the first day of classes will further alter UB’s future. On Monday, John B. Simpson, the university’s 14th president, announced his plan to retire after the fall semester. Simpson’s tenure will end on Jan. 15, 2011, when he will return with his wife, Katherine, to his family on the West Coast. Following Simpson’s retirement, Scott D. Nostaja, current Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of UB, will serve as interim president.

>> Presidental history

These five men served as UB presidents current president John B. Simpson 2004-Present

last president William R. Greiner 1991-2003

first president Millard Fillmore 1846 - 1874

shortest term Wilson S. Bissel 1902 - 1903

longest term Samuel P. Capen 1922 - 1950

W E D N E S D AY E D I T I O N September 1, 2010

As expressed in his written statement as well as the press conference, Simpson made his decision to retire based on personal reasons. However, as he made clear in his comments, Simpson also mentioned his decision was made easier by the state legislature’s inability to give UB the policy reforms it needs to complete UB 2020. Many students feel left in the dark about his decision and are confused with the timing of the press conference. “It’s just strange that Simpson would wait until the first day of school, when everyone is running around getting things ready for the semester...” said Matthew Anguish, a junior management major. “He could have done this at any point before the year started and I think it would have given students and faculty a much more reassuring start to the school year.” As the spearhead of the UB 2020 plan, students feel Simpson is abandoning their university in a time of need. Additionally, the UB community is questioning if Simpson ever planned to see the initiative through. Still, others were supportive of his decision to retire and are more concerned with the future of our university. “I believe President Simpson’s reasons for leaving were legitimate,” said

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Scott D. Nostaja, current Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Office, will be serving as interim president after President Simpson retires Jan. 15.

Alicia Musilli, a senior accounting major. “Let’s just hope his successor can work through the budget cuts and fulfill the hopes and dreams that Simpson had for the UB community.” Nostaja, who is set to take over when the spring semester commences, responded to some questions that the UB community may have. “There is never a good time to leave an organization,” Nostaja said. “If you try to time your planned retirement on a calendar, there will always be something that precludes or prevents you from doing so. [Simpson] spoke to the [UB Council] this past Monday and did not want to hesitate making the announcement public after announcing it to the council.”

Nostaja, a fellow West Coast native, worked primarily in the entertainment industry for years and held prestigious positions such as Senior VP at Universal Studios. Nostaja began his own consulting firm in 2001 and the majority of clientele were higher education establishments. This included the University of California at Santa Cruz, where President Simpson assumed the role of Provost. Shortly after beginning his own firm, Nostaja came to UB in 2004 as a strategy consultant for the university and helped design what ultimately became the UB 2020 vision. In 2006, he assumed the • see NOSTAJA | page 4

All signs show that the football team has bought into head coach Jeff Quinn’s system. Thursday night, however, will be the first true test. It’s been an offseason of uncertainty, but Quinn and his coaching staff have put their best foot forward to assure fans that the Bulls are ready to compete. The arrival of the firstyear head coach has given new life to a program that finished a disappointing 5-7 last season after winning the Mid-American Conference championship in 2008. Quinn’s “Next Bull In” motto has become a way of life at UB Stadium. His demeanor and attitude has infused positivity on his players as they prepare for Rhode Island. “I tell my guys every day that you really don’t get respect until you win,” Quinn said. “We get 12 games and every single day I

wake up I think about those 12 games and how I can get our kids ready to compete at the highest level.” With the departure of quarterback Zach Maynard last spring, Quinn named sophomore Jerry Davis as the Bulls’ new starter on Aug. 27 after competing with redshirt freshman quarterback Alex Dennison for the starting job. “Jerry has experience,” Quinn said. “He played in some games a year ago and since I took the job of head coach I’ve been evaluating every young man at every position. I felt very strongly that Jerry is ready to take the reins and lead us out on Thursday against Rhode Island.” To aid Davis in understanding and managing Quinn’s up-tempo spread offense, he will have a bevy of talented wide receivers at his disposal, as well as four dynamic tailbacks in the backfield. • see FOOTBALL | page 11

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Jeff Quinn’s plan to bring champion football to UB faces its first challenge Thursday night when they take on Rhode Island.

C u di at Co v e n t r y C i rc l e

Cuding Edge Kid Cudi rocked Backyard Bash

JAMESON BUTLER Arts Editor

Trash, smoke and rhymes were abundant in the air outside of Alumni Arena as the kid from Cleveland put on one of the best live shows that has come to UB in years. Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon

Seguro Mescudi, helped the Student Association get fans excited for the upcoming football season at Tuesday night’s Backyard Bash. If the people who were in attendance weren’t amped for the football season before the show, they are now. Before Kid Cudi could take the stage, UB athletes paraded

Left: Kid Cudi controlled the crowd as he took the stage at this year’s Backyard Bash. - Photo by Clinton Hodnett / The Spectrum

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across the stage in an effort to increase attendance at sporting events. This came to no avail as the underage and rowdy crowd started to boo the cheerleaders who were emceeing the event. Backyard Bash may have been intended to be a pep rally to get students stoked about the upcoming season, but a decent amount of the audience seemed to be drunk high school kids who just came to see Cudi. Tensions are bound to boil over when an intoxicated crowd gets jammed into a small area for an extended period of time.

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UB 2020 is faceless, but still has heart

Monday started as nonchalantly as the first day of classes possibly could. But some big and unexpected news was released around 3 p.m. University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson announced his retirement, effective Jan. 15, 2011.

If UB 2020 had a face, it was John Simpson. Notice the past tense. On Monday, the first day of classes, the president of our university announced his decision to retire. Since then, countless questions regarding the future of UB have been posed. And all we hear are crickets. There was no Q&A following the press conference, casting a cloud of doubt on the stability of our university. The questions are out there, but the answers are hidden. From what I’ve gathered, there are two reasons that motivated Simpson to retire: his family and Albany’s reluctance Andrew Wiktor to support UB 2020. Editor in Chief In his press release, Simpson explained that he will be returning to the West Coast in order to spend more time with his family, yet also mentioned that his decision was eased by “Albany’s failure to give UB and SUNY the policy tools and stable support to fully achieve this university’s great potential.” To me, these two reasons should not be linked to one another. If his decision was based solely on his desire to spend more time with his loved ones, Albany’s refusal not to pass the Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act would have been irrelevant. He would be retiring regardless. If, on the other hand, he decided to bail on UB because he felt Albany’s actions made UB 2020 merely a pipe dream, what are we supposed to think of our leadership and the future of our university? Why would our president run when there is a crisis and why would he use his family as a cover-up? Despite the setback, Simpson remains optimistic about our university’s future, stating, “given the proper state support and flexibility it needs to thrive, this university has all of the necessary ingredients to achieve greatness in the 21st century.” If this is true, whoever takes over next needs to have a concrete plan that will enable our school to reach the goals that have been set. What’s important to remember here is that Simpson may have been the face of UB 2020, but he isn’t UB 2020. Just because he is no longer going to be working on the plan doesn’t mean that other administrators won’t see it to fruition. Still, it’s frustrating and somewhat puzzling that the leader of our institution decided to retire just a month after our revitalization plan hit its first major speed bump. It’s also somewhat unsettling that he’s been unavailable for comment, giving the impression that he’s thrown in the towel and doesn’t want to be bothered. Whether or not this is the case remains to be seen, but what’s key is that our university continues to push toward excellence. Our president is headed west, the dean of architecture has recently stepped down and the dean of arts and sciences is expected to retire in a year. With the recent staff shakeups, I can’t help but think: “Who’s leaving next?” Are administrators going to jump into the driver’s seat? Are they just coming along for the ride? Are some planning to run out of the car at the next red light? UB 2020 – which is now more like UB 2030 – has excited the community and promised many things to students, faculty members and Western New Yorkers. Losing our president will surely challenge our campus, but it’s a great way to test our university’s resourcefulness.

Many questions remain about Simpson’s sudden retirement Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act in the state budget was a huge blow to the school’s UB 2020 plan. So is Simpson giving up? Is he backing out and quitting on UB 2020 after all of his hard work? If the state had included the crucial bill, we don’t think he’d be as eager to spend more time with his family.

Do the freshmen who are still trying to find Cooke Hall really need more schoolrelated uncertainty in their lives? Simpson and colleagues should have timed this announcement better. Placing it on the first day of classes sent the wrong message to members of the UB community, especially newly arrived freshmen and transfer students. Simpson’s ambitious UB 2020 plan attracted many here; now that he is leaving, that plan may be in serious jeopardy. Questions are about all we have right now, because we haven’t been provided with much of an answer from anyone about Simpson’s retirement. The only thing we do have is the prepared statement Simpson read on Monday. In the statement, Simpson explained that his main motive for retiring was to spend more time with his family on the West Coast. He also offered some additional reasoning, saying that he would be “less than forthright not to note that this difficult decision has been made somewhat easier by Albany’s failure to give UB and SUNY the policy tools and state support needed to fully achieve this university’s great potential.” It’s true that the state legislature’s recent decision not to include the Public

After all, this doesn’t sound like the same John Simpson who seemed so passionate about improving UB and the Buffalo-Niagara community in a speech not even a year ago. Attempting to rally support for UB 2020 and the then-proposed bill, he quoted Teddy Roosevelt, saying, “The credit belongs to the man who… at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly.” Maybe there is something else to this. If there is, we want to know. At this point, though, it looks like one bill not passing at the state level was enough to derail Simpson’s aspirations. It’s worth noting that most people who really do care about improving the city of Buffalo do not have the luxury of suddenly going off to live in sunny California. Simpson will still serve as president for this semester. After that, Scott Nostaja will serve as interim president. What happens after that is anybody’s guess. We just hope that after all this talk about 2020 and 2030, somebody actually figures out what is going on at UB in 2010.

Report responsibly

Details of the City Grill shooting raise journalism controversy In the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 14, the city of Buffalo witnessed the worst crime it had seen in 30 years. Four people were killed and four more wounded by gunfire outside City Grill, a downtown restaurant. The following weekend, The Buffalo News ran an extremely prominent frontpage story detailing the complete criminal histories of seven of the eight shooting victims. Of the seven that had criminal records, five were convicted felons. The various crimes included illegal possession of weapons, assault and drug dealing. Many, especially those close to the victims, took great offense to the story and did not see how the information provided was relevant to the fact that four people were murdered. They accused the News of implying that the victims deserved to be killed, or at least had it coming as a result of their past transgressions. As more and more evidence has surfaced, though, the victims’ criminal histories have proved to be absolutely relevant to the case. The City Grill shooting, originally perceived to be a random act of violence, now seems to have been gang-related. Due to that fact, we feel that the News had an obligation to print the information about the victims. However, we the story could have been done in better taste. This case highlights the problems that journalists face on a daily basis. Every decision that a reporter, writer, or editor makes when putting a story together has

repercussions. The Buffalo News ran the story with a multicolumn headline above the fold soon after the victims were buried. That may have been too much, too soon. Additionally, the story’s headlines and lede were written in a dramatic fashion that may have invited the reader to conclude that the victims, as criminals, deserved to be killed in the brutal shooting. The story could have simply begun by presenting straight, hard facts in an unassuming voice. The timing of the article also sparked accusations that The Buffalo News ran the story to help the owners of the bars and restaurants in the downtown entertainment district who were struggling financially as a result of the fears sparked by the shooting. It was in those owners’ best interest to inform people that the shooting was not a random act of violence against innocent bystanders but instead the result of criminal activity by specific people. No clear evidence exists to validate that theory, but newspapers should make every effort to show that their service is to the general population and not to the interests of any exclusive group. Still, the truth remains. Facts are facts, and every newspaper has an obligation to report them. Unfortunately, facts can hurt people, especially those who are grieving - but a reporter concerned with hurting people’s feelings cannot be a good reporter.

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role of Vice President of Human Resources and expanded the position as the President’s Chief of Staff. Currently, Nostaja is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer where he helps craft strategic plans and advises the university financially. “We’ve taken a $60 million reduction in our budget over the last two years and I’ve been closely involved in how we, as a university, operate in a way that allows us to maintain our mission as a university [in light of the budget cuts],” Nostaja said. “We have to be smart and we have to be strategic.” With rumors that the UB 2020 program is in defeat as a result of Simpson’s retirement, Nostaja assures UB and the Western New York community that the plan is alive and well. “We have a leadership team in place that is fully committed to [UB 2020] and we have a community that is fully committed as well,” Nostaja said. “It has become a community initiative as well as a university initiative and community leaders have strongly expressed, within the past 24 hours, their desire and interest in continuing to pursue the ideals of UB 2020.” UB 2020 has taken on a larger role within the SUNY enterprise and Nostaja hopes that those in the SUNY system will continue to march forward in their legislative agenda to incorporate the goals of the plan. “This idea started as a vision that Simpson

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President John B. Simpson, UB’s 14th president, announced his retirement alongisde his wife Catherine at a press conference held on Monday.

created and lead but along the way, [UB 2020] has been embraced by such a broad audience that it now has a life of its own and its stakeholders are beyond a single university president,” Nostaja said. “I think you’ll see actions in the future that will be visible and tangible signs of UB 2020 moving forward.” Simpson was not immediately available for comments this week but has reserved time in his schedule for an interview with The Spectrum for next week. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

UB sounds off Reactions around campus

“President Simpson led UB to accomplish great things throughout his presidency in the past six years. We can only hope that in the future his UB 2020 plan will flourish and the school will be faced with fewer financial setbacks.”

“I’m very surprised he’s retiring in the middle of the academic year. I do hope that they consider Dennis Black for the position. He’s really involved with the student population and understands their needs – and he’s awesome.”

Samantha Reiss senior pharmacy major

Elizabeth Sherman senior communication major

“He was losing sight of what the state school system was supposed to be about with UB 2020.” Tony Smith sophomore political science major

“It makes me wonder if UB is going to change now. Maybe it will be for the better because there will be a new face that could bring new ideas to our university.”

Natalie Boechel junior psychology and health services major

“I think his plan for UB 2020 was a good vision. It’s sad he wont be able to see it through. He really put UB in the right direction.” Matthew Gibb senior geography major

“Wow. That’s extremely unsettling that the president quit at the beginning of the semester. That makes me insecure about what is going to happen at the school. I hope that it doesn’t affect the university’s success.” Antoinette DiCerbo senior social science major

“No, [Simpson’s decision to retire] actually didn’t catch me off guard. After the [Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act] didn’t pass I expected he would be leaving but I didn’t expect it to be so soon. I thought he would have waited until a new legislator was in, and see if he could try again with a new legislator and if it was not effective then he would leave. The way I see it is that it’s not a bad decision, but at the same time

it’s not the decision we all wanted. I mean, everybody loves Simpson. He created the first comprehensive plan we’ve had in 30 years. He really changed the vision of the university and gave the university a good direction forward. I am pretty sad he is leaving [but] I don’t think it’s the wrong decision.” Shervin Stoney Student Association Vice President

“President Simpson was a tremendous asset to the University at Buffalo. He became a great friend of mine through our work together in the Alumni Association and especially during his presidency at the school. I will miss him along with the energy and passion he brought to his role. It’s sad he won’t be able to realize his dream of UB 2020 but maybe it can be erected in the future with additional efforts. He left a very positive legacy for the University at Buffalo.” Marc Adler Adjunct Instructor of UB School of Management and Faculty Advisor of the American Marketing Association

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Summer album recap During The Spectrum’s four-month hiatus, many noteworthy albums were released. While trying to find every hidden gem from the past quarter would be nearly impossible, these eight albums are the crème de la crème.

KATIE ALLEN

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This weekend, the Queen City will be bombarded by three tractor-trailers carrying 45 tons of a Buffalo trademark. Chicken wings. Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo will host the ninth annual National Buffalo Wing Festival this Labor Day weekend. Hungry patrons will come from near and far to consume over 90,000 pounds of chicken from over 30 national and local wing establishments. Drew Cerza, a native Buffalonian who is affectionately called the “Wing King,” started the festival in 2002. Cerza anticipates over 100,000 people to attend the ballpark this weekend for one of Buffalo’s most widely known events. Last year alone, wing lovers came from 49 states and over 30 countries. Since the festival began, over 2.4 million wings have been devoured from more than 191 participating restaurants. Over $125,000 of the festival’s earnings has been donated to charity, and a wedding ceremony even took place in 2006. In addition to the abundance of available wing tastings, this year’s event will feature two of

Iron Maiden The Final Frontier

After over three decades in the business, Iron Maiden is still one of the hardest-rocking metal bands around. The album features the classic Maiden sound mixed with influences from younger acts like The Mars Volta and the Dillinger Escape Plan. It proves that Iron Maiden can adapt to new styles without giving up what made them great in the first place. John Mellencamp No Better Than This

Trading in his usual heartland-rock sound for a more folk/ country feel, Mellencamp has created one of the most memorable albums of his career. T-Bone Burnett’s immaculate production gives the album a pastoral feel, reminiscent of early Johnny Cash records. Tracks like “Save Some Time To Dream” and the depression-themed lament “No One Cares About Me” show that for all Mellencamp’s fame and fortune, he has not lost touch with the common man. Spectrum File Photos

Above: Buffalo residents and visitors alike will crowd Coca-Cola field this weekend to devour famous wings. Right: Drew Cerza initiated the National Buffalo Wing Festival in 2002 and looks forward to this year’s wing eating competition.

the most widely known professional eaters in the world. “This year, the most exciting and anticipated event of the festival is the United States Chicken Wing Eating Competition,” Cerza said. “We have the world’s No. 1 eater – world hot dog champion Joey Chestnut – going head-to-head with Sonya Thomas, the wing champion from the past three years. This is

hear “I Want it That Way” the same way again. And for former Lajoie fans, while it may not be as revealing as one might expect, one of his more memorable characters does make a cameo.

Study like a scholar, scholar Most of you are probably familiar with Old Spice’s latest marketing campaign that urges consumers to smell like a man, man. However, you may not be familiar with the YouTube parody that teaches you to study

Big Boi Sir Luscious Leftfoot: The Son Of Chico Dusty

Throughout his tenure in Outkast, Big Boi has been looked upon as a second banana: the straight man to Andre 3000’s eccentric genius. He sheds that perception forever on his debut solo album, a triumph of genre-bending creativity. Funky numbers like “Daddy Fat Sax” and lead single “Shutterbugg” show that as Big Boi approaches his 40s, he is full of the same ingenuity and artistic spirit that brought Outkast so much success over the past 15 years. This will be a strong contender for hip-hop album of the year. The Gaslight Anthem American Slang

an absolutely must see event.” Chestnut and Thomas will compete in the chicken wing eating competition on Sunday at • see WINGS | page 12

Viral video summer recap Pop Song (Jon Lajoie) After stepping into the hazy shoes of Taco on FX’s hit new series “The League”, many were unsure of Internet sensation Jon Lajoie’s YouTube future. But from the looks of his latest video, “Pop Song,” longstanding fans have nothing to fear. The song and video combination explains the different aspects to every boy band song ever in segments that are as hilarious as they are obvious. After one view, no one will ever be able to

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like a scholar, scholar. “Study like a scholar, scholar” capitalizes on Old Spice’s unique method of using random examples and quick changes to create an enormous amount of laughter while still giving college students everywhere some useful studying tips.

hilarious jaw dropper that almost sounds legitimate enough to be on the radio. The song has made Antoine Dodson a name that will live in infamy. So much so, in fact, that Dodson has even gone so far as to create a website for himself, www.antoinedodson.com. So you can run and tell that, homeboy.

The best thing to come out of New Jersey in recent times delivers its third studio album in four years. Brian Fallon may have cut back on the metaphors but the lyrics are just as deep and meaningful as ever. Alex Rosamilia continues to be one of the most underrated guitarists out there; his soulful licks are more definitive than ever on American Slang. Nas and Damien Marley Distant Relatives

Combine Nas’s politically-charged flow and Damien Marley’s reggae-infused hip-hop and the resulting aftermath is every pot smoker’s wet dream. The two create a sound that will have the listener grooving out and raising a fist in resistance at the same time. This is one album you can’t miss. Against Me! White Crosses

The punk scene is one of the toughest for a band to survive in, but over the past decade Tom Gabel has made Against Me! one of the biggest acts in punk music. Sure, the band is no longer singing about being mad at the government or the widening wealth gap, but maturity in a band is a good thing. White Crosses proves that Against Me! has matured a great deal. AM Taxi We Don’t Stand A Chance

After two EP’s, AM Taxi released their first full length album and showed that they’re more than capable of holding their own. Leading off with standard form songs like “Fed Up” and “The Mistake,” the album then progresses into more looseended, open form lyrics. With lead singer Adam Krier’s rusty voice, the group has the sound to back their lyrics and fit into the punk world. 3oh!3 Streets of Gold

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Jessica Kastrop got a headshot In this video, a one in a million kick manages to produce

When “Want” hit the airwaves and 30h!3’s popularity skyrocketed, many fans feared for the worst. With newfound fame comes newfound pressure to craft an album geared toward making top 20 charts. Fortunately, the Boulder-bred duo has stayed true to their roots and produced an album that is inherently what fans have come to expect and love. Well, with the exception of “My First Kiss.”

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Unfortunately for SA, the crowd found the garbage can. Even as the senior football players took the stage with head coach Jeff Quinn, fans became restless and started hurling bottles among the crowd to entertain themselves. The storm of trash ended after the staff members pleaded with the crowd to stop throwing bottles so Kid Cudi could take stage. Despite an extended delay, the crowd still buzzed with anticipation for Cudi. When he did finally appear the audience learned it was worth the wait. Kid Cudi’s set started with high intensity and it only escalated from there. From the beginning, the rapper made sure to mix in the old material with the new stuff. He started off with a new jam, “Revofev,” before moving into fan favorite, “Soundtrack 2 My Life.”

Cudi’s passion for music was evident as soon as he took the stage. Not being content with just serenading the crowd with his songs, Kid Cudi ran and danced across stage throughout his entire performance. The crowd fed off the energy that Kid Cudi radiated while performing his songs. In turn, Cudi fed off the hyped up crowd to create an event that will be remembered by UB students for a long time. “Even though he played fewer songs, his performance was more intense than his set at Bonnaroo this year,” said Mac Dailey, a junior business administration major. “I can’t wait to see if SA can bring another act that can rival that in years to come.”

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The concert was not only a memorable experience for the crowd. While on stage, Kid Cudi announced that his performance at UB was one of the best of his career. Cudi showed off his very large and diverse fan base at Backyard Bash as thousands of people flooded to the free event. For one evening, UB was turned into the stage at Lollapalooza. During the “Mucho Mixtape,” Kid Cudi performed three songs at a rapid pace to get the crowd into the party mood. The crowd started to move as much as they could, given the tight fit.

While Kid Cudi caught his breath from exhausting so much on stage, he gave a special freestyle that only the die-hard fans would know. The small proportion of people who knew the song were delighted when the beat to “All Talk” dropped and Cudi unleashed his quick tongue. Before he left the stage, Cudi performed his classic, “Pursuit of Happiness.” The crowd took full advantage of the final chance to move and sing. As the beat carried on, the crowd sang back every word to the song in perfect timing with Kid Cudi. Even though many people enjoyed Kid Cudi’s set, there were some people, as always,

that left disappointed. “After an hour and a half of listening to various people lie about Kid Cudi coming right up, I got excited as Kid Cudi came to the stage. However, I soon found myself underwhelmed, as his stage performance is very lackluster,” said Jeff Pollinger, a junior industrial and systems engineering major. The SA may not have the best track record when it comes to bringing acts the masses want to see, but Kid Cudi may have restored some of the lost faith.

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Between the signing of offensive-minded head coach Jeff Quinn, choosing a new starting quarterback in Jerry Davis and a new starting running back Branden Oliver, it’s been easy to forget about the other side of the ball. But the football team’s defense is walking with swagger again, and they may end up stealing the show in 2010. Last spring, defensive coordinator William Inge introduced the 3-4 base defense – an alignment that allows players to become more active in the secondary. The new scheme took some getting used to, but now that the unit has grasped the system, they are beginning to build on a new level of excitement, thus boasting their confidence. “I’ve seen a big transformation from the spring to the fall,” Inge said. “We introduced a new defense in the spring, so they

were slow to get it. Now, I can tell that a lot of them have worked hard over the summer and it’s finally all coming together.” In 2008, when the Bulls won the Mid-American Conference championship and participated in the International Bowl, the team was anchored by its hard-hitting defense. That unit was able to force turnovers and create scoring opportunities on a consistent basis which eased the load for the offense. This season, the defense is looking to return to championship form and will have senior leadership to guide the way. “We have nine seniors [on defense],” Quinn said. “Five defensive backs…which is unusual. I’ve been around the game for 27 years and it’s hard to find five senior DBs.” The defense has been working hard, specifically on tackling and contact drills. Most players, namely sophomore defensive lineman Steven Means, have gotten stronger in the offseason and are looking to make a splash in the MAC. Means is expected to have a breakout year, but hasn’t let expectations get the better of him. “People can say all they want about how I’m going to

play this year, but none of that matters until I get out there and perform,” Means said. “I do my best to stay level-headed and just go out and do my job.” Still, many have high hopes for the sophomore who finished last season with five sacks. “Steven Means has been blessed with great talent,” Quinn said. “He’s one of our young men from Western New York and he’s just done a fabulous job. He brings out the best in other players, he has a great attitude about the game, he comes prepared, he’s always locked in and he plays at a high level. You don’t see his first play and his last play being a whole lot different.” Intensity has been a focal point for the defense this summer and every time the players step on the field, they appear excited to play. When the unit is gelling, their chemistry is unmistakable. The unit has done an excellent job of communicating and helping one another learn the system which has led to high expectations. “We want to be the best secondary in the MAC and top 10 in the country,” said senior free safety Davonte Shannon. “We want a player to be an All-American and two players, or more, to be all-conference. Those are the

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Seniors Davonte Shannon (left) and Domonic Cook (right) lead a veteran secondary which will anchor a much improved defensive unit.

goals we have set or the secondary and we strive for every day.” The unit is well on its way to meeting those goals already as Shannon has been named to College Football Insider’s preseason All-America team. Each day the defense gets better and better, and as the weeks have progressed, expectations have risen. The secondary now does push-ups when they deflect a pass. Coach Inge isn’t against breaking up passes, but instead wants his players to come away with the ball and hold onto the interception. The team may look strong on the field, but they’re getting along with each other off the field as well. The defense is a tight knit group that spends

time together when they’re not practicing for the season. “We’re a family. We’re all brothers. It’s one family – that’s what we call it,” said senior linebacker Justin Winters. “Our linebackers, we say that we’re ‘Top Shottas’, that’s what we say. We’re a family, and we love to joke around.” Quinn is proud of how far his defenders have come and believes that their experience and raw athletic ability will lead to success on the field. The defense is hoping that their hard work will translate to many victories during the 2010 campaign. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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Redshirt freshman Branden Oliver will start at running back on Thursday night after catching the eye of the coaching staff. Oliver’s play over the course of camp helped him reach the top of the depth chart over seniors Brandon Thermilus and Ike Nduka, both of whom started games for the Bulls last season. Although Oliver gained the starting job, Quinn plans to utilize all of the talent at the running back position this season. “It’s a good thing to have a lot of good players,” Quinn said. “What you have to do as coaches is make sure all those players are involved in offensive and defensive schemes.” One change that will immediately catch fans’ eyes will be the Bulls’ switch to a 3-4 defensive system. Under new defensive coordinator William Inge, Buffalo’s new system will allow the Bulls to throw numerous looks at opposing quarterbacks and

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utilize a heavier blitz packages. After recording just 18 turnovers last year, Buffalo’s secondary will look to take advantage of a system built to take away the ball. Senior safety Davonte Shannon, Buffalo’s first-ever preseason first-team All-American, leads a defensive unit that anticipates taking big steps forward after shining throughout the summer and preseason camp. Alongside Shannon in the secondary will be sophomore strong safety Ray Anthony Long.

Long has big cleats to fill after replacing former Bull and current Indianapolis Colt Mike Newton, who recorded 85 tackles and two interceptions last season. “[The secondary] is a very active bunch with dynamic personalities,” Quinn said. “As a football coach, I love watching the way those kids feed off each other. That enthusiasm creates momentum and that momentum is obviously what you’re looking for in the games.” Steven Means will be the

focal point of Buffalo’s defensive line. The talented sophomore defensive end will look to continue to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks after finishing last year with a team-high five sacks. He will be joined by senior nose tackle Anel Montanez, who will look to draw double teams as a gap down-lineman. After leading a 13th ranked offense to a No. 4 national ranking at Cincinnati last season, expectations for Quinn in his first season are high in Buffalo. With

Davis under center in the new spread offense and a preseason first team All-American in the secondary, the Bulls are certain to bring a fresh and exciting brand of football to Amherst this fall. The new era of Bulls football is set to begin Thursday night at UB Stadium. Kickoff against Rhode Island is set for 7 p.m.

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3:30 p.m. alongside 11 other professionals in order to crown a new champion. Both competitors have won several eating championships and hold world records for the consumption of chicken wings. In 2005, the 5-foot, 105pound Thomas ate 174 wings in 12 minutes. Three years later, Chestnut, who weighs in at a mere 230 pounds, consumed 241 wings in 30 minutes. “To have a competitor [Chestnut] who can eat 68 hot

dogs in 12 minutes participate in the wing competition against Thomas is unbelievable and greatly anticipated,” Cerza said. Restaurants will also compete in various categories, including the highly touted “best wing” category, which rates sauces ranging from traditional hot, traditional X-hot, creative spicy, creative barbeque and traditional medium. Chicken wings are not the sole item present at the festival, however. A variety of other food will be available for purchase, including pizza, as well as deserts

like fried Snickers and fried Oreos to satisfy a sweet tooth. Jennifer Gambino, a senior psychology and health and human services major, looks forward to the festival every year. “The atmosphere is really fun and you get to try flavors you would never think of, like maple syrup,” Gambino said. The .5K Chicken Wing Run, otherwise known as the “Running of the Chickens,” will kick off the start of the festival on Saturday. New events this year include a media wing eating competition,

and Yancey’s Fancey will sponsor a cheesiest couple contest. Favorite events from the past will also return, including the Miss Buffalo Wing Pageant, Baby Wing Pageant, the Buffalo Blue Cheese Bowl and Amateur Sauce-off competitions. Festival admission is $5 and all food tickets must be purchased inside the ballpark for $1 each. Additionally, three chicken wings can be purchased for $2 at every stand. The wing festival will run this Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

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a one in a million video. During pregame coverage of a soccer match in Europe, Sky Sports reporter Jessica Kastrop is interrupted when a soccer ball strikes her in the back of the head and shoves her face towards the podium. There are dozens of versions of this video circulating their way around the Internet with various sound effects added in for good measure. Be sure to check out a few of them.

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The Oregon Trail Movie Trailer Created by Half Day Today, “The Oregon Trail Movie Trailer” is, as you’ve probably guessed, based off of the classic elementary school video game, Oregon Trail. The trailer is masterfully crafted with throwbacks to everyone’s favorite moments spent playing; these include buffalo hunting, rafting down the river and of course, dying of dysentery.

Dog Mowing Lawn Sometime it doesn’t take a catchy song, high production value or someone getting hit with something to start a viral video. Sometimes, all it takes is something random enough to make people exclaim those three simple letters: WTF. That’s exactly what you get with “Dog Mowing Lawn.” The title doesn’t leave much to the imagination with this 13-second clip, but regardless, it’s definitely worth a look.

Iron Baby This past year saw the release of one of the greatest comic book movies of all time, Iron Man 2. But have you ever caught yourself wondering, what if Tony Stark were a baby? No? Well Patrick Boivin did. Which is why he crafted the one minute YouTube video “Iron Baby.” There’s no doubt that Boivin is on to something with his concept. Nothing else quite measures up to watching a baby blast machine gun wielding bunnies with lasers from its hands. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com

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State budget cuts sets back UB 2020 BRENDON BOCHACKI Asst. News Editor

UB’s wallet just got thinner and UB 2020 may need a new name. State legislators have cut funding to the SUNY system by 30 percent in the past three years and New York’s recent budget continued the draining of SUNY’s financial support. The 2010-11 budget, which was passed 125 days late, calls for an estimated $210 million in cuts to the SUNY system. “I am deeply disappointed that Albany has failed once again to give UB the policy tools we need to gain new operating resources, and use those resources more effectively,” said University at Buffalo President John Simpson in a letter to the UB community. Perhaps more disappointing to the SUNY administration was the bill’s failure to approve a measure proposed by Gov. David A. Paterson which proposed more autonomy for SUNY schools. The bill, known as the Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act (PHEEIA), proposed to give each SUNY school the power to control its own tuition. The bill’s passing would have given each school the freedom to enter into partnerships with private organizations and companies as a means of acquiring additional funding. No component of the PHEEIA was included in the budget. “To say I’m deeply disappointed is entirely accurate,” Simpson said to The Buffalo News. “I thought the state would recognize the value that a university can have, especially in Western New York. I was optimistic that they were going to approve the

kinds of things to let us control our own destiny and do the kinds of things that universities do.” According to Simpson, the provisions of PHEEIA did not ask too much of the state. Instead, they would have granted UB and the other SUNY schools the same power every major public university across the nation possesses. While Simpson and other SUNY administrators advocated the proposed bill, many students stood against it. Tony Smith, a sophomore political science major, was glad to hear the act’s exclusion from the budget. “The idea of the state school system is to make affordable education available to citizens,” Smith said. “If you allow the administrations to raise tuition how they see fit then you might as well privatize them.” Though PHEEIA’s absence in the budget delays the completion of UB 2020, current students and staff will experience the immediate consequences of the budget cuts. Overcrowded classrooms, fewer course offerings and other ongoing problems may not be resolved in the near future. Mai-Linh Notaro, a senior art major, experienced the overcrowding on the first day of classes. “I walked into [organic chemistry] today and could barely find a seat,” Notaro said. Although the SUNY administration and some legislators are continuing to fight for an increased budget and the major policy changes included in PHEEIA, it appears that the state leaders have no intention of changing their stance towards SUNY funding in the near future. What this means for our university is left to be seen. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

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trickles down to everybody.” Oliver seemed to be a good fit in Quinn’s high-tempo offensive system because he’s an electrical runner who has great quickness downfield. After redshirting last season, Oliver was ready to step up and prove himself. “I knew I should have played last year, but I redshirted,” Oliver said. “I knew I had ability to play and that gave me even more confidence. I was even more hungry to take the job this year.” The competition in camp made the locker room stronger and closer. On the practice field, Oliver acknowledged that Nduka and Thermilus served as mentors to him, using their experience to help him get better. Overall, he feels the competition brought his game play to a higher level. Oliver had some knee problems in the spring, but Quinn feels that his durability should not be a problem. “Branden is a guy who comes out here with a relentless effort

each and every day,” Quinn said. “We really liked him in the spring but he nicked up his knee a little bit. But that’s not a big deal because he is just a tremendous athlete and a focused young man.” However, injuries are inevitable over the course of a season and Quinn stresses a “Next Bull in” mentality as a way to keep every player motivated and focused. Players know their number can be called at any time and are excited and prepared for that opportunity. “We always have to have the Next Bull in mentality that Coach Quinn talks about,” Thermilus said. “Whichever guy it is, if one guy goes down, the next guy has to be ready. If the next guy is called in, he has to be ready to know his assignment and linemen.” Oliver was very excited upon hearing the news and says he will work hard and provide a lot of exciting plays in the upcoming season.

Thanks to YouTube, these days all you need is a video camera and a computer to make yourself a star. But it takes time, a keen sense of humor, and – according to one – a little bit of “Jewish geography” to get to nearly 600,000 views and counting. On August 13, “Nassau (County) State of Mind,” a parody about life on the North and South Shores of Long Island, hit the Internet and within hours had over a thousand views. The video, which was put together by four college students in less than a week and a half, was despised by some, loved by many and challenged by others. Max Kimbarow, a senior business major from Syosset, Long Island, found the material extremely funny, mostly because it was both creative and true. “I think the video was good because it jokingly captures what Long Island is really like,” Kimbarow said. “The creators were able to recognize their lifestyle and poke fun at it in a clever way.” The parody was written by Tyler Gildin and Evan Krumholz, the music was put together by Nash Prince, and the piece was filmed and edited by Cody Milch. Through a string of friendships and a common desire to make it big, the four collaborated this summer and put together a video that has already landed them an interview with NBC. The group came together because of what Krumholz describes as “Jewish geography.” Gildin, an aspiring comedian, hails from Woodmere, NY and attended High School with

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Milch. Milch knew Krumholz, also an aspiring comedian, from a summer program in Michigan. Krumholz met Prince at UMiami and brought everyone together. “Tyler and I are both aspiring comedians and come from similar areas,” Krumholz said. “I had mentioned doing an ‘Empire State of Mind’ parody a while ago but never really acted on it. One day [Gildin] called me to remind me about the idea, and he had already come up with a good hook. Right away I knew it would be really funny.” Their common knowledge of many different circles of friends helped the video take off so quickly. The group also promoted on Facebook and their own personal websites (krumlife.com, tylergildin. com, streamfromtheconsciousless. com, myspace.com/nashprincemusic) to help get the word out. Just a few days after the video was uploaded to YouTube, the creators landed an interview with NBC and mentioned that they are all trying to land jobs in the

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goal among this group of mostly inexperienced receivers. “We don’t take it as pressure; we take it as an opportunity,” Neutz said. “If you get too worried about replacing Naaman and Brett, you’ll get frustrated and might bump heads, but we’re all out here trying to get our skills to the next level.” Juan Taylor, Buffalo’s wide receivers coach, isn’t one of the doubtful onlookers. Taylor tutored Roosevelt and Hamlin and helped build one of the Mid-American Conference’s strongest receiving units. He foresees a limited dropoff in production this year. “I think a lot of fans will be surprised with this group here,”

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Taylor said. “These guys have been in the shadow of Brett Hamlin and Naaman Roosevelt… those are two hard guys to replace. It’s time for somebody else to step up, and I think we got some guys that could get it done.” There are 15 receivers on the roster and many of them will take the field in an attempt to replace the departed Bulls. Quinn’s spread offense utilizes fast-paced action with a lot of downfield passes. Every one of the receivers on the depth chart must remain ready. “This offense requires great conditioning,” Taylor said. “We do have depth. When our bench guys are in, we don’t lose any level of play.” All these receivers will be working with a new quarterback. Sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis threw just 15 passes last season, but spent all summer learning every minute detail of

Quinn’s complex offensive scheme and every trait his core of receivers possesses. Frequent 7-on-7 practices took place at UB Stadium over the summer, creating a strong bond between the newcomers. According to Davis, the bond will prove to be beneficial when the Bulls finally hit the field. “We’ve been out here all summer, every single day, throwing the ball and getting our timing down,” Davis said. “Chemistry is not a problem at all.” Confidence isn’t a problem either. Even with a new system, a new quarterback and a lack of experience, this group possesses swagger. There’s an expectation to succeed, even if naysayers say otherwise. “As a receiving core we feel like nobody can stop us man on man,” Rivers said. E-mail: sports@ubpspectrum.com

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comfortable under center.” Finding a quarterback wasn’t always the top priority for Quinn upon arriving to Buffalo in December. After a stellar first season under center, former quarterback Zach Maynard abruptly transferred to the University of California in late January, thus opening a door of opportunity for both Davis and redshirt freshman Alex Dennison. A competition for the starting job ensued with Davis falling behind early in camp. Dennison

impressed during the spring game and seemed to have a leg up before Davis eventually won the battle. Quinn strategically allowed each quarterback to take an equal number of snaps with the first team offense to evaluate their ability to overcome adversity. “A lot of people probably thought we were going to want to fight about things and that we wouldn’t get along,” Dennison said. “But the quarterback competition made us work harder with each other to make this team better…we both want to see this team succeed.” Having the advantage of two capable starting quarterbacks on the roster is all too familiar to Quinn. Last year as the offensive coordinator with Cincinnati, Quinn utilized the abilities of both Tony Pike and Zach Collaros to combine for 3,954 yards through the air including 39 touchdowns. “I will not hesitate to put Jerry Davis and/or Alex Dennison in a game at all,” Quinn said. “You have to have two young men ready to play…both young men have done some very good things in regards to operating and leading this offense and understanding that they are one of 11…I feel real strongly that these two young men are both going to get a chance to play and compete.” With the season home opener at hand, Davis acknowledged that he has put the quarterback competition behind him and is focused on preparing his team for Rhode Island. “Being a quarterback, you always want to be the main guy,” Davis said. “Your whole team is looking up to you and wants to trust you…we knew by both competing we’d make each other better. We both know if we bring our A-game everyday we will make each other better…but it’s more about working with the team and trying to get better as a team.” E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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Davis named starting QB in Quinn’s spread offense JOE PATERNO

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A glaring hole atop Jeff Quinn’s depth chart has finally been filled. After a summer of two-a-days and team meetings, Buffalo’s head football coach announced that sophomore Jerry Davis will quarterback the Bulls’ offense this season. “Right now, based upon all the time I’ve had to evaluate Jerry against the other quarterbacks, he really seems to be the most stable guy for us,” Quinn said. “I felt like having someone who’s been out there under center, against the competition, is a big advantage for him.” Left: Sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis won the starting job in camp and hopes to continue his winning ways in the opener against Rhode Island. Clinton Hodnett / The Spectrum

The second-year quarterback joined Buffalo from Fresno, CA. in 2008 after throwing for 2,100 yards and 29 touchdowns in his senior year at Edison High School. After he redshirted in his first year with the Bulls, the 6-foot3-inch, 200-pound quarterback appeared in five games last season. In limited action, Davis went 8-of-15 for 145 yards, including a 76-yard touchdown pass – the longest play for Buffalo all season. “I’m just blessed to be in this position,” Davis said. “This is a dream come true. It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of. But now I have to put it in the past and get ready for Rhode Island. I have to come out and prepare everyday with my teammates and get ready to get things going.” Davis showed great poise and consistency throughout

camp to earn Quinn’s trust. In addition to making a strong connection with his wide receivers, Davis grasped an understanding for Quinn’s high-paced, no-huddle spread offense. “I love [the spread offense],” Davis said. “It’s definitely an offense built for a quarterback. Being a quarterback, you want to throw the ball around. It’s been very fun to throw to all these athletes in the open field so far.” “When you’re out there playing against live competition the game changes,” Quinn said. “It’s a more intense level of football that requires a young man to lock in mentally, physically and emotionally. Jerry having some experience probably allowed him to be a little bit more • see DAVIS | page 14

Wi de R e c e i v e r s

Replacing all-timers DAVID SANCHIRICO Managing Editor

The Bulls knew exactly what they were getting for wide receivers last season: consistency and reliability. However, a year has passed and two of Buffalo’s alltime receivers no longer don blue and white Buffalo uniforms. What was once a strength for the Bulls is now perceived by many as a weakness. With leaders Naaman Roosevelt and Brett Hamlin now possessing diplomas, coaches and fans alike are expecting a multitude of unproven receivers to produce for quarterback Jerry Davis and the new Buffalo offense. The situation is a true case of quality vs. quantity. Roosevelt and Hamlin amassed 134

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receptions, 1,825 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns last season. Roosevelt, who is currently vying for a roster spot with the Buffalo Bills, is the Bulls’ all-time leader in most major receiving categories. In comparison, the returning receivers combined for 32 receptions, 324 yards and one touchdown in ’09. Junior Terrell Jackson is the leading returnee after collecting 25 throws for 250 yards a season ago. Head coach Jeff Quinn labeled Jackson as a starter alongside fellow junior Marcus Rivers and redshirt-freshman Alex Neutz for Thursday’s season opener against Rhode Island at UB Stadium. Expectations are low among fans and prognosticators, but the lack of belief inspires a common

The success of the offense could depend on how well the trio of Marcus Rivers, Terrell Jackson and Alex Neutz, are able to stretch the field and opposing defenses this season.

• see RECIEVERS | page 14

Running Backs

Freshman jolts running game JACOB LAURENTI Sports Editor

After a competitive preseason camp, head coach Jeff Quinn announced freshman Branden Oliver as Buffalo’s starting running back. At the start of camp, four players, including seniors Brandon Thermilus and Ike Nduka, were in consideration for the starting job. Thermilus and Nduka, who carried the load for the Bulls last season, were competing against Oliver and sophomore Jeffvon Gill who also saw playing time a year ago. “Four guys for one spot,” Quinn said. “But the good thing is that all four understand [what we’re doing]. They each bring a dynamic to our offense. We want

2009 Record: 1-10 (0-8 Colonial Athletic Association) Last Meeting: Nov. 7, 1959 Buffalo- 41 Rhode Island- 6 All-Time Series: Buffalo 3-0 THREE RAMS TO WATCH QB- Steve Probst - The junior transfer from Hofstra had a strong camp and passed senior Chris Paul-Etienne on the depth chart. Probst will make his first-career start against the Bulls. He is a dual-threat quarterback who played in seven games during the 2009 season at Hofstra. His ability to run will force the Bulls to stop both his throwing and running abilities. LB- Matt Hansen - Coming off back-toback 100 tackle seasons, Hansen is the heart of the Rams’ defense. He is tough in the run game and could present a problem for the Bulls rushing attack. Hansen also added four sacks last season, providing URI with a pass-rushing threat. The Bulls will have to contain him if they hope for success on offense. LB- Rob Damon - Damon combines with Hansen to provide a formidable one-two punch at the linebacker position. Damon led the CAA in tackles last season and earned third-team All-CAA in the process. He also added one interception last season. Damon recorded two sacks on the year and will present a tough matchup for the Bulls on Thursday. The Bulls will win if… They execute on offense. Jerry Davis and company must click early and send a message to the Rams by taking their spirits early in the game. The Bulls must win the time of possession battle and force a few turnovers. On paper, this game shouldn’t be close, but the Bulls must score at the end of their drives to prevent Rhode Island from developing any confidence. The Rams will win if… Every Ram turns in an A-plus effort. It will take a complete team effort to beat the Bulls, and it starts at the quarterback position. Probst must make big plays in the passing game and avoid any mistakes. The game could turn very quickly if he gives the Bulls extra possessions. Rhode Island will also have to score early in the game to build confidence. PREDICTIONS The Bulls have waited all summer for this game. They’ve put in the work necessary to succeed on Thursday. The team is motivated and excited to open the season at home. The spread offense should provide some big plays and showcase the big arm of Jerry Davis. I expect the defense to be overpowering and shut down the Rams’ attack. Expect a blowout from the opening whistle. Bulls 42 Rams 13 Matthew Parrino | Senior Sports Editor

the all-encompassing guy – the guy who can do it all – but at the same time each of them provide the offense a different dynamic.” Quinn stressed upon his arrival in Buffalo that his evaluations of players would not be based on last season’s performances and that everyone would have a chance to prove himself. The players, especially the running backs, understood Quinn’s philosophy and began to push each other in practice in order to get better. “Everyone has their fair shot,” Nduka said. “Everybody is driving someone else to work harder. You have to show up each day and compete. When I see someone make a great play, I have to make a great play, and it just • see TAILBACKS | page 13

Scouting Rhode Island

With their new offensive scheme in place, the Bulls will move the ball down the field quickly and efficiently. The inexperience of Rhode Island’s quarterback will struggle against the best secondary in the MAC, leading to turnovers and good field position for the home team. I expect the Bulls offense to capitalize on their opponent’s mistakes, scoring early and often. Bulls 45 Rams 10 Chris Rahn | Asst. Sports Editor

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Redshirt freshman Branden Oliver (32) beat out the competition and, along with his three backfield mates, hopes to create havoc for opposing defensive coordinators.

This isn’t Appalachian State, Villanova or any other competitive FCS team. This is Rhode Island, a bottom-feeder CAA team with a reduced athletic budget, plans to drop to a less-competitive conference in the future, and a current 10-game losing streak. UConn knocked the Rams off 52-10 last season and a repeat is likely. Expect a 20-plus point lead by halftime and an influx of walk-on players on the field for the Bulls in the second half. Bulls 41 Rams 3 David Sanchirico | Managing Editor

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