RELIGION: Mormons share their faith in Free Speech Plaza, p. 4
SPORTS: Columnist says SEC is no longer the best conference, p. 5
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Monday, October 21, 2013 • Volume 118, Issue 40
‘PISS-POOR JOB’ Mettenberger, Miles take blame for Rebel upset
Lawrence Barreca Sports Writer
OXFORD, Miss. — There’s something about crimson and Yale blue that brings out the worst in LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger. Heading into Saturday’s contest against unranked Ole Miss, Mettenberger had only one game in his LSU career where he tossed multiple interceptions. A season ago, the Tiger quarterback threw two consecutive third-quarter interceptions in a shootout victory against the Rebels. Mettenberger continued his poor history against Ole Miss on Saturday with his worst
statistical game of the season. This time, though, his performance dampened his squad’s hopes of a potential Southeastern Conference Championship Game appearance. “I felt like I was really prepared for this game,” Mettenberger said. “I feel like I did some good things tonight, but overall I played pretty crappy.” Mettenberger finished the night 19-of-33 for 274 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions, the most picks he has ever thrown in a game. All three interceptions were on throws targeting junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. down METTENBERGER, see page 15
HEALTH
Flu shots offered starting today Desiree Robertson Contributing Writer
Starting today, the University’s Student Health Center will administer the flu vaccine to students and faculty at little to no cost. So far this semester, physicians at the Student Health Center have already seen 42 cases of the flu before what they consider the peak of flu season, said Student Health Center Associate Director Julie Hupperich. The vaccine is effective for about six months, the usual duration of flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Student Health Center is
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Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger falls to his knees Saturday during the Tigers’ 27-24 loss against Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
FLU SHOTS, see page 15
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY
LSUPD officers compete in motorcycle showcase Competition gives to St. Jude hospital Zach Carline Contributing Writer
Motorcycle officers for the LSU Police Department showcased their riding skills Friday in front of the public and officers from around the nation during the 13th annual Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship. The event featured 112 motorcycle officers from the local area and abroad. The officers competed in a speed course, a slow-ride course and a challenge course. Officers paid an entry fee to compete, and a golf cart was raffled, with all proceeds going to
the Dream Day Foundation, an organization benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Louisiana State Police Sgt. Markus Smith said the event consists of three days of practice and two days of competition. “It is a lot of fun for these guys,” he said. “Everyone comes out a much better rider.” LSUPD officer James Pittman said he started riding motorcycles five years ago, but such an event allows him to gain confidence needed in everyday patrolling. Pittman said the biggest prize of the competition is the pride that goes along with being one of the best riders around, but the event’s main objectives are raising money for a good cause and learning valuable motorcycle skills. Pittman’s children were at the
event cheering him on as he went through the course, something he said they love doing each year. Many families of the officers, as well as the members of the public, come out to show support, he said. Smith said the event brings positive public interaction with officers. The public’s contacts with the police are not always under the best circumstances, but when children are able to sit on the motorcycles and watch the course, they are able to see the good side of policing and the hard work that goes into it, he said. Spectators were able to watch officers weave between cones and make extremely sharp turns, MOTORCYCLES, see page 15
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LSUPD officer Boris McKnight performs motorcycle maneuvers Friday at the 13th annual Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship in Gonzales.