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USM lets the good times soar Greeks spend fall break in service Carly Tynes Printz Writer
For 87 years, the University of Southern Mississippi has dedicated a week to celebrating the alumni and traditions of the school through homecoming. The 2012 celebration began Monday and will continue this week through Saturday. The Southern Miss Student Government Association and Homecoming Committee have deemed the theme of this year’s homecoming week “Let the Good Times Soar,” and the week is packed full of activities for students to get involved in while showing off their Southern Miss pride. ““We wanted to incorporate the fun feeling of the week with a mix of school spirit into our theme,” said Ashley Darda, homecoming director and senior human performance and recreation major. “Because we are the Golden Eagles, we decided the word ‘soar’ would be a fun addition to the theme.” The week kicked off with the annual Eagle Launch party Monday night on Weathersby Lawn, to be followed today by the Golden Eagle Relay Challenge, which is a relay race that leads its participants throughout campus. On Wednesday, Homecoming Gives Back night is scheduled at the Power House on campus, and 10 percent of the purchases made from 5 until 9 p.m. will be donated to the ARC Foundation. Thursday is the Bring It On - Eagle Style dance competition. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Reed Green Coliseum. Friday will play host to one of the more traditional events the Southern Miss campus has seen throughout the years: The annual Fountain Sit, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Shoemaker Square Fountain, subsequently leading up to Friday Night at the Fountain,
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Junior Jordan McQueen and senior Rachel Anthony cheer for Team 3 during the Homecoming Kickoff party on Monday night.
sponsored by SMAC, at 7 p.m. on Centennial Green. The week will come to a close Saturday, with the homecoming parade and football game. The parade, set for 10 a.m. in downtown Hattiesburg, will feature floats from various participating organizations. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will take on the Marshall Thundering Herd at 6 p.m. to round out the celebration. Darda said 39 student organizations are registered to participate in homecoming this year, but everyone is invited to take part in the festivities. “My favorite part of homecoming is feeling the Southern Miss spirit erupt from the student body,” Darda said. “We will al-
ways have a good time celebrating our university’s past, present and future.” Kathleen Warren, a 1985 graduate of Southern Miss and former Dixie Darling, comes back to dance each year for homecoming and plans to be on the field Saturday. She said campus has changed a good bit since she was a student, and homecoming is still one of her favorite Southern Miss traditions to participate in. “I always look forward to the parade, Eagle Walk and tailgating since we didn’t do any of that when I was a student,” Warren said. “Even though we are involved year-round on campus,
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For three members of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, fall break was not a relaxing vacation at home, but a time to give back to a cause that means so much to them. The three made the 11-hour drive to Eustis, Fla. to spend their fall break volunteering at Camp Boggy Creek, a getaway for terminally ill children. “I know most people enjoy relaxing on their breaks, which would be nice, but I also knew I would have a great time helping kids who rarely get the chance to do things that I am able to do whenever I please,” said Eric Duckworth, a junior business management major who has been to the camp three times. “I knew how much fun it would be.” Camp Boggy Creek, which is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, is partially funded through Phi Kappa Tau’s fundraising events throughout the year. The camp is for children ages 7 through 16, and their families do not have to pay to send them. During the fall break weekend, Duckworth said there were about 100 kids at the camp. “Seeing how much fun all the kids had is an amazing experience that I would never give up,” Duckworth said. “They are all so thankful for the volunteers because of what we do for them, but they are also giving back to us by showing us that no matter what terrible thing someone encounters to always live life to the fullest.” Jack Ly, a senior polymer
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science major and member of Phi Kappa Tau, said experiencing the trip with his fraternity brothers was very rewarding. “It made the ride there and back more enjoyable, and I felt that I could be more social with the other volunteers and campers,” Ly said. “I considered it my own vacation because I enjoyed it just as much as the campers.” This was Ly’s second time at the camp, and he said his favorite part was “just having fun with the campers.” Mark Rubelowsky, a junior architectural engineering major, has been to Camp Boggy Creek before and said the experience was one-of-a-kind. “I don’t consider it giving up my fall break,” Rubelowsky said. “Going actually made my break better than if I hadn’t gone. I couldn’t be happier with my decision.” For Rubelowsky, like Ly, volunteering alongside his close friends made it that much more fun. “Doing just about anything with my brothers makes any experience better,” he said. “I have no regrets,” Ly said. “I would do it again.” Duckworth, Ly and Rubelowsky were joined by Phi Taus from other schools including University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and and University of Florida. Phi Kappa Tau at Southern Miss hosts a drawdown each year to raise money for the camp. The drawdown this year is scheduled for Nov. 16. For more information about the event, contact Eric Duckworth at eric.duckworth@ eagles.usm.edu.
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Mark Your Planner 16 17 18 19 20 11 a.m. Homecoming Week 2012 Golden Eagle Launch Kickoff Party Weathersby Lawn 11 a.m. NPHC Homecoming Step Show Promotion Union Lobby 12 p.m. The Southern Yearbook Pre-Sale Union Lobby 4:30 p.m. HC Week 2012 - Golden Eagle Relay Challenge Eagle Walk 8 p.m. Southern Miss Debate Society - Presidential Debate Viewing Party RC’s Lounge 7 p.m. Wesley Foundation Refuge Worship Service USM Wesley Building
11 a.m. Miss USM Pageant Promotion TCC Atrium
11 a.m. Miss USM Pageant Promotion TCC Atrium
11 a.m. USM Muggle Quidditch Club Bakesale Shoemaker Square
11 a.m. NPHC Homecoming Step Show Promotion Union Lobby
11 a.m. Student for Human Rights - Promote the vote Shoemaker Square
11 a.m. USM Muggle Quidditch Club Bakesale Shoemaker Square
1 p.m. Homecoming Week 2012- Fountain Sit Shoemaker Square
12 p.m. The Southern Yearbook Pre-Sale Union Lobby
2 p.m. Richard Richard’s “Are Species Real“ LAB 101
11 a.m. COGIC Fellowship Bible Study Promotion Shoemaker Square/Union Lobby
6 p.m. SMAC Friday Night at The Fountain Centennial Lawn
5 p.m. Homecoming Week 2012 - Homecoming Gives Back The Powerhouse 5 p.m. CSA Mass on the Grass The District
8-12 p.m Free ADHD Screening for Adults Owings-McQuagge Hall 202
8 a.m. 17th Annual Homecoming 5K Eagle Run Eagle Walk
11 a.m. SGA Bone Marrow Drive Union Lobby
6 p.m. USM Homecoming Game v. Marshall The Rock
7 p.m. Pi Kappa Alpha Ice Cream Fundraiser Shoemaker Square
7:30 p.m. Bring it on Eagle Style Drop Down and Get Your Eagle On Reed Green Coliseum
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Subject Line: Parking Garage Available to Faculty, Staff and Students on Game Day Faculty, staff and students who have a valid Southern Miss parking decal now have an additional parking option on football game weekends-the parking garage at Golden Eagle Avenue and West 4th Street. On each home game weekend faculty, staff and students with parking decals will have first access to the garage as space allows. The Southern Miss vs. Marshall Football game will be Saturday, Oct. 20; all vehicles parked in the Century Park and Payne Center lots must be moved no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, while all vehicles in other restricted areas must be moved by 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. Any vehicle not moved will be towed at the owner's expense. In addition to the parking garage, game weekend parking is also unrestricted at the following locations on the Hattiesburg campus: • Community Health • Fraternity Row • Elam Arms Gravel Lot • Ross Boulevard • Performing Arts Center • CICE • Arthell Kelley Please call Southern Miss Parking Management at 601.266.5447 or 601.266.4943 with questions about game weekend parking.
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News
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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Homecoming 2012 schedule of events
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 Event: Eagle Launch Party What: Come out for a great time to kick off Homecoming and begin soaring through the week. Time: 9:30 p.m., Weathersby Lawn
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 Event: Golden Eagle Relay Challenge What: Compete in a relay race throughout campus. Time: 4:30 p.m., Eagle Walk
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 Event: Homecoming Gives Back What: Ten percent of purchases made from 5 - 9 p.m.
will be donated to the ARC Foundation. Time: 5 p.m., Power House restaurant
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 Event: Bring It On-Eagle Style: Drop Down and Get Your Eagle On Time: 7:30 p.m., Reed Green Coliseum
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
Time: 7 p.m., Centennial Green
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 Event: Homecoming Parade What: See all the floats created and come enjoy the bands Time: 10 a.m., downtown Hattiesburg Event: Game Day at the Rock What: Marshall at Southern Miss Time: 6 p.m., The Rock
Event: Fountain Sit What: This traditional homecoming event leads up to Friday Night at the Fountain. Time: 1 p.m., Shoemaker Square fountain Event: Friday Night at the Fountain What: Sponsored by Southern Miss Activities Council
News in brief: Little Dog Cinema to host movie
Little Dog Cinema is kicking into high gear and will be rolling out Thursday night movies. They start off the series of movies at the Keg and Barrel on Thursday at 8 p.m. The first film will be “The Shawshank Redemption.” Little Dog Cinema is a local company that uses venues in Hattiesburg to feature free movies for the community.
New uniforms for the Pride The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band is asking students, alumni, faculty and fans of Southern Miss to cast their vote on new uniforms. The cur-
rent marching band uniforms are a decade old, with fainting colors and busting seams. Designers from around the country created new designs, and it has been narrowed down to three. To vote for your favorite design, visit The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band on Facebook.
Miss USM Pageant to be held in October The annual Miss USM Pageant will be held October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Terrance Convention Center. Student tickets will be five dollars, and guest tickets will be seven dollars. If you would like to purchase tickets, visit etix.com or the Union Lobby.
What do you think about the Southern Miss football team’s record this season? Tweet your thoughts to @printzsports!
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it’s always a joy coming back to Southern Miss and participating in one of campus’ biggest events as an alumni.” Gavin Snyder, a sophomore communication studies major from Mobile, Ala. and assistant director of the Homecoming Committee, said the week is a time for all students and alumni to reflect on their college experiences at Southern Miss and take pride in their school. “To me, homecoming is a time where we, as students, can come together to celebrate our university’s rich traditions and heritage,” Snyder said. “Homecoming week unites all students, both current and alumni, and we want those participating in the homecoming events this week to enjoy their time. All too often we get too involved in the technical side of school and forget the love we have for our university.”
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Seniors Brandon Baker and Katherine Miller serve cotton candy to attendees of the Homecoming Kickoff party on Monday night.
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Arts & Entertainment
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Movie
USM students are ‘Pitch Perfect’ Carly Tynes Printz Writer The year 2012 has seen a variety of movies hit the big screen, but none have been quite like “Pitch Perfect,� which was released earlier this month featuring two University of Southern Mississippi students. Jonathan Brannan, a Petal native and 2012 USM graduate, and Sawyer McLeod, also a Petal native and current senior theatre student at USM, were cast in the movie as backup singers. Brannan, a choral music education major, credited the USM music department for his preparation for a role such as this. Brannan was a Southern Chorale member and a four-year member of Spirit of Southern, USM’s male a cappella group. “I definitely think my training under Dr. Fuller with Southern Chorale and his emphasis on sight reading and using tuning forks to learn pitches helped me earn this role,� Brannan said. “I was able to help others in my section whenever the director would hand us sheet music, and I think that played to my advantage. Dr. Smith is another who helped me learn more about the voice and its capabilities in four years than I ever could have imagined learning.� Even though McLeod and Brannan considered themselves “glorified extras� in the film, they both enjoyed the filming
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process and said it was an experience unlike any other. McLeod said working with some of the industry’s biggest names was what made the experience one of a kind. “I was able to meet some incredibly professional people and really big names in the industry during filming,� McLeod said. “The director, Jason Moore, has directed many plays on Broadway
and was the resident director for ‘Les Miserables,’ where his directing career all began. It was truly an unforgettable experience.� Brannan agreed with McLeod. “Just the other night, I saw Adam DeVine on ‘Conan,’� Brannan said. “After his segment, I text him and told him great job and he responded. The connections that were made during the filming of this
movie have been unreal.� “Pitch Perfect� has been named one of America’s funniest a cappella films. “I loved seeing Jonathan and Sawyer in the movie,� senior news editorial journalism major Erin Lowrey said. “I went to junior college with Sawyer and participated in many choir events with Jonathan, so it made me really proud to see two of my
most talented colleagues on the big screen. The movie was absolutely adorable.� Brannan is a firm believer that the South is a wonderful place to film and that the entertainment industry will soon find its way down there not only because of how inexpensive it is, but also because of the local talent. “I’m so glad that Jonathan and Sawyer proved that the South has talent,� Lowrey said. “I see this as just the beginning of very long careers for the both of them. I can’t wait to see where life takes these men.� McLeod hopes to graduate in December 2013. This fall, he has been cast in the theatre department’s production of “Lysistrata� and hopes to land a role in the spring as well. Upon graduation, he plans to continue auditioning and plans to book more roles through the agency he is currently partnered with. Brannan is currently the choral and show-choir director at New Hope Middle School and High School in Columbus. He married recently and is currently auditioning for more roles in films and is optimistic about his future as an educator and entertainer. McLeod also offered advice to students hoping to break into the industry. “Never say no to yourself,� McLeod said. “Never give up on your dreams.� “Pitch Perfect� is currently in theaters and is rated PG-13.
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Television
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‘Walking Dead’ premiere thrills viewers The third season of the hit TV show “The Walking Dead” aired Sunday night, and fans were not disappointed. Jill Johnson Printz Writer The third season of “The Walking Dead” picks up several months after the survivors were last seen. An entire winter season has come and gone in its interim. A ton of changes have occurred, many of which can be observed in the episode’s eerie, an action-packed, dialogue-free opener. It’s been established that Carl has become an excellent one-shot marksman who is unafraid to take down the walkers. T-Dog will be featured more prominently than ever before. Lori is pretty far along in her pregnancy, and the group will abandon a potential squatting position as quickly as they find it proves unfitting rather than trying to make it work. A much needed break is provided from the moral implications raised of terminating the undead, which much of the second season spent pondering. The Hershel versus Rick debate is decidedly over with the “shoot first, ask questions later” approach enacted under the Ricktatorship established in the second season finale. This frees up screen time to be devoted to the more important survival struggle and questions of shelter faced by the beloved group.
This season’s question of shelter is answered in the discovery of an abandoned prison initially overrun with walkers. Everyone plays their part in clearing the walkers out as they all agree this prison will make for a perfect place to hole up, if only semi-permanently. There
is land to plant crops in the surrounding area and access to fresh water, and fencing around the complex offers a barrier to stray walkers that pop up. Rick is also excited about the prospect of medical supplies and places to comfortably sleep. One criticism of the episode
is that of wanting more exposure to the previously teased character, Michonne, one of season three’s most anticipated reveals. It’s evident she and Andrea are working well together to survive and that in some way Andrea is sick. Overall, this episode sets up the rest of the season in a very exciting way. The final moments of the show eagerly tease to the coming week knowing the group is not alone in this new hold-up. Fan service is at an all-time high; onscreen zombie
killing is up, the prison is finally here and the Governor and Michonne are right around the corner.
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Having Chick-fil-A on campus gives people the wrong impression about Southern Miss. People need to watch where they are driving especially when driving in front of Century. I have almost gotten hit three times already! To all of the students who are still wearing the free college tour Tshirts. You have found a college so bleed some black and gold! Have school spirit! Hey Block F Elementary Ed Majors, Only 206 days until graduation!! Dear Pride of Mississippi, Can you please start playing something different in the stands? Seriously. Every game its the same five songs over and over. It gets old really fast. Maybe you should consider some traditional football songs, too. Noise bothers people. Cigarette smoke bothers people. It’s about respect From the people who take the elevator to second floor. Your apology is not sincere, therefore not accepted. Your day is coming swiftly. Mark it on the calendar. I’ll hold the door for you while they push your wheel chair on. By the way, get your butt to a grammar class. Seems you know enough to excite your pride, but not quite enough to cure your ignorance. To the international student in the math zone...please excuse Americas ignorance we are not all like that. you are great Hey business majors, my parents hugged me. #cubicle #italianoooooo Really questioning the number of bats in the Thad Cochran Center #wow #woah So I’m thinking we should raise some money to get a new TV in the clinic lobby.
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POLITICS
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
From Left to Right: VP Debate Joe Biden: Crushing snarky congressmen one chuckle at a time Rachel Beech Printz Writer
If I could summarize Thursday night’s debate in one sentence, I’d call it a night of obnoxious laughter, malarkey, lies and Paul Ryan’s consumption of so much water I was led to believe he’d end up damn near peeing himself before the night’s end. Despite all of the sneering comments made by Republicans and their radical news outlets, Vice President Joe Biden’s debate performance was bar-none the most tactful and entertaining one I have ever witnessed. Biden rolled his eyes, laughed and even threw his hands up in the air at Widow’s Peak Magee’s poorly rehearsed dialogue. Brilliant. And guess what? He had every right to do so! Biden wasn’t about to let some snarky congressman from Wisconsin step into his zone. The vice president did everything but pat Ryan on the head, calling him “congressman” and “my friend” repeatedly throughout the night. If Biden hit the nail on anything, it was his inflection. The vice-president sent shockwaves throughout media outlets and people’s living rooms with his commanding tone of voice and no-nonsense attitude. There’s no way in hell people can actually take Romney and Ryan’s plight seriously, right? Their entire campaign is comprised of nothing but a bunch of BS written to make people think they’re going to get the economy back on track. But let’s be real and cut to the chase—the Romney platform looks a bit like this to me after Thursday night: “Let’s cut down taxes for disgustingly wealthy jerks like Mitt Romney while everyone else foots the bill.” Before I get even more heated, let’s get back to the debate. Paul Ryan and Joe Biden went back and forth at each other over taxes, the economy and Medicare. Both opponents went so far as to interrupting moderator Martha Raddatz of ABC. “That is a bunch of malarkey,” the vice president shot back at Ryan’s criticism on the administrations foreign policy.
“I know you’re under a lot of duress to make up for lost ground, but I think people would be better served if we don’t interrupt each other,” Ryan said to his elder, more experienced opponent. Biden’s performance definitely put democrats back on top after Obama’s faulty performance at the presidential debate. He brought
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many things to the light, including the video in which Mitt Romney said 47 percent of Americans pay no income taxes, play the victim card, lacking responsibility for themselves and their actions. Biden obviously took offense to the secretly recorded video, stating those 47 percent of people Romney mentioned include people like his parents and the people he grew up with. The Obama administration accomplished exactly what it had planned. The reason why Biden’s points were so much more alluring is because, unlike Ryan, he didn’t express the need to defend President Obama the entire time. He did, however, defend working class American citizens. Joe Biden put democrats back in the game with passion, truth, and exemplification of his long line of political experience. I’m afraid Paul Ryan didn’t know what he was getting himself into, but he fared well considering his opponent. Let’s just hope Ryan lays off the water next time. Chug a lug! This was an article of opinion by Rachel Beech, a writer for the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to rachel.beech@eagles. usm.edu.
VP debate offers entertainment, not a game-changer Tyler Hill News Editor
Big teeth. Obnoxious laughter. Snarky comments from both sides. And a widow’s peak from the pits of hell. That basically sums up the vice-presidential debate, but since you’re looking for an analysis, I’ll go into further detail. The night
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started off like any political debate; the moderator (ABC’s Chief Foreign Correspondent Martha Raddatz) explained the format of the debate and welcomed the candidates. Vice-President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan proceeded to give the dominant shoulder pat while vigorously shaking hands as they tried to claim the role of alpha-male. The debate centered around foreign policy, and the night brought many heated exchanges. Unlike the first presidential debate, however, the vice-presidential debate did not have a clear winner. If you were to ask a Democrat who won, they would most likely say Biden. If you were to ask a Republican who won, they would most likely say Ryan. Like always, it’s the Independents that make the difference, but they were pretty evenly splzt. CNN conducted a poll among nearly 400 respondents who watched the debate; 48 percent said Ryan won the debate while 44 percent claimed Biden won. These results were well within the survey’s five-point margin error, making it a statistical tie. Though the polls claimed a tie, I believe one candidate receives the title for the “biggest loser.” That person is Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (Joe for short). Why did he lose? Joe lost because he would have won had he not acted like a
prepubescent child high on goofy gas. It’s like someone was under the table tickling his private parts the whole debate. Biden spent most of the time interrupting Ryan. It was clear what he was trying to do. He was trying to be feisty, competitive and willing to attack his opponent, something President Obama did not execute well in the first debate. Despite his efforts, it did not work, and the polls back that claim. According to the CNN poll, 70 percent of responders said Biden spent more time attacking his opponent; 19 percent said that of Ryan. 43 percent said Biden was more likeable than Ryan; 53 percent said the opposite. 43 percent said Biden did a better job of defending his running mate (Obama); 49 percent said Ryan defended his running mate (Romney) better. Granted, Biden never has been extremely likeable. In 2008, 36 percent said Biden was more likeable while 54 percent chose Sarah Palin. In spite of Biden’s debate failures, Ryan does not get off the hook. Plain and simple, Ryan needed much more polishing. More often than not, Ryan’s delivery is outstanding, but not so much at the debate. Romney was well-spoken, simple, vigorous and to-the-point during his debate; Ryan should have learned something. The debate mimicked an episode of Comedy Central’s “Roast.” It was more reality entertainment than a learning experience. My favorite zingers of the night of each candidate are: Ryan: “I think the vice president very well knows that sometimes the words don’t come out of your mouth the right way.” Biden pulled the Kennedy card: “Oh, now you’re Jack Kennedy.” In the end, the vice-presidential debate never really matters. It’s up to the presidential nominees to sell their party’s ticket. The next presidential debate will be held tonight at 8 p.m and will cover both foreign and domestic policies. Check your local listing for more details.
This was an article of opinion by Tyler Hill, a writer for the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to a.t.hill@eagles.usm.edu.
Sports
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
FOOTBALL
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Eagles just miss first win of season in Orlando Ben Welch Printz Writer Although the Golden Eagles looked improved in most areas, it was not enough to get the first win of the season as the Southern Miss football team fell to conference foe Central Florida 38-31 in double overtime on Saturday. The loss dropped the Eagles to 0-6 on the season despite a strong effort by several freshmen. Quarterback Anthony Alford had the offense looking its best as he accumulated 236 total yards and two rushing touchdowns. The most surprising performance of the night came from freshman running back Jalen Richard, who ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns in the second half. His 87 yards was a career high, and he tied a career high in rush attempts. “It’s granted to how my line blocked tonight,” Richard said after the game. “What’s still ringing around my head is a block or two that I missed tonight that forced us to punt the ball. I played good, and everybody is congratulating me, but I’m still on the sour end about it.” The Golden Eagle defense could not match the play of its offense. Quarterback Blake Bortles led the Knights’ offensive attack, which
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Jalen Richard stiff arms as UCF Knights defensive lineman Cam Henderson defends during overtime at Bright House Networks Stadium. UCF Knights defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 38-31 in double overtime.
tallied 454 yards and controlled the ball for more than 34 minutes. Bortles accounted for 272 passing yards as he completed 67 percent of his passes. An opponent’s running game once again gave Southern Miss problems. Central Florida scored all five touchdowns on the ground. Bortles ran for two, running back Latavius Murray added two and the
game’s leading rusher Storm Johnson added another. Through the air, UCF wide receiver J.J. Worton set a career-high with 117 receiving yards on eight catches. Last week, Southern Miss gave up a score with six seconds left before halftime. This week the Knights scored a touchdown with five seconds left in the second quarter. Late second quarter scores have become
a painful trend for the Eagles. They also allowed East Carolina to score a field goal as time expired before halftime in week two. Nebraska and Louisville both scored touchdowns within the last two minutes of the first half in their respective games. Senior linebacker Jamie Collins recorded two more sacks for Southern Miss. Strong safety Emmanuel Johnson led the way with 10 total
tackles. Freshman defensive end Wil Freeman joined his fellow freshman in a strong showing with his first career sack. Alford led the Eagles on two scoring drives in the fourth quarter to tie the game. Richard scored on a 14 yard run with 8:38 left in the fourth quarter to bring the score within three points. Two defensive stops later, Southern Miss received the ball with 3:10 left in the game. Alford led a 52 yard drive which ended with a Corey Acosta field goal to tie the game. After an Eagles’ touchdown on their first possession, Murray took over the game for UCF. He scored on two touchdown runs on the Knights’ two overtime possessions. The running game for Central Florida was too much for the Southern Miss defense in overtime. An Alford interception on the first play of the Eagles’ second overtime possession ended the game and kept Southern winless on the season. “It’s a tough loss,” Emmanuel Johnson said. “We really thought we had that one. I was proud of the way we fought after being 0-5. This was a chance for us to get back on top. It just didn’t go in our favor. We’re going to come back tomorrow and get better.”
BASEBALL
Eagle baseball team to host Breast Cancer Awareness World Series today Barrett Negus Printz Writer With seven starters and the entire pitching staff back returning from last year’s squad, and all a year older and more experienced. The expectations are again high for the Southern Miss baseball team after missing the postseason for the first time in 10 years. “I think last season we knew we were going to be challenged because of our youthfulness up and down our lineup,” fourth-year head coach Scott Berry said. “There is no substitute for experience, the guys
from last year now have a year under their belt, and in the end this is going to prove very beneficial to our team.” While baseball obviously fly’s under the radar during the fall months behind football and other USM athletics, these months may be the most important to a team’s growth on and off the field. Chemistry is formed, roster spots are earned and lost, and new players look to play their way onto the diamond among the returning players. “The most important thing we are looking for in the fall is the ability to compete in our players,” Berry said. “ When we talk about compet-
Southern Miss: Box Score Football:
10/13 at UCF L, 38-31 (2ot)
Men’s Golf
10/14 at Lone Star Invitational 8th of 15 10/15 at Lone Star Invitational 9th of 15
Track & Field, Cross Country 10/13 at Chile Pepper Festival 18th/573 points
ing with our players, we talk about focusing, concentrating, and competing in the right way.” All three of these things can be seen in full effect this afternoon at Pete Taylor Park. The Southern Miss baseball squad is being split into a Black and Gold teams, allowing them to compete in the 1st Breast Cancer Awareness World Series. The first pitch in the best-of-five series is set for 3:15 p.m. “I am really excited to compete in a game like atmosphere, we are all excited to see some people in the stands,” Gold team pitcher James McMahon said.
This gives Golden Eagle baseball fans a first look to size up the 2013 baseball squad. Game two of the series continues on Thursday under the lights at the Pete at 6 p.m., with game three following on Sunday at 2p.m. A big emphasis is being put on the Thursday night game, with some exciting things being put together to go along with the game. “Its going to be fun, it’s the first time we are playing under the lights all fall, and we have our number 1 and 2 guys throwing for each team,” Black team senior, Blake Brown said. The two teams will play if nec-
essary on Tuesday Oct. 23, and Wednesday Oct. 24 at 3:15 p.m. Admission to the games is free but donations will be accepted, with all donations being sent to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, a volunteer organization aiding Pine Belt breast cancer patients. “It is going to be the black team against the gold team, there will be no Southern Miss, and we are looking to get after each other,” Berry said. “We want people to come out and watch us play to create the atmosphere so the players can get used to the pressure of playing here at the Pete in front of our home crowd.”
Southern Miss Sports
Women’s Soccer:
10/12 at UTEP L, 3-1 10/14 at Colorado College L, 1-0
Women’s Volleyball: 10/12 at UAB L, 3-0 10/13 at Memphis L, 3-2
Southern Miss: Upcoming Games
10/16/11 All Day Men’s Golf Lone Star Invitational-San Antonio, Texas 10/17/11 All Day Men’s Tennis at ITA Southern Championships Auburn, Ala.
10/19/11 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss. 6 p.m. Women’s Volleyball at UCF Orlando, Fla. 10/20/11 6 p.m. Football vs. Marshall (Homecoming) Hattiesburg, Miss.
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