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UB student Jonah Snyder dies in medical emergency HANNAH STEIN SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
Jonah Snyder, a 20-year-old junior communication major, died suddenly in Moline, Illinois last Wednesday after a medical emergency at a pro wrestling gym.
Snyder started to “feel ill” while training, according to WKBW. Instructors told Snyder to sit and called 911 for assistance. Snyder went into cardiac arrest and was later pronounced dead. Snyder took a semester off from UB and was attending the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy this semester, according to his
close friend Jack Jerabek, a junior at SUNY Geneseo. Jerabek said he has no information on what exactly happened during the medical emergency but said an autopsy is being done. UB has yet to release a statement or information on Snyder’s death. “It was his first day of really working out and really going to classes and things like
that for his program,” Jerabek said. Snyder’s family and friends have started a GoFundMe and other community fundraisers to raise money to bring Snyder’s body back to West Seneca from Illinois. email: hannah.stein@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @HannahJStein
Freshmen anatomy: A breakdown of UB’s Class of 2020
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UB Class of 2020 is now bigger and more diverse than ever with 400 more international students and 10 percent more minority students. This year’s freshmen class of 3,995 students is possibly the largest class in history, according to Lee Melvin, vice provost for Enrollment. Freshmen applications have increased by 10 percent. The university received 25,657 applications this year while last year it received 23,321. Melvin said 59 percent of the students who applied were accepted to the university. The official enrollment total for freshmen students will be counted in the next few weeks, according to UB Spokesperson John Della Contrada. Forty-five percent of freshmen are from the Metropolitan area of New York. Seventeen percent are from the Western New York area, 12 percent are international, 6 percent are from out-of-state areas and 20 percent are from the remainder of cities in New York, according to the Office of Admissions. The average high school GPA for the Class of 2020 is 91.4, according to Della Contrada. Freshmen scored between 24-30 on their ACT exams and the average SAT score is 1168, according to the Office of Admissions. The university also hired more adjunct and full-time professors and faculty in order to accommodate the high number freshmen students, according to Melvin. “We continue to work with our colleges and all of the academic units,” Melvin said. “We kept them informed as to what the students need and worked with them over the summer to tell them the size of each class.” The Honors College admitted 434 students, an increase from the 395 last fall. Melvin said freshmen students admitted into the Honors College were placed in the top 10 percent of their high school classes. Ten percent more minority freshmen students were admitted to the university this fall, according to Della Contrada. As of Aug. 24, 0.2 percent of freshmen are American Indian, 7 percent are black, 9 percent are Hispanics or Latino, 0.2 percent are Pacific Islanders or Hawaiian, 17 percent are Asian American, 53 percent are White, 10 percent are international and 2 percent are two or more races, according to Melvin. There was an 11 percent increase in minority enrollment this fall. Melvin said the Office of Admissions has a recruitment team specifically responsible for attracting minority students to the university. The team focuses on leading minority ef-
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Apple’s new iPhone 7 controversy proves brand name is more important than product Consumers will buy new device regardless of high cost and headphone jack removal The latest iPhone 7 release has made headlines everywhere, mainly because of consumers’ critiques on the underwhelming new features. Even those who see no immediate need to buy the new iPhone have admitted they will most likely be first in line. The overall phone is technically better – it boasts upgraded cameras, dust and water resistance and a longer battery life. It’s the smaller details of the new iPhone that has brought in a wave of unhappy Apple users. The removal of the headphone jack means that Lightning EarPods will connect to the iPhone via the lightning port. For those who want to drop an extra $150, there are
also wireless Airpods that seem extremely inconvenient and hard to keep track of. There is also an adapter than can be used with the original Earpods, which of course means more cords to keep track of and more money. The new additions prove Apple may be running out of ideas, so why are people so quick to drop $700 on a new device that isn’t substantially different from the last? In March 2015 at the Apple Watch conference, Tim Cook revealed Apple had sold a total of 700 million iPhones. A year and a half later, it is safe to assume that number has increased. A computer, television, watch and weather channel all wrapped up into 4.8 ounces is the reason why Apple is the most valuable company in Fortune 500’s most profitable U.S. industries. People want what’s new, especial-
ly if it’s what everyone else is buying. That is the reason why people look at the original iPhone 3G like it’s an ancient artifact - it’s not because it isn’t useful, it’s because almost no one owns one anymore. The Spectrum staff agreed that although this latest drop has been a let down, some of us will buy the device eventually because it is an Apple product. Does this mean the brand name is more important than the product? The answer is likely yes, but it isn’t a bad thing if you’re putting your money in the right places. We don’t believe the new features are worth $700 – around $200 if you have an upgrade – and it is probably better to wait until your current iPhone is completely useless. If you have the extra money lying around, which not many of us college students do, then go for it. But
for those who are pinching pennies and eating microwaveable dinners every night, wait a few months before making the purchase. It won’t be long before you realize that the iPhone 7 has only a slightly better battery life and the exact same design and Retina HD display as previous iPhones. Wait for the price cut – that’s your best option. For those who have been waiting for a new iPhone for over a year and aren’t satisfied with the newest additions, remember iPhones are luxuries, not necessities. We shouldn’t be so heavily dependent on these devices that were only made to last so many years before dying out and forcing us to buy a new one. They get old and something new comes out, even if it’s only slightly better. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
Money Talk: when aid comes too late Students struggle with long wait times for financial aid refund checks
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University students are jokingly broke – it’s a part of college culture. Every little bit helps, but the bit students look forward to the most, tends to come too late to effectively help. Financial aid clears after the first five weeks into the semester, which means sometimes students have to go without for that length of time, be it with books or living needs. Graduate students get their checks a bit earlier but they have a more intensive workload, which means they fall farther behind.
Undergrads may be surprised to learn that graduate students get their refund checks a week or so before undergrads, but it’s not early enough to make a difference. Graduate students can typically find themselves a month into the semester going to class or conducting research without the necessary books. For undergrads, who typically wait as long as five weeks for their checks, sacrifices have to be made either in time or in grades. The reason it takes so long for the refund check to be processed is because the high-level of fragmentation in the student loan industry. This means processing times vary and hit your bill at different times. On top of this, an institution like UB that would see thousands of students receiving financial aid have their offices overworked during this time of year. What it all comes down to is bu-
reaucracy. Ironically instated for efficiency, it usually ends up slowing down whatever system it’s being used for. Some students might opt to put in some serious work over the summer to pay for their year. I worked two jobs – helping with the family business and bartending at night – which made 12hour days a regular occurrence. For students that do the same, that refund check adds extra money on a lump sum. Financially, I was doing okay, but not everyone has the time to put into work over the summer. This wait becomes even worse when students living off-campus come dangerously close to their rent payment days before they get theirs – then late fees build and credit is lost, landlord issues can arise and create an uncomfortable relationship. While working can definitely al-
leviate semester expenses, it can become another barrier for students in college. Having a job means less time studying or taking classes, which makes it a sacrifice for students to attempt both. Schools even warn students that due to this fact, they should plan ahead for their expected expenses including textbooks, school supplies, groceries and anything else the average UB attendee may need. While refund checks can be a pain to wait for, they’re still a better option than private loans, as far as interest rates go, even thought they’ll take a bit longer. When dealing with money, it’s always best to think long-term, saving some portion of your income for the future, both known and unforeseen. So, like everything else college students are told to plan for, being able to hold out for your financial aid refund check is one more thing to have on the mind. email: kenneth.thomas@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @KenUBSpec
A freshman at seventeen The woes of graduating high school early and beginning college as a minor
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My first day of college was everything the movies carved it out to be – completely stereotypical, with the crying mother and at least 1,000 “don’t forget to call me every night” goodbyes. My father, who is not an emotional man by any means, was choking back tears as he rounded the corner to leave my floor. While my parents were only two in the sea of thousands of others who kissed their children goodbye for the first time, they had every reason to be extra nervous. The child they were leaving behind wasn’t even an adult in the eyes of the state yet – I was only seventeen.
My birthday falls in November, therefore making me the youngest person in my graduating class off the bat. To emphasize the drama of this situation, I had completed a full two semesters worth of college credits during my senior year of high school. I was entering university as a sophomore before I was even old enough to drive past 9 p.m. Going to college also permits a lot of freedom. Most parents are anxiety-ridden about leaving their fresh-to-adulthood children on a campus where they will have no control over their actions. My parents had the added concern that their child is in classes with primarily sophomores and juniors who are at least two years older. Your parents are nothing more than a phone call that you choose to either answer or ignore. New college freshmen can get all of the tattoos and piercings that their wallet will allow and their ID allows them into any 18-plus clubs. But I can’t participate.
My roommates were discussing sneaking a weekend trip to Toronto without telling their parents while I was quietly expressing devastating grief because I’m not even old enough to be the sole name on my credit card account. Any transactions I make will be neatly printed on my monthly statement, which is sent right back to my parents at home. Freedom is still just an illusion for students like me who got an early start. Walking the thin line between, “I’m free because my parents aren’t watching me first-hand,” and “if I mess up, my parents will be notified and they will kill me,” can be tricky. So what does that mean for students like me who are just a little bit behind their peers in age? It means taking advantage of every on-campus social opportunity available because it’s the only prayer for a social life that we have. We won’t meet our new friend group downtown; instead we have
to overcome the crippling anxiety that comes with icebreakers in social settings that do not offer the advantages of substance-elevated confidence. It means that when all of your best friends go out and and get matching tattoos that will last eons longer than the relations they actually signify, you’ll likely be hanging out in the library or looking for friends in the dining halls. While this can be seen as detrimental to social development, some people, including myself, find that this disadvantage of age is an advantage in the long run. I might not be able to take a weekend excursion to Ottawa with my friends, but I will graduate earlier than most and therefore get a major head start in the workforce. Not to mention, having the voice of reason – A.K.A. my parents hanging over my head –is a really great way to abstain from decision-making that I will ultimately regret. email: features@ubspectrum.com
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On-campus housing for the increased number of students has been affected as well. First-year UB students are placed in residential halls located on North Campus and South Campus, according to Michael Koziej, senior associate director of Campus Living. Freshmen students living on North Campus are placed in Governors Hall and in the Ellicott Complex. Freshmen students living on South Campus are placed in Goodyear Hall and Clement Hall. While some might expect there to be less room in housing for all of the new students,
Koziej said students have been spread out and accommodated on either North or South Campus. He said about 25 percent of freshmen students live in Governors Hall. Another 25 percent of freshmen live either in Goodyear Hall or Clement Hall and the remaining 50 percent of freshmen live in Ellicott. Koziej said living in residence halls helps freshmen get used to the campus and find a “smaller niche,” where resources available are readily available to them and helps them “to adjust to such a large place.” “We are home to over 75 percent of the first year students and many students consider
living on campus that rite of passage,” Koziej said. “We build a foundation for students to prepare themselves for the university.” The cost of living in each freshmen residential hall is essentially the same for all students, according to Koziej. Roughly 20 “non-traditional” freshmen live in on-campus apartments. According to Koziej. Non-traditional freshmen are students who took a few years off prior to entering the university but are still considered to be first-year students, Koziej said. Mandi Sachs, a freshman communication major, enjoys the large size of the university. “I loved the vibe of the school and what
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Some students in UB Class of 2020 stand outside for a group photo during freshmen orientation in July. This year, freshmen applications have increased by 10 percent.
is has to offer me, I love the people and how friendly they are,” Sachs said. “I think [how large the school is] gives me an opportunity to explore and meet new people.” Hannah Stein contributed reporting on this story. email: news@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @AshleyInkumsah
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“I’m pro-Black Lives Matter, so of course there’s a contingent of white people that feel it’s a hate group and all that so I would imagine it was somebody like that but then again it could just be somebody who’s a ho-
mophobe, I don’t know,” Clavin said. Pierce-Tate said the university’s “open door policy” could mean that anyone can come in and vandalize school property. “I’m thankful that [the slurs were] in chalk, it could’ve been worse than that,” Piece-Tate said. “This was a minor incident but just think about what might happen.” “The university will respond promptly to protect the safety and well-being of the entire university community,” according to a statement from the university. “Diversity, inclusion and mutual respect are strongly held values of our university.” Sticht said UPD believes this is an isolated incident that does not pose an immediate threat to the campus. “From my experience something like this when someone writes a message anonymously, [is] usually done by someone who’s upset about something but is usually not going to act out on it,” Sticht said. Sticht said he does not remember a situation when graffiti led to an act of violence. This isn’t the first incident in which a member of the faculty has discovered slurs on campus. Anti-Semitic slurs were found on a men’s restroom stall in Capen Hall in March. UPD responded by increasing patrol at on-campus Jewish organizations. UB released a statement in December 2015, which stated “racist and discriminatory behaviors or conduct have no place at the University at Buffalo and will not be tolerated.” “It’s not that I’m scared but I’m definitely put on guard more than I ever was,” Clavin said.
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University Police is currently investigating offensive slurs written on a UB instructor’s office. Peter Clavin’s office on the 10th floor of Clemens Hall was defaced last week with homophobic and profane remarks. Clavin is a teaching assistant and an instructor for an African American Studies class: Hip Hop and Social Issues. The slurs were specifically aimed at Clavin and included his name. The remarks were written in yellow chalk and were removed last week after Deborah Pierce-Tate, assistant to the Transitional Studies chair, discovered them. Pierce-Tate called UPD immediately after discovering the slurs. There are currently no known suspects for the incident, according to Deputy Chief of Police Joshua Sticht. He said UPD is currently trying to meet with Clavin to further the investigation. “I have no idea who [did this]” Clavin said. “I mean I could probably think of four or five people but it would be totally baseless.” Clavin believes the incident occurred sometime during Labor Day Weekend. He was puzzled as to why his office was targeted with homophobic slurs, rather than racial ones. “They didn’t say you’re racist or you’re a race trader or [anything],” Clavin said. “They used very sexualized terms.” Clavin had a cartoon of black poet Amiri Baraka taped to his office door, which was ripped and thrown on the ground. He said he was surprised this incident occurred so early in the semester. He said before the add/drop date, he
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New mural paints Buffalo in a bright light Buffalo-based artist Daniel Galas turns historic buildings into gold BENJAMIN BLANCHET STAFF WRITER
What was once a typical brick structure on the outside of the Koch Metal Spinning building is now multiple layers of black and gold, with each panel of the wall featuring a different location in Buffalo. The building would likely have gone unnoticed to those passing by the intersection of Halbert Street and Jewett Avenue, but on Monday, it became home to a mural that’s sure to pick up many more gazes. Multifaceted artist Daniel Galas is the man behind the change in scenery. Galas’ new mural “72 Jewett” is named after the address at which it stands. The mural features illustrious paintings of buildings within a mile-radius of its location. As part of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s Public Art Initiative, the gallery plans to install multiple murals such as Galas’ “72 Jewet,” hoping to liven Buffalo’s cityscape with artwork. Galas said he chose black in recognition of his work in the past and gold as a way to point out the “forgotten beauty” of the architecture near the mural. “This area in particular isn’t terribly known for its architecture,” Galas said. “We wanted to show people just coming down either in the community or coming here to work, ‘look, all of these buildings are gold.’ They all have a lot of cultural value that’s worth preserving and just experiencing.” The mural stands across the street from Buffalo Arts Studio, where Galas currently works.
The “72 Jewett” mural is like the handcarved paper prints, or linocuts, that Galas sells on his Buffalo Prints Etsy webstore. Galas and his wife create prints and portray local sights including Shea’s Performing Arts Center and the GE Tower from a new, hip perspective. He is familiar with Buffalo since he grew up in Williamsville and attended SUNY Fredonia to study under Cuban-American artist Alberto Rey, but he didn’t always see Buffalo the way he sees it now. Galas left Buffalo to move to New York City and then moved to the Bay area. He and his wife then moved back to Western New York to raise their twin boys. He wasn’t aware of the up-and-coming arts scene, which later made him view Buffalo and its architecture in a different fashion. “Coming back home, I began seeing the architecture again for the first time,” Galas said, regarding Buffalo’s architecture exhibits. “You don’t see that in other cities. I think being away and coming back was a big eye opener to me, just seeing something that I hadn’t noticed when I lived here, which ties in to why I got into architecture and ultimately [did] this mural.” Galas drew inspiration for the mural from the work he does on regional-themed linocuts. He hopes to reveal artistically Buffalo’s architecture is by incorporating buildings on both sides of Main Street into his mural. “Main Street – which I believe is because of the Belt Line – splits the two neighborhoods in half,” Galas explained. “On one half you have Parkside, which is very extremely wealthy,
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Artist Daniel Galas unveiled a new mural at the Albright-Knox Art Museum Monday morning. The installation is part of a larger effort to develop Buffalo’s industrial art district.
with the Darwin Martin house and all these other residential architectural masterpieces. On the other side, you have urban blight, but you still have amazing architecture.” Aaron Ott, curator of Public Art at the Albright-Knox, said this is Galas’ largest work to date. “We hope to model the gallery’s long term commitment to the desire of the city and people for the arts based off works like Galas’ and other works similar to his,” Ott said. “It was an ambitious initiative. The mural is adjacent to the Buffalo Arts Studio, which dictates the dialogue with the artists currently residing there.” Ott hopes to bring similar artwork to the 1000 square miles designated for the museum’s new initiative in the greater Buffalo area. “The completed mural series presents a fresh view of neighborhood buildings cre-
atively integrated into the unique exterior of the Koch Metal Spinning building,” said Shirley Verrico, curator at Buffalo Arts Studio. Verrico said she was very excited to see the studio’s resident artist picked to be a part of the Albright-Knox Public Art Initiative, which selected the mural to be a part of its program. “I had to come up with some kind of correlation between the building and the existing architecture,” Galas said. “There’s actually so many layers of creativity in this, even just trying to put whatever building in which panel was in itself a little bit of a challenge.” It wasn’t just the painting that made things interesting for Galas; it was also the interactions he would have with onlookers that made the mural a fun process all around. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
THE SPECTRUM
The edge: UB Football vs. Nevada cluding standout junior left tackle Austin Corbett. Buffalo’s offensive line struggled against Albany and has question marks all over.
UB Football hoping to turn season around against Nevada Saturday
Defensive line: Buffalo advantage Buffalo’s defensive line is one of the biggest strengths of the team – four players with starting experience hold it down. Nevada is inexperienced all over the front seven, returning just one starter.
SPORTS DESK The UB football team (0-1) is hoping to turn its season around this Saturday when it travels Westward to take on the University of Nevada (1-1). Following the loss to Division I-AA Albany two weeks ago, Buffalo had a bye last week to figure things out. Saturday’s game matches the furthest Buffalo’s football team has ever traveled for a game. Here is a preview of Saturday’s matchup.
Quarterbacks: Push Prepare to see a lot of quarterbacks take the field on Saturday. Nevada head coach Brian Polian announced that he will use three different quarterbacks in Saturday’s game. Buffalo head football coach Lance Leipold announced at a Tuesday press conference that he will not name his starting quarterback for Saturday’s game until the day of the game, but he admitted that most likely he will once again use two quarterbacks, with both senior Grant Rohach and freshman Tyree Jackson seeing time in the game. Both coaches have question marks at the quarterback position this year.
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UB’s defensive line is one of its most experienced units this season. UB will take on Nevada this Saturday in hopes of turning the season around.
Running back: Nevada advantage Running backs are a strength for both of these teams. For Buffalo, senior running back Jordan Johnson is one of the best players on their offense. However, Nevada junior running back James Butler Jr, who gashed UB for 177 on 16 carries in the matchup between the two teams last year, is an outstanding running back and just a step above Johnson. Wide receiver: Nevada advantage Nevada’s wide receiver core brings back
talented seniors Hasaan Henderson and Jerico Richardson. Buffalo’s receivers still have much to prove, with only senior Marcus McGill having stepped up to this point.
Tight end: Buffalo advantage Senior Mason Schreck was a standout for Buffalo against Albany, catching five passes for 58 yards. Nevada tight end Jarred Gipson caught just two passes for 15 yards last week.
Linebacker: Buffalo advantage Another strength for Buffalo is its line backing core, which is filled with talent. Again, Nevada returns just one starter from its front seven. Secondary: Push Both Buffalo and Nevada are confident in their secondaries. Senior Boise Ross, who is perhaps the team’s best defender, headlines Buffalo’s secondary. Safety Ryan Williamson is another player Buffalo is high on. Nevada boasts talent in its secondary as well, with the talented safety duo of Asauni Rufus and Dameon Baber. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Offensive line: Nevada advantage Nevada’s offensive line paves the way for Butler, returning four out of five starters in-
Climbing the ladder Undefeated UB men’s soccer team ranks just outside this week’s NSCAA Coaches top 25 poll MICHAEL AKELSON
SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
UB’s men’s soccer team (6-0-0) continues to prove that not only are they one of the best teams in the Mid-American Conference, but they’re also one of the best in the entire country. The latest NSCAA Coaches top 25 poll released this Tuesday has the Bulls ranked just outside of the top 25. Buffalo accumulated 51 total points for the top 25, just 10 points behind No. 25 Stanford. No team outside of the top 25 received more votes for inclusion than Buffalo. This is the highest ranking Buffalo has received in the NSCAA poll since 2005, when they ranked No. 20 following a 10-1-0 start
to the season. The Bulls are one of only three teams in the country to win six games so far this season, alongside Notre Dame and Syracuse, who rank first and fifth in this week’s poll respectively. As a team, Buffalo leads the country in goals scored (18) and points (55) and ranks second in goals against average (GAA) (.16), having allowed just one goal in six games. Charlotte University is the only team Buffalo trails in GAA and the only team that has yet to allow a goal this season. However, Charlotte has played just three games so far compared to Buffalo’s six. Senior forward Russell Cicerone leads the bulls and currently leads the country in goals scored (8), total points (21), shots per game (5.67) and shots on goal per game (3.0).
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Senior midfielder Brandon Scales dribbles past a Niagara defender last season. The Bulls will play Niagara University Thursday night seeking their seventh consecutive victory to open the season.
The Bulls will play their next game Thursday night when they travel to Niagara University.
*all statistics as of Sept. 13. email: michael.akelson@ubspectrum.com
Fantasy football picks for week 2 A look at this week in football news
BRIAN LARA
STAFF WRITER
Last week, like always, had a lot of fantasy owners either excited or disappointed. The week was interesting with players being injured and putting up zero points. This week, we’ll be looking at players to take a chance on in deeper leagues. NY Giants WR Sterling Shepard, vs. New Orleans Saints
Sterling Shepard did well last week as a
wide receiver to complement Odell Beckham Jr. He had 43 yards and a touchdown against the banged up defense of the Dallas Cowboys. This week is an even better matchup with Shepard facing off against the defense of the Saints. The Saints are notorious for having an awful defense and this was apparent in their first matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Amari Cooper had 137 yards and Michael Crabtree had 87 yards and a two-point conversion. Put Shepard back in your lineups this week for a game that should be a shootout. Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, vs. Tennessee Titans
Matthew Stafford is an under-the-radar quarterback. Everyone assumed he would regress after losing superstar wide receiver Calvin Johnson. However, that didn’t appear to be the case when he played the Indianapolis Colts this past Sunday. Even though the Colts have a bad defense, Stafford looked calm and won the
game for the Lions. He finished ninth overall in fantasy points among quarterbacks last year. For a quarterback who has very good matchups the rest of the season, I would definitely recommend everyone grabbing Stafford for this week and beyond. NY Jets D/ST, @ Buffalo Bills
Although the Jets lost the game against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, their defense was hardly to blame. They recorded seven sacks behind a ferocious defensive line that may be the best in football. This week, they face off against the Buffalo Bills, who laid an egg offensively last week against the Baltimore Ravens. The Jets will also return defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson this week from his one-game suspension, which should make the defensive line even more formidable. With a Bills offense that won’t have a completely healthy Sammy Watkins and a terrible offensive line, the Jets defense should be a phenomenal play this week.
San Diego Chargers RB Danny Woodhead, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Woodhead will definitely see more opportunities for touches in week two since wide receiver Keenan Allen tore his ACL and went down for the season in week one. The RB out-touched fellow running back Melvin Gordon last week by a wide margin. He had 120 yards and a touchdown. I think he’ll be Philip Rivers’ go-to guy with Allen’s injury. Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker, vs. Detroit Lions
If you don’t have Rob Gronkowski, you’re definitely not confident in your tight end’s abilities to put up points consistently every week. This week, Delanie Walker is up against a Detroit Lions defense that allowed three touchdowns to Colts tight ends last week. People are very hyped up on Tajae Sharpe this year, so the Lions defense will try and cover him. Marcus Mariota will dump it off to Walker when he’s in trouble. email: sports@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @mikeakelson