DN FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 2014
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Muncie prepares city for weekend
» S ee the career statistics, milestones, accolades and head coach Pete Lembo’s thoughts of Eric Patterson, Ball State’s senior starting cornerback
Take a look at what our columnist views as the “Munciest” things to do in town. SEE PAGE 9
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NEW FACE ON THE FIELD Milas competed for starting job in summer, emerges as primary signal-caller for team
Street department plans ahead for Homecoming traffic, visitors KARA BERG CHIEF REPORTER | knberg2@bsu.edu
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he Ball State football team had one quarterback starter for the past three years. After five games, it will have two. The team announced redshirt freshman Jack Milas will start Saturday’s Homecoming game against Western Michigan, replacing redshirt sophomore Ozzie Mann. It is currently unknown how the change will affect the offensive game plan, as Milas has yet to attempt a pass in a game for Ball State. Milas replaced Mann after the team went 1-4 in his first five starts. The Cardinals are currently on a four-game losing streak, including a loss to FCS opponent Indiana State.
Although Homecoming is considered a university event, Muncie is not left out of the planning process. Arron Kidder, municipal consultant for Muncie, said they coordinate with the Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety for the Homecoming parade. They help close the streets for the parade, as well as ensure the Muncie Fire Department and Muncie Police Department can still do their jobs. The fire stations have to make sure their crews know how to reroute their trucks in case they get a call during parade time. Homecoming also has a positive impact on the economic base of local businesses, restaurants and gas stations from out-of-town visitors, Kidder said. “Local businesses like to gear up for increased traffic and patrons and visitors,” Kidder said. “I know they’ll be handling things on that regard.” Kidder said Homecoming also benefits the campaign Muncie has recently started – One Muncie, which focuses on the ties between the university and the city. “Homecoming is one way in which we can strengthen that tie and offer any help we can in terms of buildings, boards and things you need to get the event going and have it be a good week for all,” Kidder said.
See FOOTBALL, page 5
Donations not a priority for university JACK MILAS Homecoming REDSHIRT FRESHMAN QUARTERBACK
No plans to increase outreach, said advancement vice president ALAN HOVORKA CHIEF REPORTER | afhovorka@bsu.edu
TEAM COMPARISON
Western Michigan 32.0 445.2 182.8 262.4 21 5-8
See HOMECOMING, page 12
Ball State 22.0 355.0 165.6 189.4 11 11-14
Average points per game Average total yards per game Average rushing yards per game Average passing yards per game Touchdowns Field goals-attempts
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As throngs of alumni flood onto campus for BY THE NUMBERS Homecoming, Ball State will not increase its efforts to bring in new donors. “The greatest period that graduates of the last of giving is typically in decade gave in fiscal year the fall, [but] I don’t 2014. think it has to do with Homecoming Week because towards October, November [and] Decem- Ball State students gave ber people are making to help fellow Cardinals decisions about their contributions for the year,” Hudson Akin, vice donors made their firstpresident for university ever gift to Ball State in fiscal year 2014. advancement, said. In fiscal year 2014, the SOURCE: Lola Mauer and the Office of Annual Giving university received more than $23 million from 27,250 donors. In 2013, 25,901 donors gave more than $18.5 million.
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See how Ozzie Mann stacks up against former quarterback Keith Wenning at the beginning of their respective careers. It’s closer than you might think.
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WENNING
See DONATION, page 12
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2. MOSTLY CLOUDY
3. PARTLY CLOUDY
4. MOSTLY SUNNY
Chance for showers days before and after, fortunately Homecoming looks to be a pleasant afternoon with nearing 60 for the daytime high. -- Erin Dearmond, WCRD weather forecaster
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