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Annual event aims to draw students downtown SGA to host Eaglepalooza 2011 Friday night 2011 Official Lineup:
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SPONSORS: Coca-Cola Hooters JMH Graphics Bok Homa Casino Palm Beach Tan Click Boutique Residence Hall Association Hampton Inn VENDORS: Caliente Grille Papa John’s Pizza Mama Alma’s Mexican Kitchen TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 5:30 p.m.- The Glenn Chandler Project 6:45 p.m.- Ca$h Fountain Productions 7:45 p.m.- Melanie Fiona 9:15- Pep Rally 10:00- Karmin
Printz Writer Since Oct. 21 when the Eaglepalooza lineup was announced at Friday Night at the Fountain, Southern Miss students have been speaking out about dual headliners Karmin and Melanie Fiona. John Barr and Jazmyne Butler, directors for this year’s downtown music event, created a Facebook page for 2011 Eaglepalooza where the lineup was also posted. According to SGA officials, the budget allowance for Eaglepalooza was $55, 000. However, a donation of $10,000 plus sponsorships brought the total budget for Eaglepalooza 2011 to more than $65,000. Josh Sullivan, a junior entertainment industry production major, said that directors could have used the money more wisely to profile a larger headliner. “I don’t feel like they asked the students about who they wanted to see. You could have done so much more with that money. I’m very disappointed with the lineup,” Sullivan said. Many students said they were excited that these two very different artists would be sharing the spotlight for students, residents and visitors Friday. While
some posted about how much they loved Karmin, others uploaded YouTube videos to the Facebook page as an expression of excitement for Eaglepalooza this year. Kirsty Schmitt, a sophomore advertising major, said she was ecstatic when the lineup for Eaglepalooza was released. “I’m drawn to music with originality that’s why I had to download Karmin’s music as soon as I found it on YouTube. When I heard Karmin was headlining Eaglepalooza I was so excited,” she said. Schmitt also said her family
is thrilled to see the YouTube sensation perform. Schmitt’s brother and his fiancé will be traveling from the Mississippi coast to attend Eaglepalooza. “She puts a fun twist on popular rap songs and covers pop songs while still remaining authentic,” Schmitt said. However, many students are less than pleased with this year’s lineup. Entertainment industry major Chelsea Franks said that Eaglepalooza’s lineup was mediocre this year. “Karmin is a good singer and so is Melanie Fiona, but I was
looking forward to some names that people have actually heard of that would get everyone super pumped,” Franks said. “The lineup is okay at best.” Franks also said she is most excited to see Ca$h Fountain Productions. Senior news-editorial journalism major Amber Grubbs said she didn’t know who any of the artists were when the lineup was released. “I feel like they should have gotten more known people with more recognizable names. MSU will have the Avett Brothers this year on the same day as Eagle-
palooza. They performed at the Grammy Awards this past year,” Grubbs said. James Thomas Rivenbark is a senior accounting major who has earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in construction engineering from USM. Rivenbark has attended Eaglepalooza for the past four years but said he is unsure if he will attend this year. “I would like to show support for the SGA and attend, but this lineup isn’t up to par. I listen to all types of music, and I think it’s bad if I have to YouTube a ‘famous’ band or singer just to find out what type of music they play,” he said. Rivenbark also offered advice for SGA when planning next year’s Eaglepalooza event. “I think SGA should compose a lineup of many local and regional bands and acts, culminating with one big headliner at the end but a headliner that the majority of the students will recognize and like,” he said. Barr said that students and residents should come out to support Eaglepalooza and keep an open mind. “YouTube is the way that we watch Nicki Minaj or any bigtime artist to learn more about them, see their videos and listen to more of their music. A
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USM grad elected governor Republican and Southern Miss alumnus Phil Bryant won Tuesday’s election for Mississippi governor. Bryant, a native of Brandon, Miss., defeated Hattiesburg mayor and Democrat Johnny DuPree. Over a million Mississippians voted, and Bryant received 61 percent of the vote. According to the Associated Press, the 56-year-old is the first Republican to succeed another as Mississippi governor in modern times. Marianne Todd/Phil Bryant Campaign
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Students who have valid Southern Miss parking decals now have an additional parking option on football game weekends-the parking garage at Golden Eagle Avenue and West 4th Street. Each home game weekend, students with parking decals will have first access to the garage as space allows. The Southern Miss vs. UCF football game will be played on on Saturday, Nov. 12th. All vehicles parked in the Century Park and Payne Center lots must be moved no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11th, while all vehicles in other restricted areas must be moved by 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12th. Any vehicle not moved will be towed at the owner’s expense. In addition to the parking garage, game weekend parking is not restricted at the following locations on the Hattiesburg campus: • • • •
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Marine Corps to celebrate Veterans Day Arielle Edwards Printz Writer The United States Marine Corps makes three promises to the nation and to fellow Marines: “We make marines. We win our nation’s battles. We develop quality citizens.” This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate their 236th anniversary. This anniversary is a time for Marines to get together and celebrate, not only the Marine Corps, but one another as well. The reputation as America’s force in readiness and shared commitment between the Marine and the Marine Corps is expressed in their motto: Semper Fidelis, which means always faithful. Senior speech pathology major and five-year veteran Andrew White is a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. White says that the Marine Cops has always been anchored in the core values.
“Honor, courage and commitment,” said White. “Though the areas in which we serve have changed drastically over the 236 years, we have held fast to our customs and traditions.” White also said the Marines have a unique camaraderie that supersedes that of any fraternity, group or organization and that over the past years, the battlefields equipment and training have changed to suit modern times, but the Marines maintain their warrior ethos. A Marine Corps Ball is held every year in celebration. During the ball, the 13th Commandant of the Marine is read by Corps Gen. John A. Lejeune. That same commandment has been read at every celebration since 1921 to Marines throughout the world on Nov. 10. “There is also a cake cutting ceremony to the oldest and youngest Marine present symbolizing the passing of knowledge and traditions from the older generation to
the younger,” White said. President of the Student Veteran’s Organization L.B. Wilson decided to form a group for the veteran community on the Hattiesburg’s Southern Miss campus. Wilson brought this idea to Andrew Wiest, a history professor at USM. White said the group hasn’t been as active as they would like to be. “We feel that involvement from other veterans would help our ability to do some community outreach projects including a toy drive and an outreach to other veterans, especially those who preceded us.” White said. “Veterans will always be welcome to be a part of the organization. We want them to know that there is always a place for them.” White also said that there is no other group of people who can understand one another without knowing the other’s whole story like a veteran can.
Barr also said that he knew that the line-up would never please everyone, and he is confident that Eaglepalooza will prove to be a success this year. “I know people will go to Bulldog Bash. You can’t force anybody to come to Eaglepalooza. You just hope the people who come want to support the city and have a good time,” Barr said. Click Boutique & Gallery is sponsoring this year’s Eaglepal-
ooza. Owners Adam Myrick and Jason Le Viere said the event is the prime time for residents and students to come together for a fun night downtown. “Eaglepalooza downtown is like takeout from your favorite restaurant - it’s one night our neighborhood becomes part of USM’s campus. It’s important to us that the student body discover the treasure that is only 15 minutes from campus: down-
Veterans Vigil Ceremony In celebration of veterans everywhere, the Southern Miss Air Force ROTC Cadets are urging the city of Hattiesburg to remember the men and women who have served honorably in the United States military. A Veterans Vigil Ceremony will take place in downtown Hattiesburg. AFROTC Cadet
Ruffin will be taking part in the ceremony. According to Ruffin, the vigil is time to remember those who lost their lives and a time to honor their courage and sacrifice. All are welcome and encouraged to the Veterans Vigil. The ceremony will take place Friday beginning at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12 p.m.
To see the 2011 Commandant’s message to Marines, visit http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=I79UW6-NAAU
We thank the men and women of the United States Military.
eaglepalooza, from 1 YouTube sensation isn’t a big factor today. It’s a way for people to get out there and get known. And that’s what Karmin has done,” Barr said. Barr said that students can expect a diverse concert experience that will appeal to many different groups of people. “Glenn Chandler is kind of like Kings of Leon meets Matt Nathanson. Ca$h Fountain Productions is a local Dub Step band who is playing for free,” he said.
town Hattiesburg,” they said. The duo also said that no matter who is playing at Eaglepalooza, students should be supportive. “It shouldn’t matter if Lady Gaga or William Hung is coming to perform. This is a USM event and a Hattiesburg event. It is our duty to be welcoming hosts to our musical guests,” Evans said. SGA President Erick Brown said that the lineup for Eagle-
palooza represents the diverse student population at USM. “We’re looking to bring a different feel to the concert this year that will appeal to all demographics,” he said. Eaglepalooza 2011 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Glenn Chandler project. Shuttle buses will travel to and from Century Park to downtown from 5 p.m. until after midnight.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Building boxes, touching lives: Operation Christmas Child at USM
Michelle Holowach Printz Writer Christmas joy comes in all shapes and sizes, and for hundreds of children scattered in countries around the world, this joy may come in something as simple as a shoe box. Of course this isn’t any shoebox - it’s a shoe box filled with toys, candy, school supplies and love packed by participants in Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a nationwide project sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational Christian organization that aims to offer physical and spiritual healing to suffering people all over the world. Amelia Landers, a sophomore elementary education major at Southern Miss, has been involved with Operation Christmas Child since she was in second grade. Landers said that Operation Christmas Child sends gift filled shoe boxes to children around the world and usually this is the first gift these children will ever receive. “I have always had a heart for international ministry, and I think operation Christmas child is something so simple that everyone can do,” Landers said. “I’ve actually been able to go on a distribution in Panama, and so I’ve been able to see how the kids react to these shoe boxes. I think for us in Hattiesburg it’s something so simple that we can do that can touch so many different people.” National Collection Week begins Monday and ends Nov. 21. The collection center for the Hattiesburg area is First Baptist Church on Lincoln Road. “I think that it’s easy for us to get very busy in college life, but I think this is something so simple that we can do to reach a child and even their whole family,” Landers said. “I know it’s a cost to students. It might be a hassle to go out and do it, but it really is going to make such a huge difference. We may
never see what happens to our box, but its going to leave an impact on that child and their family.” Along with donating shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child, students can also volunteer to help pack, count or load boxes onto trucks at First Baptist Church during National Collection Week. Items that can be packed include toys, hygiene items, candy, school supplies, t-shirts and socks. A personal note may also be included. “I always put a letter in my shoebox about myself, and I have actually gotten numerous letters back from the child that have received my shoe box,” Landers said. “I think once I got my first letter back was when I wanted to keep doing it.” Southern Miss students are already showing their Christmas spirit and getting involved with Operation Christmas Child. Landers and her sorority, Delta Delta Delta, had a packing party in which they filled dozens of shoe boxes with gifts. Tri Delta President Megan McPhail said her sorority got involved with Operation Christmas Child through Landers. “Knowing we are making a difference in children’s lives around Christmas time is heart warming,” McPhail said, “We wouldn’t have had this amazing opportunity if it were not for Amelia. It’s amazing how a simple shoe box can make such an impact.” McPhail said that Operation Christmas Child is a great cause and others on campus should consider getting involved. “It takes minimal effort but can make a lasting impression on these kids for a lifetime,” said McPhail. Wayne Landers, the collection center coordinator for Hattiesburg, has been involved with Operation Christmas Child for nearly 12 years. For Landers, it’s important to get involved with Operation Christmas Child because it’s an opportunity to touch a child’s life somewhere else in the world.
Courtesy of Amelia Landers
Members of Delta Delta Delta sorority participate in a packing party for Operation Christmas Child. Volunteers fill the boxes with toys and necessities for children across the world who would not receive Christmas presents otherwise.
“Most of the countries where the boxes go, the kids don’t have an understanding of Christmas like we do,” Landers said. “In most of those countries they’ve never had a Christmas. Some of them have never had a gift given to them before. With every box they get the greatest gift which is the gospel story, so it’s an opportunity to share the love of Christ with every kid in the world.” Last year, the local collection center raised a total of 25, 311 boxes. This year, they hope to bring in more shoe boxes and change the lives of children all over the world.
First Baptist Church collection times: 4142 Lincoln Road Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Nov. 14, 16 and 18 from 8 a.m. until noon. Nov. 15 and 17 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 20 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. On Nov. 21 the trucks will be loaded and sent to the processing center in Atlanta. Volunteers are welcome.
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South City Records search for next big thing Arielle Edwards Printz Writer South City Records is holding a contest for all musical artists of all genres of music across the state. The idea was developed by Robert Thronson, president of the record label, and other faculty advisors. The idea of the competition is to help promote a rising star, while
also promoting the record label. More than fifteen people have submitted demos so far and are anxiously awaiting the end results. This is the first year for this competition to be put on by South City Records. Demos are being accepted from anyone across the state. Thronson says the best 10 songs will be chosen. “We will pick the best songs and put them on a new compila-
tion and release it to the web,” Thronson said. At the end of the contest, the song with the most points will win. “If a song gets a ‘like’ it will receive one point, if a song gets a comment and a like it will receive two points, if the song gets downloaded it will get three points.” Thronson said. The winning prize is a six-song EP recorded by South City Records for free, promotion and
publicity from the label, and there will also be a concert in the spring with all ten artists performing. According to Thronson, an EP is shorter than an album. “The artist will be able to record six songs with us, and we will produce and manufacture the CD so that they can be promoted and sold as a South City Records Recording artist. “ Thronson said. The concert will be held at the
Saengar Theatre in the spring and will be a fundraiser for charity. The charity has not been chosen yet, but it will be decided on soon. A charity chosen by South City Records in the past is ‘Water for the World’ which is a fundraiser for Japan and the Red Cross. For more information or details about the contest, email South City Records at SouthCRecords@ gmail.com.
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Mount Rushmores host “Coming to Southern Miss” show Leighanne Lockhart Printz Writer The Bottling Company in downtown Hattiesburg is expected to draw a crowd when The Mount Rushmores bring down the house with their album release show tonight. The show will feature songs from their new album, Who You Hope To Be, a five-track extended play. Original songs as well as a few covers of Death Cab for Cutie and The Killers will be featured. The Mount Rushmores, as they are today, have been in together since March. Band members include Jim Beard on drums, Jeremiah Stricklin on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Ethan Manning on electric guitar and Josh Stricklin on bass guitar. “I would say our style is best described as indie,” Josh Stricklin said. “We have a lot of ambient guitar chords, a lot of harmony in every song and bass runs galore, but we also have a lot of folk influences along with a lot of dynamic changes.” Junior entertainment industry major Cody Roth recently became familiar with The Mount Rushmores, and he is a new fan. “Their music is a mix of folk and rock with a nostalgic taste of the hippie days,” Roth said. Jeremiah Stricklin said the band hopes for the most energetic atmosphere at the show as possible. “Our songs are upbeat, and we want the crowd to feel the energy as much as we do,” Jeremiah Stricklin said. “We are hoping people will do more than just sit
Courtesy of Samuel Branch
(From left to right) Members of The Mount Rushmores, Josh Stricklin, Jeremiah Stricklin, Ethan Manning, and Jim Beard.
and stare. Come to dance.” Josh Stricklin said his favorite of the new songs is “Through Painted Windows,” the most upbeat song on the album, and it’s the one people will find themselves easily moving around to. However, he said “The Saint” is the band’s best song according to current fans. “[‘The Saint’] is a very fun song,” Josh Stricklin said. “We will be releasing a video for it with Sam Branch at the beginning of 2012.”
Samuel Branch, a senior public relations major, is a photographer and video producer who works for The Mount Rushmores. He has produced three acoustic videos and one promotional video for the group, as well as a photo shoot. “It’s been a blast collaborating with the guys,” Branch said. “Every time we get together to make something there is never a dull moment, and because of their energy and passion for their
music the end product always turns out great. They have been working on this EP for a while, and I know people are going to love it,” Branch said. The album cover features a young boy dressed in a tiger costume holding a bundle of balloons. The band calls him “Eddie,” and he has become a symbol of the album name, which Josh Stricklin said is a perfect description of what the
bands upholds. “For us, Eddie stands for not just hoping to be something more, but going after that,” Josh said. “He stands for not just having dreams of becoming something you love, but striving and achieving all those ambitions.” The show will begin at 9 p.m. and will feature opening performer Aaron Manning. The cover charge is $5.
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Opinion
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From left to right: Mississippi Elections 2011
Student Shout-outs
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To the breakfast club that sits in the side room of the fresh at the round table MWF around 8:30, we come in this room to get away from the noise so we can do that crazy thing called studying. If you want to talk, go sit somewhere else. Whoa now, don’t go hatin’ on the skateboarders. There are more than a few of us that enjoy seeing them “glide around” on campus. Also, you wish cartoons were as good as they were in the 90s. Stay young, my friends.
To the tall, tan guy with the dreads mentioned in Tuesdays printz: I see you EVERYWHERE I go on campus. It’s ridiculous. Stop stalking me. ;) I didn’t know security guards got paid to sit in the lobbies of dorms, literally, all night watching TV. Man. I’d love to get paid for that.
Yea so ima need starbucks to realize that this I.S. N.O.T. AFTER HOURS at the club, contrary to popular belief it is a LIBRARY. START ACTING LIKE IT & TURN THE MUSIC OFF! WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE REALLY?!
Satan wins. At least, that’s what we can draw from Tuesday’s defeat of the so-called “Personhood Amendment” if Governor-elect Phil Bryant is to be believed. On Monday, Bryant compared fertilized eggs to Jews “being marched into the oven” and said the battle over Initiative 26 was one between good and evil. “The evil dark side that exists in this world is taking hold,” Bryant said. “And they’re saying what we want you to be able to do is continue to extinguish innocent life. You see, if we could do that, Satan wins.” Well, apparently, some of Satan’s allies voted for Bryant, too; the same majority that elected him also voted against government intrusion into women’s health care.
That may confuse those who thought Republican voters would automatically vote for 26. I see it differently. Granting personhood status to a fertilized egg in order to trump our pro-life credentials would have teetered on high hypocrisy. As much as I love Mississippi, I believe that we are the last state in the nation with standing to tout a dedication to the sanctity of life. Children who enter the world in Mississippi have the worst prognoses in the country for a full life. In an article for the Washington Post last week, Frances Kissling pointed out several alarming statistics about our state: We have the lowest personal income rate in the nation. We are last in academic achievement. We have an extremely high infant morality rate. We are third in a list of the least insured states. We have the second highest im-
prisonment ratio. Yet Mississippi has selected Phil Bryant, whose status quo policies promise nothing but more of the same. It is entirely consistent, therefore, that we did not vote to make sacrosanct the lives of zygotes when our current system doesn’t even treat the lives of those who are already here with such dignity. That’s not entirely the fault of Mississippi voters. The state GOP has done a wonderful job of convincing Mississippians, especially middle and lower class whites, to vote against their own best interests. How else can we explain the effectiveness of campaigns that rallied citizens of one of the least insured states around a promise to fight health care reform? Meanwhile, the Mississippi Democratic party has done an abysmal job, often offering “conservative-lite” policies and candidates that leave progressive voters uninspired. Even Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree was hesitant to fully embrace progressive policies. Despite that, DuPree represented our greatest hope for change. “Mississippians are the greatest people in the nation,” DuPree said in his concession speech Tuesday night. “They deserve better than what they get.” Hear, hear. This was an article of opinion by Ashton Pittman, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to ashton.pittman@eagles.usm.edu.
The Eaglepalooza lineup is so bad that Ole Miss should be hosting it. To all the girls wearing leggings and the wrong colored underwear or sloppy booties, PLEASE stop. Sincerely, a friend Happy Early Birthday to my girl Brittany Murphy!!! From K-Pad
To the guy watching porn in the library on school computers: 1.) Get a room. That’s sick. 2.) Sucks to suck because you’re never getting a girlfriend...enjoy your porn!
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Tyler HIll
Printz Writer Phil Bryant is Mississippi’s newly elected Governor, Initiative 26 was defeated by a landslide, Mississippi residents will now carry voter identification cards and eminent domain transfer is prohibited - these are the results of a highly competitive election cycle. First, let’s start with the Governor race. For months, Phil Bryant and Johnny DuPree have been battling for the Governor’s Mansion, and after outspending DuPree by a 7-1 margin, Bryant won the nomination. The win didn’t come as much of a surprise, however. DuPree didn’t
raise or spend much money. Bryant had television ads playing for months, yet DuPree didn’t produce a single ad on television. Though he lost significantly, DuPree’s campaign revealed something substantial: he has great character. Many times in politics, the mood and actions of candidates seem to turn negative, but DuPree stayed positive through his entire campaign, and that is something to appreciate. Next is the controversial Initiative 26. I must be honest, I thought the initiative had a great chance to pass because Mississippi is highly Republican, but I will happily admit I was wrong. Being conservative, one might think I’d vote for it, but because the law was too vague, I had to check no. The consequences of Initiative 26 are too significant. If it would have simply placed tighter restrictions on abortion, then it would have easily passed, but instead it was an openended amendment that could have led Mississippi into uncharted waters. The next issue on the ballot was the voter identification initiative. The measurement won by roughly 200,000 votes. The long overdue initiative will require Mississippi residents to carry a voter identification card with them to the polls. The process to vote in MS is fairly prehistoric. For example, yesterday my father and I went to the polls to vote. When he walked up to the front booth, he stated his name (Howard L. Hill). The poll worker in response stated, “David L. Hill, here is your voter access card.” As she marked off David’s name, my dad hastily replied that she mistakenly chose the wrong person. What would have happened if my dad wasn’t honest? He could have cast his vote twice. Instances like this are very common, and voter fraud is too easy in Mississippi. Voter identification cards will be the solution to the broken system. Finally, Initiative 31 had the highest approval ratings and won over 70 percent of the vote. The amendment will prohibit the government from transferring private property from one individual to any person, non-governmental entity, publicprivate partnership, corporation or other business entity. The explanation is simple. Federal, state or local governments should not have the right to take private property from an individual and give it to a private business. Period. Mississippi voters were clear about their feelings on important issues such as Initiatives 26, 27 and 31. Now we will wait and see if the government listens to “We the People.” This was an article of opinion by Tyler Hill, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to tyler.hill@eagles.usm.edu.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
football
Sports
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Eagles face defensive challenge Central Florida hopes to end woes against rivals Travis Thornell Sports Editor Revenge will be on the minds of the Golden Knights of the University of Central Florida when they take on No. 22 ranked Southern Miss in Hattiesburg Saturday at 7 p.m. The Golden Eagles (8-1, 4-1 C-USA) have owned the series over the defending Conference USA champions with a 5-1 record since the schools started playing each other in 2005 and winning the last three games over Central Florida (4-5, 2-3). In last year’s match-up, Southern Miss was able to upend the 25th ranked Knights 31-21 in Orlando to knock UCF from its first time ranking. UCF senior tight end Adam Nissley told the Orlando Sentinel how much a victory of USM would mean to him. “For me as playing for us since my redshirt freshman year, I’ve never gotten a chance to beat these guys,” Nissley said. “You know, I redshirted in 2007 when they beat them down in Hattiesburg. And it’s just something I want to be able to do before I leave here. So that’s more of a personal standpoint, you know
the seniors. We’ve been kind of thinking about that too.” The Knights have been reeling this season as they have only won two games in their last 7 contests, but the Central Florida defense has proven to be one of the stingiest in the nation. They rank near the top in many categories, such as rushing yards per game (103.0 yards for No. 16 in the nation), passing yards (165.6 yards for No. 6) and overall yards (268.6 for No. 5). Defensive back Kemal Ishmael leads UCF tackles with 52 tackles. “You know (UCF head coach George O’Leary) is going to have a good football team,” said Southern Miss head coach Larry Fedora. “They have a great defense. Not just a good defense, a great defense. Statistically, they are in the Top 5 in just about everything defensively. So, we know offensively we are going to have our work cut out for us. They can run it, they can throw it and the quarterback can run. That makes it very, very difficult. Year in and year out his special teams are good. It should be a good football game. I’m glad it’s going to be here in The Rock. I’ll put it like that,” Fedora said. For the Golden Eagles, expect more big plays. After last week’s
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Alan Howze a sophomore linebacker from Ocean Springs celebrates after causing a fumble against Louisiana Tech earlier this season.
48-28 victory over East Carolina, the Southern Miss offense (20 points) was outscored by the defense (28 points). Even though the Knights have the best defense in Conference USA, the offense will still be able to move the ball with addition of running back
Desmond Johnson back into the fold of things. Johnson, who was injured in the season opener against Louisiana Tech, played in his first game last week and will split carries with Jamaal Woodyard and Tracy Lampley. Fedora wants the environment
of Saturday’s home game to be a big factor in the game. “I’m counting our home on being our advantage,” Fedora said. “I’m counting on our crowd being the difference in this game. I’m counting on The Rock to be our edge.”
on campus
Golden Eagles host open practice for Student Eagle Club Golden Eagle football team hosts open practice for Student Eagle Club members When the Student Eagle Club was formed this year, one of its main goals was to connect its members to Southern Miss athletes and coaches. On Thursday, the Student Eagle Club will follow through with its promise by allowing its members to attend an open football practice from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at The Rock. Upon presenting their Student Eagle Club membership cards, students will be admitted into the stadium through Gate 6 at the South End Zone, where they will be escorted to the Touchdown Club suite to watch the practice. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and members in attendance will be addressed by head football coach Larry Fedora as well as some of the players following the practice in order to appreciate the students for their support thus far and to encourage their continued support for the remainder of the season. Students who want to attend
this event who are not members of the Student Eagle Club can still register for membership prior to Thursday by visiting the Pat Ferlise Center. The Student Eagle Club is also available on Facebook and Twitter.
Remember to wear black and gold to the game on Saturday!
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
basketball
Eagles look to prove doubters wrong Travis Thornell Sports Editor Southern Miss Men’s Basketball Head coach Larry Eustachy has brought life back into the Golden Eagle basketball program entering his eighth year. He’s posted four winning seasons in the last five years. The 2011-2012 season will be a good indicator of how he has built the program to last. Eustachy’s squad has been picked to finish sixth in the conference due to the fact that USM lost graduating seniors Gary Flowers, R.L. Horton, and Sai’Quon Stone and the transfer of guard D.J. Newbill off of last year’s squad that went 22-10. Talent is still plentiful on the squad as point guard Angelo Johnson is still at the helm and Maurice Bolden will give needed on-court leadership. Johnson averaged 7.5 points per game and added 4.1 assists a game and Bolden chipped in 6.8 points per game and grabbed 4.4 rebounds per contest. Eustachy talked about how the team is coming together for the season opener against Spring Hill on Saturday at noon. “(We) aren’t nearly where I think we are going to be, but probably ahead of where we should be. We have a good core of returning guys and a really good core of new guys. It’s really about getting the new guys to understand what it takes to play at this level. It helps when you got guys that can show them how to do it. This is the best situation that we have had that way. We have returning guys that show you how to do it,” he said Guard LaShay Page and transfer Rashard McGill will be looked upon to be guys that step up to take pressure off Johnson and Bolden. Page, who played off the bench, will increase his minutes on the court
while McGill averaged 9.8 points a game and 5.8 rebounds at Tallahassee Community College. “Right now, they have us picked sixth in Conference USA and we think we are far better than that. We feel like we have a chance to win this league. We have to buy into what Coach is trying to say and we have to continue work hard. We can’t take plays off,” Page said. McGill talked about what how he can help the team. He said, “Any way I can. I’m going to do my best to help my teammates and coaching staff to win. Anything they ask of me, I will do it. Defensively, to stop their best player and offensively, get into the paint and make plays and rebounds.” The Eagles will be tested in the non-conference portion of their schedule. They will take to the road for a west coast road trip as they play at Denver (Nov. 17), at Colorado State (Nov. 19) and then, over Thanksgiving break, they will compete in the Great Alaska Shootout against UC Irvine, Central Michigan and New Mexico State. New Mexico State will then come to Hattiesburg on Dec. 4th and Louisiana Tech (Dec. 10), Ole Miss (Dec. 17) and South Florida (Dec. 22) are highlights of the non-conference home games. The Golden Eagles are also slated to play at Pac-12 power Arizona State on Dec. 19th. Conference USA play will begin on January 4th as they will host East Carolina. “I tell my team a lot, because I went to the (NCAA tournament) when I was with USC. It’s fun and I want to leave with a legacy that said we did something at Southern Miss, win the Conference, get a ring and make it into postseason play because anything goes in the tournament,” said Angelo Johnson, who started his career at Southern California before transferring to USM.
At the UCF football game Saturday, fans on the east side of the stadium (nearest U.S. 49) are asked to wear black, the west side wear gold, and end zone wear white.
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Southern Miss guard Maurice Bolden (1) attempts to score over UCF Knights forward A.J. Tyler (25) last season. Bolden scored 6.8 points per game and grabbed 4.4 rebounds.
Football vs. UCF
C-USA games this weekend Thursday
Houston at Tulane
Saturday
Marshall at Tulsa Rice at Northwestern Navy at SMU UAB at Memphis East Carolina at UTEP
Southern Miss Box Score Football:
11/05 at ECU W, 48-28
Volleyball:
11/04 at SMU W, 3-2 11/05 at SMU L, 3-2
Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games 11/11/11
11/12/11
7 p.m. Volleyball at UAB
7 p.m. Volleyball at Memphis
Birmingham, Ala.
Memphis, Tenn.
11/12/11
11/14/11
12 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Spring Hill Hattiesburg, Miss. 11/12/11 7 p.m. Football vs. Central Florida Hattiesburg, Miss.
7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. William Carey Hattiesburg, Miss. 11/16/11 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball hosts UT-Martin Hattiesburg, Miss.