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JULY 7, 2010
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n oil leak in the Deep Fork River south of Edmond near Interstate 35 was discovered on June 21. The oil leak was a concern, as the river flows into Arcadia Lake further upstream. The public was concerned that the oil would reach Arcadia Lake, which is where residents of Edmond get their drinking water.The city of Edmond and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency both confirm oil never entered Arcadia Lake. Joe Hubbard, U.S. EPA spokesperson, said an estimated 250 barrels of crude oil were discovered in the Deep Fork River. The oil spread 8,000 feet, or roughly 1.5 miles from the original site of the Deep Fork, Oklahoma Corporation Commission spokesperson, Matt Skinner, said. Continued on page 5
The USA Today reported that much of the oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico is coming from a 6.625 inch drill pipe, the size of the photo to the right. Officials said that the approximate size of the hole responsible for the oil in the Deep Fork River is the size of a thumb print (left). The Gulf spill is on day 79, as of today, while the spill in Deep Fork lasted only one day.
Deep Fork River at 1-35 and Britton. The white booms keep the oil from advancing downstream. One of the booms was washed away during the rain on July 4 and was not replaced until July 5.
Facts from the Gulf Oil Spill ESTIMATED OIL SPILLED An estimated 100,000 barrels of oil a day are flowing into the Gulf, according to an internal British Petroleum document. One hundred thousand barrels is roughly equivalent to 4,200,000 gallons of oil (ABC News). As of mid-June, an estimated 73-126 million gallons of oil have spilled into the Gulf since the Deepwater Horizon disaster that began on April 20.
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COST OF SPILL TO BP The estimated cost of the Gulf spill to BP is $3.12 million as of July 5. As of May 1, 2010, the cost per day of to BP was an estimated $7 million. These costs reportedly include the $147 million spent settling 47,000 claims for payment, as well as costs associated with responding to and containing the spill. (AP)
ECONOMIC DAMAGE Analysts estimate that the Louisiana fishing industry alone could suffer $2.5 billion in losses, with Florida suffering a potential $3 billion in tourism income.
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NUMBER OF ANIMALS DEAD As of July 5, 1844 dead animals have been collected from the Gulf and surrounding coasts, including Texas and Louisiana coasts. The number of animals collected includes 1387 birds, 444 sea turtles, and 53 dolphins. (fws.gov)
LIBERTY FEST ENDS WITH BANG AT UCO By Samantha Maloy / Staff Writer Spectators of all ages displayed their patriotic spirit this past week during the 39th Edmond LibertyFest. LibertyFest, which annually brings in more than 100,000 people, was recently named by USA Today and CNN as one of the top 10 places to be on the Fourth. This year’s theme celebrated the Boy Scouts 100th Anniversary. Though the rain was intermittent throughout the weekend activities, it held off until the very end of the parade on Saturday. Thousands of people lined the parade route to watch the 100+ entries march by, according to the Edmond Sun. Emoly West, Edmond native and newly-crowned Miss Oklahoma, also made an appearance in the parade. LibertyFest offers a variety of fun family activities, including kite flying, cookouts and chalk drawing contests during the week before July 4. The UCO fireworks display is the finale to the week-long festivities. Robert Meinders, chairman of the fireworks display, estimated between 50,000 and 60,000 people observed the show. Meinders said they waited until 7 or 8 p.m. to make the final decision to go ahead with the show, as the weather looked like it would cooperate after all. The UCO show was 28 minutes long, and “thousands of shells were set off during the finale alone,” Meinders said.
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14,000 Members of the Edmond community sit back and watch the fireworks on campus during the 39th Annual Fourth of July LibertyFest celebration.
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30 Years ago a typical firework display lasted an hour, today’s rarely last more than 20 minutes.
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Opinion
SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF SECOND AMENDMENT Supreme Court rules city goverments do not have the right to govern themselves on the Second Amendment. By Jack Chancey / Staff Writer
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The United States Supreme Court ruling on gun rights last week took a turn to the right. The ruling re-established the constitutional right for all citizens to have the right to bear arms. The Supreme Court effectively said with its ruling that city governments do not have the right to govern themselves on gun issues. As a federal republic, state and local governments should have the right to govern on local issues they deem important. The Constitution is a great document that guarantees rights to Americans that billions of people live without, but gun laws should be a local issue decided by the people who actually live there. According to federal statistics, approximately 10,000 people died in the four months it took the Supreme Court to vote on the case. A metropolitan city such as Chicago deals with very different issues than even a town the size of Oklahoma City. Chicago had decided 30 years ago to ban handguns because gun violence and crime had gone out of control. In the last year there were 258 public school shootings, 32 fatal. Clearly, Chicago represents a different view of gun laws when it comes to the Second Amendment. The court’s conservative majority took it upon itself to interpret periods of history that do not reflect what is going on in Chicago today. The author of the dissenting opinion, Justice Stephen Breyer, said we have no reason to think the political process can’t protect the right to bear arms, and that there are very different circumstances in crowded urban areas versus rural areas, where people much more want to carry arms. The NRA, never one to back away from a fight, said the decision was a “landmark” ruling. The reasoning for gun advocates is that citizens need a way of protecting themselves from criminals who have other avenues of getting guns. “This is a landmark decision. ... The Second Amendment − as every citizen’s constitutional right − is now a real part of American constitutional law,” NRA Executive Vice President, Wayne LaPierre, said in an NRA press release. Self-defense and gun rights are important to many, but the Second Amendment was written in a time of tyrannical governments over reaching into the rights of American citizens. Times have changed in a dramatic way, and the need for gun control is now. The U.S. has more gun deaths than any other developed nation, an issue that could be curtailed with stricter gun laws. Local governments will now have to be creative in their gun laws instead of outright bans. States and local governments should continue to require background checks, regulate gun dealers, and limit the bulk purchase of guns. Approximately 30,000 people die each year from gunshots. The deep rift of gun rights has practically split a nation. The issue is not with people using their guns for hunting or selfdefense, but guns in the hands of criminals has created a need to act and govern in a manner that will save lives. The only way to meet that goal is through stricter gun laws.
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CAMPUS QUOTES
Do you think political ideologies such as communism and socialism are threats to our country?
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“No, because in some ways “I think that there are alsocialist ideals can positive- ways movements from difly benefit the United States.” ferent parties. Just because their beliefs are different doesn’t mean they are necessarily a threat.” KJ RHOADES
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“Communism? Probably. A lot of people would say that it’s a bad thing to the U.S. because they are uneducated.”
“No. They are just ways of life. The threat is the radicalism and when they force it on other people.”
“No. People are more educated now than when communism was a threat. We should trust our government to make the right decisions.” KATY PETHICK
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“No ... Obama is a socialist, but I don’t think he has done that much for our country since he has been in office, so I think we’re safe.”
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Summer Enrollment
SUMMER PELL GRANTS BOOST UCO ENROLLMENT Availability of summer Pell grants has increased summer enrollment, not only at UCO but at colleges all across the nation. Students have the opportunity to graduate earlier with the help of summer courses being offered. Summer classes at the University of Central Oklahoma have seen a notable increase in enrollment from this time last year. Enrollment is up 8.7 percent from summer 2009, according to a press release on the UCO website. Vice President of Enrollment Management, Jerry Legere, noted several contributors to the rise in summer enrollment. “The summer schedule started earlier [this year], so the session ends before the end of July,” Legere said. He said some years, summer school has run through the first or second of August, so this schedule still allows students time for vacations and other summer plans. Not all UCO summer students call the University of Central Oklahoma their home during the rest of the year. Legere said a prominent portion of the summer enrollment is made up of students who are home for the summer and want to keep moving ahead with their degree by taking a few classes at the local college. Perhaps the biggest factor is the availability of summer Pell grants to students, which has contributed to surges in summer school enrollment not only on the UCO campus, but also on campuses across the nation. Pell grants were previously only available for fall and spring semesters. “President Obama has signed into law new rules that allow students to apply for Pell grants during the summer semester just as
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With more funds available for summer classes, students are choosing to move ahead with their degrees and graduate sooner.
they would in the fall and spring,” Mark Kinders, a spokesman for Northeastern State University, said in a Tulsa World article. “Students
are technically getting 150 percent of the money they qualified for last year to use for their education now that they can use Pell Grants during
the summer. “In many cases, students are staying in school during the summer because they have more money
Total head count, undergraduate and graduate numbers combined: Summer 2005: 5571 Summer 2006: 5483 Summer 2007: 5410
Summer 2008: 5479 Summer 2009: 5636 Summer 2010: 6125
going to their education than they would make working a summer job,” Kinders said. For students to be eligible for the summer Pell grants, “[they] must have completed 24 credit hours toward their degree programs during the prior fall and spring semesters and have received passing grades, and they must enroll in at least six hours of courses during the summer,” according to campusexplorer. com. UCO’s first-time freshmen demographic increased the most, rising more than 30 percent after a gradual decline. “[The numbers for] firsttime freshmen, first-time transfers and international students have all been going up,” Legere said. The number of graduate students has risen over the past several years, “due to more intentional efforts by the Graduate Office for recruiting graduate students,” Legere said. The economy also always plays a factor in people returning to school to obtain their master’s degrees, or pushing ahead immediately after obtaining their bachelor’s degrees toward their master’s degrees. Following on the heels of the summer semester, the numbers for the fall semester are also looking healthy. “Fall is doing well,” Legere said. “[We’re] up about 9 percent in the head count from this time last year.” At press time, expected enrollment for the fall is 75 to 80 percent full. For those who have not yet enrolled for fall, Legere has two words: Don’t delay.
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U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley speaks during a news conference, Monday, June 28, 2010, in Chicago.
By Jack Chancey / Staff Writer A Supreme Court ruling Monday, June 28, 2010, upholds the federal law allowing individuals the right to bear arms. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Second Amendment applies to states and city governments in regard to gun laws. The McDonald v. City of Chicago case ends a nearly 30-year handgun ban in the city of Chicago. Wasting no time, Chicago has already mended its gun ban and has created a new city ordinance that will regulate guns and their owners. The Chicago Tribune reported that Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago, “unveiled a new ordinance that would require gun owners to register their weapons with the city, get training and keep all but one firearm locked up.”
“This is a landmark decision. ... The Second Amendment – as every citizen’s constitutional right – is now a real part of American constitutional law,” Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president, said in a National Rifle Association press release. The NRA participated in oral arguments in support of the ruling saying the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the 14th Amendment which says no state shall make a law that abridges citizens of their privileges and immunities provided by the Constitution. However, the ruling does not change the law prohibiting felons and the mentally ill from owning guns, banning guns in or around public buildings, and regulation of the commercial sale of guns. “This ruling reaffirms the beliefs of a vast
majority of Oklahomans that an individual is protected by the constitution in the right to bear arms,” Charles Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Rifle Association, said The dissenting opinion was written by Justice Stephen Breyer. In an NPR report, Justice Breyer said we have no reason to think the political process can’t protect the right to bear arms, and that there are very different circumstances in crowded urban areas versus rural areas, where people much more want to carry arms. Gun issues can be very sensitive to many Americans, and this new ruling will only make the divide between gun control advocates and pro-gunners deeper. Gun Issues in Oklahoma As a mostly rural state, the new ruling does not affect Oklahomans in any direct way, but it does make the Second Amendment a part of constitutional law. Oklahomans are already afforded some of the most lenient gun laws in the country which come from Oklahoma’s populist and rural beginnings. Oklahoma legislatures have been working to protect the gun rights of Oklahomans since the state’s inception. In this year’s legislative session, there was bipartisan support on an open-carry gun law. HB 3354 would have allowed gun owners with the proper permits to carry guns in plain view much like a police officer. Democratic Gov. Brad Henry vetoed that bill, however, and the House and Senate were unable to override the veto. “The bill would have passed, but the Democrats sided with Governor Henry on the veto,” Smith said. An idea that might be controversial to students on campus today is the thought of guns in the classroom. Oklahoma lawmakers
have tried to allow for the concealed carrying of guns on campus in several congressional terms. Proponents of the bill cite the success of the concealed carry law that is about 13 years old. “I feel extremely negative towards the idea of guns on campus,” Kelsi Ward, a UCO student, said. “The what-ifs of actually needing one in an attack of some sort does not even come close to justifying deadly weapons on campus.” Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, introduced legislation the term before last that would allow students and faculty to carry c o n cealed weapons on Oklahoma public university property. The bill passed the House but failed in the Senate. “The Oklahoma Rifle Association supports allowing guns on campus, but the cooperative efforts of UCO President Roger Webb, OU President David Borne, and OSU President Burns Hargis helped strike down the bill,” Smith said. To read the NPR story mentioned in this story, scan this tag:
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Four new faculty members join University of Central Oklahoma and bring a wide range of interests and backgrounds to their various departments. Meagan Branham
Meagan Branham is the office manager for advisement and admissions. She oversees the support staff and student workers in the front desks of the Academic Advisement Center. She graduated from UCO in 2009 with a degree in PE health.
Q: What was your favorite course in college? A:: Applied Anatomy. I learned about every muscle and every bone in a four-week course. Q: What are your interests and hobbies? A: I coach a club volleyball team. I love to read; I like the Twilight Saga and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy a lot. Q: Where do you see yourself in 20 years? A: Married with kids and hopefully teaching health and kinesiology courses. Sandra Hunter
Sandra Hunter is an admnistrative secretary. She works under Dr. Mary Monfort and Dr. Julie Collins and is an alumna of Oklahoma Christian University.
Q: What are your interests and hobbies?
A: I was an art major in school. I like to make charcoal drawings and jewelry. Q: What CD are you listening to in your car right now? A: Edgar Cruz. He can really play guitar. Q: What’s your dream vacation spot?
A: Hmmm, probably Europe. Oh, and definitely the beach. Mark Jones
Mark Jones is a technology trainer in the Technology Resource Center. He provides technological training to faculty, staff and students. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University.
Q: What was your favorite course in college?
A: Probably Educational Technology − that’s what I work in, that’s what I enjoy. Q: How do you spend your free time?
A: I mostly spend time with my family. I have two kids. I like to be involved with the church.
Q: What’s your favorite music act?
A: Probably Norah Jones. She’s jazzy − I like that. Jeanette Norris
Jeanette Norris is a cataloging technician in the Max Chambers Library. She puts labels on books, along with assisting other librariains. She is an alumna of the University of Oklahoma and Yale University.
Q: What are your interests and hobbies?
A: I like to travel. I like to read. I like to study languages, French and Italian, mostly. Q: If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be?
A: Emile Zola. [Zola was a French naturalist writer, most famous for assisting win a new trial for Alfred Dreyfus with the publication of his open letter, J’accuse.]
Q: What’s your dream vacation spot? A: Anywhere in France.
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A.J. BLACK Last week we discussed the green initiative and began to evaluate the authenticity of the university policies on the subject. If you look close enough, the apparent hypocrisy is undeniable, and money, not a sense of social responsibility, is the driving force. I look at it as my mission to point out the contradictions within the rhetoric and course of action, so we can further the progress that we as a university have made, and hopefully move toward a more genuine effort of going green and becoming more self-sufficient. I recently took an unauthorized tour of the Center for Transformative Learning. It is a state-of-the-art facility complete with 60-inch L.E.D. Aquos televisions in nearly every room and throughout the commons areas and hallways. The classrooms have even been equipped with electronic drop screen projectors controlled by a touchpad similar to an iPhone, and An estimated 250 barrels of crude oil was discovered leaked in Deep Fork River. The oil spill does not affect Arcadia Lake, which is the city of Edmond’s primary source of drinking water.
The leak was first discovered west of Interstate 35 and Britton Road on Monday, June 21 by a bridge inspector for the Department of Transportation. The Deep Fork flows under Britton Road. Skinner said the pipeline has been abandoned for quite some time. He said the pipe was no longer active, but a clamp was placed to prevent further leaking. Alarm was raised when the estimated 250 barrels of oil were leaked into the river, but the leak has since been cleaned up and is now under control. “We took six water samples,” Ashleigh Clark, public information manager for the city of Edmond, said. “All six came back in compliance of water regulations. There is no danger.” During the flooding, lake waters had reportedly risen up to 10 feet and were covering areas along the shore. Initially, it was uncertain as to whether this would pose a threat to those wishing to celebrate at Arcadia over the weekend of July Fourth. The EPA completed the cleanup of the oil leak early on Friday, June 25. However, Arcadia Lake was not officially open until Friday, July 2 due to the high waters caused by the June 14 flash flooding. Following the flash flooding that saw many parts of Oklahoma City underwater due to nearly 12 inches of rainfall, there were concerns about the safety of Arcadia Lake and overflow caused by the flooding, as the lake is a primary source for Edmond drinking water. “The oil leak was not a huge concern,” Clark said. “We knew that it was a very small amount of oil. It was contained very early on. The reason that Arcadia Lake could have potentially been affected by the oil spill after its discovery was that the Army Corps of Engineers had, prior to the spill, allowed water to be re-
leased downstream.” The releasing of water from the lake began on June 19, before the discovery of the leak. Clark said Fred Rice, Edmond’s water resources superintendent, has reported that the amount of oil leaked would not
“We took six water sample ... all six came back in compliance of water regulations. There is no danger.” have affected drinking water for the city of Edmond. “Because of the oil spill, the EPA recommended to the Corps of Engineers to stop releasing water from Arcadia, in case the oil should reach the lake,” Clark said. According to Clark, no oil reached Arcadia, and a day after the releasing of water was postponed due to the leak, the water release was resumed. Subsequent tests ensured the water was safe for consumption and other activities. Eagle-SWS, which was contracted by
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the EPA, was the company responsible for the cleanup the following Tuesday, a day after the leak was discovered. It is reported that a vacuum truck was used to skim the oil from the river’s surface. Before the EPA arrived that Monday, on the day the leak was discovered, DCP Midstream volunteered to help contain the leak before it reached Arcadia Lake. Midstream is a natural gas company based out of Colorado. Skinner said they are currently looking for the owner of the pipe, but no reports have been made. “It will take several weeks to find the owner,” Skinner said. “Right now the pipe is considered abandoned, meaning there is no legal responsible party.” When asked what Oklahomans might think of the leak due to the coverage of the BP oil spill, Clark said the two oil incidents were hardly comparable. “This was a very minimal spill,” Clark said. “And again, no oil reached Arcadia Lake. We have done tests to assure that the water is safe.”
“You guys must have a lot of money to burn, because there must be over a million dollars of electronics in here ... ”
some of the most ergonomically comfortable chairs I have ever encountered. It should be a real treat for whoever gets to plant themselves in one of these seats starting next semester. As I methodically walked the empty halls taking notes and periodically waving hello to the several contractors who were placing the finishing touches on the newly constructed building, I found myself extremely impressed with the layout and technology that jumped out at me from around every corner. It is a truly magnificent structure. As I quietly entered the theater-style auditorium on the first floor, an electrician was connecting the wiring to a reported $20,000 projector. “This is one of the coolest projects I have ever worked on,” the young man told me. “You guys must have a lot of money to burn, because there must be over a million dollars of electronics in here, and I don’t think they are too worried about spending any paper.” I couldn’t have agreed more. I have not had a chance to look through the new forensic building that should be finished shortly, but it is supposed to be one of the most advanced labs in the country, and should draw students from all over the nation and possibly the world to develop their skills. There is one thing that didn’t seem to add up though. UCO is growing rapidly, and is currently the third largest university in the great state of Oklahoma. We have expanded the campus at a great rate and should continue to grow. In fact, we have recently been recognized as the greenest campus in the Lone Star Conference, but when you measure yourself against mediocrity, it is not hard to appear superior. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of people like Tim Tillman, UCO’s alternaTo view CNN’s coverage of the oil spill tive transportation coordinator, who are making a substantial in the Gulf, scan this tag: contribution and have a true passion for making a difference. But if we are the greenest campus in the region, that is a scary reality check on the current state of affairs. I have not seen the official numbers on the money spent to expand the campus with two of the most technologically advanced buildings around, but there is one thing that I know will not be on the itemized expense sheet. A something that would not only eventually pay for itself but would be the right thing to do, especially for the university that apparently sets the bar for the green movement – solar panels, a truly energy efficient insulation, and windows that would reduce the need for energy spent on heating and cooling buildings. We may be able to point to a piece of paper and prove that we are doing something, but we should do it because it is the right thing to do, regardless of any promise of profit.
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The official State Meal of Oklahoma is chicken fried steak, fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, strawberries, black eyed peas and pecan pie. Henry Starr, one of the last outlaws of the Old West was from Oklahoma . During his 32 years in crime, he claimed to have robbed more banks than both the James-Younger Gang and the DoolinDalton Gang put together.
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SPORTS
JULY 7, 2010
UCO Football
OPEN COMPETITION
Ethan Sharp only a reserve wide receiver for the Sooners, so it will be interesting if he has retained his throwing skills that made him a standout at Shawnee High School. A standout from Colleyville, Texas, Maxie is the son of former NFL player and current coach for the Dallas Cowboys, Brett Maxie Sr. While playing at Covenant Christian High
Landon Greve School, he led his team to the playoffs and became one of the most liked players on the team. His high school coach was quoted in interviews as saying Maxie has all the tools to be a great leader and a great player. In a game versus Shelton last year, Maxie had 541 yards of total offense with four touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns, while leading
his team to a 54-42 lead. Maxie looks on film to have all the tools to be a great quarterback; the only knock could be his long throwing motion. If he can get that motion shortened up, look for him to make a run at the job this fall. When it comes to selecting the quarterback, the coach will usually go with the guy who has been the most consistent, but when asked if he would possibly consider playing multiple quarterbacks this season, Wilkinson had this to say, “I usually don’t like playing multiple quarterbacks, but Florida won a national championship a few years ago with [Tim] Tebow and [Chris] Leak, so yeah if we have two guys who bring something different to the table and can help us win, it would be something I would look at.” Obviously if Sharp or Greve perform well, it looks like one of those two guys will be leading the Bronchos this next fall. But don’t be surprised if Maxie pushes for some playing time early in the season. Maxie’s ability to run around and create plays could prove very useful as a change-of-pace quarterback or eventually the full-time starter.
PHOTO BY GARETT FISBECK
By Michael Collins / Sports Writer If competition breeds excellence, then the University of Central Oklahoma’s football team should be in for a treat. With Brandon Noohi finishing his last season of eligibility this last fall, the Bronchos will have to find a new quarterback. As of right now there are four quarterbacks on the roster: Ethan Sharp, Landon Greve, Carter Whitson and Brett Maxie. “Coming into fall camp this season we will have four solid guys competing for the job,” offensive coordinator Jay Wilkinson said. “Obviously Ethan and Landon will have a slight edge, because they have been in the system for a year, but when practice starts we will be splitting the reps into fours.” The front-runner for the job has to be Ethan Sharp, only because he was the backup this last fall. “Ethan had a really good fall last year,” Wilkinson said. “We would have liked to have redshirted him, but when Brandon went down we had to throw him into the fire.” Sharp’s last real game experience came in his senior season at Eufaula High School, where he completed 240 of his 400 passes for 3,750 yards and 43 touchdowns, while earning All-District, All-Area MVP and All-State honors. Having a passing background should provide Sharp with an edge in competing in the Bronchos’ offense which likes to throw the ball around. Out of the all the quarterbacks, Sharp is definitely the best true passer. If Sharp is the front-runner, he is being tracked by Landon Greve pretty closely. “Throughout the spring practices, there was maybe one practice that Landon or Ethan were off their game,” Wilkinson said. “We didn’t name a starter because they both played well, not because they were off their game.” Greve is an athletic quarterback. Listed as 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds, he can really move around for a guy his size. “Landon really came along well last fall as a redshirt quarterback, and his progress in reading the defenses this last spring was really encouraging,” Wilkinson said. “I like the way he can move around and throw on the run.” Being a former All-State quarterback, Landon should be ready if called upon to start the season opener. With fall camp kicking off August 6, Sharp and Landon have just a few more weeks to prepare. If they happen to slip, the coaches won’t hesitate to try Brett Maxie or maybe even Carter Whitson. Out of the two, Whitson could be considered the bigger name, since he has been playing at the University of Oklahoma the last few years. Whitson was
UCO quarterback Ethan Sharp (left) awaits the snap during the Bronchos’ spring scrimmage. Sharp is currently involved in an open competition for the UCO starting quarteback spot. Sharp and fellow quarterback Landon Greve both saw first-team snaps in the scrimmage back in April.
UCO Baseball
UCO HIRES DAX LEONE The Bronchos hire Dax Leone to replace longtime head baseball coach Wendell Simmons who retired last season.
By Michael Collins / Sports Writer With the retirement of Wendell Simmons, who leaves as one of the most successful coaches in the history of the University of Central Oklahoma, the Bronchos have hired Dax Leone to take over the team. Leone will be tasked with building up a program that hasn’t played up to its capabilities these last few years. “This is a great opportunity for me to run the show my way, and bring some excitement back to this school,” Leone said. After finishing with only 13 wins this past season, the Bronchos’ baseball team should be excited for a fresh start, even if it means playing a little different style. “He’s a detail guy that is very meticulous in his work,” Oklahoma State’s head baseball coach, Frank Anderson, said. “I think as an assistant, he was a good communicator. I think he will be able to recruit the state of
Oklahoma very well, because he knows virtually everyone in the state.” With Leone having been one of the key recruiters for Anderson’s Cowboys, Leone should have a leg up on the recruiting front when it comes to getting good players for the Bronchos. “The thing I want to stress to my players is that we are in a dog fight,” Leone said. “I want and I know they want to compete at a national level, and to do that we’re going to have to fight for everything.” Leone stressed will power and pitching. “I want to work hard on pitching, not to say they haven’t in the past, but with my background as a pitching coach, that’s where I always start. Hits will come with effort.” The fire Leone brings will be unmatched, and his knowledge of the game is second to none. There are different schools of thought when it comes to coaching, the drill sergeant, or the player’s coach. When asked what type of
coach he thought Leone would be, Anderson said, “He was pretty close to the players here. He was someone that they were not afraid to ask for help.” Whether that is different from former coach Simmons is yet to be seen, but coach Leone earned really high praise from Coach Anderson. The concept of winning seems strange to some people, but in the minds of coaches, that’s all they think about. “UCO is special in terms of location, atmosphere, tradition, and even from a marketing standpoint,” Leone said. “We want to create some things that will help us gain a major home field advantage that the other schools in our conference won’t have, whether it’s a new student section, or trying different promotions.” There are tons of schools that bank on their home crowd to give them an edge. The concept hasn’t transferred to baseball yet, but with the drive of Leone it will not take long for something special to happen with the Broncho program.
Coming into a new program can be difficult for anyone, from getting to know the new players, to getting used to your new surroundings. Leone has made quick use of the time he has had so far. “I have been getting in touch with our players, checking to see what they are doing to get better this summer,” Leone said, “Many of the guys are off campus for the summer, so I haven’t met everyone yet, but it won’t take long once school starts for us to get to work.” With praise coming from all over and the fire Leone brings to this up-and-coming program, it is not crazy to think the Bronchos could be hoisting a championship trophy in the near future. With the entire state as his recruiting ground, Leone should have no trouble bringing in the talent necessary to do the things he wants to do.
SPORTS
JULY 7, 2010
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Editor’s Opinion
READY TO BREAKOUT 1
Editor’s Choice: Here are three Broncho athletes from various sports who should have breakout seasons in 2010.
Rachel New Guard UCO Basketball
By Chris Wescott / Sports Editor Soon-to-be sophomore guard, Rachel New, isn’t the tallest girl on the court, but that doesn’t stop her from performing. New had limited action last season as a freshman, but flashed a lot of talent in those games. She stands at 5 feet 1 but plays beyond the vertical restrictions. New is real quick, which is fun to watch if she gets a turnover or fast-break opportunity. Better yet, New has a pretty shot. Her outside shooting ability is not to be underestimated. The experience she gained last season will only strengthen her future as a Broncho. I fully expect her to see more time on the court, and with that comes more opportunities to make plays. In 23 game appearances – no starts – New had 15 points, 11 assists, 21 rebounds and four steals. Before enrolling at UCO, Rachel was a four-year starter at Northeast Academy in Oklahoma City. She averaged 15 points a game as a senior and earned Oklahoman Little AllCity and Alternative All-State honors. New will only get better, and adds young talent to a stacked Broncho roster.
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Josh Birmingham Running Back UCO Football
Birmingham is a guy I really like to have a breakout season for a few reasons. First, his attitude. I had the pleasure of speaking with Birmingham following the Bronchos’ spring practices this year. The young running back seemed excited to step into his new role as a starter, and even more excited to showcase his skills. Which is the second reason I believe Birmingham will have a good season; the guy has talent. I personally watched him bust off a long run in the spring scrimmage that left the defenders in the dust. His breakaway speed and small, evasive size, 185 pounds at 5 feet 8, make him an explosive speed back. Birmingham had an incredible career at Luther High School. He rushed for over 5,000 yards and claimed All-State honors as a senior. He showcased his speed by being a twotime 100-meter dash state champion. He also showcased his athleticism by winning a state long-jump title and performing at an All-Conference level in basketball. Although running the ball isn’t a major fixture in the Broncho offense, Birmingham doesn’t need to be handed the ball to make plays. He can catch it out of the backfield as well. So while a bunch of yards on the ground may be difficult to come by, look for “Juice,” as he is nicknamed, to be an important playmaker for the Bronchos this season.
Other athletes poised to breakout: Jill Bryan, Sophomore Guard, Women’s Basketball Ethan Sharp, Sophomore Quarterback, Football Dolphin Davis, Sophomore Wide receiver, Football Shane Carroll, Junior Guard, Men’s Basketball Nick Novak, Junior Defenseman, UCO Hockey Nick Holmes, Freshman Goalie, UCO Hockey Alyssa Fuxa, Junior Forward, Women’s Basketball
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Brent Block Forward UCO Hockey
Broncho senior forward Brent Block is coming off a down year. His 17 points in 36 games this past season is the least in his three-year career. His best year came from his rookie campaign in 2006 when he amassed 26 points in 30 games. However, his nine goals this year rank second in his career. Block has pretty good size at 6 feet 1 and 215 pounds. He is one of the taller forwards on the Broncho squad. What Block benefits from this year is the player turnover. Nine seniors graduated from last year’s team, making room for juniors like Block to step up and contribute more. Block joins soon-to-be senior forwards like Jonathan Cannizzo and Matt Cohn on a list of Broncho hockey players set to see a bulk of playtime. Block’s growth as a player toward the end of last season earned a mention by head coach Craig McAlister last month when asked which players would step up this season. Block has talent, and a mixture of situation and experience should give him an excellent opportunity to have a breakout season.