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The Columbia Fire Department performed a live demonstration of a kitchen fire at USC’s annual fire safety day in front of the Russell House on Thursday afternoon.

Greene glows orange in fire safety demo Blaze near Russell House draws crowds of students Safiyyah Ali

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USC’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety held its fourth annual fire safety event on Greene Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. This week is National Fire Prevention Week, and the focus for this year’s event

was kitchen safety. “The past three years, we’ve focused on the resident’s room safety.” said Todd Griffin, the university fire marshal. “We would set up hazards in the room and let them go in and identify those hazards and tell us what they are.” Griffin said that each year there would be students who would say that a lot of the fire safety hazards in the simulations were hazards that they saw in their rooms.

This year, the department set up a kitchen to simulate a grease fire. There were 79 false fire alarms due to cooking during the 2012 school year at USC, according to Environmental Health and Safety. The department also says that 25 percent of building fires start in a kitchen. “I think it’s important to know in 18 minutes, you can have a fire from grease,” Griffin said. Griffi n said that if you see a grease

fire, it is important to remain calm and place a lid over the pot to put out the fire. If a lid is not readily available, sugar, baking soda or a damp towel will smother the fire as well. This year’s fire safet y day had a number of activities to help educate students about fi re safety, including a fire simulation trailer that showed how to put out a grease fire and what to do when a door is blocked by fire. FIRE • A2

Author lectures about cancer Pulitzer-winning Mukerjee discusses disease’s history through anecdotes, survivor stories Hannah Richardson

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More than 350 people fi lled the Campus Room of the Capstone House to hear Pulitzer Prizewinning author and physician Dr. Siddhartha Mukerjee talk about his book, “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The College of A r t s and Sciences hosted Mu ker jee as pa r t of t he Tow nsend lec t u re series. Mukerjee’s novel was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential novels in the past 100 years. Born in New Delhi, India, Mukerjee came to America and studied at Stanford University, Oxford University and Harvard Medical School. His book told the story of the history of cancer research through the perspective of fi ve people; each story was a metaphor that told the story of cancer. The lecture was broken into three sections, the fi rst of which focused on cancer from 1860 to 1960. Mukerjee said that cancer has been found as far back in time as 2000 B.C. with a bone tumor on a mummy. All of the characters Mukerjee discusses in his book were real people from history; he presented diagrams and photos that showed discoveries, examples and people.

I n t he second sect ion, wh ich foc used on research from 1970 to 1990, Mukerjee talked about the advancements of research and the development of treatments. The third section addressed 1910 to 2010 and focused on the discovery that cancer was based Clairie Randall / THE DAILY GAMECOCK

LECTURE • A3

Al-Amir catered the USC Muslim Student Association’s “Helping Hands Helping Syria” event.

Students raise funds for Syrian refugees Muslim Student Association holds event, gains $3,553 in donations Natalie Pita

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The USC Muslim Student Association raised $3,553 at its “Helping Hands Helping Syria” fundraising banquet Thursday night in the Russell House Ballroom. The organization plans to donate the money to the Islamic Relief Fund for Syrian refugees.

Dr. Siddartha Mukerjee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, signs copies of “The Emporer of All Maladies.”

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Corey Smith performed his original songs Thursday during his free concert at the state fair.

South Carolina travels west to Arkansas, looking for their first win in Fayetteville since 2005.

Editorial Board: Columbia’s texting-whiledriving law is in need of an update.

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Man robs Dollar Tree in Man killed by Craigslist Haley outpaces Sheheen in construction worker outfit buyer in Mount Pleasant latest fundraising quarter A man clad in a neon yellow vest and an orange construction helmet who robbed a Dollar Tree in Columbia last month is now being sought, according to The State. The Columbia Police Department is asking for information to help identify and locate the man. The man is accused of robbing the Dollar Tree clerk at gun point at 7546 Garners Ferry Road around 9 a.m. on Sept. 29. Surveillance video shows a man wearing dark pants and a sweatshirt with a ref lective vest, hard hat, shoulder bag and safety glasses; he is described as a 6-foot-4, 175-pound black male. No one was injured in the robbery. “We typically see a spike in armed robberies during the months leading up to the busy holiday season,” interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago said in a press release.

Two men were arrested in connection with the murder of a Charleston man who was selling his pickup truck on Craigslist, The Associated Press reported. The body of 25-year-old William Apps was found Monday night in Mount Pleasant. Jquan Margel Scott, 19, is charged with murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Isaac R. Williams, 20, is charged with murder and kidnapping. Scott bought Apps’ truck for about $15,000 after seeing an ad for it on Craigslist, according to court documents. Apps met Scott and Williams in Charleston and drove with them to Mount Pleasant, where he was taken out of the truck at gunpoint. He was later returned to the vehicle and shot in the neck. After being arrested, Scott led authorities to Apps’ body.

— Hannah Jeffrey, Assistant News Editor

Gov. Nikki Haley’s campaign said it raised more than $950,000 in the quarter that ended Sept. 30, outpacing Democratic challenger Sen. Vincent Sheheen, The State reported. Sheheen, D-Kershaw, raised $565,507 during the quarter; he now has about $1.05 million on hand. Haley has around $3.18 million. In all, their cash on hand represents about half of the $8 million they collectively raised in 2010, when Haley was fi rst elected. In the quarter that ended on June 30, Sheheen raised slightly more money than Haley. Sheheen’s latest report shows that 92 percent of his fundraising this quarter came from within South Carolina. Haley’s had not been released Thursday night. His campaign touted his high in-state rate as a success, but Winthrop political scientist told The State that Sheheen might need to look out of state more to keep up with Haley.

— Hannah Jeffrey, Assistant News Editor — Hannah Jeffrey, Assistant News Editor

REFUGEES • Cont. from A1 The club has asked for support from students and from people in the Columbia community so that they can continue with their efforts. “MSA has two basic goals,” MSA Co-President Asad Ansari said. “We are a resource group for students on campus, and we are also an outreach group for campus about the Muslim religion and about how Muslims live their daily lives.” The event started with a Muslim prayer; afterward, Mutahhir Sabree, a loca l spea ker, spoke about t he importance of donating to help the Syrian cause. The speech was followed by dinner catered by Al-Amir. Since the outbreak of civil war in 2011, more than 2.5 million Syrians have fled from their homes to take refuge in other countries or within Syria. “I think the main message that I want you to remember, and that I need to remember, is not to turn a deaf ear to the suffering that is [in Syria] and to hold our leaders accountable,” Sabree said. “We need to hold our political leaders accountable and our religious leaders accountable.” Sabree encouraged audience members to donate money by ensuring that everything was going toward a valuable cause. Because the Islamic Relief Fund

has lower administrative costs, they are able to donate most of their money directly to the refugees. “I want to assure you that your donation tonight will not be wasted,” Sabree said. “You never know how your voluntary gift will bring some great benefit to you, in this life or thereafter.” According to Sabree, the timing of the event was perfect. October is the last month of the Islamic calendar, and the first 10 days of the month are reserved for good deeds. Sabree included references from the Quran during his speech and tried to remind Muslims in attendance of the purpose that Allah has for them. He said he hoped non-Muslims in attendance would gain a better understanding for Islam and what is happening in the world and a greater appreciation for some of Islam’s beliefs. “We do wa nt you to leave t h is gathering with a heightened sense of awareness and commitment to improve on your own lives and the lives of your family and the lives of your society,” Sabree said. “I hope that tonight you will not only enjoy the good company and good food, but you will go away with a heightened sense of awareness and responsibility to make a difference.” Sabree described images from Syria of men being buried alive, children being

FIRE • Cont. from 1 A representat ive f rom E nv i ron ment a l Healt h a nd Safet y taught participants how

snatched from their homes and found later cut into pieces in a trash bin and people sleeping in their bathrooms for fear of being raped by soldiers. During his speech, Sabree reminded Muslim members of the audience that the refugees in Syria are also Muslim. “We are far removed f rom t he struggle in Syria, but we as Muslims know ... that Muslims are like one body,” Sabree said. “We have a responsibility not to become desensitized to the point that we don’t feel that suffering.” Sabree said that attendees have the capability and responsibility to make a difference and fight oppression. “This has to stop. And the only ones that can make a difference are you and I,” he said. “We here in America we don’t know what poverty is, believe it or not. But try going to a place where there’s no electricity, there’s no hot water.” Sabree attributed the suffering of the refugees in part to greed and urged attendees to help combat it by donating. “We want to remember that while we’re enjoying the comforts of this environment, there are millions of Muslims in Syria who are far from this type of luxury,” he said. “Don’t let these conveniences put you to sleep. We need to wake up.”

to properly use a f ire extinguisher and how to call 911 when trapped in a room during a fire. The fire department also let students actually

put out a small grease fire with a fire extinguisher and demonstrated how t hey wou ld use t he “Jaws of Life” to rescue someone stuck in a car. Participants could also get a tour of a kitchen that was to be burned and identify potential fire safety hazards, like space heaters, curtains next to an electrical plug and a lack of surge protectors. Women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley and Colu mbia Fire Ch ief Aubrey Jenk ins spoke before t he k itchen inferno. The event ended with t he k itc hen i n fer no, which city firefighters conducted and supervised. DG

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New history professor organizes debate Holton hopes to change how discipline is studied Natalie Pita

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History professor Abner “Woody” H o lt o n w a nt s h i s s t u d e nt s t o understand something: “History is not about the dates; it’s about the debates.” New to USC this year, Holton i nt e n d s t o m a k e a m e m o r a b le e nt r a n c e at t h e u n i v e r s it y b y organizing a debate on the origins of the Constitution with Pulitzer Prize winner Gordon Wood. “That’s going to be a lot of fun but a lso sca r y, because G ordon Wood is t he lead i ng ex per t on the Constitution who is alive, and I know him well. I’ve read all his stuff,” Holton said. “He’s brilliant, and it was somewhat insane of me to challenge him to a debate. But I wanted to emphasize a point to my students, and I thought it would be a great way to introduce myself to the broader community here.” The event, which is co-hosted by the School of Law and history department, will take place on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Law School A ud itor iu m . Bi l l Net t le s , U. S. attorney for South Carolina, will moderate the debate.

LECTURE • Cont. from A1 on a collection of genes rather than a specific gene. The final woman in his story was Barbara Bradfield, who was the fi rst patient in a clinical trial for breast cancer. She is still alive today, 16 years after the trial, In their most recent e xc h a ng e , Br ad f ield told Mu ker jee, “G et back to work. ... There are people waiting for your discoveries.” Mukerjee described ca ncer as a double negat ive, say ing t hat c a n c e r “o n l y a r i s e s

Holton said he hopes the debate will show students what history is truly about. “So many people come through high school hating history because they think it’s memorizing dates. And it’s so much more fun than that, because what it really is is we’re at each other’s necks about why the A mer ica n Revolut ion happened or why women were acc u sed of witchcraf t in 1692 or whatever,” Holton said. Before accept ing a posit ion at USC, Holton was an assistant professor at Bloomsburg Universit y in Pen n s y lv a n ia a nd later a professor at t he Un i ver s it y of R ic h mond. He received a bachelor’s ree i n Engl ish HOLTON deg from the University of Virginia and a Ph . D. i n h i s t or y f ro m D u k e University. Holton said he decided to come to USC because he can teach graduate st udent s, i n stead of teach i ng on ly u nderg raduate st udent s at R ich mond. A nd, a s one of t wo McCausland Professors, he gets paid more and has more opportunities. “ T he f i r st t h i ng wa s to h ave this mix of graduate students and

when killers are killed” and that cancer is more prevalent when other diseases are gone. According to Mu ker jee, i n a 1943 st udy, t he mor t a l it y rate for a ch ild w it h cancer was 100 percent; 10 years later, the rate was 60 percent. Five years later, it was back up to 80 percent. “ We tend to t h i n k of c a ncer a s ot her s’ problem s ,” Mu kejee said. “It’s impossible t o t h i n k ab out t h i s a s s o m e o n e e l s e ’s problem; let’s think of it as our problem.”

undergraduate students. That was the single biggest reason,” Holton said. “I have the same opportunity to teach undergraduate students, but I also have undergraduate students and all of these other opportunities, and conferences ... and debates and so forth.” This semester, Holton is teaching g r adu ate sem i na r s on C olon ia l A merica and t he A merican Revolution. For undergraduates, he teaches the fi rst half of a U.S. history s u r ve y c ou r s e a nd upp er -le vel classes on early American women, the American Revolution and early African-Americans. “To be honest, I’m teaching a class I’m not sure I would take, the survey class, because you sit there in this audience of 200 students,” Holton said. “There’s two ways to redeem the survey class. One is by me putt ing on a good show, and two is by the teaching assistants in those discussion sections asking the students questions that the teacher doesn’t know the answer to. There isn’t a single answer.” Holt on h a s s e ver a l g o a l s f or himself while he is a professor at USC , including helping prepare graduate students for jobs in the future. “It’s a difficult market for college s t ude nt s t o f i nd t e ac h i n g job s because it’s so much fun,” he said.

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W hen t he le c t u re ended, Mukerjee took quest ions f rom t he aud ience a nd sig ned books. The novel is currently being made into a six-hour documentar y by filmmaker Ken Burns to be released in t he spring of 2015.

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After writing four books on the American Revolution — focused on the Constitution, Abigail Adams, African-Americans and the economic or ig i n s on t he Con st it ut ion — Holton is working on a new book t h at t ie s h i s pre v iou s re sea rc h together. He received a National Endow ment for t he Hu man it ies fel low sh ip to w r ite “Liber t y is Sweet: An Integrated History of the American Revolution.” “They’re kind of all over the map, and I’m writing this giant book that is going to pull all of those threads toget her,” Holton said. “A nd it’s going to be great to be here, because I’m teaching both undergrad and grad classes on the revolution, and I fi nd that ... ideally I’m giving them good ideas, but I’m always getting good ideas from them.” H i s f i n a l g o a l i s t o g i ve h i s u nderg raduate st udent s t he classroom experience he is used to. “ It ’s a ver y a mbit iou s g o a l ,” Holton sa id, “but work i ng w it h other people, I would like to give USC students some of those same experiences that some of my students had at that much smaller institution, the University of Richmond.”

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Columbia’s texting law requires an update ISSUE Columbia’s texting and driving law isn’t comprehensive. OUR STANCE It’s a good start, but there’s much to improve. Columbia’s had ordinances proh ibit i ng tex t i ng wh i le driv ing since 2011, but Cit y Council has just been upstaged by Charleston. That city’s council passed a cell phone ban this week that’s better adapted to the reality of how we use phones today. Un l ike Colu mbia’s, wh ich is l i m ited to tex t messages, emails and instant messages, Charleston’s includes using a GPS, playing games and taking pic t u re s. T hat ’s i mpor t a nt , considering the rapid ascent of mobile apps, including Snapchat and Instagram, which are just as distracting than texting, if not more so. Obv iously t he new laws are a necessar y adaptation to the world’s increasingly techoriented culture, most of which is compact and available at our fi nger tips any time. It goes without saying that ou r phones, t ablet s or even

computers (they’re included) are huge distractions while driving. Countless accidents, injuries and fatalities have been caused by using a phone while driving, so no matter how disappointed you may be that it’s illegal to text and drive, these ordinances are good for all of us. However, t hat’s not to say the law is perfect in its current iteration. Columbia’s law, which doesn’t include many of the distractions that smartphones tempt drivers with, is naive in that it doesn’t cover many of phones’ modern uses. Countless entertaining games and applicat ions, like Candy Cr ush and Lumosit y, are all

“Obviously the new laws are necessary adaptations to the world’s increasingly tech oriented culture. However, that’s not to say the law is perfect in its current iteration.”

technically permissible under the wording of the law here. Now, we’re not exactly aiming towa rd completely ba n n i ng all devices in cars, but we’d be remiss not to raise the fact that if complete road safet y is the goal, there’s plenty more to be done. Half measures can’t be taken when it comes to passing laws t hat improve safet y. There’s a he a lt hy b a l a nc e b e t we e n nece s sa r y a nd overbea r i ng ; completely ba n n i ng phone s would be an example of the latter, but we expect our government to fi nd this healthy balance. C olu m b i a wou ld b e w i s e t o u p d a t e it s l a w t o m o r e completely cover smartphones. On a college campus where t raf f ic is heav y, pedest r ia ns regularly dart in front of traffic and cell phones are ubiquitous, stricter and more useful laws would benefit us all. Colu mbia shou ld fol low Charleston’s example. When it comes to our safet y, leniency isn’t the best option.

Preventative treatment a mixed blessing Gene tests are unduly sealing women’s fates Being a woman in America, I have been of fered so many different options for preventative medicine in my life. There are Gardisil shots for preventing cervical cancer, or bir t h cont rol for preg na nc y p r e ve nt io n a nd , of c ou r s e , t he aver age f lu vacc i ne. A t a certain age I’ll start getting mammograms to check for breast cancer, and after a certain point, colonoscopies will be part of the regular agenda. Another preventative measure t hat I ca n t a ke is a test for mutated BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes. A mutation in these genes means that there is a genetic element that increases a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Since these tests have started to be ad m i n istered to more women, there has been steep rise in the number of women get t i ng prevent at ive double mastectomies. Probably the biggest spotlight shone on this issue was when A ngelina Jolie announced she would be getting the preventative su rger y alt hough she had n’t been d iag nosed w it h brea st cancer. CNN reported that “in a global study conducted by Dr. Steven Narod, senior scientist at Women’s College Research Institute in Toronto, the United States had the highest rate of prophylac t ic mastec tomy i n

BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers.” While America is often painted as a vain and image-oriented country, this statistic seems to contradict the reality that more women are having their breasts removed before there’s a real infection. My grandmother was diagnosed with and overcame breast cancer, giving me a little reason to think I could have it some day, but it’s never really kept me up at night. Some people have families where multiple women are taken by this disease and talk about it like a con st a nt cloud hanging over their head, which is why t hey t u r n to t he Emilie surger y. A nd now Dawson Third-year public that there’s such a relations student prominent celebrity standing behind the decision, more women will be willing to undergo the procedure. Breast cancer is a traumatic and life-changing event, and I don’t mean this next statement to belittle anyone’s struggle with it in the slightest, but it seems like more and more women are admitting defeat in a battle that hasn’t even started. Videographers from Glamour magazine documented a woman u ndergoing t he surger y as a part of its “Screw You Cancer” campaign. The title is obviously trying to send a message that

she’s beating cancer by getting the surgery. But what if she never gets cancer? How can she truly be sticking it to this disease when she hasn’t contracted it yet? Plus, t he state of medicine today is get t i ng cont i nually bet ter, as advancement s and breakthroughs are made daily. Cancer treatment is better than ever, and although I understand some women don’t want to leave it to chance, I can’t help but wonder otherwise. T he BRC A 1 a nd BRC A 2 gene tests are at best a statistical analysis of risk. Every case is different, yet women are starting to t a ke t hese test resu lt s as predictions rather than warnings. All of the 5ks and fundraisers and ribbons out there to raise money for breast cancer research are centered on the idea of saving women and their breasts from cancer. “Save the tatas” has always been my favorite slogan, but can cutting them off preventatively be labeled as a victory, or are we just trying to beat cancer to the punch?

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Students flock to unofficial social media accounts Good content, interaction necessary for larger followings The Universit y of South Carolina does ever y t h i ng it ca n to reach it s st udent s, i nc lu d i n g s o c i a l ne t work i n g. K e e p i n g up with social media is a necessity when it comes to spreading news and connecting the campus, so USC organizations have taken to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to meet their demographic. However, it seems that official university-run accounts aren’t the only USC news accounts students are following. The other day, I woke up and checked my Twitter like any other college student, getting my news for the day and finding entertainment all in one. An interesting and humorous account caught my eye. I had a request from @uscwalkofshames. The new account, only created Monday, feat u red pict u res of USC students and their dreaded and humiliating walk home in the morning. One picture even showed a girl fl icking the camera Mackenzie off, as if in protest of her public hu m i l iat ion. T hough t hei r Grant Second-year following base is small, only 759 broadcast Thursday evening, other USC journalism accounts, none associated with the student university, are booming. To put t he se nu mber s i nto perspective, @UofSC, the universit y–run twitter account boasts 34,400 followers, an impressive number at glance, but a reasonable number when the size of the student body — more than 30,000 — is factored in, in addition to the many alumni and future students who follow to stay in the loop. @Gamecock Makeouts, a twitter account designed specifically to catch and publish pictures of USC students making out, has 10,300 followers. Carolina Productions, @ USCCP, and USC Student Government, @ UofSCSG, each has fewer than 2,500 followers, posing an interesting question in the type of news USC students are receiving, or perhaps preferring. On the bright side, the Athletics department has no shortage of followers, with 56,500 under the name @GamecocksOnline. The most student interaction appears on accounts run and designed for them. Retweeting and replying to students, even on seemingly risqué topics, increases follower count. Although embarrassing pictures of our peers elicits a greater response than the new university budget, the real interest lies in the accessibility and locality. A funny “Gamecock Makeout” or a humorous “USC Crushes” post stirs talk because it was sent in by someone who k nows your best friend’s roommate and went to high school with your ex-girlfriend’s brother. It connects us. It encourages audience participation and therefore, audience interest. Though I understand the topics that official university-run social media accounts post about have to lean on the more conservative and newsworthy side, an increased focus on student voice and interest may amplif y the power of their content as a result of the increased followers. Intrinsic motivation is the basis of social media.

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t’s not of ten t hat Colu mbia welcomes a Georgia Bulldog with open arms, but Thursday night at t he Sout h Carolina State Fair was a special occasion. Georgia alumnus and countr y si nger Corey Sm it h per for med a f r e e s h o w d u r i n g t h e f a i r, appropriately start ing t he show with his song “Carolina.” For the night, fans enjoyed the backdrop of the fair and the food and excitement that come with it, putting aside the South Carolina-Georgia rivalry for the night. “I don’t worry about the rivalries when I perform,” Smith said earlier in the day. “I love SEC football, and rivalries are a part of it. Not all schools have the type of pride and tradition SEC schools have. USC’s a little rowdier than some, but this all goes to show music is what brings everyone together.” A constant stream of students, fans and fair-goers piled toward the stage to listen to his acoustic

country songs and original lyrics. He encou raged t he c rowd to move their bodies “back and forth a nd ma ke some f r iends,” as he strummed his song “Maybe Next Year.” Although the entire crowd wasn’t fa m il iar w it h t he ar t ist , Sm it h said that was one of his favorite parts about playing a free show like Thursday’s. “Fans who may not have been able to come to a concert otherwise can see the show, or I can gain new fans who maybe wouldn’t hear my music otherwise,” he said. T hu r sday a lso of fered f ree ad m is sion to col lege st udent s, which led many USC students to tune in unexpectedly. “I never really listened to him before, but he’s great,” said Brittany May, a third-year hotel, restaurant and tourism management student. “I’ll be looking him up when I get home.” Sm it h sa id he feel s at home surrounded by students like May at SEC schools, as he got his start playing music for his friends and future wife at his alma mater. O ut of col lege, Sm it h wa s a teacher in Gwinett Count y, Ga.,

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Country singer and Georgia native Corey Smith played the Pepsi Grandstand Thursday with a new band, new single, old favorites and an excited audience. before quitting his job to pursue a career in music at age 28. Since then, he’s released seven albums and toured t he cou nt r y playing his music and sharing his personal stories, all while avoiding moving Nashville, Tenn., by staying in his hometown of Jefferson, Ga.,

with his wife and kids. “Not l iv i ng i n Nashv il le is a challenge,” Smith said. “Touring is like a fantasy world, t hough, and it can give people a false sense of ent it lement. My f r iends a nd family at home give me no special SMITH • A6

‘Yellowman’ outlines sensitive race issues New Lab Theatre play addresses frustrations with prejudices in black communities Belvin Olasov

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“Yellowman,” by Dael Orlandersmith, tells the story of prejudice based on skin color within the black community. Brandon Byrd stars as a light-

skinned black man Eugene and Raven Massey as a darker-skinned black woman named Alma. Throughout the play, which runs through Sunday at USC’s Lab Theatre, residents of a rural South Carolina community take out their frustrations with racial status on each other, creating to a brutal cycle. The dark-skinned characters feel unloved, and the light-skinned characters feel persecuted, causing resentment and envy within the community. Lightskinned characters are called “yellow,” inspiring the

title, “Yellowman.” It’s through the relationship of Alma and Eugene that these racial tensions come to a head; they love each other in spite of color, but their families are burdened by a tremendous amount of racial baggage that weighs on the two characters. The focus may be on a specific racial dynamic, but the message is universal. “I hope that all audiences can see themselves in some part of this, no matter what their skin color,” said director Patti Walker. “This play is for everyone. ... This is a play about prejudice, and prejudice exists in every culture.” Actress Tiera Smith said she likes the play because it explains tension within the African-American community to people who don’t know how to ask. “It just opens it up and give you a full-blown, raw scene of what goes on in an African-American community when it comes to race,” Smith said. As originally written, the play features only two actors, who play both the main characters and an impressive host of side characters, but this production features an innovative turn that expands the cast list from two to 10. “That it isn’t just two people on the stage adds a new level of tension, and challenge, and drama,” Walker said. “Yellowman” is a departure from the vast majority of USC theater productions, featuring an all-black cast and telling a story specific to the AfricanAmerican community. “It bothers me,” said actor Olander Wilson, who plays Robert, Eugene’s father. “We’ve been doing this for the past three years, trying to get more African-Americans on stage, and in the past three years, we’ve probably seen a max of two AfricanAmericans on the main stage.”

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Raven Massey and Brandom Byrd star in “Yellowman,” which explains struggles with race and resentment.

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USC student takes on impressive roles Youngest Trustus member finds passion in acting Rachael McGahee

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Un like most college st udent s, Cory Alpert spends most of his time in one of Columbia’s most prominent theaters. Alpert, 18, joined Trustus Theatre in May, making him the youngest Trustus member ever to take the stage. The stage is not the freshman’s only arena. Alpert led a TEDxYouth t a l k about educat ion refor m, i nter ned for t he Democ rat ic National Committee and worked for numerous political campaigns in the Columbia area, to name a few. But Alpert’s main focus currently is at the Trustus Theatre. A lpert joked that “insanity” drove him to audition for the Trustus Apprentice Company program this past year. “I’ve been going to Trustus shows since I was a kid, and I really enjoyed it,” Alpert said. “So one day I had the crazy thought of auditioning for their high school training company.” After receiving a position at the theater, A lpert worked as a crew member for “Good People,” directed b y Ji m O ’C on nor. Si nc e t he n , Alpert has contributed his time to numerous productions at Trustus. The theater, located at the corner of Hu g e r a nd L ad y s t r e e t s , i s currently working under the new management of Managing Director Larry Hembree. Previously managed by owners Kay and Jim Thigpen,

Tr ust us has t ransformed f rom a second-floor walk-up that seated 50 in 1985 into one of the most popular theaters in the city. Since its founding, Trustus has prem iered over 65 shows in t he Southeast and produced yearlong seasons that now feature eight main stage productions. Alpert says his involvement with Trustus Theatre “started from that one instinct of wanting to see what I could do with this theater, because I really enjoy what they do.” This past summer, Alpert also had the opportunity to speak in front of a local audience about reforming the American education system at TEDxYout h, a set of non-prof it conferences. Alpert’s talk was based on S et h G o d i n’s e -b o ok “ Stop Stealing Dreams.” “He published it as an outsider to the system, but as someone who has to hire what it puts out and realizes that our high school system steals its own students dreams,” Alpert said. Alpert said he thinks every student at USC should expand themselves by get t i ng i nvolved w it h club s on campus and organizat ions in Columbia. “ T he r e i s no h a r m i n do i n g something outside of your comfort z o ne . G e t i n v ol v e d , p le a s e . It will help everybody,” Alpert said. “Students are a brand. We are all our own brand, and we are all our own brand managers. A nd if we aren’t putting ourselves out there, who will?” Adding to his accomplishments, A lp er t h ad t he opp or t u n it y to speak with President Barack Obama

SMITH • Continued from A5 treatment, so I can still write from the heart. Living at home helps me creatively and mentally.” Some of his newest music was played at Thursday’s show, including the f irst performance of his newest single, “Ain’t Going Out Tonight,” which will be released next week which. His latest album will be

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18 year-old Cory Alpert (second from left) plays alongside adult members as the youngest member of the Trustus Theatre, focusing on honing his skills. through Boy’s Nations, a program that focuses on teaching high school students about democracy with a mock government system. Along with his work with Boy’s Nat ion , A lp er t h a s worked for a few political campaigns. A lpert first got involved with politics by volunteering for Superintendent of Education Jim Rex’s unsuccessful run for governor. “He t a l ked about pol it ic s not being so petty, (about) politics being worth something and about helping people,” A lpert said. “I am going to do everything I can to get those candidates elected.”

released in early 2014. “There’s been a lot of changes since last year,” Smith said. “We have a new band, new song; the show’s getting better, and we’re working harder. We’re playing at a whole new level.”

A f ter work ing for Rex, A lpert work for Mat t hew R ichardson’s campaign to be attorney general. Through the political connections he formed in Columbia, Still, he said, he’s looking to make a career in theater, not politics. “I t hink a career in t he arts is something very valuable and not a lot of people take a chance on these days,” Alpert said.

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EYES ON HIM Jeffrey Davis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK

All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is expected to start this Saturday after missing last week’s game against Kentucky with a strained muscle near the ribs.

Clowney says he is committed to playing for South Carolina

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here has been a circus on Bluff Road this week, and no, it hasn’t been at t he South Carolina State Fair. It has been a short walk away from the fairgrounds at Williams-Brice Stadium and the Gamecocks’ practice fields. Ever si nce Jadeveon Clowney abr uptly pulled out of last Saturday’s game a g a i n s t K e nt u c k y, t a l k around the nation has centered around whether the junior star has called it quits at South Carolina and is waiting on the multi-million dollar payday he will more than likely receive in the NFL Draft next April. Clowney suffered a muscle strain around his rib cage in the game at Central Florida and has been questionable throughout the week for this Saturday’s game at Arkansas after missing the game against the Wildcats. Clowney practiced Wednesday and Thursday, and defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said that he thinks Clowney will play, but that hasn’t stopped the flurry of commotion his injury has caused. Critics all over the nation have jumped on Clowney, including Alabama sports radio host Paul Finebaum, who called Clowney “the biggest joke in college football” during an appearance on ESPN. Even South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier and Ward seemed irked and surprised by the defensive end’s decision to sit out against Kentucky. But on Tuesday, Spurrier attempted to clear the air by saying all parties handled the situation “poorly.” Spurrier said that the proper procedure is for the athlete to tell the trainer or team doctor about the injury. Then, that trainer will relay the news to the coaches. But that apparently didn’t happen last week. Later Tuesday, Clowney made a rare appearance after practice to explain his side. “I should have handled it differently, but it was a miscommunication,” Clowney said. Clowney would have none of the talk about his taking the rest of the year off. He insisted that he is trying his hardest to get back onto the field in a Gamecock uniform. “That’s people’s opinions,” Clowney said. “I’m here every day practicing with my team. People can say what they want to say. They’re not here in the locker room and around the coaching staff. I know what’s going on around us.” “I’ve always been about the team, regardless

of what people say,” Clowney said later in his appearance. “I’ve been about the team my whole life. I dedicate myself to this team and this university. That’s why I chose to come here. I’m just going to keep doing what I have to do to get better and come back out there and play.” As for Spurrier’s comments after the game last Saturday, where it seemed like he was frustrated, Clowney attributed that to the fact that the coach was upset with the way the team won against the Wildcats. But both Spurrier and Clowney’s teammates made sure that everyone k new that they were behind Clowney.

We’re going to fight behind (Clowney) and continue to support him in everything he does”

“Clowney has helped us win a lot of games, and I think he will in the future as well,” senior quarterback Connor Shaw said. “He’ll be back and ready to go.” Junior wide receiver Bruce Ellington said, “We’re going to fight behind him and continue to support him in everything he does.” Regardless of all the uncertainty over the air this past week, two things are for sure: Clowney’s teammates and coaches are committed to supporting him, and the Gamecocks must improve on defense to be able to defeat Arkansas. Junior defensive tack le Kelc y Quarles and defensive end Darius English, who played in place of Clowney against the Wildcats, performed well in the absence of the star. The team has historically struggled in Fayetteville, Ark. The last and only time the Gamecocks won there under Spurrier was 2005. Because of its defensive troubles, South Carolina has still had to rely on its offense to carry the team, but there is no telling when those miscues will come back to bite the Gamecocks. “The way we’re going right now, if our offense has a lousy day, we could be in trouble,” Spurrier said. But the real focus will be on defense, and most of it will be on Clowney at kickoff Saturday.

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Quarterback Connor Shaw said that Jadeveon Clowney has helped the team win a lot of games over past three years.

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Freshman Pharoh Cooper (11) is expected to get more snaps in South Carolina’s “Wildcat” formation against Arkansas on Saturday after appearing there against Kentucky.

Shaw leads USC into Fayetteville Cooper expected to be more involved with offense Saturday Tanner Abel

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Lost in this week’s Jadeveon Clowney controversy has been senior quarterback Connor Shaw’s heroic effort to play through pain. Last season, he overcame several injuries, including a cracked throwing shoulder. This year, that same shoulder has caused discomfort for Shaw after he sprained it against Central Florida. He was expected to miss at least a couple weeks, but he suited up the following week against Kentucky. Shaw said he always had the mentality to play through the injury no matter what, because he did not want to

miss games during his final year as a Gamecock. He played well against the Wildcats, opening up with a long pass to junior Damiere Byrd for a 62-yard touchdown on his way to completing 85 percent of his passes on the day. “It was amazing. Connor’s a real tough dude,” t r ue f reshman w ide receiver Pharoh Cooper said. “He has great leadership and is someone you can really look up to if you’re a young guy. Getting hurt, but then coming back to have a strong game, that really shows a lot about him and how he feels about this team.” Shaw has thrown seven touchdowns and still has no interceptions this season. Quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus has been impressed with the senior’s smart play and his dual-threat ability. Mangus said it is disheartening for opposing defenses to deal with someone

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who can complete deep and intermediate passes and who also can escape pressure on third downs to move the chains with his feet. “I think Connor has the full respect of everyone on the team and has for quite a long time,” Mangus said. “I don’t think anyone can question his toughness. It’s going to have to be something pretty severe to keep him from doing what he wants to do.” Shaw should be prepared to escape some pressure, as Arkansas has a pair of talented defensive ends. Senior Chris Smith and junior Trey Flowers have combined for 10 sacks through the Razorbacks’ first six games. Offensive line coach Shawn Elliott said t here are no plans to change things up in order to deal with Smith and Flowers. However, if necessary, South Carolina will make adjustments by keeping a tight end or extra running back in the backfield to protect Shaw. The Gamecocks might continue to switch things up by lining Cooper up at quarterback in the “Wildcat” formation. The freshman sparked South Carolina Saturday, tallying 26 yards on two carries, including an important 23-yard scamper in the fourth quarter to help set up a short touchdown run by Shaw. Both Cooper and head coach Steve Spurrier said that he will get some more snaps as the quarterback against the Razorbacks. Cooper was recruited as a defensive back but made the switch to receiver in preseason camp after Spurrier saw what

he could do with the ball. Cooper played quarterback in high school, so he is used to touching the ball often, but he noted the college atmosphere is quite different. “It’s great, you know, 85,000 fans screaming. I’m just a freshman, so I’m not used to that,” he said. “In high school, you don’t have a lot of fans, but going out on the field with all those fans, it was pretty amazing.” With Cooper’s addition, the running ability of the offensive backfield has gotten stronger. Shaw and Cooper are mobile under center, but sophomore tailback Mike Davis has been the force driving the running game. Davis is third in the SEC with 614 rushing yards but has played one less game than the two running backs ahead of him, including Arkansas half back Alex Collins. Davis leads the conference in yards per game to go along with eight touchdowns and an impressive 6.7 yards per carry. Davis admitted after the Kentucky game that he expected success, but not at this high of a level. “One thing [is] for sure; he’s definitely gotten a lot more confidence,” running backs coach Everette Sands said. “I think he might have surprised himself a little bit with that first big run. But now, he’s expecting more to have those big runs. I truly believe if you expect to have more, you’re going to get more.”

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six passing touchdowns. The two-quarterback system allows the Wildcats to have the upper hand and fills its offense with scoring playmakers. Wisconsin running backs sophomore Melvin Gordon and senior James White will look to control the game clock for the Badgers and keep Colter and Siemian on the sideline.

are doing at Western Carolina, t he team is simply not ready to play against a talented SEC football team like Auburn. Although Auburn is in the bottom half of teams in the SEC, the Tigers are still wellrounded and equipped wit h players who can put up points. Auburn’s junior quarterback, Nick Marshall, has done it with his arm and legs t his year, leading t he Tigers to a 4-1 record overall and 2-1 in the conference. Marshall ha s cont r ibuted si x total touchdowns this season and helped junior running back Tre Mason get some solid y a rd s i n t he g rou nd at t ack . Don’t ex pec t the Catamounts to put up a ny big nu mb e r s on Auburn, but expect Auburn to end this game by the half.

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES FIVE QUESTIONS WITH HALEY MARKLE, SPORTS EDITOR, ARKANSAS TRAVELER 1. How much has the running back duo of Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams helped the Razorback team this year? I’m sure new coach Bret Bielema loves having a solid run game. Collins and Williams have been huge for Arkansas. W hen the Razorbacks can get the running game going, they play well. When the Hogs struggle to run the ball, they have trouble keeping the offense on the field. 2. How are the Arkansas coaches handling the situation regarding Clowney? There’s a lot of uncer taint y regarding if he’s going to play or not, so how difficult is it to prepare for that? The Razorbacks are preparing for this game as if Clowney will play, but they expect to be ready for the next guy up if Clowney doesn’t play. 3. What is the mood surrounding

Arkansas football? The program is still trying to recover from the Petrino fi asco, but how confident is the fan base in Coach Bielema? Most A rkansas fans are very excited about where the program seems to be going. I think most of the fan base understands that it is going to take some time for Bielema to get the players he needs on campus, and they have embraced what he is trying to do. 4. The Razorbacks are in the middle of a rough four-game stretch and have lost three games in a row. Has that taken a toll on the team’s confidence? I think the team has defi nitely been rattled a little bit, and Bielema even said on national TV during halftime of the game against Florida that the team had lost its confidence. Most of the key players for the Razorbacks are young, and they began their careers as starters 3-0, so going 0-3 since then seems to have shaken them up.

THE LINE:

Donald W. Reynolds Razorback South Carolina is favored by six S t a d i u m i n Fayet tev i l l e, A r k. points over the Razorbacks. (capacity of 72,000)

WHEN:

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:21 p.m. ET on Saturday.

TELEVISION:

T he game will be televised on the SEC network with Dave Neal handling the play-by-play duties and Andre Ware doing color analysis. The sideline reporter will be Cara Capuano. RADIO: Locally, the game will be broadcast on 107.5 FM. Todd Ellis will handle the play-by-play duties, while Tommy Suggs is the color analyst. Langston Moore will be the sideline correspondent. The game will also be on Sirius channel 136 and XM channel 201.

played in Fayetteville, so for them it doesn’t really mean much. Prediction: 38-24 South Carolina. The Razorback defense, now without cornerback Will Hines, is going to give up a lot of points. The Hogs might be able to keep it close for a while, but their lack of depth will lead to an easy two-touchdown victory for the Gamecocks.

5. Finally, Arkansas has had the upper

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h a n d a g a i n s t S o u t h C a r ol i n a i n t h e series, especially in Fayetteville. Is that something that can give the Hogs extra con f idence going into the ga me this weekend? I think for the older guys on the team, it could help their confidence, but a lot of the players that are contributing now weren’t playing or weren’t even on the team the last time the Gamecocks

SERIES:

Arkansas leads 13-8.

WEATHER:

The weather for Fayetteville on Saturday is calling for a high of 75 and a low of 56 with a 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. Winds will be out of the northeast at seven mph.

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South Carolina defeated Arkansas 38-20 in Columbia last season. The Gamecocks dropped a 4428 decision in their last visit to Fayetteville in 2011.

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It’s a new week for the South Carolina defense as it prepares for Saturday’s clash with Arkansas, but after a third-straight fourth-quarter implosion by the defensive unit, it’s the same story. “We have not played well at all late in the games,” secondary coach Grady Brown said. “So right now, as a coach, I have to fi nd a way to fi x it. And, you know, you’ve just got to try every scenario that you can.” One saving grace for the Gamecocks this week could be Arkansas’s similar second-half lapses this season. The Razorbacks have been outscored by their opponents 27-0 in the fourth quarter in their last three games, but unlike South Carolina, they have come out on the losing end of all three contests. “Arkansas is a good team that has sort of had some fourth quarter struggles a little bit like we have,” coach Steve Spurrier said, “except we’ve managed to hang on and win some of our fourthquarter struggles.” Spurrier has cautioned his team not to take the Razorbacks lightly, as Fayetteville has historically been dangerous for the Gamecocks. The schematic adjustments the South Carolina coaching staff has made in hopes of preventing the near-disasters the defensive unit has become accustomed to have not paid dividends so far. A nd whether due to injury or performance, there will be personnel changes for the Gamecocks come Saturday. “I’m not sure that experience matters a whole lot the way that we’ve been playing in the fourth quarter,” Brown said. “The defi nition of insanity is to do the same thing and expect a different result.” Spurrier had the same thing to say about the inconsistency he has seen from the defensive starters. “We’ve got to t r y some new g uys. That’s coaching,” Spurrier said. “First guy’s not playing very well, give the next guy a chance. How can he do much worse?” A f ter sit t i ng out last weekend’s w i n over K e nt u c k y, j u n ior de f e n s i v e e nd Jade v e o n Clowney’s “questionable” status until Thursday had been well-documented. But several other Gamecocks are suffering from injuries as well. Redshirt junior cornerback Victor Hampton

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Sophomore linebacker T.J. Holloman could get more playing time this week after recording six tackles last week. is dealing with a quad bruise, but Spurrier said he should be ready come game time. Sophomore linebacker Kaiwan Lewis is expected to be back Saturday after he developed an infection in his leg this week that landed him in the hospital. Sophomore linebacker T.J. Holloman could get his second straight chance at lengthy playing time after recording a team-high six tackles in his fi rst career start against Kentucky. “There’s no starters right now, but I’m working at [middle linebacker] right now,” Holloman said. “It’d be a great experience to get a start on the road.” Holloman and Spurrier were on t he same page when detailing t he team’s preparat ion for Arkansas, citing the Razorbacks’ downhill running attack as a main concern. In coach Bret Bielema’s fi rst year at the helm of Arkansas football he has instilled a run-first approach in the offense, a philosophy that has

served running backs Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams well this season. Collins leads the SEC in rushing with 651 yards, and his counterpart in the backfield, Williams, is No. 5 in the conference in rushing. With the offense firing on all cylinders, the normally offensive-minded Spurrier has been able to turn his attention to a Gamecock defense that has made a habit of hemorrhaging touchdowns in the fourth quarter. And in a game at Arkansas that could turn out to be another late-game battle, Spurrier said his defense will be the difference. “You just try to go play, and the environment sometimes gets on you a little bit,” Spurrier said. “It is a difference, but if you go play well and bring your defense with you, you’ve got chance to win on the road.”

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No. 2 Oregon @ No. 16 Washington, Sat. 4 p.m., FOX Sports In this classic Pac-12 matchup, Oregon makes its way to Seattle to play its rivals, the Washington Huskies. Although Washington lost to Stanford last Saturday, the Huskies have proved to the Pac-12 they are a legitimate threat this year. For the Huskies to pull off the upset, junior tailback Bishop Sankey will have to run the ball effectively and control the tempo. If he is able to do so, it will take a lot of pressure off the shoulders of senior quarterback Keith Price to be able to complete tough throws against the Ducks’ defense. Washington is Oregon’s first real test of the season, so fans should be on the lookout for how Oregon responds to a tough football team. Oregon’s offense, led by Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota, has scored 59.2 points per game, second best in the nation. This game has the potential to be decided by whichever quarterback has the ball in his hands in the last minutes. Football fans should look to see how Oregon deals with a hostile environment on the road. No. 5 Stanford @ Utah, Sat. 6 p.m., Pac-12 Network After its narrow 31-28 victory over No. 16 Washington, Stanford will make its way into RiceEccles Stadium on Saturday to play against Pac-12 rival Utah. Stanford head coach David Shaw acted quickly this week after a report circulated accusing his players of faking injuries. Now Shaw, attempting to win his 14th-straight game, moves his focus to a tough Utah team led by a front seven that leads the conference with 18 sacks. Cardinal junior quarterback Kevin Hogan has performed well this year. He and senior tailback Tyler Gaffney will have the task of moving the ball down the field against a strong, physical Utah defense. It is important to note that Stanford has won all three of its conference games this season, compared to Utah’s 0-2 record in conference play. Utah will put its hopes on the shoulders of sophomore quarterback Travis Wilson. Wilson threw six interceptions against UCLA last week, and on Sept. 14, he threw three against Oregon State. This has the potential to be a solid, well-fought football contest, but don’t be shocked if Utah has to abandon the run game due to turnovers No. 12 Oklahoma vs. Texas (in Dallas), Sat. 12 p.m., ABC

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No. 16 Washington takes on No. 2 Oregon this Saturday one week after facing Stanford, another top-five team. The “Red River Rivalry” is back, as the Oklahoma Sooners face off with the Texas Longhorns in Dallas. In a must-win ball game for Texas coach Mack Brown, the Longhorns may be preparing for disappointment. The Sooners, fueled by senior tailbacks Brennan Clay and Damien Williams, run the ball effectively between the tackles. One of Texas’s biggest issues this year has been stopping the run game, which should open the field up for Clay and Williams to cause some serious damage with their legs. Besides the dual-running back setup, Oklahoma’s offense is filled with weapons and playmakers. Texas has to show they can compete and stay in this ball game. If the Longhorns can keep this one close and play physical football with Oklahoma, the Longhorns could gain some confidence for the remainder of their schedule. No. 18 Michigan @ Penn State, Sat. 5 p.m., ESPN/WatchESPN The Michigan Wolverines lost a valuable member of their defense last week after sophomore defense tackle Ondre Pipkins tore his ACL in a 42-13 win over Minnesota. It’s not all bad news from Ann Arbor, however; the Wolverines could have All-Big Ten linebacker Jake Ryan return from his injury this Saturday, which would be huge for a front seven that suffered a large setback last weekend. The Michigan offense is led by junior quarterback Devin Gardner,

who has thrown for 1,036 yards and eight passing touchdowns and scored six rushing touchdowns. His athleticism and ability to move outside of the pocket create problems for teams with larger, slower defensive players. Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien said his team is ready for the challenge and believes his defense will match Michigan’s physicality. The Nittany Lions will have to contain and keep Gardner in the pocket if they hope to win this game. If he is forced out and able to use his legs, Penn State will be in danger of getting beat at home. No. 19 Northwestern @ Wisconsin, Sat. 3:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN2 Northwestern returns to action this Saturday after nearly knocking off No. 4 Ohio State last Saturday, losing 40-30. The Wildcats fought hard, but in the end, the Buckeyes’ offense proved too much for a growing Northwestern program. Now, the Wildcats get ready to do battle with the Wisconsin Badgers in Camp Randall Stadium. Northwestern’s dualquarterback threat of junior Trevor Siemian and senior Kain Colter causes problems for opposing defenses. Colter has thrown for three touchdowns and run for four more this season, while Siemian has completed 68.2 percent of his passes for 916 yards and NATION • B2

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No. 1 Alabama @ Kentucky, Sat. 7 p.m., ESPN2 Southeastern Conference p o w e r ho u s e A l ab a m a w i l l p l a y i n Com monwea lt h St ad iu m t h is Saturday against the 1-4 Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky has lost both of its conference games this season, and with Alabama coming into Lexington, it seems likely that the Wildcats will suffer their third conference defeat. The Crimson Tide, led by senior AJ McCarron and sophomore running back T.J. Yeldon, are playing great football. McCarron and Yeldon have moved the ball for the Crimson Tide effectively this year, and going up against a Kentucky defense that gives up 25.6 points per game shouldn’t slow the two down. Until a college team knocks off the Crimson Tide from its top position, Alabama fans shou ld n’t wor r y too much about traveling to Kentucky. The Wildcats’ hopes lie with sophomore quarterback Ja len W h it low. T he sophomore from Prattville, Ala., can provide the Wildcats with a dual-threat style of player. If he can bust out for some big plays, he could make it interesting for Alabama. Just don’t get your hopes up. No. 9 Texas A&M @ Ole Miss, Sat. 8:30 p.m., ESPN A fter t he Aggies’ crushing loss to No. 1 A labama at home, Texas A&M has scored 40 or more points in its last two contests. This Saturday, Johnny “Football” Manziel will look to continue his stellar play against a n Ole M i s s t e a m t h at ne e d s a win after dropping two straight to Alabama and Auburn. No surprise here: The Heisman trophy winner has performed at a high level this season, tossing for 1,489 yards and 14

touchdowns. Manziel also has three rushing touchdowns this year and has moved the chains with his legs on tough down conversions. His ability to spread the football around the field and keep Aggie drives alive with his feet causes trouble for good defenses, and the Rebels aren’t one. The Ole Miss defense has allowed 158.6 passing yards per game and 175.8 rushing yards per game. The Aggies’ rushing attack should let Texas A&M to score quickly and early and end any or all hopes for the falling Rebels. No. 17 Florida @ No. 10 LSU, Sat. 3:30 p.m., CBS In this weekend’s SEC game of the week, the Florida Gators look to upset the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, La. The Gators have defeated all three of their conference opponents this season and will try to add another one to the win column against its division rival. The problem is that those three wins came against Tennessee, Kentucky a nd A rk a n sa s. T he LSU Tiger s will prove to be a tougher opponent than all three of those teams come Saturday. LSU will force the Gators to stop 6-foot-2, 235-pound running back Jeremy Hill, who has run for 594 yards on 79 carries and scored nine touchdowns this year. He and senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger have done a superb job leading the Tigers this season, and with Florida coming into their stadium, you can expect LSU to be ready to go Saturday. No. 25 M issouri @ No. 7 Georgia, Sat. noon, ESPN Get ready, Georgia: The newly nationally ranked Missouri Tigers are coming, and the 5-0 Tigers would love nothing more than to knock off the Bulldogs in Sanford Stadium. In a game some experts are predicting to be an upset, the Georgia Bulldogs deserve some credit. Senior quarterback Aaron Murray has completed 64.9 percent of his passes this year, thrown for 1,534

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After knocking off Ole Miss last week, Auburn returns home to face Western Carolina. yards and tossed 14 touchdowns. With sophomore tailback Todd Gurley listed as “doubtful” for Saturday’s contest, it falls on Murray to supply t he of fense w it h scor i ng d r ives. Missouri is a tough, physical team that enjoys hitting hard on the defensive side of the ball. If the Tigers can disrupt Murray early and throw his game off just a bit, Missouri will put themselves in a position to win this game and upset the top-10 Georgia Bulldogs. Bowling Green @ Mississippi State, Sat. 7:30 p.m., ESPN3 The Bowling Green Falcons make their way into Davis Wade Stadium Saturday to match up with formerly top-25 Mississippi State. The Falcons, repre sent i ng t he M id-A mer ic a n Conference, have played well this season, only allowing 16.5 points per game. The trouble the Falcons will face this coming weekend is dualt hreat quarterback Dak Prescott.

Bowling Green has not played against a talented quarterback yet this season, and Prescott will get a chances to show off his talents Saturday. Prescott does not beat teams with his arm, but uses his legs to draw out plays and move the chains. Although he has not put up great numbers through the air, he can fl ing the ball, which forces teams to respect his arm. There isn’t really a scenario where Bowling Green comes out victorious in this one, but if Mississippi State turns the ball over early and fails to fi nish scoring opportunities, the Falcons could give fans something to watch. Western Carolina @ Auburn , Sat. 2 p.m., ESPN3 Coming off a much-needed win over former No. 24 Ole Miss, the Auburn Tigers have a “warm-up” game before traveling to Texas A&M next Saturday. In no disrespect to what coach Mark Speir and his staff SEC • B2

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