MemphiSport December 2011

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kevin@memphisport.net Contributing Photographers Justin Ford Chase Gustafson J.D. Meredith Joe Murphy Contributing Writers Jack Eaton Marcus Hunter C.J. Hurt Andre Johnson Preston McClellan Cover Photo Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images

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“He is one of the best, if not the best, in the nation at what he does. I have learned a lot from him about the attitude of perfection.”

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30 16 14 Keeping Up With the Joneses 14

Hot Shots 6 Tigers go retro.

Varsity Spirit 24 Learn how to become Playing for the Crimson Tide is a family affair. a dance team member Created by Mike Bullard and and meet a Memphis Kevin Cerrito Front Nine 8 16 We wrestle nine answers Elite member.

Have we been good enough for Santa to bring us these? out of the Superstar.

A Grizz Fans Wish List

Representing 18

Here are some of the best shirts for the Memphis-area fans to represent this year.

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Nothin’ But Net 11 Sometimes you feel like a Nutt.

Memphis Made 12 Terrico White is back.

Power Train 20 These are the trainers that can help you create the body you have always wanted.

Picture Puzzle 27 Can you find all the changes that we made to this photo of the Tigers.

Tailgating 28 Were you there?

Jack’s Back 30 How I lost the Two poems from the Bard of Union Avenue.

HOT SHOTS

These pics are on fire!

Retro Tigers Photos by Chase Gustafson Wearing their new retro jersey’s, the Tigers routed Belmont thanks to 23 points from Will barton (this page) and 20 points from Joe Jackson (opposite page).

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FRONT NINE

Nine questions. Nine answers.

“Superstar” Bill Dundee It has been said that pound for pound, one of the toughest wrestlers ever to work in the Memphis, Tennessee area is Bill “Superstar” Dundee. Bill continues to capture the crowd with his high energy and charismic appeal. Bill Dundee is no doubt a true wrestling legend.

Written by Mike Bullard, photo by Joe Murphy

Why did you start calling yourself Bill Dundee?

I just wanted a name people wouldn’t forget in a hurry, and besides, people don’t know how to spell William Cruickshanks.

What about the nickname, Superstar?

It was the bicentennial in Australia, 1974. My partner was the “Bicentenial Baby” Big Bad John and I was the Superstar.

In addition to wrestling, you have worked carnivals and circuses. Which world is the craziest to work in?

The real world is the crazy world.

Who has been your favorite partner to work with?

On a personal level, it would be George Barnes, because I grew up with him. But on a professional level, it would be Jerry Lawler.

Was it more fun to wrestle against Lawler or partner with him?

It was fun to do anything with Lawler, he was a fun guy.

Who was the toughest guy you ever wrestled?

Jerry Lawler.

You are five foot seven. Who is the largest guy you have wrestled?

Plowboy Frasier at six foot ten and 450 pounds.

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“Lawler and I wrestled down in a cow barn down in Mississippi, and whoever lost the match had to ride the bull. “ What is the craziest match you ever participated in?

Lawler and I wrestled down in a cow barn down in Mississippi, and whoever lost the match had to ride the bull. Lawler lost and I will tip my hat off to the man.

He got on the bull and stayed on about 3 seconds.

You are still wrestling now, what are you going to do when you retire?

Nothing. But that’s why I’m not retiring. What do you do? Sit on the couch? That’s just boring.

For more information about “Superstar” Bill Dundee, visit billdundeebook.com to get his book.

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A sampling from the online content at memphisport.net.

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Sometimes You Feel Like a Nutt Five Reasons the University of Memphis should hire Houston Nutt Written by C.J. Hurt, photo courtesy of the University of Mississippi 1. Hiring Coach Nutt will bring some energy and enthusiasm to a dwindling fan base.

4. Houston Nutt is undefeated against C-USA teams since becoming a head coach at the FBS level.

There is no doubt that the hiring of Coach Nutt will create a buzz that will permeate throughout the city. Season ticket sales will increase, people will begin to take Memphis football more seriously, and Tiger fans will have a reason to be excited about their football program. It will also change the fans perspective of the Memphis football program, because right now the perception of most fans is that Memphis does not care about its football program. Hiring Houston Nutt will show that Memphis is willing to pay top dollar for an elite coach.

Since becoming a head FBS coach in 1996 Houston Nutt has dominated C-USA teams. He is an impressive 7-0 against Conference USA foes, and Memphis needs somebody who will get them wins inside their conference. The last time Memphis had a winning record in conference was in 2008 when the Tigers went 4-4 in conference play. In fact, Memphis is a staggering 2-19 in conference since 2009, and the Tigers are in desperate need of somebody who can led them to more conference victories. With his undefeated record against C-USA opponents Houston Nutt can bring a swagger to the Memphis program and make them belive that they can win games against conference foes.

2. Coach Nutt has an impressive resume.

Coach Nutt has a notable resume that includes 19 years of head coaching experience; fourteen of those years are in the SEC, which is one of the best conferences in the nation. He has three SEC West titles and he is a three time SEC Coach of the Year. Also, Houston Nutt’s overall record as a head coach at the FBS level is 104-77 and he has four bowl wins too.

3. Hiring Coach Nutt will make Memphis more appealing to major conferences.

Hiring Houston Nutt will show that Memphis is willing to pay top dollar for an elite coach.

With conference realignment taking place Memphis needs to do everything it can to make itself more appealing to major conferences. Hiring Coach Nutt will show the nation that Memphis is committed to their football program and willing to pay top dollar for an elite coach. Houston Nutt has extensive experience coaching in a major football conference, and he will add instant credibility to a program that is desperate for a spot in an AQ conference.

5. If you cannot beat him, join him.

Memphis knows first hand how good a football coach Houston Nutt is after taking some severe beatings from him in the past. No Memphis football team has ever defeated Coach Nutt since he became head coach of Arkansas or while he was at Ole Miss. Houston Nutt’s Rebel teams have all but eradicated the once intense rivalry between Memphis and Ole Miss.

In the two contests since Houston Nutt became the Rebel’s head coach he has beaten Memphis by a combined score of 86-38.

This article originally appeared at memphisport.net on November 11, 2011.

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MEMPHIS MADE

It all started here.

Terrico is Ready to Go After missing his rookie season, Terrico White is finally ready to show what he can do.

Written by Andre Johnson, Photo by J.D. Meredith

After missing his entire rookie season because of an injury, Terrico White finally got a chance to compete with other NBA players during Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay’s recent charity exhibition game at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven.

He didn’t disappoint before the 5,000 or so witnesses who showed up largely to see Gay, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, among others.

Suiting up for the James-led “Blue” team, the former Ole Miss and current Detroit Pistons shooting guard drew rave reviews from spectators and the assembled media, throwing down a number of electrifying dunks and managing 29 points in helping the

“I really just wanted to show everybody that I am ready to go. I’m ready to get the season started.”

“Blue” team to a 158-151 win.

“That was really fun,” playing in front of people near my hometown,” White said. “I really just wanted to show everybody that I am ready to go. I’m ready to get the season started.”

Given the NBA and its players have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement with the 2011-12 season scheduled to begin Christmas day, the 21-year-old White is hopeful he can erase the memory of what he described as a “frustrating” rookie campaign.

Drafted in the second round with the 36th overall pick of the 2010 draft by the Pistons, the 6-foot-5 White earned $473,604 last season, but spent the entire year sidelined because of a broken foot he suffered in the preseason opener against Miami. Still, it’s safe to assume the league’s 149-day lockout benefited White considerably.

That’s because the Pistons chose not to waive the former Craigmont star before the collective bargaining agreement deadline July 18, meaning White is almost certain to garner his second year base salary of $788,872.

Not bad for the former Southeastern Conference Freshman and Newcomer of the year, who said he is back at “100 percent” following last year’s injury.

“I spent a majority of the offseason running and lifting weights,” said White, who also was a fixture in Bluff City Classic pickup games during the summer. “You know, just the normal stuff guys do to stay in shape.”

He said if not for his season-ending injury, he believes he would have played a vital role for a Pistons team

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that finished seven games (30-52) behind Indiana for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Among the reasons is that White was coming off of a stellar two-year stint at Ole Miss in which he averaged 14.5 points and started 55 of 66 games.

Consequently, he declared for early entry into the NBA draft weeks after his sophomore campaign, but not before earning a spot for Team USA in the FIBA U19 World Championship in Aukland, New Zealand.

“Coach (Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy) called and told me that the team chose me to come try out,” White said. “And he asked if I wanted to try out.”

While playing for Team USA allowed him to gain more exposure, his athleticism didn’t go unnoticed, particularly after the Pistons drafted him. During the NBA rookie orientation, for instance, White became known around the league for his gifted dunking abilities with a YouTube video.

Now that he has fully recovered from last year’s injury, he admitted that among his goals this upcoming season is to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk contest.

That is, of course, if the abbreviated, 66-game regular season includes All-Star weekend.

“They were talking about it, but they don’t know yet,” White said.

“So hopefully they still have it.”

If they do, one thing’s for certain: expect White to produce another YouTube video.

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Keeping Up With the Joneses Written by C.J. Hurt, Photo by J.D. Meredith

Most kids and their families never get the chance to experience college athletics at the highest level. When you do have a child talented enough to play big time sports in college it is a moment that everyone in the family cherishes. However, Leslie and Rex Jones have not one but two boys playing football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. It is an experience that the entire family enjoys and values.

Playing at the highest level of college football, in arguably the best conference in America is an experience that both boys cherish. However, there are some things that every player has to get used to, and we all know that speed in the SEC is plentiful. According to Harrison, “The game is so much faster in college than in high school.”

“Coach Saban is a very misunderstood man… It looks like he is screaming and yelling all the time… but he is a very quiet, reserved, interestingly introverted guy… he really cares about my kids,” Mr. Jones said about the coach. Both boys love playing for Coach Saban; Barrett speaks extremely highly of his coach,

Pressure is something else that the SEC is full of, with the last five national champions hailing from the conference.

When asked how he deals with the everyday pressure of SEC football Barrett replied, “You kind of get used to the pressure and you thrive on it… We love it.” It shows on the football field how much Barrett and his teammates love the pressure. The Crimson Tide’s 2009 recruiting class (the class that included Barrett) has an overall record of 34-4, two SEC West championships, a SEC championship, and a national championship. Barrett is enjoying his role as a leader of such a talented team. As one of the captains and leaders of the team, he is on a leadership counsel where he offers his input to Coach Saban about things like practice and team issues. “I am honored to be the leader of such a team. Hopefully we finish the season off right,” Barrett stated.

“Right when I met Coach Saban I knew he was who I wanted to play for. He really focuses on the small stuff. He is one of the best, if not the best, in the nation at what he does. I have learned a lot from him about the attitude of perfection.”

— Barrett Jones

Coach Saban’s genius on the football field is evident, but to get a true understanding of who he is you have to ask his players and their families. The Jones family cannot stop singing the praises of Coach Saban as a coach and a person.

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“Right when I met Coach Saban I knew he was who I wanted to play for. He really focuses on the small stuff.” Barrett added that “He is one of the best, if not the best, in the nation at what he does.

I have learned a lot from him about the attitude of perfection.” That attitude has the Crimson Tide poised to make another run at a national championship with Barrett leading the way for another exciting season of Alabama football.

However, the players are not the only ones who are thrilled about the opportunity to play for a program as prestigious as Alabama. Parents and other family members also feel the excitement, “As a father it is exciting, because you know your kids are getting to experience some things other kids do not get to experience in a lifetime,” Mr. Jones said. Barrett has been playing for Alabama for three years, and is one of the best linemen in the nation. Harrison is already contributing to the team from the tight end position as a true freshman.

Barrett is 6’5” 311 pounds and Harrison measures in at 6’4” 248 pounds, so you can imagine that feeding such large boys is a task. However, bulk shopping has been a favorite for the Jones family for a while now. “We used to shop at local stores, but as they got to where they were eating so much we began to have to shop in volume. That’s when I became the biggest fan of Costco that ever walked the face of the Earth,” Mr. Jones stated, “in addition to that they were always having friends over so we were almost like short order cooks… but it was something we really enjoyed doing.”

According to Mr. Jones, Barrett and Harrison are nothing compared to their baby brother. “Well the interesting thing is I have three boys… and truth be known the youngest eats more than the other two individually.” The youngest son Walker is a 6’2” 225 standout linebacker at Evangelical Christian School, a school that all three Jones brothers have attended, and

according to dad the most athletic one out of the trio of talented boys.

ECS is a school that means a lot to the Jones family. Everyone in the Jones household praises ECS for helping to prepare Barrett and Harrison for success at the next level. Mr. Jones is especially grateful and thanks everyone at ECS, “ECS is a great school. You get a lot of what I like to call quality balance. You get a balance between a great education, a Christian worldview, and sports and athletics are taken very seriously… the thing I like the most about ECS is how they use athletics to teach life lessons.”

“They did a great job preparing you for the academics,” said Harrison about his time at ECS, “I had a great time with the coaches and the teachers.”

Barrett added, “I had a great experience with ECS. The teachers cared about me as a student, and as a person.”

Both Harrison and Barrett had very memorable high school careers, full of state championships in football and final four appearances in basketball. However, one of the most memorable moments for their father was not a play, but a formation, “When Barrett was a senior and Harrison was a sophomore he lined them up in the game and lined them up next to each other… it was a really neat deal to see them lined up together”, Mr. Jones said.

As far as college memories go the day Barrett was dropped off in Tuscaloosa for the first time is a memory that stands out to Mr. Jones. “It’s a hollowing moment… I can remember the very first day we went into the dorms there was Mark Ingram and Julio Jones and Marcell Darius, and it was fun watching them grow over the years,” he said.

While they dominate on the football field now, the Jones brothers had other interests as kids. “Basketball was my first love as a child… but I stopped growing at 6’5” so that was out,” Barrett said. The brothers also participated in the violin ministry as children.

Now that they are older, both brothers remain active members of their church.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones make sure that all three of their boys have their priorities right, “Football is important, but it is not the most important thing in life…

Your relationship with Christ is the most important thing,” Mr. Jones stated. The Jones brothers have been on mission trips to Haiti and Honduras, as well as volunteering with the Bellevue Church and Ikon Ministries in Memphis. Last March the Jones family took about thirty students on a mission trip to Haiti. Both Barrett and Harrison brought ten college friends along on the trip, something that pleases their father very much. Mr. Jones believes that “both Barrett and Harrison are better at ministry than they are at sports,” which shows the emphasis the Jones’ place on a proper relationship with God. The brothers were close as children and they remain extremely close now according to Mr. Jones, “The one thing you have to do as brothers is take care of your other brothers. If you are beating him up then you are not taking care of him,” he said, “I do not take credit for that. I can tell you their mother is the reason for that.”

Harrison’s decision to attend Alabama made his big brother extremely happy. “I was really excited when Harrison decided to come here,” Barrett stated. For Harrison, being able to learn from his big brother is one of the perks to being at the same school, “It has been great… we watch film together and he helps me out a lot,” he said.

When asked if there was any downside to having his little brother with him on campus Barrett immediately stated that, “Harrison is really slow. He is always late and it makes me late for important things like church.”

Initially Harrison declined to answer about the downside of being with big bro, but when he found out that his brother called him slow he immediately called him impatient. “He is very impatient. He is exaggerating my slowness. He thinks we are late when really we are not,” Harrison replied.

Barrett and Harrison Jones are capable of doing special things in this world. However, thanks to a loving family, a good educational foundation, and a strong relationship with God maybe that capable should be changed to destined.

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Dear Grizzlies,

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Thanks for coming back just in time for the Holidays. Really appreciate it. But we want more.

Here’s our holiday wishlist at MemphiSport. Plenty of stuff here. No excuse to get us socks.

q Movies to stuff the stocking Remember last year when you got us Bearanormal Activity? Where Grizz terrorized a Midwestern couple of Timberwolves fans? And Extreme Home Makeover: Grizz Edition, where Grizz tore up the house of those Hornets fans? Those were awesome. Still watch them all the time.

It would be great if we could have some more this year. We can’t wait for CSI: Memphis, Grizz Lantern, Top Grizz, Atlanta Hawk Down and… well, surprise us.

q A 7’2” box under the tree We really want Marc Gasol back. Come on Grizzlies. You already spent big bucks on keeping Mike Conley, Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph. We know you’ll probably end up in the luxury tax, but isn’t it worth it? I’m sure Wal-Mart has a lay-a-way plan for Spanish centers.

Gasol is the Xbox 360 on the wishlist, but there are a few games we’d like too. The best and most awesomest one is called Shane Battier. We’d also like Darrell Arthur and O.J. Mayo, but we can wait until next year for those if we have to.

q The Joy of Winning This is really the spirit of the Holidays the NBA isn’t it? I mean, all the other stuff is great, but what really matters is that feeling you get deep inside. The one you get when Shane Battier sinks a three in San Antonio.

The one you get when Manu Ginobli falls on his stupid face after bumping into Marc Gasol. The one you get when Rick Trotter yells “Your. Memphis. Grizzlies!”

Keep that alive Grizzlies. Stay relevant, stay successful and give us a reason to still believe. That’s what we really want this season.

Well that and all the stuff on the next page.

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Rick Trotter performing at halftime — every game.

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A Grizz Girl for every Grizz fan.

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The TNT studio crew in town for MLK day.

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Playoff mullets.

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Rudy Gay named an All-Star.

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Special guest color TV analyst: The “Oh no not this guy” Raptors fan.

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More than eight playoff wins.

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Playoff sideburns.

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Bourré matches in the Grand Lobby before each home game.

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Tony Allen holding a Defensive Player of the Year press conference.

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A charity matchup between the Grizz and the Tigers.

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An appearance in the Western Conference Finals.

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Win the Western Conference Finals.

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More Grit.

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We’re not in Kansas anymore. Xavier Henry finds the floor.

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Free beer.

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Alexis Grace singing the National Anthem in the home opener.

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@fantasytillery writing a regular column in the Commercial Appeal.

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The Beale Street Flippers — on the stairs.

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Downtown clubs thriving with the return of Hamed Haddadi.

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More Grind.

Salmon and mashed potatoes available at the concession stand.

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A new contract for OJ Mayo.

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Bring Spain back to Beale.

Give Marc Gasol anything he wants.

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Bring sexy back to Beale. Justin Timberlake singing the national anthem.

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A top four playoff seed.

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Playoff mustaches.

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“Whoomp! There it is” on the growl towels.

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Quadruple overtime.

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Representing Every fan has to have gear to show his support for his team. If you have to buy a gift for a fan on your list this year, it is hard to go wrong with the universal t-shirt. Here are some of the best shirts for the Memphis area fans to represent this year.

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1. Super Pouncer

10. Ole Miss Embroidered

blueplanetgear.com, $14.95

College Station, $29.99

2. Beale Street to Bourbon Street

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Tiger Gift Shop, $22.00

Backstop Baseball Emporium, $19.99

3. Memphis Grey V by Royce Apparel

12. Tiger Nursing

Tiger Bookstore, $18.95

Tiger Gift Shop, $15.00

4. Memphis Showboats

13. Razorbacks Retro Signange

throwbackmax.com, $19.99

College Station, $21.99

5. Titans Sideline T by Reebok

14. Tiger Pride

Dick’s Sporting Goods, $22.00

Tiger Gift Shop, $22.00

6. Memphis Southmen

15. Blue Collar Z-Bo

throwbackmax.com, $19.99

chrisvernon.blogspot.com, $20.00

7. Tiger Nation

16. Arkansas State Red Wolves

Tiger Gift Shop, $24.00

College Station, $19.99

8. Grizzlies by Adidas,

17. Riverkings

Dick’s Sporting Goods, $22.00

riverkings.com, $20.00

9. Memphis Chicks

18. Memphis Tigers

Backstop Baseball Emporium, $19.99

Tiger Bookstore, $19.95

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By Preston McClellan, Photo by Justin Ford

There are no mirrors, televisions or clocks here—only people to help you reach your goal. From the moment you step foot inside Power Life Fitness, it’s clear that the fitness club does things differently. Founded by Steve Smith and Kelvin “York” Brown, Power Life Fitness has been putting the “personal” back in personal training for nearly four years. Whether you’re looking to shed some pounds, tone your muscle, or just experience a more hands on form of fitness training, Power Life has a trainer that can meet your needs.

Kelvin “York” Brown College University of Buffalo (Undergraduate); Georgia Tech (Graduate) Specialization We don’t have specializations. We focus on the body’s fat. We believe in a holistic approach— everything will be done through amino acids and protein as a supplement and then just grinding and hard work.

Training philosophy We’re all about fitness here. There are no mirrors, televisions or clocks. When you come here, we want you to work. We’re going to be very hands on with you and very demanding—from your fitness to your diet. But, if you buy into our philosophy, you’ll see results. I have that New York swagger about me; I’m going to be in your face. I’m not going to sugar coat things; I’m going to be honest with you.

People appreciate that rawness.

Why Power Life To me, it’s my calling.

I think I went through my sacrifices with my family, and I think this is what God intended for me to do.

Favorite workout regimen I tend to favor a crossfit type of workout. It’s a little bit of everything, a total body workout. I don’t have anything specific; I just like burning calories.

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What makes Power Life different We cater to individual needs. We don’t give you a cookie cutter program. We pay close attention to people on a personal level. We’re like a family here, and I think that attitude shows in our training.

Why Power Life It’s really a family type of environment. All of our staff has each other’s back. We all want to see our clients to reach their goals. We don’t want you here to fool around. When you come in, we all want you to reach your goals, and we all work together to achieve that.

How did you start training I started training when I was 18, and I trained my way through college. I decided about halfway through that it was just a hobby—it was a passion.

Specialization I specialize in weight loss.

My biggest success story here was helping to men lose over 60 pounds and two women lost nearly 50.

Favorite workout regimen I love circuit training personally. I also love plyometric workouts. Circuit training is perfect for toning and weight loss.

Felicia Crayton-Brown College Jackson State College / Remington College What brought you to Power Life I started working here about 18 months ago as an administrator and became a certified trainer about three months later. I actually started here as a client, and York was my trainer. I told him I’d love to be a trainer someday, but he didn’t take me seriously at first (laughs). But, he gave me the material to get certified, so I did.

Specialization I like upper body workouts.

I teach the upper body class here. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of good feedback from women. All women want to have “girl” muscles, and I feel like I have good “girl” muscles.

Favorite workout regimen: My favorite workout is called a circuit, where I’ll hit arms, legs, abs and everything. I’ll write that for every one of my clients and myself. It also helps out with “girl” fitness.

How did you get started training Initially, I played football in college. After my first year, I stopped playing football and started leading group fitness classes with friends. I loved how that felt, and after a few desk jobs after college, it clicked and I decided to get into personal training.

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What made you decide to pursue your passion I had many other jobs. I was a property manager, worked in HR, but it didn’t seem right. I loved it, but it was nothing like this. Here, we help people on a daily basis and make a difference in people’s lives. I love seeing the physical transformation as well as the confidence that people gain in themselves during this process.

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VA R S I T Y S P I R I T

Go. Fight. Win.

Laura Memphis Elite

Written by Preston McClellan

How did you get started dancing? When I was little I was obsessed with the sound that my dress shoes made on wood floors so I decided to take tap classes. Once I was enrolled in a studio and saw the older girls do ballet and jazz and other types of dance, I wanted to do the same and be just like them.

Have you ever danced for a national championship or will you this year? If yes, tell me what it was like and what it meant to you. I’ve competed in nationals every year since joining my first competitive team. I’ve been on several winning teams but dancing with Memphis Elite has given me the opportunity to compete at Worlds where the competition and atmosphere is unbelievable. It’s really special winning a national championship with a team that has really bonded because it shows just how hard everyone has worked. It’s almost a sense of relief getting the jacket!

How long have you been dancing? Tell me about your years in dancing before high school? When did you start? I’ve been dancing for ten years starting with tap classes when I was seven and eventually adding ballet and jazz. I joined my first competitive team when I was nine and then danced for my school in middle school and now I dance for Memphis Elite.

What are your goals for the future in dancing? I’d like to dance in college and imagine myself still being involved with dance in some way beyond that!

It’s really special winning a national championship with a team that has really bonded because it shows just how hard everyone has worked.

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What’s the biggest difference between dancing for club and for an actual high school? On a club team like Memphis Elite, there is a stronger focus on technique and choreography that requires a background in dancing. There is also more pressure at competitions because everyone is watching you and expecting an amazing routine. On a

school team, time is split between practicing routines and cheering at Friday night games.

Your school is also watching you perform at pep rallies and games.

Do you think dancing is a sport? Explain why or why not. Of course! The amount of practicing and training that dancers and cheerleaders both do is intense. Beginning in the fall we start doing local and regional competitions working towards nationals in Orlando and Dallas in February.

Do you have any advice for young girls that want to become dancers? Work hard and never give up! Taking technique and ballet from a good studio provides a strong foundation for all styles of dance.

What are your practices like? How long do they last? What type of fitness do you do? We practice about three times a week and more when we are preparing for a competition or learning new choreography.

Outside of practice I take technique classes, work-out and run.

What’s your favorite thing about dancing?

I really like working hard and learning the new routines. Competing at nationals is always exciting because there are so many great teams that bring such different style routines that are really fun to watch! It’s also fun to be around a group of friends that are as dedicated to dance and share the same goal.

What’s your favorite event (football, basketball, etc.) to cheer at and why?

While I no longer dance for my school, at Memphis Elite we’ve performed at U of M basketball games and it’s a lot of fun dancing for a big crowd that’s all revved up from the game! It gives me a taste of what it would be like dancing in college.

Find the Team for You Written by Preston McClellan Varsity is a company committed to making the future of cheerleading and dancing into something better than it is today.

That’s why the company has teamed with colleges throughout the country to put on college dance team recruitment clinics and tryouts. If you are a parent that wants your daughter to get more exposure to college coaches and collegiate-level dance teams, these events are the perfect opportunity.

The mission of these recruitment sessions is to bring information to dancers interested in trying out for a college dance team, to assist college dance teams in making their information more readily available and to answer many important questions that come up in the decision process.

Aside from upcoming cheerleaders and dancers looking for exposure, these events are also the perfect opportunity for college dance coaches to find their next set of great dancers or cheerleaders.

Tennessee recruitment camps: Austin Peay State University APSU Pom Squad • 2012/2013 Tryout Date: April 2012 (exact date TBD) • Tryout Requirements: Technique - doubles/ triples, a la secondes, calypsos, leaps (switches/ centers), choreography will also be taught • Team Commitment: Practice 3 days a week, lift 2 days a week, all home football and basketball games are mandatory • Team Involvement: Dancing and cheering for football and basketball, campus and community involvement, tournament appearances • Perks: Approx. $500 per semester Contact: Coach Nikki Loos Peterson at petersonn@apsu.edu and check outwww.letsgopeay.com

For more information visit nda.varsity.com/recruitment to find out more information about camps found in your state and area.

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TA I L G AT I N G

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J ac k ’ s B ac k

A Memphis legend takes a look back.

It’s Not Easy Being a Tiger Fan

How To Fix the Tigers, Rebels and Volunteers

It’s not easy being a Tiger fan Of course the team tries as hard as it can

The UT Vols have been hit with the SEC’s curse But the Ole Miss Rebels have it even worse.

But after watching them play here’s my call A-The players just lack talent, first of all

The Vols have no conference wins – zip, zero, nada, no doubt.

While Ole Miss likewise has been totally shut out.

B- Most tiger fans are loath to report The coaching seems to come up just a tad short.

The Tigers are so bad they have become a bore And it has been mentioned they might stop keeping score.

Put A and B together and the prognosis is bleak The ingredients are there for a losing streak.

OK, Ole Miss fans would be all smiles If the Rebels could hire LSU’s Coach Miles.

So what is there to do that hasn’t been done Just say to heck with it and go back to square one.

And Nick Saban would be a perfect fit for Tennessee.

A couple of years down the line and they’d be home scot-free.

It will be tough but here’s what they should do Get rid of everyone and start anew.

But the Tigers are different — how does this sound: It would take the Almighty Himself to turn them around.

Fresh faces and new ideas,that’s the route Every thing is possible,there is no doubt.

So Tiger fans hang tough and please don’t blow it, Because basketball will be here before you now it…

And soon things will be neatly cut and dried It works like a charm every time it’s tried.

The alternative is there but it is my contention It does not merit even a casual mention.

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Written by Jack Eaton, Illustrated by Andrew Chandler “Big“ Jack Eaton can be heard every Friday at 8am on KWAM 990 alongside former County Commissioner John Willingham. In February, Jack was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

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