Memphis Sport May/Jun 2008 by Mike Bullard

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CONTENTS

MAY/JUN 2008 VOL 2 NUM 6

Publisher’s Note page 2

DREAM SEASON

STARTING FIVE

BRING IT ON

COMMON SENSE

Tigers Special

Featuring 99 Things we will remember about the 2007-2008 Memphis Tigers season, a special Tigers Pinup and more...

10 XPRESSIONS

13 ALL-STARS 30 GIVE AND GO 32 CHIC IN THE FIELD 34 FIGHT CLUB 36 GET FIT 42 TAILGATING 44 JACK’S BACK

M Awards Ballot The Official Ballot for the Second Annual M Awards. Fill it out and mail it or fax it in. Or, go to www.memphissport.net to view the nominees and vote online.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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BACK

Yes, they are back. It is hard to believe that it has been a whole year since the First Annual M Awards. One year since thousands of sports fans in the Mid-South area picked their favorite team, favorite game, or favorite athlete of the past year. We crowned winners in more than twenty categories. The winners were overjoyed. The other nominees gave a nice golf clap and smiled for the winners. Well, one year has passed, and we are back for the Second Annual M Awards. Two times the fun. Two times the excitement. And two times the categories. That’s right. We have come up with all new categories for this year. We have categories for sporting goods stores and for BBQ. We have categories for golf courses and categories for billboards. We have covered all the bases this year to create the most complete set of the best and brightest people, places and things in the Memphis sports community. So go to www.memphissport.net mphissport.net and vote right now or fill ou out the ballot on page 15. Voting ends June 10. They’re back... just not for long.

Mike Bullard, publisher

Memphis Sport | 1138 N. Germantown Pkwy Ste. 101-176 | Cordova, TN 38016 | www.memphissport.net Publishers Mike Bullard 901.229.4749 mike@memphissport.net Kim Bullard kim@memphissport.net Co-Publisher Ed Land, Jr. ed@memphissport.net Managing Editor Kevin Cerrito kevin@memphissport.net Editorial Directors Jan Michael Hartelust Chris Przybyszewski

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Contributing Writers Dr. Dale Armstrong Kelly Armstrong Mindy Bush Adam Eagleston Jack Eaton

Joey Kaegi Maggie Louie JD Meredith Adam Risinger Anita Vincent Contributing Photographers Mindy Bush Sean Davis

Contributing Illustrator Shane McDermott Graphic Design A Bull in a China Shop www.abullinachinashop.com Memphis Sport is created by the people listed above, with help from their wives, husbands, friends and relatives. If you are a sports fan in the Memphis area, then this magazine is for you. Go to www.memphissport.net right now and sign up for our newsletter. Or don’t. But don’t complain about it later. ©Copyright 2008 Memphis Sport Magazine LLC, All rights reserved

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world, why did the doctor recommend Campbell

arrived in Memphis that morning after flying 3,000

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the experts on our staff, and been translated into six languages. It is, for the lack of a better word, the Bible of orthopaedics.

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STARTING FIVE

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Bo Hart was born in Creswell, Oregon and selected with the 33rd pick in the 1999 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Memphis Redbirds from 2003-2005.

When you first got called up from the Memphis Redbirds to the St. Louis Cardinals, you tore it up at the plate, batting an all-time record .460 in your first 10 games. What was that like? It was crazy. I was seeing the ball so clearly. It looked bigger to me than before. Everything just fell into place. It was so much fun to experience that.

Do you wear your 2004 National League Championship Series ring? I do break it out sometimes. I’ll wear it at a family get-together or something like that.

You’ve played for the Redbirds and Cardinals, but you’ve also enjoyed stints in the Rockies, Cubs and Orioles organizations. Where might you play next? I’m looking at a couple of different teams as possibilities to continue my playing days. There is a good opportunity in Bridgeport, CT for me, in the Atlantic League.

What involvement do you have with baseball in Memphis today?

The Hart Hitting Academy provides hitting instruction for youth and high school players and teams. I really think its important that we help athletes develop the right habits at a young age, keeping things simple, developing their muscle memory, building on basic principles, teaching them how to train during the off-season, all that.

Do you ever make it out to AutoZone Park to see your old team play? Definitely. It’s a great park. Lots of fun things going on, bands playing and everything. Once people are there, they always have a great time.

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Five things that would be worse than anything that has happened in the Memphis sports world over the past year 1. Michael Heisley fires Marc Iavaroni and introduces Coach Jeff Weinberger as his replacement. 2. After three Elite Eights in a row, Coach Cal decides to take a few years off from basketball to try his hand at coaching baseball.

The Five Best Baseball Movies Ever Made

3. The U of M gets an on-campus football stadium built, but train tracks run right through the middle of the field.

4. Tic Price comes back in any capacity. 5. Willie Herenton says he will resign as mayor if he is appointed U of M athletic director.

1. The Natural 2. Major League 3. The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings

Five Red Birds that are not Cardinals

4. The Sandlot 5. Bull Durham

3 3. Roseate Spoonbill

The Five Worst Baseball Movies Ever Made 1. Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch – The fourth installment of the Air Bud franchise that just won’t die. Look for Air Bud: Aussie Rules (a rugby movie) and Space Buddies in 2009. No, we are not kidding. 2. Major League II – Everything you know and love about the “Wild Thing,” Willie “Mays” Hayes and the rest of the team has changed. 3. Ed – Baseball, Matt LeBlanc and monkeys. Need we say more?

1 1. Magnificent Frigatebird

2 4. Pyrrhuloxia

4. The Kid From Left Field – Gary Coleman becomes the manager of the San Diego Padres. 5. The Man From Left Field –Featuring Burt Reynolds, Reba McEntire and, believe it or not, our own Joe Theismann.

5 2. Elegant Trogon

5. Scarlet Tanager

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BRING IT ON Do you cheer for the chess team or the debate team? Neither. We cheer at football and basketball home games. How many girls on the squad wear glasses? Zero. What is your favorite road? I like Poplar. It goes pretty much anywhere. What extra duties do you have as the captain of the squad? I just manage everything. It is a club sport at Rhodes, so there is no coach. Since it is student led, I have to organize practice, make sure everyone is on time and knows the cheers. Do the cheerleaders study together? Not typically, unless we have a class together. Who is Rhodes’ biggest rival? Sewanee, the University of the South. It is near Nashville. What is your favorite book? The Bible. Favorite textbook? The cell biology text. Favorite movie? Step Up. The first one, not the second one. Favorite class? Advanced biochemistry. Favorite element on the periodic table? Gold. What is the largest late fee you have ever had to pay at the library? Probably fifty cents or so. What do you like most about Memphis? The food. What do you do when you are not studying or practicing? I like to run, read, dance, and water-ski. Do you have time for a job? I’m a TA (teaching assistant) for a chemistry lab. What is something most people don’t know about you? I really hate birds. I just don’t like them at all. M

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COMMON SENSE

Belles of the Ball

FOOTBALL, THAT IS.

by JAN MICHAEL HARTELUST photos courtesy MEMPHIS BELLES

o it’s the beginning of May and only three months have passed since Super Bowl Sunday. Nearly four months separate you from glorious fall weekends full of hard-hitting, trash talking, in-your-face football. But alas, there is hope. And that hope comes from a most unusual source – the women of the Memphis Belles and the National Women’s Football Association. That’s right. This isn’t flag football. This isn’t the short-lived Lingerie Bowl from Super Bowls passed. This is real 11-on11-tackle football played exclusively by women. The rules are exactly the same as the NFL rules except a receiver only has to come down with one foot in bounds (just like in the college game) instead of two feet.

Paula Anderson, the founder of the team who has personally funded everything for the team, says that even she was surprised at how physical the women are while playing a game that is relatively new to them.

hoping that a Belles success story can help pay for a stadium expansion. But Anderson is quick to point out that the Belles are looking to become a part of the city and build positive relationships throughout the community.

“These girls are amazing,” Anderson says. “We had a couple of girls quit early on because they just weren’t used to the hitting.”

“We realize that St. Benedict is really helping us out in letting us use their facilities and if we can help them in any way, we will. Ultimately, we would like to be able to give back to the community and those that help us get going,” Anderson says.

Anderson, who is also a backup free safety for the Belles (though she says she only plays if the team really needs her), has

The success of the Memphis Belles will ultimately lie with fans and the support they can potentially provide. If you want to be a part of history, you can check out the Belles first season this May and June starting May 3. M

“Wanted: Women that are into leather, laces and pain! Be a part of history!”

The initial tryout flyer said, “Wanted: Women that are into leather, laces and pain! Be a part of history!”

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already received some local support from around the city. The Belles practices and home games will take place at St. Benedict at Auburndale High School, who has gladly donated its field and weight room

Kelly Armstrong, better known as the Godfather and host of The Common Man Show will be back next issue.

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The Common Man Show is a sports talk show dedicated to the every day, 9-5 working man that needs to relax and let loose. The Godfather and The Jock are going to share their insight into sports and have a little fun by making jokes at those players that cross their paths. Keep in mind that these players have long forgotten the reason they started playing a sport as a kid and now must have multimillion dollar contracts to play a game. Sure they are good at what they do and the majority of us could not do it but honestly, could they do our jobs? If they want to whine about not getting the ball enough or that they would play better with a few more dollars in their pocket, why can't we make fun of them? Especially when we all know that they are really saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give me the ball more so I can get my stats up. That way when I am ready I can leave this team high and dry for a better contract (that my pit bull of an agent got me).â&#x20AC;? As the Godfather says, "This ain't our first prom dance!"

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XPRESSIONS

by JAN MICHAEL HARTELUST

here is no question that this year’s Tiger basketball team posted one of the better seasons not only in Memphis basketball history, but in that of all-time collegiate basketball as well. But how good was this team? Good enough to play with or even beat that other legendary Tiger team that advanced all the way to the 1973 national championship game? If only there were a way to find out what would happen. Thanks to the fantastic whatifsports.com, there is. Whatifsports.com lets the fans pit just about any historically good team in any sport against another equally impressive team in a simulated match-up of epic proportions. You can even set depth charts and the number of minutes for each player on a team. It is very impressive and extremely addictive for any true sports fan. 973 Our epic match-up pits the 1973 Memphis State Tigers againstt the 2008 Memphis Tigers. Will Joey Dorsey be able to use his athleticism to snatch some boards away from the rry rebounding machine that is Larry Kenon? Will anyone be able to contain Larry Finch? What about CDR and Derrick Rose? Will they be able to lead Coach Cal’s high-flying Tigers over Genee Bartow’s well-schooled ballers? Can the 2008 Tigers best what many people still believe is the bestt Tiger team of all time? The answer to that last, most ng important question, at least according to whatifsports.com, is a resoundingg yes. In six simulated games, all playedd on neutral sites (though each team was

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still given the “home” moniker three times just in case), the ’08 Tigers won five times with an average margin of victory of 15.8 points. Derrick Rose and CDR combined to average nearly 41 points per game with Antonio Anderson putting in about 14 per game. Joey Dorsey put up solid numbers but failed to post a double-double in any of the six games. The same could not be said for Larry Kenon, who put up a doubledouble in every game averaging 15.5 points and 16.5 rebounds per game. It must have been incredible to watch him play. Of course, Larry Finch played beautifully, averaging nearly 21 points per game, but it just wasn’t quite enough to knock off the deep and talented ’08 Tiger squad. Memphis State

just didn’t get any consistent help from anyone other than Finch and Kenon, with Ronnie Robinson being the best third option putting up around 8 points a game. Both Tiger teams were great and are considered among the best of all time. We’ll never really know which team was better, but it sure is fun to simulate. If it’s any consolation to Tiger fans, in a seven game series between the ’08 Tigers and the ’08 Jayhawks, the series went to a deciding seventh game with the Jayhawks ultimately winning…again. M Dr. Dale Armstrong, the regular columnist for Xpressions, will return next issue.

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The M Award stands for all that is great in Memphis area sports. And the best part is, it’s all up to you.

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Favorite Mascot_________________________________________ Favorite Spirit Squad______________________________________ Best Hair_____________________________________________ Favorite Fighter_________________________________________ Favorite Golfer_________________________________________ Favorite Baseball Player______________________________________ Favorite Soccer Player______________________________________ Favorite Football Player______________________________________ Favorite Women’s Basketball Player_________________________________ Favorite Men’s Basketball Player____________________________________ Favorite Female Athlete______________________________________ Favorite Male Athlete______________________________________ Favorite Coach_________________________________________ Favorite Team__________________________________________

AT THE GAME

Remember, you–the readers–will be the only judges for this award. No referees, no coaches poll, and no panel of experts. You vote for the best of the past year in Memphis sports each year. This year’s nominees and winners are for the period between May 2007 - April 2008. You are in charge here, and what you say goes.

Favorite Concessions_____________________________________ Favorite Place To Tailgate______________________________________ Favorite Outdoor Sporting Venue__________________________________ Favorite Indoor Sporting Venue____________________________________ Favorite Race__________________________________________ Best Game____________________________________________ Most Memorable Moment______________________________________ Favorite Annual Event______________________________________

You make the picks, we tabulate the results. That’s all there is to it.

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Best Sports Billboard______________________________________ Favorite Sports Radio Personality___________________________________ Favorite Local Sports Radio Program________________________________ Favorite Local TV Sports Personality________________________________

Only one ballot may be filled out per person. Your ballot must include your name and email address and be entered by June 10. It’s not necessary to pick a winner in every category. But in order to be counted, a ballot must contain at least five responses. No cheating. We know cheating when we see it. And we don’t like to see it. The online voting contains nominations for each category compliled by our staff at Memphis Sport. As always, you are free to use our nominations or enter a nomination of your own.

Three Ways To Enter: 1. ONLINE VOTING: www.memphissport.net 2. MAIL YOUR BALLOT: (photocopies are accepted) MEMPHIS SPORT, 1138 N Germantown Pkwy, Suite 101- 176, Cordova, TN 38018 3. FAX YOUR BALLOT: 901-552-3508

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DREAM SEASON: TIGERS SPECIAL

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HOPE by CHRIS PRZYBYSZEWSKI

hen the ball goes through the basket at FedExForum, the silence is so complete one can almost hear the swish of the net. As one, 18,000 fans then boom in their collective response, a wordless, effortless exertion and exultation. It’s a grand moment of togetherness and belonging. When is the rare time for every Memphian to smile? When is there ever anything that allows us to forget for a moment a school’s inadequacies, a city’s sluggishness, the accumulation of bills, our work responsibilities, the challenge of maintaining good health, everything but the victory of teamwork allowing a trained athlete to toss a ball through a hoop?

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Memphians rely on their Tigers to do special things, and in 2008, that’s just what the squad delivered. Dozens of team, league and collegiate records were broken by this year’s Tigers, including most NCAA wins in a season (38). And for only the second time in school history, the U of M earned a spot in the National Championship Game.

However, no single Tiger team’s impact on this city has been determined only by statistical records or number of games won. Together, our Tiger ball players unify, inspire and make believers of a supposed underachieving city. Traditionally, Memphians

photo by MIKE BULLARD

only grudgingly dole out self-respect. We rarely gracefully give our city credit in terms of its future or status as a major contributor of civic achievement in this nation, let alone the world. But as the University of Memphis basketball team succeeds, so too does the city in following the team’s mold. Indeed, the Tigers always play tough defense, just as Memphians serve as the foundation for many locally headquartered corporate enterprises. At times, the Tigers reveal high-powered offensive potential, growing in breathless spurts of beautifully orchestrated progress - progress we’ve seen off the court - as our city has evolved into a uniquely diverse and culturally rich metropolitan area. Sure, the Tigers endure maddening periods of breakdown, where every good cog in the machine stops moving, just as our city struggles through doses of adversity. But for each breaking story of violence, dozens of stories remain untold about selfless Memphians mentoring, developing, maturing our youth - blowing the doors off the house of cynics (i.e. Cal’s “miserables”) - and letting a little air and light do their thing. Despite the overwhelming success earned by the 2008 Tigers, many will struggle to arrive at peace with the last 2:00 minutes of the 2008 Kansas Final. But with each Memphis Madness, a hope arrives that lives within few fan-bases in our nation - a dream - no, an expectation, of building upon what so many universities will never enjoy in the first place - perennial powerhouse status. On the heels of 3 consecutive Elite Eights, when you hear UCLA, UNC and Duke, you’ll hear Memphis too. Every Tigers win is enjoyed by citizens of Memphis as much as by the players themselves. Each Tigers loss has caused heartache throughout the Mid-South, not just in the U of M locker room or athletic department. But in either case, the city looks at its team and sees itself, with all the good and bad parts. And if we see those things, if we see our identity in them, then maybe we can always feel that one thing. Let’s call it hope. M

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Selling out FedExForum for every game.

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Joey Dorsey’s smile.

Ashley Furniture’s “Free Furniture if the Tigers Win!” Promotion.

Andre Allen: The Heart of Memphis Basketball.

A preseason number one ranking from both CBS Sports and ESPN.

Being every other team’s Super Bowl.

Joey Dorsey’s blocks.

Joey Dorsey’s dunks.

Getting to know Derrick Rose. http://www.cstv.com/ video/?s=videohub&vid=5536

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Operation: Blue Suede Shoe at Graceland- The King of Rock n’ Roll’s famous home illuminated in a glowing shade of blue to honor the Tigers.

Playing the biggest game in the history of the state, the topranked Memphis Tigers vs. the second-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on February 23, 2008, and...

http://www.cstv.com/ video/?s=videohub&vid=3882

Tigers 81, Gonzaga 73 ( January 26, 2008) – Memphis’ first home game as the number one ranked team in the country. With the win, Memphis stretched its home winning streak to 43 and Coach Cal became only the second coach in Memphis history to record 200 wins. Nearly 12,000 fans at FedExForum for Memphis Madness, where...

Derrick Rose brought down the house with what he called “a regular dunk.”

Seeing mostly blue at the game and...

“CAL QUOTE” When asked about Derrick Rose possibly heading to the pros... “But if he wants to do what’s best for me and my family, he’ll stay.”

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Learning the crossover dribble from CDR.

Memphis 76, Arizona 63 (December 29, 2007) – Memphis beat 17th ranked Wildcats CDR joined a select list of Tigers who have scored more than 1,000 points in their Tiger career (only 42 other Tigers have reached this level). He would go on to become the ninth highest scorer in Memphis history.

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The return of Jack Eaton to television in Memphis, starring in the the Ashley Furniture commercials and appearing on the WMC-TV Tigers specials.

Getting over thirty wins for the third year in a row. Something only two other schools in history have ever accomplished.

The game to see the game. Trying to figure out what channel the Tigers were playing on – CSS or CSTV or ESPN or ESPN2 or CBS or WKNO or what?

“CAL QUOTE”

Tigers 79, UAB 78 (February 16) – With a minute and a half to go the Tigers trailed by seven. CDR made a three-pointer with 36 seconds left and converted a three-point play with 6.5 seconds left to secure a one point victory.

This guy on Sam Cooper Blvd.

CDR diagnosing Derrick Rose as a candy-overeater – “He eats Gummy Bears and Starburst for breakfast, and Twizzlers and Honey Buns for dinner. That’s why his stomach hurts. We tell Derrick the whole year, ‘Stop eating so many Gummy Bears and Sour Straws.’ But he can’t. ... Nobody eats Gummy Bears more than him.”

Hearing renditions of “Eye of the Tiger” at local karaoke bars.

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CDR’s unorthodox shots.

When asked about Bruce Pearl calling him for tickets... “He was begging me for tickets, and I told him no.”

Antonio Anderson defending every other team’s best player.

A complete starting five – Derrick Rose, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Antonio Anderson, Robert Dozier, and Joey Dorsey.

A complete bench five – Shawn Taggart, Willie Kemp, Andre Allen, Doneal Mack and Pierre Niles.

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What can only be described as the best half of basketball – EVER! The Tigers’ flawless first half vs Michigan State in the Sweet 16 featured multiple highlight reel dunks and ended with the Tigers up 30 points at intermission.

shirt images courtesy TIGER GIFT SHOP

Number One t-shirts.

Elite Eight t-shirts.

Final Four t-shirts.

“CAL QUOTE” To the crowd of fans welcoming the Tigers home at the airport after the national title game... “We will be back.”

C-USA Champions t-shirts.

Joey-Cam

http://www.cstv.com/ video/?s=videohub&vid=6487

ESPN College Gameday at FedExForum.

This guy that picked Mississippi State to beat Memphis.

Derrick Rose puns. • “Dissed By A Rose” (CNBC.com) • “Rose blooming at right time for Memphis” (USA Today) • “Rose-colored glasses” (South Bend Tribune) • “Turns out Rose has thorns” (Chicago Sun Times) • “Rose to the challenge” (Foxsports. com) • “a rose for the big dance” (Memphis Sport) Jeff Robinson dancing on the court with Pouncer at the CUSA Tournament.

http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=e48aJILGAXA

Before the UT-Memphis game, Cal was asked who he would like to have shooting free throws with the game on the line. His reply... “ Joey Dorsey.”

NCAA Championship Game t-shirts.

Andre Allen cutting down one of the nets at the Conference USA Tournament and...

Joey Dorsey cutting down the other.

“CAL QUOTE”

Tigers 85, Georgetown 71 (December 27, 2007) – The nationally televised matinee featured Memphis’ first-ever matchup between two top five teams.

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C-USA Championship. Tigers 77 vs. Tulsa 51, March 15, 2008 – Chanting “Jo-ey! Jo-ey!” and watching Joey stand up from the bench and wave to the crowd.

Sweet Sixteen t-shirts.

Doneal Mack keeping the Tiger hairstyle tradition alive.

Playing the biggest game in the history of the state, the topranked Memphis Tigers vs. the second-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, February 23, 2008, and...

Going undefeated in C-USA for second straight year.

Receptions at Wilson Air Center.

Seeing mostly blue at the game and...

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U of M billboards all over town.

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“CAL QUOTE”

Blowouts

The Tigers won 26 games by 15 points or more – UT Martin, Richmond, Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee, Siena, Pepperdine, East Carolina, Marshall, Rice, Southern Miss (twice), Tulsa (three times), Southern Methodist (twice), UCF, Houston, Tulane (twice), UAB, Texas-Arlington, Michigan State, Texas, and UCLA.

After winning a third consecutive C-USA title... “They’re taking us along for a ride, and I’m including me and my staff.”

Tigers 78, UCLA 63 (April 5, 2008) – Derrick Rose took his game to a new level and guaranteed himself millions more at the pro level with an array of moves, shots and passes as he finished up with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Plus...

How the national media finally caught on and stopped calling Chris DouglasRoberts, “the guy they call CDR” and started to just call him “CDR.”

CDR posterizing Kevin Love on a baseline drive to the basket. And then...

Tigers 85, Texas 67 (March 30, 2008) – A rout of the Longhorns in front of as many as 30,000 Texas fans. Joey Dorsey produced a thunderous dunk off a long pass from Derrick Rose early in the first half. Afterwards Joey said that he was trying to tear down the basket... Believable.

Joey Dorsey pointing and laughing at Love laying under the basket.

A flying Derrick Rose.

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January 21 – Tigers finally named the No. 1 team in the ESPN/USA Today poll and the AP Top 25 poll.

The longest home winning streak in Tiger basketball history at 47 games in a row.

Kevin Paige remixes the Tiger fight song.

“CAL QUOTE”

Staying the No. 1 team in the country for five straight weeks.

At the airport reception after the championship game... “Let me just say from the bottom of my heart right here. We were playing and coaching for you all, for this city… Everyone here was playing to win. That’s what we were doing. We were also playing for the city of Memphis.”

Joey Dorsey putting his mark in the Tigers record book. First in games played, Second in rebounds and blocks, Eighth in steals. However... Joey comes up 3 points shy of reaching the 1,000 point club at the U of M.

Winning the right side of the bracket.

The Associated Press naming Chris DouglasRoberts first-team AllAmerican. In the history of the Tiger basketball program, only two other Tigers have achieved that honor, Keith Lee and Anfernee Hardaway.

The return of the MemphisLouisville rivalry... though not on the court, but on a Sheraton Hotel and Resorts television commercial.

“CAL QUOTE”

On the tough road in the NCAA tournament... “What I’m talking about is it’s our time. It’s our time. They gave us a tough road. We had to play Texas in Houston, but still it’s our time. This is our time.”

Tigers 68, Kansas 75 (April 7, 2008) – Memphis’ first championship game in 35 years was the tournament’s first championship game to go to overtime since 1997.

The Tiger Rap Song – “Tiger Pride” by Gyft.

Tigers 62, USC 58 (December 4, 2007) – Derrick Rose vs. O.J. Mayo went into overtime at Madison Square Garden.

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Coach Cal winning the 2007-08 Naismith National Coach of the Year award.

Interviews with Larry Kenon from San Antonio. You couldn’t turn on the news during the Final Four week without seeing him.

Tigers selected number one seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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The Tiger Rap Song – “Tiger Bounce” by 40 Kel.

FedExForum’s first ever McGrady back-to-back. On November 13, Chance McGrady took to the court for the Tigers vs CBU. The next night, half brother Tracy McGrady and the Rockets battled the Grizzlies.

Being one of the #1 seeds the year that all the #1 seeds made the Final Four.

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The canceling of Thanksgiving.

Digger Phelps always believing. The out-coaching of Ben Howland.

Steve Cohen getting President George W. Bush to sign a Tigers hat.

The Tiger Rap Song – “U Don’t Know” by Wee.

Shawn Taggart’s mask.

NCAA Tournament watch parties at the Elma Roane Field House.

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Maurice Jones-Drew (UCLA alum) of the Jacksonville Jaguars wearing a CDR jersey and singing the U of M Fight Song on the NFL Network after losing a Final Four bet with DeAngelo Williams.

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Signs all over town.

The Final Four Rap by Paul Brogan.

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Continuing the Elite Eight tradition… three years in a row and counting...

Andre Allen not staying out of trouble.

San Antonio, Texas.

The First Tennessee Building.

Coach Cal’s “Dream Team.”

Finishing the season as the best team in Tennessee.

The NCAA men’s basketball record for most wins in one season.

The last two minutes of regulation in the national championship game. M

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YMCA and Memphis:

A PERFECT TEAM YMCA sports programs helping build character and communities

he city of Memphis is usually associated with its soul-stirring music and its stick-to-your-hips cuisine, but within the city lies a passion for sports that is able to bring the people of Memphis together more than blues and ribs. This passion has been fueled by a number of institutions including professional sports franchises, successful college programs and noteworthy high school teams. But where does the passion for competition and sport actually begin? Keith Johnson, chief executive of YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South says it starts with the first time a child ever falls in love with a game. “In backyards, local parks or on ball fields all over the city, children are learning the value of team sports and fair play, and they’re having fun being active,” Johnson said. “That’s where the passion starts.” And, Johnson believes, it begins with the youth sports programs and other city organizations.

Today, Naismith continues to be recognized for his invention. University of Memphis Tigers basketball coach John Calipari received the 2007-2008 Coach of the Year award – an award named for Naismith. And University of Memphis junior guard Chris Douglas-Roberts was named one of four finalists for the 2008 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year Award. “It’s difficult to discuss sports in a historical context without discussing the YMCA’s role in the history of sports,” Johnson said. “Every time a child walks into the Y, there is an opportunity for more history to be made and lives to be changed.”

“Every time a child walks into the Y, there is an opportunity for more history to be made and lives to be changed.”

Each year, thousands of Memphis area youth discover their athletic talents at YMCA facilities. The YMCA’s ten local branches average more than 2,200 child and 200 adult participants in various sports programs each year. And the impact is evident throughout the city. Memphis watched as the Tigers basketball team played in the NCAA championship game April 7. Many who watched probably had no idea that basketball was invented at a YMCA training school in 1891. Charged with finding a sport that could be played in the winter months

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when the weather conditions were too harsh for outdoor football, YMCA physical education instructor James Naismith invented the game called basketball.

Strong minds, bodies and communities At the heart of all YMCA sports is the chief concept of fair play. By teaching the value of fair play, the YMCA aims to teach respect for self and others. The YMCA seeks to develop a culture of positivity, sportsmanship and fun through its Seven Pillars of Youth Sports – everyone plays, safety first, fair play, positive competition, family involvement, sport for all and sport for fun.

Through sports, the YMCA teaches children how to set goals and how to work together as a team while instilling hope in themselves and their ability. YMCA youth sports help build strong individuals and strong families, and by extension, strong communities. Leland Hopkins, youth basketball coach at the Millington YMCA, believes his boys benefit from having their father as the leader of their undefeated team. “Positive adult examples are even more essential to this generation of children than in the past,” Hopkins said. “I want to be involved in their lives and teach my kids perseverance, self discipline and responsibility. And YMCA organized sports help me do that. Sharing these experiences at the Y makes me a better father and helps my boys improve and learn to think for themselves.”

Many famous athletes from Memphis grew up playing sports at the YMCA. One of the most memorable is former University of Memphis Tiger and NBA All-Star with the Orlando Magic Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway. Following his impressive career in basketball, this son of Memphis has become a leader in the community. And YMCA’s Keith Johnson tells the story of Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson who as a boy wanted a membership at the Fogelman Y but couldn’t afford the $5 annual membership fee. Johnson said a staff member allowed Wilson to sweep, mop and do odd jobs around the Y in exchange for his membership.

Something for everyone Recognizing that not everyone can attend sports programs at a YMCA branch, the organization often takes its message of healthy, active living to the community. The YMCA recently joined forces with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies for Healthy Kids Day. The “Get Fit with the Grizzlies” event allowed Grizzlies players and YMCA staff to teach families achievable healthy lifestyle changes. More than 300 fourth and fifth graders and their families gathered for the event. “The partnership with the YMCA was natural because we have such a similar focus,” said Andrea Fitzgerald, the Grizzlies coordinator of sport development. We want kids to get excited about fitness and have a lot of fun in the process.” The YMCA understands that children are interested in more than just the popular sports and offers a wide variety of programs to create character building opportunities for all. Among programs offered are basketball, soccer, T-ball, coach-pitch baseball, flag football, cheerleading and swimming. “Every child who plays sports at the YMCA is a winner,” Johnson said. “Our main goal is to help children develop selfconfidence and self-esteem in a positive environment. But whether at the Y or in their backyard, the key is for kids to stay active.” M

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CHIC IN THE FIELD

Shootin’ Up Tunica! by MAGGIE LOUIE

f my poor tree hugging, incense burning, tofu eating, hemp bracelet wearing, pacifist hippy mother could see me now–a regular gun-toting Annie Oakley–she’d barf in her Birkenstocks. Birkenstocks Okay, so I set out a day late and a dollar short for the big Skeet Shooting Tournament in Tunica. Barry Kelly, the lead instructor, took me for a private shoot and showed me around the range. Saddled down with my shotgun, riding around in a golf cart in Prada’s, I honestly didn’t think I would really shoot anything. I mean, I’ve never pulled a trigger in my life, so far as anyone can prove. And as a mild pacifist, I really only planned on holding the gun for the photo op. But Barry wouldn’t have him any of that. Barry handed me various paraphernalia and a monstrous Rambolooking gun, as we walked up to the shooting area.

“Holy crap that

HURT!!!”

Me: I’m guessing I need the ear plugs for to block the sound of the shot, but what do I need the goggles for?

Barry: Unless you’re planning on snorkeling out to station #2, you don’t need goggles, but those ‘protective glasses’ in your hand will shield your eyes from any debris.

Barry: Well, this isn’t skeet shooting. What we’re shooting are sporting clays. Me: What’s the dif ? Barry: Skeet shooting is basic, you just try to shoot everything. This is competitive, and there are varying stations, varying angles of projection. Shooting sporting clays is like golf with a gun. Me: And what’s the object? Barry: Shoot everything. Me: Oh, yeah. Totally different deal altogether. Okay, so while Barry was trying to convince me that we were just putting high-speed metal gunpowder filled golf balls at a flying 9th hole, I was wondering what to do if someone yelled “FORE.” Barry positioned the “shotgun” in my grip and told me to lean into it and then pull the trigger. He hit the pull button, and I squeezed on the trigger. I must admit, I felt kind of tuff standing there with this huge gun in hand. I wouldn’t say I felt “Clint” tuff. It was more like “Keanu” tuff. I mean, I was wearing black, and I had the goggles, ‘scuse me–“protective glasses,” and I was pointing the gun with the confidence of someone who could hit a tick on a squirrel. But the act was totally blown shortly after I pulled the trigger. <BAM!> Me: Holy crap that hurt!!!

Me: Okay, now what do I do with the rifle?

Barry laughed as I did the “Owy, owy, owy” girl dance.

Barry: That’s a Beretta 390 12-gauge shotgun honey, not a rifle.

Me: OMG. It felt like I took a donkey kick to the shoulder! I mean, seriously, that was like a total Ike Turner love tap!

Evidently it’s a really big deal to confuse a rifle with a shotgun. I wasn’t about to argue with a man holding a gun, though. Barry lined up the ”shotgun” in my hand. That was a weird feeling– holding this big gun! OMG! I felt like I should be wearing some kind of country fried dress with boots like granny from the Beverly Hillbillies or a “My Gun? Never” NRA hat. Me: Okay, so I’ve like never held a gun… just so you know. I mean I’ve never “skeet shooted” or anything skeet related really.

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Barry: I told ya’. You gotta lean into it. Try again and this time relax and remember to… Me: Let me guess... ‘Lean into it?’” So I shot again and wow–yep–that’s gonna leave a mark. I handed Barry the gun. Me: I think I’ve had all the fun I can stand. You don’t have to

FOOD, FUN & FRIENDS worry about me going on any killing sprees… Well at least not with a shotgun… a Glock maybe or a Saturday Night special…” Barry: Are you serious? My 10 year old daughter shoots 200 rounds a day, 3 days a week. Me: Do you get a lot of women shooters out here? Barry: Actually, we do, and they are easier to teach than men. Me: Why is that? Barry: They listen. They don’t come here with big egos about their shooting. They have another advantage over the guys in the competition too, because they can compete for the ladies money and the men’s money. Me: Huh. Take men’s money at gun point you say? I like the cut of your jib!

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Okay so the bottom line on “Sporting Clays”–I had a blast literally and would do it again now knowing that they do have smaller shotguns that have less kickback and pads for the beginners. Barry was very cool for a “camouflage collar” kind of dude, My mother would make me eat brown rice for a week for saying this, but I did get a bit of a rush of the blast and the jolt and feeling the force of the shot. Holding the casings of my first shot, I did have a kind of “make my day” moment, but I still think I will most likely do most of my hunting at the nearby Bellissimo Spa, tracking the ever-elusive pedicure! M

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FIGHT CLUB by MINDY BUSH A 145 pound featherweight mixed martial artist with a current record of 8-1, Lyons is currently the Bang! Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion.

Why do you fight? I fight simply because I love to compete and because I love to train. My goal is just to better myself every time I walk into the gym. I don’t go to train. I go to work! If I’m fortunate and blessed enough to make it to the grand stage of the UFC [Ultimate Fighting Championship] one day, that would be a monumental accomplishment, but you have to take your days just like you take your fights: one at a time. What do you do to prepare for a fight? I do a lot of cardio. My philosophy is that you can have all the technique in the world, but if you can’t do it in the final round, what good is it? Just about all of my training is high-intensity. I start with boxing and Muay Thai, and I usually end with Jiu-Jitsu. At my gym [Memphis Judo & Jiu-Jitsu], I’m able to work with many different training styles. It’s different than most gyms I’ve been to because of the willingness that everyone who trains there has to help make everyone else better. You can add so much to your arsenal if you just allow yourself to be coached.

What does it feel like to walk to the cage after the announcer has called your name? When they call my name and I’m walking down to the cage, it’s such a rush, but after the bell rings, it’s just me and the guy across from me. I don’t hear anything. Not the crowd. Nothin’.

We understand you were a football player in high school, and you weighed quite a bit more than you do now? What’s the story there? My weight loss can totally be blamed on MMA [chuckling]. I was a three-year starter at Dyersburg High School. I went to my first fight show shortly after I graduated in 2006, and at the time I weighed around 240 pounds. When I saw my first heavyweight fight, it didn’t take me long to realize that I wanted to drop to smaler weight classes. Honestly, I just felt better, and I look better, too!

Who has had the biggest influence on you from an athletic perspective? My willingness to work hard can be attributed to my father. He stayed on me harder than anyone when I was playing football in high school, and that has bled over into my fight training. My father is my biggest fan and my biggest critic. I love him for making me work for things as opposed to just giving them to me. I wouldn’t be the same fighter if he had been any different.

What does your family think about you fighting? When I first started fighting, my family was totally against it. They didn’t want to see their pretty little boy getting hurt. [Laughing] But seriously, after they realized that fighting was more than just a phase, they were my biggest fans. My dad has been and will be at every one of my fights, no matter where they are.

Describe yourself in one sentence. “I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want.” Muhammed Ali said that. M

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by ADAM EAGLESTON At 18, while most of her former classmates from Germantown High were busy working summer jobs and planning for their first semester of college, Cindy Parlow was in Athens, Georgia winning a gold medal in the first-ever women’s soccer competition held at the Olympics. Success was nothing new for Parlow, a two-time high school All-American and soccer star at the University of North Carolina before earning gold in 1996. Growing up, Parlow swam and played softball and basketball in addition to soccer. She never knew where it might take here until her junior year in high school. “The U.S. women’s national team was training at the same time and they picked one player (Parlow) from the under 16 team to scrimmage them,” Parlow recalled. As the level of competition increased “everything intensified”, according to Parlow, including the need to train. Unfortunately, the vision of soccer held by most Americans is that of young boys and girls chasing a ball like a swarm of bees between Capri Sun breaks. At its highest level, the way it is played by Parlow and other world class players, the game is as physically demanding as any on earth. Players often run more than six miles during a match, sprinting on average once

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every 90 seconds. Collisions are frequent, and the only protection a player has is a thin piece of plastic covering each shin. Seldom, if ever, is there Capri Sun.

gym patrons. While core stabilization exercises may look curious to the gym’s resident meathead, they are incredibly effective. Core stabilization exercises are often compound movements involving multiple muscle groups, but they always engage the core muscles in the abdomen. A simple example is the plank, an often-used Pilates movement. From a push up position, lower yourself so that your forearms are on the ground holding your weight. Try to hold the position as long as you can, but be forewarned, it is not as easy as it sounds, and trembling of the abs sets in quickly.

“If you thought the looks you got in the gym for using a medicine ball were bad, you haven’t seen anything until you blaze through the park with a parachute trailing you.” For Parlow, weight training and conditioning are important because they “increase your ability to perform.” The key for Parlow, and the one component she believes is the most neglected when it comes to training and injury prevention, is a focus on core stabilization exercises. Unfortunately, many choose to “do the beach muscles,” as she puts it, focusing on isolation exercises that may build muscle but not yield increases in the type of functional strength necessary for soccer. Many people associate “core” exercises with old fashioned sit-ups and crunches. However, the type of core stabilization exercises Parlow performs often elicits what she calls “crazy looks” from other

Other examples of core stabilization exercises run the gamut from the ordinary (squats, lunges, side lunges) to the unusual (Romanian deadlifts, handwalks). If you want to take your training to the next level, she suggests incorporating some equipment into the routine. Medicine balls and kettle bells are not just

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for old-time strong men with names like Cornelius who sport handlebar mustaches and striped unitards. Such old-school equipment can be an integral part of core training regimen. Physioballs and Bosu boards can also help with your training by forcing you to use the weaker stabilizer muscles that support larger muscles in order to maintain balance. Adhering to a rigorous fitness regimen helps Parlow make the most of her natural abilities and allows her to perform amazing feats on the soccer field. It also helps provide the mental edge crucial to athletes at any level. As Parlow notes, your confidence is boosted when you look at an opponent and “know that you can run them into the ground.” Even if you don’t play soccer, incorporating some of the core stabilization techniques that have helped Cindy Parlow reach the summit of women’s soccer might help you next time you play hoops at the gym or keep you from straining your back when your buddy calls to help him move. These techniques might just help you along the path to “fitness for life” as Parlow calls it. And if you do decide you do want to give soccer a try, fields in Memphis are easy to find – head south on Forest Hill Irene and take a right onto Cindy Parlow Drive. M

veruse injuries are common for the athletic population. Some of the more common types of these injuries have over the years come to be described with the term “tendonitis.” Whether it is in the achilles tendon of the ankle in a runner, the patellar tendon of the knee in a basketball player, or the flexor or extensor tendons of the elbow in a recreational golfer or tennis player, these maladies are frequently the reason for a visit to your doctor or physical therapist. The Latin suffix itis means “inflammation of.” This type of condition is typically caused by frequent loading of the tendon beyond its capacity. The body’s response is to attempt to heal the area and inflammation is the first step in that process. An inflammatory condition is characterized by a constant, dull ache that is always present until the inflammatory condition abates. The good news is that this usually occurs within a few days. Most of you are likely already aware of how these conditions are treated…R.I.C.E. It stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The benefits of this type of treatment for acute inflammatory conditions have been well documented in research. Other proposed treatments for inflammatory conditions include therapeutic ultrasound, electrical

stimulation, injections, and oral medications. However, as you might have even experienced yourself, these conditions very rarely fully resolve within a few days. In fact, it is not uncommon for me to encounter individuals who have been battling these conditions for months or years. This is when the term “tendonitis” can be tricky. A typical chronic tendon problem is one in which the pain is intermittent, not constant in nature and is brought on by very specific types of activity and relieved with rest, only to return with a resurface to the particular offending activity. The conservative treatment for this problem is also very different. Important research over the past ten years has shown that instead of the passive treatments noted above for tendonitis, treatment for these conditions consists of a program of progressive eccentric loading of the affected tendon unit (see photos). Eccentric loading refers to loading of the muscle and tendon as they lengthen (the “negative” for the weightlifters out there). This type of loading has been found to frequently stimulate a chronically damaged tendon to heal and become pain free over a period of six weeks. M

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ating well and staying physically active are keys to healthy living. No matter your focus, from competitive sports to general wellness, a healthy lifestyle gives you an edge. But did you know that eating well, physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight can also reduce the risk of occurrence of many cancers by more than 50%? As the science of lifestyle and cancer becomes more sophisticated, we learn we can play an important role in reducing our risk. Recent studies highlight the role of diet in prevention of cancer. A low fat diet reduced risk of recurrence in postmenopausal women treated for breast cancer. A diet high in produce and low in fat reduced risk of recurrence in colon cancer patients. Population studies show Western type diets, high in animal products, fat and processed foods, increase the risk of many cancers while plant based diets help reduce the risk of developing cancer. Other research looks at the role of physical activity and body composition on cancer prevention. Studies find convincing evidence that body fat is directly linked to six cancers including breast, esophagus and colon. Regular moderate exercise, 30 minutes daily, plus a diet with at least five servings of produce was shown to reduce the risk of recurrence in breast cancer survivors. Exercise reduces hormone levels, an important factor in hormone related cancers. The benefits of exercise – muscle maintenance, reduced body fat, immune system support, mood enhancement, and weight control – are important to everyone, including people dealing with cancer. If you exercise and eat right, the healthy weight will fall into place. Thirty

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minutes of moderate exercise daily, like brisk walking, will meet the exercise requirement. But what should you eat? It’s clear that a plant based diet is best for cancer prevention. This means getting most of your food from plants – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds and plant oils. The rest of your foods (one-third to one-fourth) can come from animals including poultry, fish, low fat milk and cheese, eggs and lean red meat. Recommendations include eating no more than 18 ounces of red meat per week. Which plant foods are best in an anticancer diet? All of them! While many foods are considered “stars,” all produce is good for you. Produce is a great source of anti-oxidants and other cancer fighting nutrients. The less colorful whole grains (brown rice, whole grain bread and pasta) bring B vitamins, protein and fiber to the table. Choosing a varied diet gives you a little bit of everything. Individual nutrients and their role in cancer prevention are also being researched. Vitamin D is being investigated for its role in prevention of many types of cancers. The role of calcium in colon and ovarian cancers is being investigated. Folate seems to play a role in preventing colon and breast cancer. And the list goes on. Resist the urge to rush out and begin taking any nutrient in high doses as a supplement. (Not eating well and taking a pill to fill in the gap does not provide the same health benefit.) Choose healthful food most of the time and you’re likely covered. One exception is Vitamin D. The best source is from sunlight. Our skin makes Vitamin D from sunlight. Ten to fifteen minutes of sunshine daily from March to November is adequate. You can take up to 1000 IU Vitamin D3 daily the other months or if you don’t get enough sun. It’s just not prevalent in our diet.

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Choosing food is important as science has noted a difference between nutrients in supplements and those in food. Different results are often obtained when the nutrient is taken as a supplement. For example, when you eat an orange, you get some great vitamin C. But you also get a good dose of folic acid, vitamin A, B vitamins, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and water. The combination of these nutrients encourages better use of all of them. When you choose a supplemental vitamin C, you miss these other important nutrients. Choosing food instead of a pill is usually the wiser choice. When working towards healthier eating habits one of the first things you may need to change is your mind. Instead of focusing on foods you shouldn’t eat, think positive. What can you eat to boost the cancer fighters in your diet? And where to begin? Start with eating more vegetables and fruits - at least five per day. Try eating more of what you currently eat. Double the vegetable portion you eat for dinner. Have fruit for lunch or snack. Easy! Tasty! (A serving size is ½ cup cooked produce or 1 small piece of fruit.) Choose fresh, canned, frozen or dried. Try to go “meatless” once a week. Plan a meal around non-meat items like beans and peas (those that can be dried like pinto, kidney and black eye peas), whole grain pastas, potatoes, or low fat dairy. Macaroni and cheese anyone? If you don’t exercise but want to, start small. Find something you can do for 10 minutes every day. Studies show exercising at the same time each day for 10 minutes (as opposed to 75 minutes once weekly) is more effective in helping to establish the habit that leads to regular physical activity. Plus, three 10-minute workouts count as one 30-minute workout! Give yourself an edge. Choose to eat healthier and move more... one bite and step at a time. M

Anita Vincent is a registered Dietition with the Wings Cancer Foundation

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TAILGATING April 12, 2008

Memphis Grizzlies Fan Appreciation Night Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves by MIKE & KIM BULLARD

1. Morris Charles, Myyela Issac, Norma and Fred Jones II 2. Terry Byrd, Vanesa Johnson and Jaclyn Byrd 3. Elvis Presley 4. Tiffany Banks and Charles Fortney 5. Barry Klug and Miller Grissenger 6. Joshua, Jeff, Caleb and Matt McCalla 7. Ashley Stewart 8. Daniel Bradley, Terrence Boyd, Antavion Biggs, Trey Maclin and Anthony Maclin 9. Gene Bartow 10. Travis, John and Jack Olsen 11. Leslie Swords and Mikel Pike

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JACK’S BACK

Which of Memphis’ Three Final Four Teams is the best? by JACK EATON

THE FINAL FOUR. It has a certain ring to it. I love the Final Four... at least I used to. I don’t want to write about, talk about, watch highlights of, or discuss in any way the recent game between Memphis and “what’s their name from the Midwest.” It is too painful to contemplate. I admit to being a sore loser. What else is new? I refused to read the Commercial Appeal’s recap of the game. I have ignored all accounts of that accursed game. Leave me alone-get out of my face. I hate everybody. OK, now that we got that out of the way...

Which of Memphis’ three Final Four teams was the best? I have been around for a long time and I should know. Right? El wrongo! I was the Tigers play-by-play broadcaster in 1973 and 1985, the school’s two previous trips to the Final Four. I remember the ‘73 Final Four like it was 35 years ago. In the semifinal game at the St. Louis Arena, we played Providence College and were getting our heads handed to us when Marvin Barnes left the game with a knee injury. Boy, oh, boy. Talk about a 180° turnaround. We rocked and rolled to a 98-85 win. Our big three, Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson and Larry Kenon, scored 21, 24 and 28 points respectively. This set the stage for the showdown with UCLA and Bill Walton. I was terribly excited. So excited that Coach Bartow almost had to do the pre-game show by himself. I remember saying, “Coach, there are lots of questions, but I am so excited I can’t think of any.” We were tied at the half, 39-39, and in the second half we went up 41-39. I was jumping around like the proverbial cat on a hot tin roof. Then, they called the fourth foul on Ronnie and the wheels came off. 87-66. Those

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numbers are burned into my psyche, whatever that is. I hated UCLA for a long time, but I got over it. So, how would the ‘73 guys fare against the ‘08 bunch? I can see Kenon and Robinson battling for a rebound with Joey Dorsey and Robert Dozier. I don’t know who would get it, but it would be fun to watch. Derrick Rose and CDR would have the edge on Finch and Buford- maybe. I personally knew the ‘73 kids. I don’t know this year’s team. Larry Finch could shoot “lights out” and he would be tough to cover. Aw, heck, it’s a draw. And, what about the ‘85 Tigers? Boy, oh, boy, were those guys tough. Keith Lee and William Bedford formed perhaps the finest one-two frontcourt duo ever in the blue and gray. They could handle Dorsey and Dozier. I can see Vinnie Askew nose-to-nose with Derrick Rose. (Sorry. I sometimes can’t resist a rhyme.) Baskerville vs. CDR- a good match up, you pick the winner. That leaves Antonio Anderson and the “Little General” Andre Turner. Hold an AK-47 to my temple and I can’t predict a winner. So, what have we learned? I can’t pick one team over another for the simple reason that I am a fan, and fans love all their teams. All three of Memphis’ Final Four teams had a personality all their own. In their time, they were the best. But as we all know, times change, players change, and what was good in 1973 might not play in 2008. I don’t have the insight to detect the difference. They were great kids and fine players, and their place in Tiger history is secure. So, let’s just say, Go Tigers Go! M Read the latest poems from Jack Eaton at www.memphissport.net.

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