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Volume 59 Issue 49

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Dentists might screen for illnesses By ERIC PAWLAK Staff Writer

Dentists might not just be filling cavities anymore. A new study shows that dentists may now be able to screen patients for chronic illnesses, which may affect they way they’re treated in the dentist’s chair. The author of the study, Michael Glick, dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Buffalo, said, “The rise in cardiovascular disease and diabetes is a global issue for which successful

disease-prevention strategies require an integrated approach that incorporates health care providers across disciplines.” In the study, more than three-quarters of the 1,945 dentists surveyed thought that it was important to screen for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Along with that, a large majority also believed that it would be important to screen for hepatitis and HIV. All of these diseases would have an effect on the way dentists perform their duties and

are important to know about beforehand. However, Patrick Walker, a senior linguistics major, did not like the idea of dentists screening for various illnesses. “Dentists are professionals; they study the different aspects and caveats of dentistry. However, I do not feel comfortable with having them see DENTIST page 2 Meg Kinsley / The Spectrum Right: The

role of denistry is expanding.

The rebirth of broadcast By ADRIAN FINCH Senior Life Editor

It’s back. Sort of. The Student Association has teamed up with The Spectrum to launch University at Buffalo Television for the student community in upcoming weeks. UBTV will bring news coverage, club events, sporting games and entertaining programs, like the popular Main Street Confessions, which stars intoxicated students caught on camera. When SA president Ernesto Alvarado entered into office at the beginning of the year, he and his supporters decided to suspend SATV indefinitely. “[SATV] was another way for us to promote clubs and events, but when we came into office, we thought the money that we put into the program wasn’t reaping its benefits,” Alvarado said. After sitting down with those involved in SATV and The Spectrum Editor-in-Chief Stephen Marth, Alvarado agreed to re-launch the program, but under a new name – UBTV. “We decided it should be UBTV because we had The Spectrum and we had the SA, so we [would be able to] cover a wider range of topics that students would watch,” Alvarado said. To put their idea into action, the group collaborated to decide what programs the station would produce.

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The birth of UBTV brings many new possibilities for The Spectrum and Student Association.

“The Spectrum would have the nightly news in accordance with articles that [they wrote that week] and it would come out two to three times a week, and we would fill in the gaps with SA events and [programs],” Alvarado said. Marth hopes that together, SA and The

Spectrum can get students involved in issues that really matter to the campus as a whole. Instead of picking up a paper and skimming through articles, students can turn on their televisions and get up to date news coverage. “It’s great that Ernesto is pushing for all of

Senior Sports Editor

Wednesday was college football’s National Signing Day, and head coach Jeff Quinn introduced his 19 recruits for the 2010 season. In just one short month of recruiting, Buffalo coaches scrambled to find players who wanted to do well in the classroom and who were committed to winning championships on the field. Directly following Cincinnati’s loss to Florida in the Sugar Bowl, Quinn started recruiting for the Bulls. He wanted to start by reaching out to all of the players who had previously committed

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to Buffalo when Turner Gill was the head coach. “The first thing I said was, let’s get out to all the young men that have made a commitment to Buffalo and get to their high schools,” Quinn said. “[Let’s] get in front of their parents, get in front of the recruits, get in front of their coaches, really talk to them, face to face, eye to eye, about my philosophy, who I am, what I’m about and what I’m bringing to Buffalo as a football coach and leader of this program.” The Bulls signed five wide receivers, four defensive backs, see RECRUITS page 2

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Bulls unveil 19 recruits on National Signing Day By ANDREW WIKTOR

UB to get involved, rather than just SA,” Marth said. “I think that in the past, the station wasn’t used to its full potential … I think that if we can get stories about what really grinds the gears of students, that’d really help.” Stefan Doyno, a junior film studies major and news producer for UBTV, thinks that SATV focused too much on local news. By combining its efforts with The Spectrum, the station can air events that are important to the school and student body. With a new public relations department, a Facebook fan page and a Twitter account, Doyno is hopeful that more students will watch the program and use it as a news source. Dan Mecca, a senior English and media study major and executive producer of UBTV, believes the goal of UBTV should be to provide constant access to the news for students. “Nowadays, it’s important to have every media outlet covered,” Mecca said. “It’s important not to forget how [significant] journalism is and by using our on-campus newspaper, we can utilize stories that they deem acceptable and produce them to students in a way where they can even get the news while eating breakfast.” The UB TV crew hopes to improve upon SATV’s weaknesses and reinvent the program to be more appealing to a mass audience.

Cornel West By DAVID SANCHIRICO Managing Editor

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Wednesday brought head coach Jeff Quinn’s first group of recruits.

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Dentists need to know about a patient’s health DENTIST from page 1 perform tests outside of that discipline,” Walker said. Walker was not the only student

with that mindset. “Dentistry is a specialty, different from that of a regular doctor. Right now, I go into the dentist’s office for a cleaning or something, not to hear

that I may have diabetes or some kind of heart problem. I would be more comfortable hearing about those diseases from a specialist, not a dentist,” said Christopher Wells, a senior biological and chemical engineering major. Dentists feel they need to know about a patient’s health in order to help them better and more accurately. Travis Nemmer, a freshman undecided major, agrees only to a certain extent. “It is important for medical professionals to know your background and

any possible diseases you may have. Yet I find it a bit absurd that a dentist could be the one to tell me that I have a heart condition,” Nemmer said. One of the reasons for this study is that collaboration within the different facets of the health care industry could potentially lower the costs of health care. “Successful disease-prevention strategies require an integrated approach that incorporates health care providers across disciplines,” Glick said. Having a dentist’s office perform

these tests may be cost-effective, but dentists are certainly not trained in the same ways as a disease specialist. It is difficult to determine whether the results found by the dentists’ screenings would be as accurate. With the many questions and concerns surrounding such an issue, the basic issue comes down to whether or not people feel comfortable with their dentists screening them for diseases or illnesses outside the realm of dentistry. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

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UBTV from page 1 “Everyone’s really energetic and really passionate about what we’re doing this year,” Doyno said. “They want to re-launch it and give it a facelift... With a lot of brainstorming to try and get the student body to be interested and want to watch it.” Although SATV failed to produce the viewership that many had hoped for, the new team of UBTV is confident that with continued commitment, the program will be a success. “The problem was the dedication, but I feel like the staff we have now

knows the problems we had [in the past] and what we can do to make this better … I hope to get a lot of people involved, get sponsors and get this station to be the best station that it can be,” said Dan Pittelli, a senior media study major and director of UBTV. Pittelli and his team have already come up with ideas for a comedy show and have created a few commercials for clubs and programs on campus. He hopes to add appearances by music groups, local bands, and profiles of student athletes to the mix as well. Pittelli is confident that the station

will be ready to begin running news programs on Tuesday. The UBTV team is still looking for reporters and volunteers. Those interested in gaining experience in the media and journalism field should stop by the office in 321 Student Union or e-mail ubsat v@g mail.com for more information. Anyone interested in helping out with The Spectrum’s news coverage ca n stop by 132 Student Union or e-mail stephen.marth@ubspectrum.com. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com

Players saw program on the rise RECRUITS from page 1 two quarterbacks, two linemen, two linebackers, a tight end and a kicker. Quinn stressed that the players who stuck with their commitment to Buffalo saw that the program was on the rise and had championship potential. The coaches looked for players who were part of a winning culture, and five of the signees had won multiple state championships. Buffalo also looked to sign players at every position, explaining that they wanted to spread the skills on both sides of the football. “We want to have great balance,” Quinn said. “We’re looking for great leaders. We wanted young men in our defense that have great speed and great ball skills — same thing with the offense.” Quinn received commitments from quarterbacks Rudy Johnson and Alex Zordich, who both

demonstrated speed, the ability to move outside of the pocket, and the skill-set needed to throw on the run. Furthermore, Zordich’s brother Michael currently plays for Penn State and his father, Mike, played for the Philadelphia Eagles. Both gunslingers will be competing for the starting position. Former Buffalo quarterback Zach Maynard left the program in the middle of January and, along with his halfbrother Keenan Allen, signed with the University of California on Wednesday. Quinn remained unmoved by players who left the program and didn’t stay true to their commitment. “The [players] that wanted to be champions and be a part of the Buffalo football program, they stayed with their commitment, as we did to them,” Quinn said. The most impressive recruit, however, was James Potts out of

American Heritage Boca-Delray High School. Described as a “gamebreaking tailback,” Potts was ranked by ESPN as a top 60 running back in the nation. Although he had offers from Michigan State, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati, Potts decided to come to Buffalo, where he has already been compared to former running back James Starks. Quinn is convinced that the Bulls will be competitive in the MidAmerican Conference next year and invites everyone to attend the Spring Game on April 24, where fans can get their first glimpse of the new recruits. “As a group, this is a highly competitive and physical group of athletes, and equally important, have been part of winning cultures throughout their football experiences,” Quinn said. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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per game and totaled 37 sacks and 16 interceptions. New Orleans allowed 21.3 points per game, had 35 sacks and was third in the league with 26 interceptions. League MVP Peyton Manning will be calling the shots in the huddle for the Colts. Manning finished the regular season second in the NFL in passing yards (4,500) and touchdowns (33). Manning had a 68.8 percent completion rate and averaged 7.88 yards per attempt. He threw 16 interceptions and was sacked 10 times. This postseason, Manning has completed 56-of-83 passes for 623 yards, thrown five touchdown passes, one interception, and has been sacked four times. Manning’s go-to running backs are Joseph Addai and rookie Donald Brown. In regular season play, Addai had 219 carries for 828 yards and 10 touchdowns while Brown converted 78 carries into 281 yards and three touchdowns.

Primary options at wide receiver include Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark. Wayne led the Colts with 100 receptions for 1264 yards and 10 touchdowns. Clark grabbed 100 receptions for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns as well. Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie have also been instrumental parts of the Colts’ passing attack. Leading the Saints’ offense is quarterback Drew Brees, who led the league with a 109.6 passer rating. Bress had a 70.6 percent completion rate and threw for 4,388 yards and a league-high 34 touchdown passes. He averaged 8.54 yards per attempt, and was intercepted just 11 times. Brees finished second in the MVP voting this season en route to leading the franchise to its first ever Super Bowl. This postseason, Brees has gone 40-of-63 for 444 yards passing for six touchdown passes, no interceptions and has been sacked just once. The leading rushers for New Orleans are Pierre Thomas and Mike

Bell. Thomas had 147 carries for 793 yards and six touchdowns. Bell carried the ball 172 times, going 654 yards and scoring five touchdowns. At wide receiver for the Saints are Marques Colston and Devery Henderson. Colston averaged 15.3 yards per catch for a total of 70 catches, 1074 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns. Henderson had 51 receptions for 804 yards, averaged 15.8 yards per catch and scored two touchdowns. Saints running back Reggie Bush will be a factor in this game. He has 92 rushing yards, 57 receiving yards, and a touchdown in these playoffs. For the Colts, All-Pro defensive end Dwayne Freeney could cause problems for the Saints upfront. Freeney led the team with 13.5 sacks this season, but is expected to see limited playing time due to a torn ligament in his right ankle.

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Editorial Board Editor in Chief Stephen Marth Managing Editors David Sanchirico Jennifer Lombardo Matt Mosher Editorial Editor Jacob Shillman Campus Editors Caitlin Tremblay Brendon Bochacki, asst. Amanda Woods, asst. City Editors Jennifer Good Chelsie Hinckley, asst. Lauren Nostro, asst. Arts Editors Christopher DiMatteo, senior Eric Hilliker Jameson Butler, asst. Vanessa Frith, asst. James Twigg, asst. Life Editors Adrian Finch, senior Shane Fallon Rachel Lamb Jessica Brant, asst. Jessica DiGennaro, asst. Sports Editors Andrew Wiktor, senior Matt Parrino Joe Paterno Luke Hammill, asst. Christy Suhr, asst. Photo Editors Katie Carlett, senior Samantha Hicks Clinton Hodnett Norbert Ogiba, asst. Rob Schulz, asst. Copy Editors Forrest John Crawford Meghan Farrell Laura Neese

The budget burden Washington shows no understanding of how to deal with the deficit It was never practical to believe that the new budget proposed by President Barack Obama would do much of anything to bring America’s immense deficit down. Yes, the economy has been growing. But consumers are still struggling with the deflated values of their homes and other assets. The biggest problem with the new budget is entitlements. Legally mandated programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security represent an enormous amount of spending. These programs alone represent $2.4 trillion of the $3.8 trillion budget. America will never overcome the current deficit by putting off such problems. The simple fact is that America is spending more than it has and continues to live beyond its means. These programs were created to provide a safety net for the very old and poor. Sadly, it’s been expanding to the point where it largely supports huge swaths of the American public. America can’t afford it. Resources are finite, even for a great nation like this one. It is morally right to try and provide everyone with everything; it is human nature to help those in need. But America can’t afford it. These programs should provide basic services, not allow people to retire for 20 years on the government dime. When Social Security was created in 1935, the retirement age was set at 65.

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It was set at 65 because average life expectancy was only 65 at the outside. Many Americans didn’t even collect it, and those who did were very elderly.

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Today, the average life span has increased to the point where people are

living up to 30 years past retirement – and collecting Social Security the whole time. The budget allows for the Bush tax cuts on the country’s top incomer earners and wealthy corporations to expire. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this move will allow for nearly $700 billion over the next decade. In the foreseeable future, there are only two ways to bring the deficit back to a sustainable level. Taxes will have to go up, which could lead to the devaluing of the dollar, which, in turn, could hurt everyone. The other action is to rein in the entitlements. The president has only begun to do a little of the first and none of the second. Any attempt to tackle entitlements now looks lost. The health care debate provided the opportunity for more extensive coverage, coupled with tougher cost controls. But the political system seems to be forever gridlocked. And no politician would ever dare to cut spending from the meager defense budget of $738 billion in this extremely perilous world. The United States of America is blessed when it comes to natural resources, land, talented people, rule of law and a Democratic system of government. Unfortunately, it’s all been mortgaged to the hilt, thanks to entitlement programs. A plan must be proposed to somehow limit benefits given out and balance the consumption and spending patterns.

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Iranians in need of solidarity

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Violating peace violates identity

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To the editor, I am writing this letter in response to the [editorial] which was printed in Monday’s edition of The Spectrum, titled ‘Tehran’s absurdity.’ I am an Iranian American attending UB and I couldn’t help but cringe when I saw the title. Of course, Iran’s nuclear program remains to be controversial and I wish there were a way for this issue to be solved in a peaceful, rational manner. But having lived in Iran for many years and developed some of my best friendships and memories in Tehran, I believe this [editorial] could have been titled in a different way. ‘The absurdity of Iran’s nuclear ambitions’ would have described the situation without causing pain and embarrassment to a person of Iranian background. It is also mentioned in the article that ‘the United States and its allies must be conscious of the fact that the Iranian people are extremely prideful and independent.’ This is very true, and it comes from the fact that the Iranian culture and civilization is one of the world’s oldest and most revered. Are you aware that the concept of human rights and democracy all started in Iran, over 3,000 years ago under Cyrus the Great? Did you know that it was the Iranians who discovered wine, invented algebra, founded Zoroastrianism (the first monotheistic religion) and established the first taxation system? The list goes on, but I’m sure you get the picture. The fact is that not only are we proud of our heritage and strive to be independent, but we also have a very firm belief in living in peace with each other and with other nations. After the 9/11 attacks, Iranians were the only population in the Middle East to hold candlelight vigils for the victims. To violate the concept of peace and harmony would mean to violate our own culture and identity. The reality is that an authoritarian government such as Iran’s cannot be considered the embodiment and symbol of a rich, ancient civilization and its people. The protests and demonstrations which followed the presidential elections of last year were a manifestation of the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and democracy, which America as a nation also had to fight for in its own past. Regardless of the government’s ambitions concerning its nuclear program, the people of Iran are in need of solidarity from the global community. Negar Jamali njamali@buffalo.edu [edited for length]

R.I.P. J.D. “What really knocks me out,” Holden Caulfield tells us in The Catcher in the Rye, “is a book, when you’re all done reading it, you wished the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it.” I felt exactly the same way after reading Catcher. That’s why it’s ironic that the 1951 novel’s author, J.D. Salinger, went to such lengths to maintain his privacy. Many described him as a recluse. You wouldn’t have even been able to read anything he’s written in the last 40 years, let alone call him. Salinger, aged 91, died last week. Upon hearing the news, I began to reread Catcher and found that the power the book had over me when I was in high school has not diminished. If anything, it has strengthened. Like many others, I closely identified with Catcher’s first-person narrator, Holden Caulfield. The novel details 17-year-old Holden’s three-day mental breakdown, during which he wanders around New York City, afraid to return home to his parents after being expelled from prep school. Holden’s rebellious, cynical, sarcastic view of the “phony” adult world around him turned him into a hero for readers. He became the poster boy for the teenage struggle against lost innocence. His uncanny ability to point out the ugly truth lurking underneath many aspects of the world made readers feel liberated from a

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previous state of blind acceptance. The real reason behind Holden’s mass appeal is Salinger’s brilliant writing. Salinger gives Holden a conversational, intimate tone and an extremely authentic style. This, combined with Holden’s revolutionary thoughts and confessions, makes us feel as if Holden is exclusively letting us in on secret knowledge that not everybody can know. We suddenly feel as if he speaks for us. We trust in him. That’s Salinger’s trick. Holden, an unreliable narrator, is not to be trusted. As the novel goes on, he is gradually revealed as emotionally unstable and extremely insecure. He needs help, but is unable to cry out for it. He is in need of love and longs for human contact despite his outward callousness. As a result of the trick, most young readers initially respond to Catcher by proclaiming Holden as their hero and buying into his cynical worldview. I know I did. I thought, like Holden, that I knew everything and that I was being victimized by the phony adults and cruel world. Now, I’ve realized that there’s a reason Holden ends up in a mental hospital at the end. He needs to grow up and come to terms with the world around him. He needs to find a healthier way to deal with see HAMMILL page 4

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A day in the life Stop. Here we go again. Light appears in the early morning; the sun doesn’t, though. Too many clouds litter the air. I wake up to annoying beeps and tread through a room filled dirty clothes, 18th century literature and comic books. After frantically getting ready and hoping I’m not late for class, I step out the front door and onto the arctic tundra that Buffalo becomes for the walk to the bus stop. A h, Buf falo, you haven’t changed. Sometimes, I wish global warming, climate change, or whatever they’re calling it now kicks in and somehow changes Buffalo into a tropical, environmental nightmare. My destination is only reached following a trudge through the snow, sloshing through the sleet, sluggishly creeping over the ice and dodging splashes from puddles and cars. The bus stop finally is in front of me. A large crowd of very cold students waits patiently for the bus. When it finally does show and crawl up in front of the students, they swarm toward the doors. A gladiatorial battle of pushing and shoving ensues. To the victor, a place to sit, while the others must stand as they are tossed around as if they were ragdolls in the morning’s stop-and-go traffic. The bus pulls up to campus and then it’s a race to hopefully be only a few minutes late for class. After that, I find it’s mostly an interchangeable combination of newspaper, work and more class.

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Well, except for one thing that roused my attention. It was the certain event that put a dent into the usual routine. I pulled my body from the cold, hostile outside and parked myself in front of the warm glow of Lockwood Library’s computer screens. No morning would be complete without a stop to wait a long time for a paper to print. This morning, though, I have to print out a very special document. Then it was off to the last stop for the day – the Student Response Center. I’ve always had an odd fear of this place. I was afraid that I was going to fall into some bureaucratic black void of numbers, bills, papers, W-5s, P-92 forms, and orders to make sure you fill out the paper with the black tab and not the one with the red. I guess this comes from watching Brazil over and over again. Waiting in the annoying DMVlike line, I looked over the sheet of paper probably a hundred times. Sure, the form wasn’t complex and didn’t have that many lines, but I had a sinking feeling that if there was a single error, it would come back to haunt me. I got up right to the front of the line and it was my turn. I noticed that everyone behind me had the exact same form. I handed the woman the form and she assured see HILLIKER page 4

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UB research shows exercise can treat post-concussion syndrome By DAVID WEIDENBORNER Staff Writer

Post-concussion syndrome may now be a thing of the past. UB researchers have found a way to help treat athletes with prolonged head injuries. Researchers found that allowing three weeks of rest after the initial concussion and then implementing an individualized exercise routine significantly reduces and even eliminates the symptoms of postconcussion syndrome. For most people, concussions may affect them for one to two weeks before symptoms diminish. Treatment would be to simply rest and take painkillers or anti-depressants if necessary. But for roughly 10 percent of those suffering with a concussion, symptoms may last longer than three weeks and may even become permanent, leading to a diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome. UB researchers have published a report in the January issue of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine that sheds light on both the diagnosis and treatment of concussions, specifically relating to post-concussion syndrome. By testing subjects through a standardized exercise regime on a treadmill, it was possible to see what level of activity heightened concussion symptoms in those with post-concussion syndrome. “We have developed a stress test for the brain. If there is evidence a concussion has changed the physiology of the brain, treatment is needed,” said John J. Leddy, associate professor of orthopedics,

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Exercise may be able to alleviate concussion symptoms, according to a UB study.

co-director of UB’s Sports Medicine Institute and an author of the study. This stress test also allows for a diagnosis to be made if the symptoms are not caused by post-concussion syndrome. “Fatigue and headaches may be caused by other injuries. One participant in the study ended up having a neck injury that mimicked a concussion,” said Barry Willer, professor of psychiatry and rehabilitation sciences and senior author on the study. This allows for doctors to proceed with either treatment for concussions or any other injury. “Our participants would be tested and continue their specialized exercise routine at about 80 percent intensity for several weeks,” Leddy said. Symptoms were then reported to have decreased and, in some cases, even vanished. Researchers believe the exercise improved the auto regulation of cerebral blood flow, which is affected by post-concussion syndrome.

“The exercise treatment works better for athletes but benefits non-athletes as well,” Willer said. “Non-athletes seem to have a harder time adjusting and sticking with an exercise program, but their symptoms improved eight to 10 weeks later, compared to four [weeks] for athletes.” Athletes often have a desire to return to their sport as soon as they feel better, even when more rest or even the exercise program is needed, which can lead to long-term problems. Sports organizations and players alike have become more aware of the dangers associated with concussions and have begun to act more responsibly in treating them. “Hopefully someday, our technique for diagnosing and treating post-concussion syndrome will be the standard throughout sports and for non-athletes as well,” Willer said.

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me I was all set, which was uncharacteristically fast for something that looks like your local DMV. I was only a few steps out of the office when the feeling actually punched me simultaneously in the stomach and the mind. This is finally the end of it all … hopefully. What’s next now? This perfect little structure that I’ve built up over the years has been shattered by handing in that little one-page paper. Sure, this routine will survive for a while longer, but with each passing day, small bits and pieces are chipping away at it. It is slowly dissolving until, come May, it is nothing more. Five years, gone by way too fast, and graduation now is going to be right around the corner. Once I handed in that sheet of paper, in there was no turning back. Well, I could just stop going to class and join

a terrible hippie folk band instead. Mom, Dad, if you’re reading this right now, I’m kidding … maybe. Now, I would have thought I was going to be much more fearful of the great unknown that I am slowly inching forward to. Usually when I do think about it, I want to curl up into a fetal position and start shaking, yet I’m not right now. Instead of fearing the future, I’m welcoming it with open arms, flowers, and a halfeaten box of chocolate. Daily mundane routine and habitual activity be damned. Let it burn to the ground and give me the chaotic future now. I’m going to embrace the wild unknown with extreme anticipation. For now, though, like the rest of my senior brethren should, I’m going to try to enjoy every millisecond of college that I have left. Here’s to you and the future. E-mail: eric.hilliker@ubspectrum.com

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his personal demons. Holden is unable to cry out for help, yet his readers champion him. Does that mean that we, too, are struggling to call out for help? Perhaps that’s the very question Salinger poses. Holden’s story allows us to see through the superficiality of the world around us, but it also teaches

us that simply condemning the world and hiding from it is not the right solution. The book remains my favorite literature to this day. It forces me to take a good hard look at myself, my environment, and my relation to it. So goodbye, Mr. Salinger. I hope you have found the peace that Holden searched for so desperately. E-mail: luke.hammill@ubspectrum.com

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AR T S & LI F E A handful of humor By JENNIFER LOMBARDO Managing Editor

When many people hear the words “ASL comedian,” their first reaction is, “Why would I go see that? I don’t know sign language.” But according to Emily Glenn-Smith, a professor of American Sign Language at UB, that’s exactly why they should go see Keith Wann, the ASL comedian who is performing at UB on Feb. 6. “Anyone who is interested in learning more about Deaf culture can learn a lot in a fun, laidback way. He jokes about his experiences growing up with deaf parents,” Glenn-Smith said. “He is hearing; he performs in ASL and has a ‘voice’ interpreter for the signing impaired, so all can enjoy and understand.” UB’S ASL Club, headed by Glenn-Smith, worked to bring Wann to UB for his first Buffalo performance because it felt the show would be entertaining for everyone. “ASL Club members and [other] students have seen him on YouTube and think he’s hilarious, so we contacted him to see when he’d be

available,” Glenn-Smith said. The club raised money for the event by holding pizza and ice cream socials and selling ASL calendars, as well as tickets to the event itself. Trisha Zennamo, vice president of ASL club, is enthusiastic about the upcoming show. “I just think that it is going to be a great experience for any student, teacher, or member of the community to learn more about Deaf culture,” Zennamo said. “We thought that it might help bring more attention to the Deaf community in the area.” Many ASL students know of Wann through YouTube videos shown in their classes and are excited that he will be at UB. “I think it’s amazing,” said Deirdre Carter, a sophomore accounting major. “I’m having my aunt, who’s an interpreter, come up and see him with me.” Glenn-Smith appreciates the response she’s gotten from the Deaf community, but hopes to see a diverse crowd there. John Vallone, a junior chemical engineering major, expressed interest in seeing the show

Who: Jameson Butler What: Jesse Keeler When: Friday 10 PM Where: Pure Night Club Why: Grab your alcohol, your glow sticks, and your dancing shoes, for half of MSTRKRFT has come to Buffalo to drop the fist of God. Just don’t forget your water and your kneepads

Who: Chris DiMatteo What: Defending the Caveman When: Multiple shows between Friday and Sunday Where: Shea’s Performing Arts Center Why: A funny performance that explores the differences between men and women is a better way to spend time with your girlfriend than trying to explain why you “don’t spend enough time talking to each other anymore.”

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ASL comedian Keith Wann will bring his special brand of humor to the SU Theater.

Essence of evil

THIS EEKEND IN BUFFALO Who: Eric Hilliker What: Super Bowl! When: Sunday Where: In your living room Why: Pizza, wings, The Who, and multi-million dollar soda commercials; should be a great time. Oh yeah, there is some sports game going on. Basketball, maybe?

despite having no personal connection to Deaf culture. “It would be interesting to see how the jokes come off. I’d be curious to see if the humor comes through with the interpreter or if any of it is lost,” Vallone said. Carter, who is familiar with Wann’s comedy, has a different reason for attending. “I can’t wait to see what new jokes he has for us,” she said. The performance will be held in the Student Union Theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door or by e-mailing the ASL Club at ubaslclub@gmail.com.

By VANESSA FRITH Asst. Arts Editor

Every time the tale of Jekyll and Hyde finds its way into new hands, it’s melded into something different. Kaleidoscope Theatre’s production of Jeffrey Hatcher’s play adaptation follows this pattern, stripping Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde down to its foundations and emotional scaffolding. This version plays slightly more faithfully to Stevenson’s original, but it also caters to various aspects of the Broadway musical. Thrown into this concoction are several new ideas, creating a unique and engaging experience. As Jekyll (Hugh Davis) works to invent a drug that will turn a man wholly evil, he turns into an addict and transforms into Hyde without recollection of his actions. As he does so, Hyde (Patrick Cameron, Daniel J. Greer, Joseph Spencer, Jeanne Vuich) takes on a life of his own. Four lives, actually, as four different actors portray Hyde, each showing a different side of the villain. The most frequent characterization the audience receives of Hyde is the passionate love-struck version, played by the highly talented Cameron, a UB theater graduate. Cameron’s array of acting skills must be diverse because he goes from being insanely in love with Elizabeth Jelkes (Amanda McCormick) to maniacal and desperate, while also playing the light hearted, Scottish Lanyon. The same holds true for the rest of

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Jekyll explores his evil side in Kaleidoscope Theatre’s production of the classic novel.

the cast, as they each play three separate roles, except in the case of Davis. Under the direction of Beth A. GerardiWharton, these frequent changes in character flow seamlessly with the help of costuming and voice fluctuations, almost never leaving the viewer in doubt as to who is who. A rare exception takes place as Jekyll unwittingly falls further into his alter ego, allowing Hyde to maliciously emerge in

his friends and colleagues, attempting to manipulate Jekyll’s decisions. However, the Hyde personality is drawn into the open more due to love than evil. This strange twist leads Hyde to commit his most violent crimes while still evoking a distorted sense of sympathy from the audience. They grow to question the legitimacy of Jekyll’s apparent innocence versus Hyde’s supposedly inherent evil. Cameron merges evil with the raw power of love on a scale far more pitiable than any comparable Sweeney Todd or Phantom. Here, he truly immerses himself in the battles of Hyde, fighting to preserve his existence by all means necessary, leaving the stage echoing with screams of frustration and misery. Enfield (Greer) and Utterson (Spencer) provide both the investigative forces to this mystery. In addition, they serve as narrators, catching the audience up on previous events and connections that may have been missed in the quick action. Although scenery is sparse, Keith Wharton has created excellent lighting. With the use of scrims to occasionally separate Hyde from Jekyll, a divide is kept between the two personas until they become so far entwined as one that separation is no longer necessary. Combined with first-rate direction and acting, Hatcher has created a new and interesting spin on a classic tale. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will continue running at Kaleidoscope Theatre’s new location at Medaille College until Feb. 13. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com

Weezy’s Rebirth is stillborn By JOHN HUGAR Staff Writer

Lil Wayne has nothing to prove. He’s made enough great albums that his place in the pantheon of hip-hop history is more than assured. That’s why he can get away with releasing a stinker like Rebirth. Indeed, after over a year of delays and negative press, Weezy’s rock album is finally here, and it is by far the worst album of his career. This album first reared its ugly head last year when the subpar single “Prom Queen” was released. Sounding like a poor Linkin Park imitation, it did not inspire excitement for the album. For reasons unknown, “Prom Queen” remained intact on the final track listing, and the year of delays didn’t make it sound any better. Courtesy of Lil Wayne

Left: Weezy is reborn by destroying his credibility with Rebirth.

But on this weak album, it nearly ends up being a standout. While that track was merely mediocre, others on Rebirth are downright abysmal. Take the pathetic, ’80s-inspired synth rocker “On Fire.” The song features a cheesy synth-riff straight out of “We Built This City” and played-out, boastful lyrics that sorely lack his usual sharp wit. Equally putrid is “One Way Trip,” which begins decently enough … until it builds to a painfully dull chorus so generic, it would make Nickelback blush. Admittedly, not every track here is bad. Hit single “Drop the World,” which features Eminem, is one of the few moments where Weezy actually makes use of his abundant skills. The problem with this song is that it shows the sad truth about this album: it could’ve been good. Although his skills as an emcee have not diminished, his attempt to rock out is woefully unconvincing. It’s just not his genre.

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Hopefully, once Weezy gets out of jail, he can go back to making the intergalactic hip-hop jams that made him a star in the first place. In the meantime, the smartest thing to do is forget that this album exists and take it as an anomaly in the career of an otherwise brilliant artist. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com

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Brown finished strong WBBALL from page 8 largest lead of the day for the Eagles to 67-51. James went 7-for-8 from the field during that span and singlehandedly dominated the Bulls. With all hope fading, the Bulls pulled together and made their charge back, led by the tough play of Brown, who finished the game with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Brown converted on 8-of-10 free throws and her tenacity to get to the line helped bring the Bulls to within four points, 69-65, with 2:05 left on the clock. That is as close as Buffalo would come as the Eagles made eightstraight free throws to ice the game.

Junior forward Jessica Fortman also had a good game for the Bulls, scoring 14 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Eastern Michigan played standout defense on its way to victory. The team recorded 13 steals in the game and outscored the Bulls 31-16 on points off turnovers. Off the bench, Eagles junior guard Sydney Huntley provided a spark, scoring 22 points. She went 7-for-13 from the field and 4-for-7 from 3-point range. Saturday’s afternoon battle against the Chippewas is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip-off at Alumni Arena. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

Won fourth MVP award MANNING from page 8 and wide receiver tandem with 107 scores. The transition couldn’t have been smoother as Manning won his record fourth MVP award this season. Wide receiver Reggie Wayne and tight end Dallas Clark proved to be lethal weapons for Manning as both passed 1,000 yards receiving on the season. The Saints defense is a swarming unit that likes to pressure the quarterback and force turnovers. Unfortunately for New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and company, Manning has seen it all and if the Ravens couldn’t stop him, it’s hard to believe the Saints will fare any better. As good as Drew Brees is, Manning has already won it all and knows what to expect on Sunday. The pressure rests on the shoulders of the Saints quarterback, not Manning. This Super Bowl matchup presents a unique situation in football; the final result could end up coming down to two players. Manning

doesn’t falter, especially on the biggest stage in the sport which means Brees will have to beat him and that seems unlikely. Dwight Freeney, originally slated to miss the game with a torn ligament in his leg, now looks to suit up after doctors re-diagnosed the defensive end with a sprained ankle. If anyone else were going to be a difference maker in this game it would be Freeney. Even if he isn’t 100 percent, he will force the Saints to double team him and open up blitzing lanes for teammates. The final outcome will come down to who wants it more. A quarterback has the ability to will his team to win and in some cases and Manning has demonstrated his unwavering will to win at any cost attitude throughout his career. When the final whistle blows, Manning might not only be considered the best quarterback to play the game, but the best football player in history. E-mail: matt.parrino@ubspectrum.com

February 5, 2010

Still no replacements for Buffalo police and fire commissioners By MAIRGHREAD RYAN Staff Writer

Last December, at the beginning of his second term, Mayor Byron Brown refused to reappoint the Buffalo police and fire commissioners. Brown asked former Fire Commissioner Michael S. Lombardo to resign. After Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson collapsed at a press conference in Cheektowaga, he too was ousted. Yet weeks later, the empty spots are still not filled. A mayoral spokesperson says that the interim acting commissioners in both positions are the deputy commissioners for both departments. “The deputy commissioners are well experienced individuals,” Brown’s spokesperson said. Both departments continue to

function the way they have been, and there has been no change in other management. Brown wants to make the search national in order to find the best candidates for the jobs. Per the city’s charter, Brown has five months to find replacements. However, South District Common Council member Michael Kearns does not understand why, weeks later, the search has not begun. The police department has been in disarray for years; morale and manpower are also low. “With more police, study after study shows crime goes down,” Kearns said. The departments lose staff due to injuries or retirement and have not been gaining replacements. But with only placeholders in leadership positions, necessary changes cannot

be made. “These are the two most important commissioners, especially when looking at crime in the University Heights,” Kearns said. As for a national search instead of keeping leadership local, Kearns believes Brown is “thinking outside the box,” and that this could possibly be detrimental to both departments. According to the mayoral spokesperson, Deputy Fire Commissioner Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr. and Deputy Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda are the best candidates to officially fill the vacant commissioner spots, though no official decisions have yet been made and probably will not be made for some time. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

Brees will impress on Sunday BREES from page 8 the Saints a chance against Manning. Manning deserves all of the accolades he gets, but where is the love for Brees? Brees likely doesn’t care where the love is. He’s been written off as a mediocre quarterback throughout his career and he has repeatedly proved haters wrong. Brees left Purdue University in 2001 with Big Ten Conference records in passing yards, touchdown passes, total offensive yards, and completions. He led the Boilermakers to the 2001 Rose Bowl, and finished in the top four in Heisman Trophy voting in 1999 and 2000. But when the NFL Draft rolled around, he was labeled as not having enough height or arm strength. The San Diego Chargers took a chance on Brees, but his career got

off to a rocky start, which is not out of the ordinary for young quarterbacks, who usually struggle to adjust to the NFL. Before the 2004 season, San Diego acquired rookie quarterback Philip Rivers. Many speculated that Rivers was Brees’s replacement, and that Brees’s career was in jeopardy. Rivers held out of training camp, and the Chargers had to start Brees, who played his best season up to that point and was named to the 2005 Pro Bowl. Despite Brees’s excellence, the Chargers made it clear that Rivers was the future in San Diego, forcing Brees to look for work elsewhere. He signed with New Orleans in 2006 and has been a main reason for the Saints’ resurrection. After posting some of the best numbers in the league and leading the Saints to their first-ever Super

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School of Architecture and Planning dean steps down

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By CAITLIN TREMBLAY Campus Editor

Brian Carter announced Friday that he is stepping down as dean of the UB School of Architecture and Planning, after more than seven years in the post. He is leaving his position in order to devote more time to design research and to the school as a member of the faculty. According to a university press release, Carter was named dean in 2002 after working in practice in London and subsequently serving as chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Michigan. During his tenure at UB, enrollment increased 11 percent in the school’s accredited programs in architecture and planning. UB President John B. Simpson thanked Carter for his distinguished leadership in the School of Architecture and Planning. “Under Brian’s leadership, educational opportunities for UB students were extended to the far reaches of the globe — to Tokyo, Barcelona, Aarhus, Darmstadt, London and Costa Rica,” Simpson said in a press release. “He brought to UB and Buffalo several worldrenowned architects and planners through a visionary lecture and exhibition series that inspired students, faculty and members of the community alike.” Carter will remain dean until July 1. A national search for his replacement will begin soon. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

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SP O R T S Andrew Wiktor Senior Sports Editor

Manning up in XLIV When thinking about Super Bowl XLIV, many questions come to my mind: How drunk will I be before kickoff? Should I get barbeque wings or mild medium from Duffs? Will there finally be any good commercials this year? But I guess the most important question is, which team is going to win? My first three questions have yet to be answered, but the response to the fourth – who will be crowned champion – seems obvious. The Indianapolis Colts will win the Super Bowl on Sunday. Defense wins championships, and after the New Orleans Saints let up 31 first downs to the Minnesota Vikings, gave up 475 total yards, and had 88 yards in penalties, I’m not convinced that New Orleans is Super Bowl-ready. If it weren’t for three fumbles and a lucky interception, we may have been subjected to Brett Favre headlines for the past week. Don’t get me wrong: New Orleans is a worthy competitor, but this game is going to come down to experience. That’s where the Colts edge the Saints. Peyton Manning has been to the Super Bowl before and understands what it takes to win one. Drew Brees, on the other hand, is playing in his first professional championship and has an entire city’s collective expectation weighing him down. Statistically, Manning and Brees are comparable to one another. They each carried their teams to first place in their respective conferences, they each were MVP candidates and they were both among the leaders in passing. Brees had the best passer rating (109.6) in the regular season and threw the most touchdowns (34), but Manning threw for more total yards (4500) and was sacked half as many times as Brees (10). What the stats don’t show, however, are the intangibles. Manning is able to read the defense at the line of scrimmage and audible his team into an appropriate play that better suits the opposing defensive scheme. Manning never seems rattled. In a late game situation when a championship is on the line, I’d take him over any other quarterback in the history of the NFL. A nd t he ga me w ill be on the line. Looking at the matchup, this is probably the most exciting Super Bowl of the last five years. Each team has a high-octane offense and I’m positive that each side is going to put up big numbers. I wouldn’t be surprised if the game comes down to the last possession. With the way Manning manages the clock, expect the blue and white to get the last shot at the end zone.

Michigan takes round two By MATTHEW PARRINO and MATTHEW McGUCKIN Sports Editor and Staff Writer

The women’s ba ske tball team is in the middle of Michigan madness. After beating Western Michigan (6-16, 1-8 Mid-American Conference) on the road last Saturday, the Bulls (6-16, 2-7, MAC) came home to battle the Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-5, 6-3 MAC), who currently sit in second place in the MAC West Division. Wednesday’s game will be followed by a showdown with the Central Michigan Chippewas (8-12, 5-3 MAC) on Saturday afternoon. The game against the Eagles pitted two of the top scorers in the conference against each other. Bulls forward Kourtney Brown and Eastern Michigan guard Tavelyn James went head-to-head for 40 minutes, and although both players had outstanding games, one star clearly shone brighter. With a strong second half run, the Bulls played the Eagles close

but didn’t have an answer for James, falling 78-65 in the end. James scored 40 points in the contest on 13-for-22 shooting from the field. The skilled sophomore went 5-for-11 from 3-point range and connected on 9-of-11 from the free throw line. The Bulls focused on hitting eight of their first nine shots to jump out to an 18-15 lead with 11 minutes left in the first half. Freshman guard Abby Dowd drained a 3-point bucket in dramatic fashion to beat the shot clock, but the Bulls would struggle from there. After the solid shooting performance to start the game, the Bulls hit a glacier-cold streak, missing their next nine attempts. The poor shooting, coupled with 12 turnovers, led to a halftime deficit of 36-29. James came out of the locker room determined, scoring 25 of her 40 points during the first 12 minutes of the second half. The scoring outburst by the sophomore helped balloon the see WBBALL page 6

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Junior forward Kourtney Brown’s 25 points and 10 rebounds weren’t enough to overcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Wednesday night.

Colts and Saints square off

The road to Miami Manning seeks icon status By MATTHEW PARRINO Sports Editor

Prediction: Colts 41, Saints 38

Every sport has its icon. Basketball has Michael Jordan; hockey has Wayne Gretzky; golf has Tiger Woods. Football may be one game away from the birth of a new icon and his name is Peyton Manning. It can be argued that Manning has already etched his name as an icon of the sport, but while that may be the case, a second Super Bowl ring will only slam an exclamation point on the argument. Taking out the Saints will be no easy task, but when has anyone greatness ever come easy? Manning came into this season without Hall of Fame target Marvin Harrison for the first time in his career. The two hold the record for most touchdowns by a quarterback

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By CHRISTY SUHR Asst. Sports Editor

It’s no surprise that the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will go headto-head in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday at Sun Life Stadium. Both teams rolled through the regular season with MVPcaliber quarterbacks behind center. Here’s a glimpse at how each team earned its ticket to Miami. Indianapolis finished 14-2 this season and continued to build on the franchise’s dynasty. The Colts did not lose until week 16 this season, when they rested their starters against New York. The following week, Indy fell at snowy Buffalo when Peyton Manning threw a season-low 95 yards in limited action. The Colts clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC and were rewarded a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Indy beat the Baltimore Ravens, 20-3, in the divisional round and went on to host New York in the AFC Championship game. The Jets put the Colts’ Super Bowl dreams in jeopardy as they held a 17-13 lead at halftime, but Indianapolis scored a touchdown early in the 3rd quarter to edge ahead 20-17. Indy went on to

score 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to upend rookie Mark Sanchez and the Jets, 30-17. The Saints nearly mirrored the Colts’ success throughout the regular season. New Orleans won its first 13 games before losing 24-17 to Dallas in week 15. Though New Orleans dropped its final two games, New Orleans finished 13-3 and took the NFC’s top spot. In the divisional round, the Saints dismantled the Arizona Cardinals, 45-14, before facing the Minnesota Vikings in a conference championship match that went down to the wire. The Vikings took an early 14-7 lead, but the Saints kept pace with a touchdown per quarter. Kicker Garrett Hartley clinched the Saints’ trip to Miami with a 40-yard field goal to win the game in overtime, 31-28. Sunday’s matchup of highoctane offenses is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and high-scoring Super Bowls of all time. New Orleans’s offense ranked first in the league this year after averaging 31.9 points per game. Indianapolis’s offense averaged 26 points a game. Defensively, the Colts allowed 19.2 points see MIAMI page 2

They call him the Brees By LUKE HAMMILL Asst. Sports Editor

Now that everyone’s c h r i s t e n i n g Pe y t o n Manning as the greatest quarterback of all time, it’s easy to forget about the Saints’ quarterback – what’s his name again? Oh yeah, Drew Brees. Brees may not be featured on three out of every five television commercials during NFL Sundays, but he has quietly established himself as one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL. Compare Brees’ 2009 statistics with Manning’s and you may be surprised. Brees bested Manning in yards per attempt, completion percentage, quarterback rating, and passing touchdowns this season. He also threw five less interceptions than Manning. Yet many aren’t giving see BREES page 6

The New Orleans Saints have a lways been about taking chances. Mike Ditka took a chance in 1999 when he traded 10 New Orleans draft picks to select running back Ricky Williams. After a 3-13 season and Ricky’s fallout as a drug addict, needless to say, it didn’t work out. The Saints also took a chance in 2006 when they signed quarterback Drew Brees to a six-year, $60 million contract. Teams were skeptical, considering Bress’s shoulder problems. But as the Saints prepare for Sunday’s Super Bowl, it’s safe to say the signing has paid off. New Orleans has captured hearts across the nation. Its feelgood story of Katrina victim to NFC Champion has fans around the country hoping the team can steal a win to complete the Cinderella story. The only problem is that few are optimistic that the team can bring the Lombardi Trophy back to The Big Easy. Why do people doubt a team that averaged 31.9 points per game and compiled 6,461 total yards of offense? Did we forget Drew Brees threw for 4,388 yards and 34 touchdowns to 10 different receivers? The defense accumulated a staggering 26 interceptions and 35 sacks, but that also seems to be forgotten. There’s no doubt that Peyton Manning will go down as the best quarterback in NFL history. He is the lone reason the Colts are the Goliath on Sunday. But football is a team sport; contribution across the board is needed for a team to come out on top, and the Saints have gotten that all year. We know what Brees has done. If Manning wasn’t in the picture, Brees would be the talk of the country. The Saints’ wideopen style offense has enabled Marques Colston, Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem and Jeremy Shockey to flourish, while a balanced rushing attack from Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell and Reggie Bush has allowed New Orleans to control the clock. Darren Sharper led the league with nine interceptions, while Jonathan Vilma and Roman Harper each finished with 100plus tackles. Gregg Williams’s hard-hitting defense sent Bret Favre home bruised and battered after the NFC championship, and will likely do the same to Manning on Sunday. Sean Payton will hoist the Lombardi trophy over his head. Reggie Bush will be named game MVP after 60 minutes of football on Sunday. “What Dat” nation will be in full force in Miami as America’s feel-good story reaches its fairy tale ending.

Prediction: Saints 34, Colts 31.

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