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Trump administration halts regulation on Tennessee Walking Horses Sarah Plemmons Contributor
Frustration about possible changes to the Tennessee Walking Horse tradition being put on hold has mounted in some citizens. The Horse Protection Act is a federal law established in 1970 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and prohibits the showing, sale and transportation of any horses that have been victims of soring. Soring is the process of applying toxic chemicals to a horse’s ankles, wrapping the leg in plastic to press the chemicals into the skin, then riding them in chains to irritate the leg. The goal is to produce the characteristic gait of the Tennessee Walking Horse, also known as the “Big Lick.” In 2015, The Prevent All Soring Tactics,
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or PAST, Act was introduced to Congress. The PAST Act attempted to strengthen the Horse Protection Act by prohibiting Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses and Spotted Saddle Horses to be shown, exhibited or sold with any signs of an artificially altered gait. It also would raise the penalty for offenders and require a Designated Qualified Person, or DQP, licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections. “The rule change was a step in the right direction,” Stephanie Solomon, operations director and equine manager at Horse Haven of Tennessee, said. “It doesn’t do any good to put the chemicals on the leg without the chains to irritate it. “If you put stacks and chains on a horse that’s never been sored, they don’t move like that. They just move like a cat that’s got tape on its feet.” In the final days of the Obama administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
finalized changes to the Horse Protection Act that would have ultimately prohibited the use of soring materials including stack shoes and ankle chains. The changes were supposed to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Jan. 24. However, with turnover in administration and new Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, the changes have been put on hold. On President Trump’s first day in office, he issued a memorandum that required all unpublished legislation to be reviewed. “It was sort of a one-two punch,” Senior Director of Rural Outreach and Equine Protection for the Humane Society of the United States Marty Irby said. “The changes didn’t go through because the Federal Register failed to publish them, and then they got caught up in the overarching issue of President Trump’s blanket rule on regulation, so it wasn’t a specific target of anything. It was just caught up in the bureaucracy of D.C.”
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The hold is not the end of the line, however. There are many other potential pieces of legislation that have been sent back for review. Irby is dedicated to working with Congress to pass the PAST Act and believes it will be reintroduced in the House soon. Irby said that many people, including Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen and Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis Presley, have been enormous voices in the publication and legislation process of the PAST Act. On the day the PAST Act was set to be published, Presley called on Trump to publish it. Irby commended UT for eliminating soring from the training of the traditional homecoming Tennessee walking horse. “I hope that Tennesseans and students at the University of Tennessee, millennials specifically, will really stand up and speak out against soring and really help to change things from within the state,” Irby said.
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Darwin Day events evolving around campus Sarah Plemmons Contributor
Through Feb. 25, McClung Museum will be celebrating the 208th birthday of the father of evolution, Charles Darwin, born Feb. 12, 1809. On Sunday, Feb. 6, the museum hosted a birthday party for Darwin with crafts, party hats and birthday cake. The museum attracted 140 guests in the first hour, most of them young families and graduate students, Lindsey Jo Wainwright, the museum’s Coordinator of Academic Programs, said. “The idea is just to celebrate and have fun,” Jen Bauer, a P.h.D. candidate researching paleontology, said. The party was held in the museum’s entrance hall where guests could take pictures with a Charles Darwin’s mascot and make buttons in the decorative experience exhibit. Guests were given handouts, such as an interactive scavenger hunt of the museum’s exhibits, information on the misconceptions of evolution and fliers for upcoming events. The party’s activities were largely targeted towards children, but the staff also saw the event as a way to bring families into the museum to better understand evolution and its importance. “I’m not sure how much (understanding of evolution) these young children will go away with, but it certainly provides an opportunity for their parents to become involved (and) see what’s here at the museum,” Jeff Chapman, museum director, said. Throughout the week, Darwin Day festivities will continue on Pedestrian
(The events are being put on) to recognize this very important historical figure who has done so much to the understanding of biology and of course it drives so much of natural selection and likewise drives what has happened and what is happening in the world today.”
Walkway, where students can learn about upcoming events and meet Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in mascot form. Darwin Day organizers will also be advertising for the event’s Keynote Speaker, Dr. Stacey Smith from the University of Colorado Boulder. Monday, Feb. 13, at noon, Darwin Day organizers will participate in a Science Parade that marches from the hill to inform students about Darwin, Wallace and their work involving evolutionary biology. Later that day, at 7 p.m. in the Cox Auditorium, Smith will present her lecture “Beg, borrow, and steal: the nefarious history of flower power” to discuss the adaptive evolution of plants over time. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 3:30 p.m., another lecture by Massimo Pigliucci, a founder of Darwin Day, will be held at the
Jeff Chapman, museum director
National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) in room 206. On Saturday, Feb. 25, a teacher’s workshop will be held in room 105 of the Claxton Education Complex from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. All of the events are volunteer-run and designed to educate the public on evolutionary biology and its importance in modern society and politics. The idea is to promote scientific thought in a nonconfrontational way in order to combat anti-science movements. “(The events are being put on) to recognize this very important historical figure who has done so much to the understanding of biology and of course it drives so much of natural selection and likewise drives what has happened and what is happening in the world today,” Chapman said.
English department offers new class for rising students Courtney Ferrell Contributor
The English department is trying to improve its program by adding English 290, a new class for students who tested out of English 101 in high school. Dr. Jeff Ringer, Director of Composition, and Dr. Robin Nicks, Associate Director of Composition, have been working on bringing this class to UT since 2015, and it was first offered in the Fall of 2016. This class places a heavy emphasis on more in-depth research-based projects. “English 290 is basically a high-octane version of English 102,” Ringer said. Students will be expected to submit
work that would suit the expectations of UT’s undergraduate research publication, Pursuit*.* English 290 gives assignments such as a secondary and archival research project, annotated bibliographies, and academic research articles. Essays and papers are typically longer in this course compared to other English classes, with assignments around 2,000 words per paper. “We changed the way that we give credit for the AP exam. Basically, if you have an AP score of 4 or 5, you can now get credit for English 101 but not for 102,” Nicks said. “This is a 200-level, so it reads more like the advanced course that is.” Students who scored a minimum of 29 on the composite verbal portion of the ACT and earned high marks on the
AP exams in high school were found to need more of a challenge than 102, so English 290 was created. This course is optional, and students who would rather take English 102 can do so if they choose. “If you are in a class that’s filled with other people who are operating at a very high intellectual level and other high achievers, you will learn as much from being among those peers as you will from the instructor, from the assignments, from the structure of the course,” said Ringer. Dr. Ringer and Dr. Nicks both said that by taking the English 290 course students will be more adequately prepared for more advanced courses in the 300 and 400 levels.
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Beacon Beats LeAnn Rimes- “Remnants” Country singer LeAnn Rimes recently debuted her 16th studio release, “Remnants.” Its slow, sultry vibe expresses how the artist has evolved since her previous popularity in the ‘90s and early 2000s. Most of the tracks feature lyrics about love and loss, but the main focus of the album is Rimes’ amazing vocals. Envying Adele’s sound, Rimes music per-
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sonifies her deep emotional response to growing up. The pop sound of “Remnants” no doubt comes from collaborations between writers and producers that have worked with names like Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, James Bay and Whitney Houston. However, that wasn’t enough for me to get over the general uncreativity of this album.
Recent solo artist Syd is just starting out on her own. Previously known as The Internet member “Syd tha Kyd,” Syd defines her own voice on her new album “Fin.” The singer’s alternative R&B vocals pair nicely with the chill, pop background. The album proves that Syd is not a sideshow of the popular group’s music and has stepped out from the shadows. It’s just what she needed to separate herself
as a unique artist. While listening, I never became bored, and Syd provided a fresh, atmospheric vibe perfect for studying, walking to class or just easy-listening. The tracks also varied from upbeat, cool-girl pop to empowering ballads and everything in between. I recommend giving it a listen if you want to know the woman behind “tha Kyd.”
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I’m keeping my eye on Syd, and so should you.
Big Sean- “I Decided.” After countless impromptu dance parties to Big Sean’s earlier release “Bounce Back,” I couldn’t wait for last Friday when the artist dropped his latest release, “I Decided.” The 14-song album features other performers including Eminem, Migos and Jeremih. Anticipation was high from Big Sean fans since “I Decided.” came nearly two years after his last album “Dark Sky Paradise.” I chose to listen to the album directly through
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ANTICIPATION I was just hoping Big Sean would “Bounce Back” with fresh music.
without shuffle to get the full effect and decipher any messages the artist wanted to get across. It began with a short intro that left me slightly confused but wanting more, like most rap intros do. Then, it was onto the good stuff. The ironically moody song “Light” was the first full track and featured Jeremih. Next up was “Bounce Back,” which lightened the mood, but was clearly the only hype-up song. Disappointingly, Eminem’s verse
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on “No Favors” was mediocre. As someone who totally judges a book by its cover (or in this case, an album by its cover art), I found that the dark undertones throughout Big Sean’s really embodied the somber image displayed on the front. However, “I Decided.” was not gloomy, but rather a chill-rap album with just enough talent to possibly have a few hits. My final decision: worth the listen.
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The most helpful political resources for 2017 so far
Hancen Sale
As It Stands
In a humble attempt to stayed informed, I have gathered a number of news/opinion articles which pertain to the Trump presidency thus far. Each resource represents either an objective analysis of what may be to come or the implications of upcoming policy. I have split these resources up into two different categories: informational-based and commentary. If the American public is ever to regain its solidarity, all parties which have a stake must seek out informational and charismatic news and commentary. Many of those very pieces lie below. Information-based: “Donald Trump’s Presidency: A Look at His Proposed Policy Shifts,” WSJ Staff (Wall Street Journal) The staff at the Wall Street Journal provide a detailed, yet readable, outline of the proposed Trump administration policy shifts in three main areas: domestic affairs, economics and global relations/national security. On executive action… “Trump has already signed 19 executive actions— here’s what each one does,” Rebecca Harrington (Business Insider) Harrington outlines and provides additional resources for understanding the effects of each executive action signed by President Trump thus far. On the supreme court… “What Trump’s Supreme Court pick means for the court,” Josh Gerstein (Politico)
Gerstein outlines the possible implications Judge Gorsuch will have on decisions pertaining to the nation’s high court in the future. On foreign policy… “From Obama to Trump: lessons and challenges,” Dr. Ahmet Davutoglu (Aljazeera) The former Prime Minister of Turkey outlines challenges President Trump will face, specifically in foreign policy, after the Barack Obama presidency. On healthcare… “What we know and don’t know about Trump’s healthcare plans,” Peter Sullivan (The Hill) Sullivan provides a comprehensive outline of the already proposed healthcare issues and which areas are still relevantly gray. Commentary: “An Apology to Muslims for President Trump,” Nicholas Kristof (New York Times) Kristof connects past American events, such as the barring of Jewish refugees and Japanese internment, to the travel ban imposed by the Trump Administration. “The Flight 93 Election,” Publius Decius Mus (The Claremont Review of Books) The anonymous writer, allegedly Trump aide Michael Anton, acknowledges the failing of modern conservatism, but argues Donald Trump’s radical shift is the only thing that can save a country from destruction. “Curing Partisonship,” David Leonhardt (New York Times)
Leonhardt uses dialogue with an opposing viewpoint to convey a well-thought out call to arms for progressives. “We Must Not Be Enemies,” Amitai Etzioni (The American Scholar) Although a dense read, Etzioni uses traditional logic and practical thinking for mending the gap between the Republican and Democratic parties. “Why Liberals Should Back Neil Gorsuch,” Neal K. Katyal (New York Times) Katyal, former acting solicitor general under President Obama, lays out a variety of reasons why the Democratic party and the liberal community at large should back the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the supreme court. “Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Is ‘America Only,’ Not American First,” Aaron Miller and Richard Sokolsky (Wall Street Journal) Miller and Sokolsky brilliantly outline the Trumpian foreign policy and argue it is not truly in the best interest of the United States, whether intentional or not. “The Freedom That Refugees Once Found Here,” Laura Secor (The New Yorker) Secor brilliantly captures her own account of friendship with refugees and the impact that President Trump’s travel ban has son those same individuals.
by owning up to the fact that Trump is indeed a 5-year-old. “It had been a long day. The president was tired.” Here’s the thing: These are our allies. It will literally never be easier for Trump than that. These are people who like us. The people who tend to respect us. Who have fought with us in wars. Hell, Australia followed us into Iraq and on the nation-state family tree we are literally sisters. Trump slapped our sister in the face because he was tired and had had a long day. Problem is, we’re emancipated from mommy and run the police department, so there’s nobody to hold him accountable for it. This was a verbal handshake. The decorous bullcrap that is modern diplomacy. It’s the fun, ceremonial stuff. He was tired, though. It’d been a long day. The problem is not that he pissed off Australia. That can be repaired with a quick call from John McCain, playing a kind of stern uncle if we carry the analogy forward, to the Australian ambassador. Mexico is harder, but Trump does not seem to be interested in a relationship with Mexico unless it resembles that Vince Vaughn-Jennifer Anniston romcom, “The Break Up.”
Remember? It’s the one where our two leads have just signed a new lease, but it turns out they were just covering up for the fact that they were not happy together. Thus, they name the film, but cannot move out of the new digs. So, they put duct tape on everything and split the apartment down the middle, but inevitably come to realize that gray plastic barriers aren’t enough to keep them from working their problems out. Just me? Okay. The problem is that eventually Trump is going to have to have a conversation with an ex, much like the one Vince Vaughn has with his ex in the seminal Christmas classic Fred Claus. It might be Iran, China, North Korea or Pakistan. It could be any of those people who just don’t like us anymore. But it is coming, and if he can’t get through a conversation with our sister without punching her, what is going to happen when he tosses punches at someone who doesn’t understand that he didn’t really mean it? What’s going to happen when they feel the need to punch back?
Hancen Sale is a freshman in business management and can be reached at hsale@vols.utk.edu
The break up of allies
Jarrod Nelson Socialized
I make a lot of predictions. No one has ever calculated my success rate because no one has ever cared enough. This gives me a sort of … liberalism when it comes to predictions. A lack of recorded history is a great thing to have when you have a fascist regime to create or when you are a rarely-read college newspaper columnist. But for all my lack of record, there is one thing I will own up to. See, I had a long list of predictions on what the new president would screw up. The demolishment of U.S.-Australia relations was not even on that list. According to leaked documents (which we’ll get to next week, unless something truly crazy happens), President Trump got into a nice row with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia, which must’ve been awful considering the Prime Minister was probably taking the call at 3 a.m. I can just imagine him, gray-eyed and jowly, a hoarse bark of incredulity escaping his mouth as he slams the phone down on the receiver, roles over in bed to his wife, and says something about “blokes” and “rockers.” Oh, and in the same day, he apparently threatened to invade Mexico to clear out the “bad hombres.” When asked about this, the White House responded
Jarrod nelson is a senior in public relations and can be reached at jnelso47@vols.utk.edu
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Modern Studio is a new, mixed studio event venue located in Knoxville. All photos by Rrita Hashani • The Daily Beacon
Modern Studio working to build creative community in Happy Holler Bryanne Brewer Copy Editor
In the midst of the historic Happy Holler district, a “maker-oriented” space is offering a new creative experience. Modern Studio is a flexible-use space for live music, theatre, entrepreneurial offices, workshops and parties. The project is the love child of Burke Brewer, Victor Agreda Jr., Carolyn Corley and Kent Oglesby of Knoxville Music Warehouse. Prior to Oglesby joining the team, the original trio were looking for a space that could be effectively used for a multitude of activities and quickly came up with the idea of Modern Studio. “I have several businesses. I have a counseling business, and I run Modern Seamstress,” Brewer said. “My business partner and I both needed a space to run our small businesses out of.” After talking with a mutual friend from their local theatre community, Brewer realized there were multiple theatre groups that needed a stable home as well for their production and rehearsals.
“So, I wondered if we could all go in for a space together. Neither theatre nor sewing nor video production can really function alone and be able to pay the bills for everything,” Brewer said. Once the trio decided to team up, they found their building, the old Colonial Cleaners in Happy Holler, and fell in love with the idea. Six months later, at the start of 2016, they officially opened their doors for business. Besides offering cheaper services for artists, giving local theatre groups a home and providing entrepreneurs with extra space, Modern Studio hopes to create a place where the performers come first. “We started attending some Knoxville Music Coalition meetings and learned that there were musicians that were very interested in having a listening room rather than having to play in a bar,” Brewer said. “When you’re in a bar, you’re dealing with people who are drinking, eating and talking. Really, you’re the background noise if you are a musician.” Local jazz singer-songwriter Shayla McDaniel recently hosted an EP release show at Modern Studio on Jan. 27. She has performed at the Cre865 Showcase, the official Startup Day after-party presented live on-air
at WUTK 90.3 FM. Now, the artist can add another venue to her list as she continues to play for her growing audience. “I’ve played at coffee shops and a couple of restaurants and venues. They were good, but I like Modern Studio the best of all places,” McDaniel said. “I didn’t have to compete with bar noise or food or chatter for audience attention. My solo set can be pretty mellow at times, and Modern Studio is perfect because it’s truly a listening room.” Although they’ve already hosted events and welcomed guests, the studio construction, which began in May of 2016, is not yet complete. Brewer plans to build a stage and office cubicles and hopes the stage will be completed by March 1, in preparation for cellist Ben Sollee. Beyond Modern Studio’s purpose as a community creative space, Brewer hopes that, in the future, the space can give back to the Happy Holler community. The Modern Studio project was originally crowdfunded as an Indiegogo campaign. “We raised most of the money that supported the initial down payment. This is very much a community supported project,” Brewer said. “Victor and I are both entrepreneurs and largely
self-employed. Neither of us had the means to make this happen, but we took it to the community and together we raised over $8,000. “People wanted to see theatre have a home, wanted to see live music being handled differently and believed in our vision for a collaborative space in this area.” Although the studio is located in the least wealthy zip code in Knox County, Brewer believes the team has created something very important. “In the long term, I would like to see the studio create enough revenue where we are able to provide music and art lessons and grants,” Brewer said. “We want to support the local community, so I’d like to see us become a full community-based center, where we are giving back as much as possible.” Now, Modern Studio has only been open for just over two weeks, but they already have a full set of artists lined up, including a variety of local acts like Jubal, Shayla McDaniel and Caleb Hawley. Brewer also promises that sewing workshops and body positivity classes will be available in the future. To learn more about Modern Studio or to inquire about booking an event, email burke@ modernstudio.org or visit modernstudio.org.
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Romance meets sci-fi in new film Spoiler Alert: ‘Rings,’ A poor Kristina Cairns Contributor
If you’re looking for a movie with a blend of inter-space travel plus an awkward teenage romance, “The Space Between Us� is a good place to start. The movie follows the story of a 16-year-old boy, Gardner Elliott (Asa Butterfield), born and raised on Mars. Yes, Mars, the fourth planet from the sun and neighbor to Earth. His mother, the leading astronaut on the mission, died in childbirth moments after Gardner is welcomed as the first baby born on the red planet. In his relatively short lifetime, he has only been exposed to a small population of scientists. Then, Gardner meets Tulsa (Britt Roberston), a high school student living in Colorado, and they form an online friendship. The audience gets a small glimpse of their relationship through some sort of planet-to-planet FaceTime via futuristic computers. Although there are medical problems hindering Gardner from visiting Tulsa’s home planet, he undergoes a surgery to strengthen his body and is given the opportunity to hitch an interstellar ride from Mars to Earth. And, naturally, the first thing this kid chooses to do is find a way to escape from NASA and track down the beautiful young lady who previously existed only as pixels on his computer screen. The plot of “The Space Between Us� revolves around the growing relationship of two teens exploring young love, while somehow making their way across the United States unscathed and unarrested, despite stealing three different cars without any witnesses along the way. Do the police even know what’s going on?
Other than tracking down Tulsa, Gardner’s overall game plan is to locate his mysterious father using only a picture and a wedding ring. This plot line, however, is overshadowed by the teen’s budding romance. The advancement of their relationship happens quickly and under strange circumstances; he is from Mars, after all. Then there’s the looming threat of death because Gardner’s heart is literally and metaphorically too large for his Mars-born-andraised body. On another note, Butterfield’s baby face and awkward demeanor are perfect for portraying a love-struck and awestruck 16-year-old exploring a new planet and young love. He does an outstanding job of playing a socially inept young man who has had little to no interaction with humans other than the few he grew up around. However, baby-faced Butterfield and his love interest Robertson have about as much chemistry as two mismatched puzzle pieces forced together. Unlike other space-themed movies recently released, there was less science and more romance, a detail off-putting for anyone going into the movie expecting a scientifically inclined space film. If you want a more intense portrayal of life on Mars, then “The Martian� is probably your best bet. The film seems to be geared toward a younger audience. With the combination of a sappy soundtrack and a rapid progression of the leads’ tender relationship, middle school me would’ve been shamelessly sobbing in the theater . The movie is easy to follow and the scientific explanations of each scenario are kept to a fair minimum, which makes this film perfect for a van full of teens ready to go googly-eyed over a romance story defying the odds of humanity.
follow-up to beloved franchise Collin Green
Contributor
In 2002, “The Ring� was released as an American remake of a late ‘90s Japanese horror flick. And it was a hit. “The Ring� was dark and frightening. It was the kind of movie that made you fearful, sweaty and scared of the VCR for the next three weeks. If nothing else, “The Ring� was a good horror movie. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. “Rings,� the third installment in the horror franchise, follows the same basic structure as the two preceding films. There’s a video, which is cursed, somebody watches the cursed video and then they die in seven days –– but this time the video comes on QuickTime. Our main protagonists (a very forgettable college-aged couple) grapple with the consequences of watching a cursed video and set out to break the aforementioned curse of death within seven days. That’s about all of the narrative which makes sense. Beyond that, the rest of the movie is a mess. I found myself both snickering and scratching my head as everything was being wrapped up. Which brings me to one of my biggest complaints: the plot line. It is overly complicated, comes off as poorly written and is convoluted. But the worst part about this story is that it’s just not scary.
Where “The Ring� was dark and full of dread, “Rings� contains a jump scare at its best and a joke at its worst. I am personally a huge baby when it comes to horror films, but even I was laughing during several sequences meant to be frightening. To be honest, the scariest part of this film was the price of admission. The performances are nearly just as terrifying. Most of the characters are dull, flat and otherwise uninteresting tools trudging the plot along. Even our main heroine seems simply ridiculous and unbelievable. That’s not to say that this movie is completely bad. The direction is fine, and there are a few effective sequences. The sound design adds strong tension and anticipation. “Rings,� also (aside from an occasional jump scare), chooses not to rely on cheap tricks to instill fear in the viewer. There’s no over-the-top gore or an overly complicated villain. Instead, “Rings� aims to be simultaneously psychological and supernatural. In the end, “Rings� is just another lowgrade movie which nobody asked for. With its convoluted, ridiculous plot and terrible performances it comes off as lazy and rushed, a reality reflected in its 5 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. That being said, “Rings� is the kind of horror movie you rent from the Red Box for a cheap date. It’s not trying to be the next big horror flick, and if you’re looking for a laugh, then I recommend checking this one out when it hits Netflix.
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SPORTS
The Daily Beacon • Tuesday, February 7, 2017
LADY VOLS
Georgia Bulldogs defeat Lady Vols in double overtime Tyler Wombles Copy Editor
Whatever confidence the Lady Volunteers had after going 5-1 in a sixgame stretch, including key victories against highly-ranked Notre Dame and South Carolina, will now surely be tested. Tennessee was defeated 81-78 in a double-overtime heartbreaker at Georgia on Sunday, despite a season-high 34 points by junior guard Diamond DeShields. “(We) just got outworked,” head coach Holly Warlick said. “Didn’t come ready to play. But Georgia was very good. Give them credit. They fought. They fought back. They got ahead. They got behind. We didn’t have an answer today.” The Lady Vols got off to a rough start in the game, trailing 16-8 to end the first quarter. However, Warlick’s squad went on an 8-2 run during the second quarter to go into halftime down 27-24. Junior center Mercedes Russell’s six points and six rebounds in the third quarter helped Tennessee take the lead, and the Lady Vols held the 44-42 advantage to end the period. But with just two seconds remaining in
the contest, Georgia’s Haley Clark hit a layup to tie the score at 59, forcing overtime. The Bulldogs prevailed after playing into a second overtime when Lady Vol senior guard Jordan Reynolds missed on a threepointer that would have tied the game. “At times, I thought we looked like we went through the motions,” Warlick said. “And if you want to be a solid basketball team, you’ve got to do everything right all the time. So as well as we played against South Carolina, we couldn’t bring that energy tonight. And I’m sure it had to do with Georgia and how hard they played.” DeShields’s 34 points led Tennessee, with Russell’s 24 coming in at second. Russell also grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds, good for yet another doubledouble for her on the year. Tennessee will look to regain momentum Thursday when SEC foe Missouri comes to Thompson-Boling Arena. DeShields took a work-it-out approach when describing how the team would handle this setback. “This is nothing that this team isn’t used to,” DeShields said. “So just get back to work tomorrow.” The game will tipoff at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Diamond DeShields, guard #11 of the Lady Vols, against LSU on Feb. 2, 2017 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Adrien Terricabras • The Daily Beacon
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Barnes questions officials as Vols remain in playoff hunt Rob Harvey
Asst. Sports Editor
With 6:45 left in the Vols game against Mississippi State, sophomore Admiral Schofield took the ball at the top of the key. As Schofield made his first move, his elbow connected with the face of Mississippi State’s Mario Kegler and, after review, the officials called Schofield for a flagrant foul. That call meant that Mississippi State shot two free throws and got the ball back. Schofield pleaded with the officials that he was fouled before the elbowing occurred, however, by rule the officials could only look to see if Schofield’s foul was a flagrant or not. On Monday, head coach Rick Barnes discussed that foul call and the SEC’s conducting of officials. “If you’re going to go to the monitor, just get it right,” Barnes said on Monday. “If a guy does end up getting hit in the
face because he fouled first and the referee missed it … I do know there was a hand check involved in Admiral’s play.” That foul call was not the only questionable call to go against the Vols on Saturday, with two occurring at key moments late in the game. The first call came with three minutes left in the game and the Vols trailing 57-55. Mississippi State’s Lamar Peters drove into the lane with the shot clock winding down and tried a contested layup. Vols forward Grant Williams went up and blocked the shot, but the officials said that the ball had already hit the backboard — meaning it was goal–tending. Since the play happened before the two-minute mark, the officials were not able to review the play. The next questionable call came immediately after the goaltend. Vols guard Jordan Bowden drove into the lane and was called for a charge, however, Barnes was convinced that the Bulldog defender’s feet were in the circle under the hoop, meaning it would be an automatic blocking foul on the defender.
“You know, I don’t want to take anything away from (Mississippi State),” Barnes said on Saturday. “A big play, they called Grant Williams for a goaltend, and we just saw that it wasn’t a goaltend. We just saw that it wasn’t a goaltend. Instead of being a fourpoint game, it should have been a two-point game with us with the ball, and maybe we could have stopped the momentum.” Despite the questionable calls though, Williams was quick to blame himself for the foul calls on him. “We just emotionally … I mean, I just wasn’t strong tonight,” Williams said on Saturday. “I was complaining with the refs the entire game, and that’s not me. I shouldn’t have done that. I take the (blame) for that. I really do take this upon myself, because I’ve got to do a better job leading these guys and helping these guys understand that we’ve got to fight, and we’ve got to play through adversity.” As for the progress that the SEC office is making with the officiating, Barnes was quick to say that there was progress being
made and that he thinks the office is doing a better job at monitoring the officials. Vols in uncharted territory: Despite the loss Saturday, the Vols are still in a position to make the NCAA tournament. This is a position that not many people expected this young team to be in this late in the season. However, in that position, the Vols face something that they haven’t all season. “We expect to win now. In the past, I don’t think people thought we would win. That’s why it’s difficult,” Barnes said Monday. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, the Vols are one of the first four teams out of the NCAA tournament at the moment. The Vols face two more teams ranked in the Top 25 this season with both being on the road. They face 15th-ranked Kentucky in Lexington on Feb. 14 and the No. 19 South Carolina Gamecocks on Feb. 25 in Columbia, South Carolina. If the Vols manage to win one of those games and finish strong in the rest of the games remaining, they may be looking at an NCAA tournament bid.