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October 18, 2012
Volume 97 Issue 15
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Catholics host annual ‘Mass on the Grass’ Mary Margaret Halford Executive Editor Each Wednesday night, students gather at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on 4th Street for a religious celebration, but this week the service was a little different. On Wednesday night, about 120 people came out to the District at the University of Southern Mississippi for St. Thomas’s second annual Mass on the Grass, an outdoor worship service. “It’s great that we can celebrate Chris Little/Printz
The Rev. Tommy Conway leads a fellowship of students and residents in prayer during Mass on the Grass in the District on Wednesday.
our freedom,” said the Rev. Tommy Conway, pastor of St. Thomas. “The fact that we can actually come onto a campus like this as a church group and have a prayer service outdoors is really phenomenal to me.” Parishioners sat on blankets and towels during the service, which took place amid temperatures in the high 70s. “Students and families walking up with their blankets and lawn chairs to worship on campus is just a heartwarming feeling,” said Maria Finch, a senior elementary education major and president of the Catholic Student Association. “It’s always nice fall weather and a fun, relaxing evening with friends.”
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Rachel Masters, a senior art major from Ellisville, Miss., releases her team’s glowing lantern into the sky on Weathersby Lawn during the Homecoming Kickoff Party on Monday. The Kickoff Party was the first official event of the week, follwed by the Golden Eagle Relay Challenge Tuesday. Wednesday was dedicated to giving back, with 10 percent of proceeds from the Power House going to the ARC Foundation. Festivities will continue this afternoon with Bring It OnEagle Style and Get Your Eagle On, a dance competition in Reed Green Coliseum. The annual Fountain Sit will be Friday, followed by Friday Night at the Fountain, and Saturday will round out the week with a parade downtown and the football game against Marshall at The Rock.
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Mark Your Planner 18 19 20 21 22 11 a.m. Miss USM Pageant Promotion TCC Atrium 11 a.m. NPHC Homecoming Step Show Promotion Union Lobby 11 a.m. USM Muggle Quidditch Club Bakesale Shoemaker Square 12 p.m. The Southerner Yearbook Pre-Sale Union Lobby 11 a.m. COGIC Fellowship Bible Study Promotion Shoemaker Square/Union Lobby 7:30 p.m. Bring It On Eagle Style Drop Down and Get Your Eagle On Reed Green Coliseum
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
1 p.m. Fountain Sit Shoemaker Square
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2 p.m. Richard Richard’s “Are Species Real“ LAB 101 6 p.m. SMAC Friday Night at The Fountain Centennial Lawn 7 p.m. Pi Kappa Alpha Ice Cream Fundraiser Shoemaker Square
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11 a.m. Alpha Delta Pi Penny Drop TCC Lobby 11 a.m. Men of Excellence Breast Cancer Awareness Union Lobby 12 p.m. The Southerner Yearbook Pre-Sale TCC Lobby 5 p.m. Southern Miss Debate Society - Presidential Debate Showing R.C.’s Lounge 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Bennett Auditorium
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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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MASS, from 1 Conway said the idea for Mass on the Grass came six years ago when a friend from Indiana informed him of a similar event that was held at a college there. St. Thomas planned the event for the following year, but it was rained out. The next year, it was rained out again. “Even though this should be our fourth year of having Mass on the Grass, it’s our second,” Conway said. “We’re just happy to be here and see everyone out enjoying themselves and thanking God for a beautiful evening.” For Finch, the cool weather and atmosphere made the event a relaxing one. “I enjoy how casual it is, yet it is very symbolic and sincere, reflecting Jesus’s ministry to all His followers,” Finch said. “What’s special is being able to take our celebration of the Eucharist outside and join together as college students to share our faith.” Kyle Ladner, an exercise science major who has been a member of CSA for two years, said he always enjoys the event. “It’s awesome to be able to receive Jesus out in God’s creation,” Ladner said. “It’s a wonderful gift to be able to celebrate the Most Holy Eucharist in God’s wonderful creation.” Finch added that not all in attendance were Catholic, and students of all faiths were invited to attend Mass on the Grass. “All are welcome,” Finch said. “Even if you aren’t Catholic, we still invite everyone to participate.” In addition to Wednesday and Sunday evening church services, CSA hosts a variety of community service and social events throughout the year. The group is planning a Halloween party for the Dubard School and their biggest event of the semester, a fall retreat to be held Oct. 26-28. For more information on USM CSA, visit their Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Students and Hattiesburg residents join in prayer during Mass on the Grass in the District on Wednesday afternoon.
St. Thomas Mass Schedule: Sunday 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Monday 5:30 p.m. Friday 8:15 a.m. Tuesday 8:15 a.m. Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.
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Homecoming Queen:
Homecoming Court
Senior Maid:
Student Body Maid:
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Mr. Southern Miss:
Miss Southern Miss:
Claire Dulaney From: Saint Cloud, Fla. Major: Political Science
Miya Warfield From: Madison, Miss. Major: Accounting
Samantha Wells From: Moss Point, Miss. Major: Nursing
Alden Bennett From: Hattiesburg, Miss. Major: Marketing
Carmen Hall From: Pace, Fla. Major: Biological Sciences
“I am so blessed to represent the Southern Miss student body as Homecoming Queen. I love this university and could not be more honored.”
“I am very honored to represent USM as senior maid. Ultimately, I want to be that role model for young girls and to convey that anything is possible with God as the head of their lives and a little bit of persistence.”
“I am super excited to represent USM’s student body as maid because my school is genuinely my passion. Being able to represent those individuals in such an honorable way during Homecoming is such a blessing. I am beyond thankful just to be a part of such a highlighted tradition here at Southern Miss.”
“I am so honored and privileged to represent the university that I love and cherish. Being named Mr. Southern Miss is one of the most rewarding and humbling experiences of my life. The opportunity to campaign for this and actually gaining the support of my peers to win was the best part.”
“I am glad to represent USM as Miss Southern Miss because I can truly say I have ridden all the rides possible since 2009, and I am definitely leaving Southern Miss better than I found it. Being Miss Southern Miss exemplifies the true passion, dedication and school spirit I have for this school.”
Gulf Coast Maid:
Graduate Maid:
Freshman Maid:
Sophomore Maid:
Junior Maid:
Amanda Crowe From: Gulfport, Miss. Major: Master in Business Administration “I am glad to represent Southern Miss Gulf Coast because I feel this is an opportunity to bridge the gap between our campus and the Hattiesburg campus.”
Jobina Khoo From: Smithdale, Miss. Major: Research, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment “I am proud and honored to represent Southern Miss as the graduate maid. I love everything about my university, but most of all the Southern Miss pride.”
Rhea Phillips Valentine From: Hattiesburg, Miss. Major: Undeclared
Emily Radcliffe From: New Orleans, La. Major: Broadcast Journalism
Serena Williams From: Hattiesburg, Miss. Major: Elementary Education
“I’m so happy to represent USM as freshman maid because it was such an honor to be chosen by my sorority and my peers. I want to be as involved at USM as possible, leave USM better than I found it and help upcoming freshmen realize what a wonderful school Southern Miss really is.”
“I am absolutely ecstatic to be representing such a phenomenal sophomore class. This school has done so much for me. I can’t imagine my life at another university. Southern Miss has become my home. I want to tell everyone just how great my home is.”
“I am so honored to be elected as junior maid for Homecoming 2012. The junior class is full of diverse, talented, intellectual and creative individuals. When I see these qualities in my peers, I strive to be more like them. Thank you, juniors, for electing me, inspiring me and befriending me. You will always be in my Golden Eagle heart.”
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USM grad and author to sign book on campus Paul White Printz Writer
A book signing by local author and University of Southern Mississippi alumnus will be held Friday at Barnes & Noble on campus from noon until 2 p.m. Author Johnny Ishmel Henry graduated from USM in 1980 with a degree in sociology and a minor in psychology. He has written four books: “Reflections of Life from the Heart and Soul,” “Diversity vs. Racism: A Challenge to Mankind,” “Success: The Inner Treasures of Life” and “The Adventures of Astro-Kid and Space Dog Leroy.” “These books are written from the heart and soul with a strong southern background and context,” Henry said. “They relate to everyday people,” Henry’s most recent book, “Diversity vs. Racism: A Challenge to Mankind,” which was published in July 2012, is just that – a chal-
lenge to mankind to forget the notion of race that stifles our progression so we can counterbalance the negative effects of biased thinking at all levels of society. “It is about how to deal with current situations in our country like racism, sexism and homophobism,” Henry said, “It’s these –isms that have America sick. This book will enlighten you on how to embrace this diversity.” “Reflections of Life from the Heart and Soul” is a collection of
poetry written by Henry and was coauthored by Gabrielle Darville. A native of the Bahamas, Darville is also a USM graduate and holds a Master of Public Health degree. The book attempts to deploy a fusion of two different writing styles offering versatility and embodying the true essence of artistry, while the overall theme is finding a happy medium within oneself while traversing the maze of life, according to xlibris.com. Henry’s book “The Adventures
of Astro-Kid and Space Dog Leroy” differs from his previous books in that it falls in the realm of science fiction, but it stays true to his uncanny ability to make stark societal and motivational commentary seen in his previous works. “It is about young, disadvantaged kids that feel left out of the system,” Henry said. “I want them to know that they too have a right to be in control of their destiny.” Henry is a native of Soso, Miss. Before graduating from USM,
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Henry also attended Alcorn State University. A 2007 Poet of the Year, Henry is a member and advocate for the Mississippi Arts Commission for artists and writers. Aside from his work as an author, Henry is also a counselor, professional speaker, leadership seminar specialist, drug and alcohol prevention specialist and the inventor of the vibrating toilet seat, which debuted in 2008 on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Professor to perform downtown Arielle Edwards Printz Writer The Walnut Circle Grill will be hosting various bands this coming weekend, including the University of Southern Mississippi’s associate psychology professor David Echevarria on Friday. Dr. E and the Mississippi Voodoo Kings formed the band late 2005 when Echevarria met Tate Thriffiley, who now plays bass for the group, when they began by playing different versions of their favorite blues songs. Echevarria is interested in the common themes of Cajun and delta voodoo and folklore, as he grew up with the Latino/Caribbean version of the legendary magic,
which, along with his profession, inspired the band’s name. “Almost immediately students called me Dr. E because they couldn’t pronounce ‘Echevarria,’” Echevarria said in a previous interview. The band officially formed in the spring of 2006 when drummer Drew Wooten. Although the band has several other members, they sometimes mix it up and play as a duo or full orchestral funk machine. Walnut Circle Grill is located in downtown Hattiesburg. For more information, call 601-544-2202.
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Guitarist and USM professor David Echevarria talks with a student.
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HOLIDAY
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Costumes on a college budget Caitlin Seale Printz Writer It’s that time of year again time for bats, goblins, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. For college students, a good Halloween costume can make or break the holiday experience, but with the steep prices, it’s often difficult to find one that’s up to par and affordable. However, with a little creativity and determination, a great costume can be achieved by following these few tips: Don’t forget thrift stores. When people go shopping for their costumes, the first place they start is the local Halloween store, where prices on costumes can be downright scary. However, local thrift stores offer great finds. Sometimes it’s a little more of a hunt, but if you go in with an open mind you can find a great costume that will not break the bank. Grab a group of friends and find a 90s inspired outfit to be Zack Morris and the rest of the gang from “Saved by the Bell.” Pick up a dress that would put your grandmother to shame, hot glue some old cat stuffed animals to it and be a
crazy cat lady. Think outside the box. There are so many things that can be done
with an old cardboard box when it comes to Halloween costumes. Cut out one section and cut a
small square to put your face through. Paint the rest to look like your Facebook profile full of embarrassing posts from your friends, recently played music and photos from the party where things got a little too crazy. Get crafty and create a kissing booth. Tape the cardboard box up and leave only one flap to function as the counter of the booth. Secure a plastic bowl of money and a vase with a single red rose to complete the look. Fasten some straps on for your arms and pucker up. Check your closet. A great Halloween costume can come from revamping clothes that are already hanging in your closet. Break out that little black dress and a string of pearls and be Audrey Hepburn from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The only things needed to complete the look are black gloves, a tiny tiara and a cigarette holder. Don a white button up shirt, some
high socks, a pair of sunglasses and tighty-whities and channel your inner Tom Cruise by sliding across the floor all night long. Go ahead; get a little risky.
Popular Halloween Costumes: Black Widow Honey Boo Boo Kate Middleton & Prince William Snookie & Baby Katniss Cat Woman Christian Grey Big Bird Audrey Hepburn Professor Umbridge Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head Taco Bell Sauces Dwight Schrute Dalmatian Superman The Incredible’s Woddy & Jessie Dorthy A Lego man Ninja Bumblebee Captial America Where’s Waldo Jersey Shore Smurfs Zombies Katy Perry
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GREEK LIFE
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NPHC steps for unity, tradition Mary Margaret Halford Executive Editor Every year during homecoming week, University of Southern Mississippi student organizations host traditional events. One of these events is the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show, which will be held Friday evening at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. The theme for the event this year is “Keep Calm and Step,” according to NPHC’s public relations chair Eryka Wallace. “Students will really get their money’s worth,” Wallace said. “It is something that we take pride in and that we put a lot of time and effort into in order to better serve our campus community.” The show, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and last until around 9:30 p.m., will feature eight on-campus NPHC organizations. There are 1,000 tickets available, and about 700 had been sold as of Wednesday night. Taylor Booth, president of NPHC, said the show is closely
tied to homecoming week at Southern Miss. “Homecoming is special at Southern Miss,” Booth said. “NHPC has a very strong alumni background, and we get excited for homecoming because our older members come back and we get to have fun with them.” The show is also centered around Greek unity, and Booth described the importance of that oneness. “NHPC is like a big family,” Booth said. “It’s great because all of the Greeks now and the ones that graduated years ago get to come together and reunite.” Each year the step show also features a host, this year’s being DUKK, a comedian who got his start on YouTube. “My favorite part is the host,” Wallace said. “We really just like to bring entertainment to make the show more interesting. I’m not a stepper myself, I just like to see the talent NPHC can do.” Booth also said the combination of a good host and entertainment make the show unique. “I feel like those two things
together are going to create a very successful event,” Booth said. “The step show is so much fun because Greeks get together and have a good time.” Wallace said proceeds from ticket sales will benefit NPHC fundraisers and programming.
If you go: The NPHC Step Show will be Friday at 7 p.m. at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. Tickets are available for $15 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Union Lobby and after 1 p.m. in the Greek Life office. Tickets will be $20 at the door the night of the show.
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Best wishes to Southern Miss Quidditch for their tournament in New Orleans this weekend! We’ve trained hard - let’s play hard! SMQTTT! To the comment about the Pride playing the same songs in the stand, the students in the band have other obligations. We are students too. Sincerely, A student in the Pride Did anyone else see the RedBull Stratos jump where Felix Baumgartner skydived from OUTERSPACE this past Sunday? IT WAS AWESOME! So you have the right to believe CFA doesn’t belong at USM, but Dan Cathy doesn’t have the right to believe in traditional marriage? #1stAmendment
Tyler Hill News Editor The second presidential debate was held Tuesday night at Hofstra University in New York, and it was a crucial night for President Obama to regain the lead after a dismal performance at the first debate. Unlike the first debate, both candidates went on the attack, something Obama did not handle well the first time. Like sporting events, though, people want to know who won the game. According to a CNN poll of debate watchers, 46 percent said President Obama won, while 39 percent said Romney won, which is within the margin of error. A CBS News poll had similar results; 37 percent said Obama pulled the victory and 30 percent said Romney. Thirty-
condescending politician. If not for Romney’s approach, he would have won. The last four years
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To the person who said the Chick-fil-a on campus gives USM the wrong impression: What impression is that? That we love chicken? It’s October. The controversy is over, they stopped donating money to anti-gay organizations, and even the news stopped talking about it. Give it a rest.
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three percent said it was a tie. Though these results are a statistical tie, I believe Obama won by a slight edge, and it is not because Romney did not have compelling ideas. It is because he mimicked an infant screaming for its bottle. Is that to say Obama did not act childish? It absolutely is not, but Romney screamed louder. In the first debate, this attitude worked wonders for Romney because he appeared assertive, dominant and like a leader, mainly because Obama did not fight back. This time, however, Obama fought back, and Romney did not know how to handle it. Unfortunately, Romney learned two bad habits from the Republican debates last year: constant interruption and complaining about speaking time. Occasionally, the latter works beautifully. Newt Gingrich used this tactic and attacked Anderson Cooper in one of the Republican debates; it was effective and drew in laughter and applause. When Romney utilized it on Tuesday, he came across like Joe Biden - a grumpy,
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under the Obama Administration have not been economically healthy, hence the reason Obama is having a hard time convincing Independent voters. If Romney would stick to his domestic plan and not worry about petty arguments like bickering about rules, he would wipe the floor clean with Obama. After the debate, a CBS News poll showed that 65 percent of those surveyed said Romney would better handle the economy. In CNN’s poll, Romney led by an 18 percent margin on the same issue. Deficit spending in Obama’s four years in the White House will be an estimated $5.170 trillion. Like James Carville said in 1992, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Romney needs to focus on deficits, balancing budgets, the economy and how he is different from George W. Bush. This last point is crucial. During the town hall debate, an undecided voter said the economy’s woes started during the Bush Administration, and she feared a return under another Republican president. Romney then proceeded to explain how he differentiates himself from Bush, including new energy solutions, Latin American trade agreements, cracking down on China and signing a balanced budget. Many Americans continue to chastise Bush, so Romney needs to convince voters his policies are different. This debate did not change the course of the election. They are still fairly even, and swing states are still out there. The last debate, which takes place Monday, will be a deciding factor in the election. It will be the last chance each candidate has to be on a national stage to convince both committed and undecided voters. 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.
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FOOTBALL
Sports
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Southern Miss fans disappointed in season Kyle Smith Sports Editor If you are a Southern Miss football fan, you are more than likely upset, mad, worried and panicked, and you have a right to be. Your football team is 0-6, including 0-2 in conference play. After looking at my Facebook timeline and Twitter feed the past couple Saturdays, I have noticed a few trends developing, and I would like to bring these to light because many are uneducated and obnoxious. People will blame whoever is easiest to blame. Following the loss to Nebraska, head coach Ellis Johnson took the blame for not playing freshman quarterback Anthony Alford more. Following the loss to ECU at home, people blamed Johnson for not pulling Alford sooner and playing either of the other two quarterbacks. After the disappointing loss to Louisville, offensive coordinator Steve Buckley took the blame for calling a trick play on fourth down that killed the team’s final drive. After the loss to UCF, people began to blame defensive coordinator Tommy West for not being able to stop the Knights’ running game in the final stretch of the game. While the coaches are partially to blame, you can’t force the horse to
drink water. While a bad play call happens in a game, the coaches have no control over how the players play. If a defensive lineman cannot get pressure on the quarterback or a linebacker cannot fill a gap against the run bad things happen, and those are out of the coach’s control. Southern Miss should be able to beat a national championship team this year.
Among my favorite things to read every week is how people “understand we are in a rebuilding year.” I disagree with the vast majority of them. While this team certainly should not be 0-6, I do not think that the team would be any better than 2-4 (wins against ECU and UCF) if anyone else was coaching the Golden Eagles. According to many comments I observe, Southern Miss would be over .500 right now if Fedora was still here. False. According to those statements, Ricky Lloyd would be the go-to quarterback, and the Eagles have not managed to do much on offense with him running the show. Also, Fedora’s defense would be struggling as much as this year’s team is. Few understand how collegiate athletics work. You do not fire a head coach after one year, let alone midway through his first year, simply based on his win-loss record. Not only is it premature to judge a coach based on his first 6 games as a head coach, especially when he inherits a program like that of Southern Miss, it
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is not in the school’s best financial interest to buy out the coach’s contract. This is not Texas, who can afford the $3.5 million it would cost to buy out Mack Brown’s contract. Southern Miss has an athletic department debt of over one million dollars. It would cost over $2 million to buy out Ellis Johnson’s contract today, which the department does not have. It does not make sense, whether fans like it or not.
This was an article of opinion by Kyle Smith, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to kyle.smith@eagles.usm.edu.
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Southern Miss fans in the student section cheer on the Golden Eagles during the game against Louisville played on Sept. 29.
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FOOTBALL
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Herd to thunder into The Rock for homecoming Ben Welch Printz Writer After struggling with running teams for the last four weeks, Southern Miss will catch a break on Saturday. The reward is an opportunity to face the nation’s highest rated quarterback in completions per game and passing yards per game. Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato leads the NCAA with 36.3 completions per game and 385.2 passing yards per game. His main targets are wide receivers Tommy Shuler and Aaron Dobson, who rank in the top 50 in receiving yards per game. The three highlight a Marshall offense that is scoring more than 40 points a game. “It’s a totally different game this week,” Defensive Coordinator Tom-
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Junior Tyler Harris leads Southern Miss cheerleaders onto the field preceeding the game played against Louisville on Sept. 29.
my West said. “He’s [Cato’s] playing really good. They have a couple wide outs that are NFL (worthy) guys. If
you sit back in zone coverage, they’ll get their 400 yards passing on you. You have to mix it up.”
Against UCF, the Southern Miss offense took a step in the right direction. The Golden Eagles scored more than 20 points for the first time all season. Quarterback Anthony Alford and company should have plenty of opportunities to improve even more against Marshall. The Thundering Herd are last in the NCAA in points allowed per game, with 44.5. Freshman running back Jalen Richard had a coming out party last week against UCF, rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns. He and senior Desmond Johnson should find plenty of room in the running game, as Marshall ranks 111th of 120 NCAA teams in rush yards allowed per game. “We have to eliminate drive killers: drops, missed assignments, not converting third and one,” Offensive Coordinator Steve
Buckley said. “We have to sustain drives through execution. It’s a game where we do need to score some points.” The Eagles return home in search of their first win of the season. The team will wear throwback jerseys from the 1970s and look to “Let the Good Times Soar.” There is still a chance to reach six wins and become bowl eligible, but one more loss would finish the Eagles’ postseason hopes. “I think [the fire is still there],” said Head Coach Ellis Johnson. “There’s been a little frustration just like anybody would be if they were going through what we’ve been through. There haven’t been any bad attitudes or any give up. They [the team] came back Sunday. They had good attitudes and good work habits on the field. That’s all you could ask from them.”
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10/16 at Lone Star Invitational 11th of 15
Upcoming games:
10/19/12 Go Gold Friday! Wear your gold and support your Southern Miss Golden Eagles!
10/18/12 6 p.m. Baseball Breast Cancer Awareness World Series at The Pete free admission Hattiesburg, Miss.
4 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.
10/21/12 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. East Carolina Hattiesburg, Miss.
6 p.m. Women’s Volleyball at UCF Orlando, Fla.
1 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. UCF Hattiesburg, Miss.
10/20/12 6 p.m. Football vs. Marshall (Homecoming) Hattiesburg, Miss 10/22/12 & 10/23/12 All Day Women’s Golf Blue Raider Invitational Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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