Issue 15, Volume 123
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Vols host recruitment camp Jones continues to locate standouts McCord Pagan Staff Writer
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Jill Wambolt, art conservator with EverGreen Architectural Arts, places a protective adhesive over the “Greenwood Mural.”
Historic mural undergoes removal process Victoria Wright Editor-in-Chief While construction continues on campus in preparation for the new Student Union, more construction is underway within the UC. Workers began preparing the “Greenwood Mural” -- one of UT’s largest pieces of art originally known as “The History of Tennessee” -- on Friday for its planned move to a storage facility. The 29-foot by-6-foot
painting has been hidden behind the maroon curtains in the UC Ballroom since 2006. Due to the impending destruction of the UC, contractors from EverGreene Architectural Arts in New York arrived Friday and began the tedious “facing” process of removing the piece by placing a protective adhesion over the painting. The conservators are scheduled to be on site for three weeks before it will be taken to the Ewing Gallery
storage facility, where it will rest until next summer, where the piece will be placed on display at the UT Downtown Gallery on Gay Street. The mural spurred an air of controversy on campus in the 1960s when some expressed concern over the portrayal of African-Americans in the painting. Plexiglass was placed over the mural to protect the painting, and curtains were drawn over the piece because of its controversial nature
in 2006. That same year, the Issues Committee along with the Visual Arts Committee held a forum titled, “The Greenwood Mural” to discuss the race issues and censorship associated with the painting. Since then, some art and first studies classes have used the painting for education purposes. Aside from that use, conversation regarding the mural has been almost non-existent until See MURAL on Page 2
Art show welcomes free thinkers Melodi Erdogan Arts & Culture Editor ‘Mythical Genitalia’ is the title of an upcoming, 28-piece art show to be exhibited at Gallery 1010 as part of August’s First Friday. The show is being curated and prepared by three third year MFA candidates in the art program, including Victoria Buck in ceramics, April Bachtel in painting and drawing and Justin Clay in transmedia design. The three friends first came up with the idea for the show almost a year ago. “There was a bunch of us sitting around and talking -- and there was probably some drinking involved -- and it came up and we were like yes, let’s make very serious show about the genitalia of mythical creatures,” Clay said. Despite early concerns that the theme would not be serious enough, the three friends realized that “Mythical Genitalia” has a little more meaning than just giggles. As the project gained momentum, the
discussion mainly revolved around mating habits of animals and the genitalia of other creatures. On the show’s website (mythicalgenitalia.com), the objective of the exhibition is stated to “provoke in the viewer a sense of awe at both our own reproductive organs and those of other creatures, questioning the difference between what is mythical and what is real.” “The show is about being honest and open about who you are and what you like no matter how weird or strange it may be,” Bachtel said, who is out of town and agreed to an email interview. “We always have to grapple with what we think about other people or what they think about us and this show sets up an interesting space where you walk in and you have to confront these strange things in front of you ... “Hopefully the show will provoke viewers to examine myths that exist today in their own lives and get them to think in a new way. If that happens I think we have succeeded.” See EXHIBITION on Page 3
• Raluca Iancu
This past weekend, roughly 200 high school football players were on campus for a camp designed to pick out further recruits for Tennessee’s recruiting class of 2014 and 2015. Notably, Georgia linebacker Kevin Mouhon announced his commitment to UT on Sunday, and Miami commit Alin Edouard, a 2014 quarterback from Florida, announced that he could easily see a “switch” coming in his near future. Mouhon, a four-star linebacker recruit from Norcross High School was reserved on Saturday about his decision before making it public, but confident about his abilities on the field. “I’m aggressive. I can get to the ball carrier,” Mouhon said. “I can help the team overall.” In addition, Elliot and Evan Berry, who were not visible but in attendance, still have not declared their final destination. The twin brothers, younger siblings of former Vol safety Eric Berry, are quiet about the decision, but have a strong family tradition of playing at the University of Tennessee. Their father, James, also played on the team in the late 1970’s. New head coach Butch Jones has been extremely active in recruiting, giving the Vols a No. 1 2014 recruiting class in the country according to 247Sports, with 24 commitments, leaving six more spots to potentially fill. Saturday was brimming with excitement, as many players were still trying to become noticed, while still others were weighing their options. Chris Williams of Sandy Creek High in Georgia is one of those still on the fence, saying he is “back and forth” between SEC rivals Ole Miss and Tennessee, and that in his mind the schools are now “neck and neck” but that he will likely have a final decision within the next month. A class of 2014 holdout, Williams also acknowledged Tennessee’s strong fan base, and that it would not have an impact on his decision, saying UT fans are much more excited than those at Ole Miss. “Fan base is much different,” Williams said. “Tennessee fans are on a whole other level.” In fact, among all prospects the mood was positive, as players were enthusiastic about Jones and his staff’s hands-on approach to the camp, and the high expectations for the upcoming season. “The coaches make you feel like you’re already a part of them, makes you feel like you’re at home. You can tell they’re more instructing, like, they actually show you how to do it right, and they coach you up to make you be the best you can be,” Class of 2016 prospect Dorian Banks of Sevier County said. Michael Weber, a class of 2015 potential recruit from Detroit, also received an offer on Saturday from Coach Jones on his first camp, and indicated that Tennessee is near the top See FOOTBALL on Page 6
Business camp encourages friendly competition Gabrielle O’Neal Staff Writer Nine self-nominated students from East Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia attended the second annual UT Empowered Teen Entrepreneurship Residential Camp held from Sunday, August 14 to Friday, August 19. “We had kids from age 13 to 18 and it was interesting because that’s a big age group,” said Donna Walker, founder of Walter Consulting. “They all got along great, there was no bullying. They were all competing against each other, but they were also pulling for one another.” According to a Tennessee Today press
release, the week-long curriculum included teaching materials from the Anderson Center and Junior Achievement of East Tennessee as well as mentoring from entrepreneur volunteers and on-site visits. Students were expected to identify and evaluate a potential business opportunity, determine and validate a target market and then develop a business plan. Camp participants did this by using a computerbased business simulation developed by Junior Achievement. “The first time I told them what we expected them to deliver, their eyes glazed over,” said Tom Graves, operations director for the UT Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “But as they learned the different steps and the
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different techniques, they realized they can do it.” In addition to putting together a business plan, students had on-site visits with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center in Market Square and Proton Power, a local clean energy developer, where they spoke with successful entrepreneurs. “On Wednesday, we went to Proton Power and Sam Weaver, who is the founder of Proton Power, he greeted (us) at the door, he shook each one’s hand and thanked them for coming,” Walker said. “He took them to the conference room and then he told them about his dream.” Students were encouraged to center See ENTREPRENEURSHIP on Page 2
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Parker Jenkins discusses entrepreneurial project with UT professor Joshua Ray.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Editor-in-Chief Victoria Wright
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UT incorporates colorful foliage into the campus landscape designs.
ENTREPENEURSHIP continued from Page 1 their business plan on something they are passionate about. Walker felt it was important for the camp participants to know that entrepreneurship is not just business or making a service. “It’s also an area of medicine, it’s in the area of engineering, architecture, an area of music and drama,” said Walker. “They [entrepreneurs] understand about business and innovation.” At the end of the week, a camp “trade show” was hosted as a final presentation at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. Each
team gave a 10-minute presentation and had a kiosk that included their business plan as well as a video commercial, advertising poster and business cards. The top three teams competed for cash awards of $300, $200 and $100. With the camp’s second year ending, planning for the third year will begin shortly. “It is kind of up in the air until we see our time and how much time people have to commit to it, because it is a very laborintensive activity on the part of those who put it together,” Graves said. This year’s sponsors included Tennessee Technology Development, PetSafe Corporation Philanthropy Committee, Sam Weaver from Proton Power and many others.
MURAL continued from Page 1 plans to build the New Student Union occurred. “Because this was a multipurpose facility, it was seen as as not the most appropriate place for a painting of this type,” said Jim Dittrich, director of the UC and a member of the UC Art Collection committee. Created in 1954 by Marion Greenwood, the mural depicts the Grand Divisions of Tennessee using descriptive portraits. In the east, people are painted holding hymnals to express religion-based Appalachian influences.
In the center, men and women dance to a fiddler’s tune in an expression of the country and folk influences of middle Tennessee. And on the left side of the painting, African-Americans are painted playing jazz instruments and sharing slave spirituals to represent the Negro spirituals that occurred in that time. “You have the beautiful intimacy between each of these portraits,” said conservator Byron Roessevelt. “It’s kind of rare almost that you find these types of portraits in a mural. For there to be controversy over the painting too, to me is a great frustration because Marion Greenwood worked very hard to be apolitical in her painting career. Controversy equals politics. She would be stunned to learn that people though that.”
Once the painting has been properly removed, it will be taken to the Ewing Gallery storage facility, where it will rest until next summer, where the piece will be placed on display at the UT Downtown Gallery on Gay Street. Placing the mural back at the university has been discussed, but Dorothy Habel, professor in School of Art and mural committee member said the wall space to host that large of a piece is sparse, especially in the New Student Union. “We’re proud of it and think it’s a part of the university’s art collection and we’d love to retain it,” Habel said. ‘“Ultimately we hope there will be a campus site for it. In my mind that would be ideal.”
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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ARTS & CULTURE
Arts & Culture Editor Melodi Erdogan merdogan@utk.edu
EXHIBITION continued from Page 1 Last semester’s Sex Week controversy that garnered national media attention when UT administration pulled funding for the sex-education event gave Clay and his friends more reason to move forward with the show. He said the group hopes the unusual artwork will encourage people to be more open to people who have different sexual persuasions and identities. “This is on people’s minds right now ... on a very small scale we can do something,” he said, mentioning that all three curators have friends in the LGBTQ community. Almost 50 pieces were submitted for consideration, and the three graduate students selected 28 pieces from the photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, videos and mixed-media pieces. Submissions were accepted from everywhere, and while the deadline for submissions was last Monday, local artists who can physically bring their pieces to campus can still be considered for the show. Currently out of the country in Canada, Bachtel said that the decision-making process of what to include in the show consisted of “a grueling threehour Google chat session.” “I think really we looked at the images many, many times over a few days,” she said, “so that when we chatted, we pretty much knew what pieces would work well together and create a dialogue throughout the gallery.” Having moved from Alabama to Knoxville for graduate school, Clay said he noticed the “openminded community” that he hadn’t experienced before. Because the topic of genitals and sex is quite controversial and not often openly spoken about, the three took a humorous approach to apply to the exhibition. “The three of us don’t take ourselves too seriously, and that’s kind of the fine line that we’re trying to bridge here,” Clay said. “I think you can bridge a lot [more] gaps with humor than just straight-up saying ‘this is what I think and if you don’t think this you’re wrong,’ which is what we’re trying not to do.” The exhibition is only the first event in what Clay hopes is a series for ‘Mythical Genitalia.’ The three students are on a tight budget for this exhibition, but Clay said “that it goes beyond what we do within the next month.” “The idea is to continue to get artists to submit
• Jessica Todd
‘Mythical Genitalia’ includes a variety of media, including transmedia artwork. This is a depiction of human ovaries. works and take the show to other places, so that’s why we built the website and we’re trying to make a community out of it so that it’s not just one show and it’s over, it’s that we’ll continue to evolve and get more, and continue to go to other places,” Clay said. With those plans in mind, Clay said that he is not expecting to change the world, but is hoping to get people’s attention. “I think that [art] can make a difference within reason and I also think that some people respond to this stuff, and maybe it’s a back door approach as opposed to us standing out in the middle of campus
Comedy lacks originality, mirrors ‘Bridesmaids’ Cortney Roark
Staff Writer
The drama-comedy, “Girl Most Likely,” delivered plenty of laughs but ultimately proved to be a slightly more confusing version of “Bridesmaids.” Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, “Girl Most Likely” tells the story of a failed playwright who is forced to move back in with her mother after faking a suicide attempt to get attention from an ex-boyfriend. Its plot poses a humorous story, but its leading lady seems to have fallen short of original content while comedy took center stage, bringing the film full circle and making the expensive ticket somewhat worth it. Kristin Wiig, as we all know, is a funny woman. Her blank stares and sarcastic remarks are humorous in any situation, so it makes sense for Wiig to play the role of Imogene, the heartbroken, friendless and unemployed woman from New Jersey. It’s apparent that her Saturday Night Live roots and “Bridesmaids” role contributed to the humor behind her character, but it seems that Wiig fell guilty for a crime many actors and actresses find themselves in. Wiig’s Imogene seems to be a brunette version of the famous Annie from “Bridesmaids.” Of course this was an entertaining role for Wiig to play, since “Bridesmaids” was a huge success, but the repetition left the audience craving more
substance from the character since they had already seen her before. This film gives the audience a good amount of generational humor, with the use of a random (younger) love interest for Wiig. Humorous comments about out dated clothes and appearances from Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and The Backstreet Boys add to the comedic side of story, relating the humor to the generation that grew up hearing about the celebrities of that day. Once the audience understands that “Girl Most Likely” is only partly a comedy, it is left up to their imagination to figure out the real meaning and depth of the film. From the beginning, it is obvious that the screenplay will more than likely end in a predictable fashion. Since Imogene’s friends are no good, the audience’s direction is pointed towards her family. The troublesome motherdaughter relationship is begging to be fixed by the end of Imogene’s journey to find true happiness, although, this again mirrors that of “Bridesmaids.” And a confusing dead-father-isactually-alive plot twist, which could have potentially given life to the so-far dull story, only wasted screen time by failing to develop any relationships between the characters. There were many attempts to tug on the heartstrings of the audience, bringing forward the drama element in the film’s classification. The one tactic that melted the viewer’s hearts was the use of a mentally dis-
abled brother, Ralph, played by Christopher Fitzgerald. Because of his extreme interest in crustaceans, Ralph invents a human shell. A person can use this shell to hide in when in the presence of danger, and it ends up saving the lives of the entire family. Even though the shell being the hero of the film is somewhat cheesy, it is completely acceptable, given this invention is genius and incredibly thoughtful of Ralph. The cinematography of “Girl Most Likely” was crafted to fit the storyline and gave some directed attention to Wiig’s otherwise uninteresting character. There were many different camera angles throughout, including a first person perspective for the first scene of the film, providing for a captivating start. The overall mood of “Girl Most Likely” is comically sad with a happy ending, providing for a wave of emotions throughout the hour and 43 minute film. The story lacked depth but is a suitable replacement if “Bridesmaids” is out of stock.
and handing out flyers and screaming at people,” Clay said when describing what he hopes the show will achieve. The show’s opening reception will be participating in Knoxville’s First Friday event on Aug. 2. There will be a jury judging the work for prizes that Clay said will be pieces the three graduate students will make themselves. “I think what also makes this show different is that it is about sex, gender and genitals ... straight up parts!” Bachtel said. “I think for some viewers this may be a little shocking, but our intention isn’t to shock at all ... Our intention is to actually provide
a safe place for dialogue, discussion, sharing and learning.” “Hopefully, the show will challenge the way [visitors] think and open them up to something new. At the very least I hope for laughter because we sure have been laughing a lot.” Gallery 1010 is located at 113 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. The opening reception for ‘Mythical Genitalia’ will be on Aug. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of First Friday Knoxville and will continue on display until Aug. 10. For more information on ‘Mythical Genitalia,’ visit www.mythicalgenitalia.com.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Editor-in-Chief Victoria Wright
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Editor’s Note Sex, booze and chaos Victoria Wright Editor-in-Chief A growing hookup culture is no secret on college campuses. People meet at crowded bars, at house parties and other social settings. And if fate allows them to spark a conversation, it’s possible sometime between the encounter and the next morning these two people may hook-up. Hookup culture is no new idea. It’s forever reflected in our media through films such as “Friends With Benefits” and “No Strings Attached” and possibly every mainstream pop, club song on the airwaves. The urge to engross ourselves in non-committed relationships surrounds us, but unlike what the media often portrays, it’s not always the best practice. The moral impact of such behavior is debatable. Some women sway towards it, saying that the hookup culture embraces feminism and empowers women to act as independent and strong candidates for the job market in an unsure economy. Some say it does just the opposite, stripping both women and men away from making real connections and forming healthy relationships. According to a study conducted by Stanford University professor of sociology Paula England, hook ups are often influenced by alcohol, with men having six drinks and women have four on average. The study collected quantitative data from online surveys taken from students from various universities in the country. And these students fit into the larger pool of Americans ages 18 and over who are considered regular drinkers, consuming on average 12 drinks within the year, according to a 2013 study conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the idea of casual sex may be glamorous, most are spurred by the assistance of an alcoholic beverage, thus influencing people to make decisions they would stray away from if they were sober. Perhaps the real issue in conducting casual sex is not necessarily the action itself (unless proper protection is not being executed) but the perpetual inability for us to be honest with what we want from relationships. In a book titled “The End of Sex”, authored by Boston University professor Donna Freitas, she explains that all too often, college students are not honest with themselves about the partners they choose. Often students use substances to alter their perception as a means of escaping the truth of who they are sleeping with. The author writes, ““The sheer amount of repression and suppression of emotion required for living in the context of hookup culture teaches young adults (or tries to teach them) not to feel at all.” What are we hiding behind? If hookup culture is modern practice, alcohol is the sword to assist us to accomplish it. Teaching humans to become apathetic to relationships is a murky area; most do want some type of companionship throughout our lives despite how much we attempt to lie to ourselves. Our need for another person is why we look for an initial hookup mate. Alcohol has become a staple of creating the ultimate social setting. Patrons are first served drink menus upon walking into a restaurant and most Americans flock to drinking holeswhere a wide variety of alcohol can be served before starting a conversation. Our “liquid courage” is preventing us from making an effort in relationships. The argument of having an independent sex life free from constrictions becomes invalid if the person always uses alcohol to hide behind their convictions. Have a sex life that rest on the power of choosing a partner and being free of limiting beliefs from others begins as a sober individual. Alcohol spurring hookup culture is not a female issue nor is it a male issue. It’s not about feminism, the end of chivalry, or what your parents say. It’s everyone’s burden if they rely on booze to get them through the conversation. And if you don’t like who you’re sleeping with sober, that’s a problem.
Victoria Wright is a senior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at vwright6@utk.edu.
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Vols recruiting victories symbolize growth Gage-ing Your Interests by
Gage Arnold Six verbal commitments in seven days. In what will be remembered as one of the most plentiful recruiting hauls in a one-week period in recent history, Butch Jones nabbed six commitments towards the 2014 recruiting class last week. In what was dubbed “Foundation Week” by the coaching staff’s social media postings, Jones and company not only laid the foundation but seemingly managed to build the house, insulate it, install a Jacuzzi and sweep the floors – all in the span of a week. And the commitments received were of the highest quality. Eric Lauderdale is the consensus No. 1 junior college receiver in the next year’s class, Cortez McDowell is a 4-star safety and one of the top secondary recruits in the Southeast and Dominique Booth became another 4-star the Volunteers can add to an already talent-rich, youth-filled position. The rankings? Still intact, as Tennessee holds the No. 1 spot in Rivals’ and Scout’s team recruiting rankings for next year and sits at No. 4 in 247’s ranking. And Jones’ 24 verbal commitments place Tennessee with the most of any team thus far in the entire nation. But excitement around the Tennessee Volunteers football program is being produced on more than just the recruiting
Searching for Serendipity by
Annie Blackwood Enough to break the ice: as you can see, pick-up lines are one of the most creative forms of communication. Recently, I made a trip down to Miami where I learned the real quality of a solid pick-up line. Many people brush off these clever, sometimes cheeky, one liners or find them immature. However, my friends and I have grown to appreciate them as we have seen the various types of persuasive one-liners out there. For example, one of my favorites used on my best friend: after she had dropped an ice cube, a man quickly stepped on it and said, “Now that I have broken the ice, what is your name?” To most, pick-up lines seem to have this air of desperation. However, there is a witty element many people overlook. The one-liners involve spontaneity and, if done correctly, may not be flattering but can be comical and possibly start a genuine conversation. There are your typical pick-up lines that
Gage Arnold is a rising senior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached at garnold@utk.edu.
are not the cream of the crop selection such as, “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?” or “Are you a ticket? Because you have fine written all over you.” The suave phrases I enjoy, however, are the remarks that reveal if someone is quick on their toes or not. Most people just politely laugh and continue on in their endeavors, but maybe these witticisms aren’t the worst way to strike up a conversation: #5. Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? #4. Well, here I am. What were your other two wishes? #3. I don’t know if you know this but you look a lot like my next girlfriend. #2. Hey... Didn’t I see your name in the dictionary under “Shazaam!”? #1. You’re so beautiful that you made me forget my pick-up line. After reading those astounding compliments, who wouldn’t be head over heels for whoever’s lips those statements left? In a study done by “Discovery Health,” a majority of men using pick-up lines have been put up to it by friends and aren’t actually serious anyways. So hey, maybe pick-up lines aren’t that bad after all; clearly the way to a woman’s or man’s heart is through these jests. If nothing else at least someone broke the ice
and you might just get a friend out of it. Out of the seven billion people roaming the earth today I have learned the importance of connecting with people, even strangers. I take this as a wake-up call because it seems as if I still have a few billion people left to meet; maybe I will try and make a new friend every day, even if it is just a five minute conversation started by a lame pick-up line. Of course pick-up lines aren’t the only way to know someone. Even a simple “Hey, what is your name?” is considered a pick-up line. If we were more responsive to others reaching out the world would be a happier place. Not only can stirring up conversation provide friendship, but one can make connections through these short conversations whether it be for a job, internship or even just useful acquaintance. This is a rather weird way of seeing the world, but it places an interesting spin on my days. My challenge is not to go out and use pick-up lines (although I find it very comical), but to give everyone a chance. It just might open some doors for you in the future. Warning: Pick-up lines are not 100 percent effective. Annie Blackwood is a rising junior in communications and can be reached at ablackwo6@utk.edu.
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For comparison sake, take the revitalization of the Stanford football and you’ll see excitement bursting at the seams of a perennial football power. What was known as a “smart kid” school with little football backing, (boosters even considered pulling the plug on the program completely before it’s revival) Stanford was the epitome of a doormat program in college football. The moment in 2007 when Tavita Pritchard tossed a 10-yard fade pattern to Mark Bradford and the Cardinal upset No. 1 ranked USC was only one piece of the puzzle in the story of Stanford. And now? Stanford ranks within the top 10 teams in the nation this preseason and has created something that Tennessee is beginning to see early signs of: momentum. Tennessee fans shouldn’t press fast-forward on the VCR and wish away the next two football seasons. It’s normal to look forward to a 2015 season that may offer the Volunteer program a chance to be synonymous with the phrase “national viability” once again — something that hasn’t been the case for this program in over five years. While success is desired, overlooking the process that got them there would be selfish. Instead, enjoy the rebuilding process. If step one is indicative of anything, “Foundation Week” is just the beginning of the newfound momentum movement in Knoxville.
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RHYMES WITH ORANGE • Hilary Price
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grounds. On Monday, VolQuest.com sent out a report that confirmed a few minor alterations to the current jersey layout. Additions will include an outline of the state of Tennessee above the player’s names on the back of the home and away jerseys and a light checkerboard outline on the away jersey’s number, the report said. And just like that, the hype continues to grow. But that’s the problem, tempered expectations seemingly cease to exist with a fan base hungry for success. And it could be a tumultuous fall back to reality for many fans when the Volunteers take on the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium on Sept. 14. While most Vol supporters are educated enough to realize that growing pains will be present during Jones’ innagural season, the wave of hype that has been built over the recruitment period is leading many fans to build exceedingly lofty expectations for the inaugural 2013 and even the sophomoric 2014 season, already being pegged as UT’s “breakout” year. Not to burst any bubbles, but the reality is that supplementing 80 percent of the last season’s offensive production in 2013 and replacing nine starters on each side of the offensive and defensive lines in 2014 will not be an easy task. Even talent-laden Alabama couldn’t be asked to produce results after undergoing that type of overhaul. So why are lofty expectations already being built, again? It’s simple, the beautiful thing about sports is being able to watch something grow.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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Jazz on the Square brings out Knoxville’s ‘classy’ side Melodi Erdogan • The Daily Beacon
The jazz band The Marvel City 5 performs on the Market Square stage for a small crowd on July 16 for this summer’s Jazz on the Square series.
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in isn’t a surprise to him. “Jazz is America’s music; it’s like America’s classical music,� Tardy said, after the July 16 performance. “Once people are exposed to good jazz, Since May 7, a part of the jazz band The Marvel then they’re into it. We’ve got some really top level City 5 has performed every Tuesday night in music happening here that people just happen to Market Square as a part of the Jazz on the Square volunteer.� series. Friends Katrina Goode and Madeline Holman The Marvel City 5 includes Keith Brown on found out about the event when searching through keyboard, Taylor Coker on upright bass, Kenneth Brown on drums, Vance Thompson on trumpet and Gregory Tardy on saxophone. All summer azz is America’s music; long and until their last date, Aug. 27, the five musicians have been performing covers and it’s like America’s classical music. original compositions in downtown Knoxville. Once people are exposed to good “I love it because it’s a real captive audience and everyone is really into it and everyone gives jazz, then they’re into it. We’ve us a lot of support,� Tardy said, who is also an got some really top level music assistant professor of jazz saxophone at UT. “I really feel that Knoxville is a jazz city. I wish there happening here that people just were more venues for people to play in, but this happen to volunteer.� is a great opportunity for people and the city to hear some Knoxville jazz.� -Greg Tardy, saxophonist Knoxville residents are welcome to bring blankets and beach chairs to the square for the family-friendly performance. At the July 16 performance, around a hundred people gathered the Knoxville events calendar. They compared it to around the Market Square stage to hear the Marvel Sundown in the City, an annual music festival that City 5 play. last happened in 2011, inviting a various group of “I think it is fun, it seems to bring out a lot of musicians to play sets downtown. families, it’s a nice atmosphere,� said Kirsten Alam, “I like it because it’s different from Sundown a Rita’s employee. “I have two kids and I have a because at Sundown it was dirty and everyone was feeling they would like it too. I think that with the wasted,� Holman, a junior in nutrition, said. “This families and the music, it gives them more to do.� is just a lot of families and there’s kids running Tardy said that the large crowd the series brings around, I’m not scared of them. Much classier, it’s Arts & Culture Editor
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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Sports Editor Steven Cook scook21@utk.edu
Senior prepares for shifting role
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Return to 4-3 defense has Jacques Smith ready to charge Patrick Macoon Staff Writer
Senior defensive end Jacques Smith has seen a great deal of change in his years as a Tennessee Vol. Not only from coaching changes, but position and defensive scheme changes as well. A year after the Vols allowed the most yardage and points to opponents in UT history, they will switch from the unsuccessful and problematic 3-4 defense back to a 4-3 scheme under first-year head coach Butch Jones. According to Smith, the move brought a sense of comfort back to fans and himself, and the senior said he prefers to unleash his rage up front rather than playing roaming linebacker. “I’m excited to put my hand back down in the ground and get after the quarterback and to use my athletic ability to go in and out or wherever I want,” Smith said, who brought out his bright orange blazer for the first time at SEC Media Days. “It’s amazing and it’s a blessing. I think everyone in the front seven agrees with me.” While seven starters and multiple bench contributors returning to the Tennessee defense, which ranked dead last in the SEC last season in yards allowed, it has to be acknowledged what the Vols accomplished when previously operating in the 4-3. “First off we are all experienced in this system and we will be back better than before,” Smith said. “After all we were 27th in the country the last time we played the 4-3 defense.” Smith and his teammates did not ask to switch back to the suitable scheme. When Jones became the Vols 24th all-time
head coach, he let his players know that he believed fully in the defensive scheme. “The 4-3 defense fits our personnel and our football program well,” said Jones in front of several hundred media members during SEC Media Days on July 24. “I think everyone understands the SEC is a line-of-scrimmage league. You win championships by playing great defense and that means stopping the run up front first.” Smith will be a vital key in stopping the run up front as he enters the season leading all active Tennessee players with 19.5 career tackles for loss. He said he will look to be a leader in the trenches along with defensive tackle Daniel McCullers, who is on three award watch lists to begin the season. “It starts like a disease,” Smith said. “I try to set the standard and I go above and beyond what our coaches want us and expect us to do. It triggers around the whole entire team. The next thing you know our young guys are getting into film and putting in extra time. It becomes habit. That’s why this team is going to be more special than ever before.” For the Vols, last season is far in the past as they etch a new mark in the history books of Tennessee football. Smith and those around him on the defensive side of the ball are confident in their belief that they can surprise teams this season. “The confidence of the orange storm is through the roof right now,” Smith said. “We’ve been working so hard and the system that Coach Jancek has brought to us has enabled us to play our defense. I’m excited of what there is to come for Tennessee.”
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The Tennessee Volunteer football team participated in “Training Day” with the Knoxville Police Department on July 16.
Mickelson takes The Open in style Associated Press Phil Mickelson wondered if he’d ever win this venerable trophy, the one he proudly posed with on Muirfield’s 18th hole as photographers snapped away and fans chanted his name. Raised on the lush, manicured courses of America, Lefty crafted a game that required one to look toward the sky. Booming drives. Soaring iron shots. Chips and wedges that floated, then spun improbably to a stop. Beautiful to watch — except when Mickelson was trying to win the claret jug. Links golf is played along the ground, a version of the game he fretted about ever mastering. “It took me a while to figure it out,” Mickelson said late Sunday, another step closer to a career Grand Slam. “It’s been the last eight or nine years I’ve started to play it more effectively. But even then, it’s so different than what I grew up playing. I always wondered if I would develop the skills needed to win this championship.”
No need to fret about that anymore. He’s the British Open champion. He did it with the greatest round of his life. Heck, it was one of the greatest closing rounds by anyone in major championship history. While crusty Muirfield took out the other contenders — Down goes Tiger Woods! Down goes Lee Westwood! Down goes Adam Scott! — Mickelson blazed to the finish with a 5-under 66, matching the lowest score of the week in the pressure cooker of a final round. Most impressively, he saved his best shots for the end, making birdies on four of the last six holes. The only challenge left was not to celebrate while eight of his rivals were still out on the course. When Mickelson hit two exquisite 3-woods at the par-5 17th, the ball rolling onto the green for what he knew would be, at worst, a two-putt birdie, the championship was his to lose. Not that he hasn’t pulled defeat from the jaws of victory before — most infamously in the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. So there is still a bit of
FOOTBALL continued from Page 1 “Really they showed interest in me, and I’ve showed interest in them for a really long time,” Weber said. Weber, who has talked to Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State and Syracuse, was also interested in the academic side of Tennessee and optimistic about his chances for success.
trepidation among the Phil-natics when he strolled to the 18th tee. This time, he was right on the mark. He drilled a hybrid down the middle, then ripped a 6-iron perilously close to the edge of the left bunker, the ball kicking right just as he intended. It rolled to a stop 10 feet behind the flag, and he rolled in the last of his birdies even though he didn’t need it. Mickelson thrust his arms in the air and let out a yell. His caddie, Jim “Bones” Mackay, began sobbing. Just off the green, his wife Amy and their three children waited to dole out some hugs. “He works real hard and he wants it,” Mackay said, explaining why the tears came so easily. “He really, really wants it.” Mickelson is 43 years old now, closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but he still has a passion for the game and a desire to tie up some of the loose ends. This was one of them, something to add to his three Masters wins and a PGA Championship. Only 13 golfers have won more major titles; only five of those have won all four legs of the Grand Slam.
Eric Swinney, a four-star potential running-back from Georgia, made an appearance as well. While still a rising junior in high school, the 5-foot10, 190-pound running back has received offers from Tennessee, Ole Miss, Auburn, Florida State, Arkansas, Vanderbilt and several other schools, totaling 13 scholarship offers. However, he is tight-lipped about any final decision, saying that any choice about a list would come “sometime in the spring” and has another trip planned for Auburn later in the year.