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Bowen: A true Southern Miss legend Kathryn Miller Managing Editor The University of Southern Mississippi has many traditions. The Eagle Walk, our mascot, Seymour and the memorable songs chanted at football games. But we should the remember the tradition that has been here since 1976. A man who brought luck to Southern Miss when former Golden Eagle head coach Bobby Collins would tie this man’s shoes before every football game. A man who has been here for more than 40 years and is considered the No. 1 fan of Golden Eagle football. Owen Bowen, more commonly known as O.B., is a dedicated USM fan. “If there was ever a fixture for this university, somebody that has been here longer than anybody, it’s O.B. Bowen,” said Jeff Bower, a former USM head football coach who has known Bowen since the 1970s. “Everybody loves him, the players do, the coaches do.” According to southernmiss. com, Bowen was recently inducted into the Football Hall of Fame for his loyalty and long-term involvement with the university.
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Owen Bowen, known as O.B., has worked with Southern Miss for more than 40 years, dedicating his time to the Golden Eagle football team. He works in the Southern Miss Athletic Center and participates every day by blowing the air horn during football practices.
Bowen, 61, is from Richton, Miss. and he attended college at USM from 1976-1978. He continued his
love for football after graduation by devoting his time to the Southern Miss Athletic Center. He has worked
with the equipment staff and the football office administrative staff. Claire Tynes, a junior speech pa-
thology major and front desk assistant at the Southern Miss Athletic Center, works with Bowen. “[O.B.] is with us all the time,” Tynes said. “He brightens everyone’s day and he’s really outgoing and energetic.” Tynes also explained the strict schedule he adheres to while at work. She said he arrives at work every day around 9:15 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., he will check the mail and he eats lunch every day in the Fresh Food Company from 11-1 p.m. Then, he always goes to football practice at 3:40 p.m. Bowen was in the Fresh Food Company when I met him for the first time. He was sitting with Ken Rhinehart, a professor in the environmental sciences department, and Doug Masters, both good friends who eat with him almost every day. “We’re part of O.B.’s family [at Southern Miss],” Rhinehart said. Rhinehart and Masters knew things about Bowen that most people do not know. The men said Bowen is an avid watcher of “All My Children,” but he prefers to call it, “All My Kids.” Every two weeks, he serves on the
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U.S. Army delays ROTC closure Carly Tynes Executive Editor The Department of the Army has decided to delay the closure of the USM Army ROTC program for a minimum of two years. According to The Sun Herald, Mississippi elected officials were told Wednesday of the Army’s decision to place the program on a probationary status during this time. University officials are expecting to receive formal notice from the Army soon. “Two years will give the Army plenty of time to more carefully consider the successful history of the Southern Miss program,” said
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran in a news release Wednesday. University officials said since program began in 1951, nearly 1,555 students have graduated. Lt. Col. Joseph Worley said 12 cadets are set to be commissioned in December 2013 and five are scheduled to be commissioned in May 2014. “We are grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate what The University of Southern Mississippi already knows—that this is a successful program that has benefited not only Mississippi but the entire country for more than six decades,” said USM President Rodney Bennett. “Our current cadets are bright, engaged and pa-
triotic citizens, and the program has a long history of producing military leaders for our country including 16 General Officers.” The Army made an announcement in October regarding its decision to close USM’s Army ROTC program, along with 12 other programs in the country. University and state officials immediately began preparing an appeal for the program to remain open.
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To the Right: USM sophomore
and Army ROTC cadet Dylan Paul performs a squad mission during an STX lane Saturday, March 2 at Camp Shelby.
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O.B., from 1 Perry County Volunteer Fire Department. Bowen loves traveling to Braves games and his cousin is Chipper Jones, a third baseman who used to play for the Braves. His favorite song is “Back in Black” by AC/DC and he is an expert on Hattiesburg nightlife and loves to go to the “Gold Post.” Bowen also has a collection of more than 10 watches from different USM bowl games. He said the watch he currently wears is the 1997 Liberty Bowl watch commemorating when USM played Pittsburgh. Rhinehart said O.B. is a legend at Southern Miss. He joined the football program in 1976 when he was a student at USM.
“O.B.’s dad told him to stick with football,” Masters said. Bowen said his favorite thing about Southern Miss is the football and the students. He said his favorite Southern Miss football moment was “when [USM] beat Ole Miss in 1970.” Other than Bowen’s dedication to Southern Miss football, he also takes the time to get to know people. John Barnett, assistant recruiting coordinator for the Southern Miss Athletic Center, also works alongside Bowen in the office. He said Bowen takes great pride in his job and makes every day interesting. “O.B. is always interested in [my] life,” Barnett said. “He is always asking me how my parents
are doing and my parents live in Virginia. He has a good memory and a lot of good stories to tell.” “If you ask [O.B.] what his job is, he says he runs the office,” Barnett said. “He has to sit in a particular chair so it gives him the best view of who’s coming in the door.” Barnett said people come in all the time and do not think O.B. will remember them. But, he always remembers them by their first name. “He’s really personable and a joy to be around all day long,” Barnett said. “Every day he comes to work, it’s for Southern Miss. It’s not for any other reason besides the fact that he loves this university,” he added.
He also talks about Bowen’s tradition of standing on the sidelines during the USM football games and how things changed when he was accidentally hit by two football players during the USM vs. SMU Homecoming football game in 2011. “The first thing O.B. wanted to know was if his face looked okay,” Barnett said. “He didn’t even feel any of the pain in his leg. He did a lot of rehab and didn’t come back to the office until [2012].” “So this past season, he was up in the press box for all the home games. They wouldn’t let him near the sidelines. But this past game [at Marshall], they let him come back on the sidelines,” he added. The students and faculty mem-
bers who work with Bowen said he’s recognized for his love of Southern Miss football, whether or not it’s a winning season. “He has been at Southern Miss through the good times and the bad,” Tynes said. “He’s been there to celebrate the winning seasons and he’s been there to pick everyone up about the losing season.” He’s also recognized for various character and people skills that have made him well known at this university. “[O.B.] is one of the most interesting men I’ve met in my life and I’m a better man for having known him,” Barnett said.
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CSFO accepting donations for children Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
The Child and Family Studies Organization (CFSO) is currently accepting donations to help children in foster care. CFSO is encouraging everyone to donate items to OwingsMcQuagge Hall Room 129 before Monday, Nov. 18. The donations will be delivered to children who are being placed in foster care to help them feel more comfortable in their new surroundings. “Items that can be donated are things that children ages 2 to 12 need or want that are small enough to fit in a shoe box,”
said Claire Kimberly, director of CFSO. “This includes toiletry items, clothes and new toys.” The project was created by Sophia Badon, senior child and family studies major. She said she was inspired after taking part in a service-learning project at the Department of Family and Children Services in Marion County. “The social workers told me that they wanted to find ways to make the children’s transition into foster care easier,” she said. Badon said she discovered an article online that had direct input from children who were in foster care. “The children talked about how important it was for them to have items of their own
to take with them to the foster homes because most times they have to leave all of their belongings behind,” she said. Badon said the purpose of this project is not only to make becoming part of a new family easier for these children, but also to give them their own place to put personal belongings when entering a new home. People who wish to create their own boxes can purchase a photo storage box and fill the box with toiletries, clothes or toys. An encouraging note can also be placed in the box. Tape a paper indicating the child’s gender and age bracket on the narrow side of the box. Fi-
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Lucas awarded Woman of the Year Nikki Smith Printz Reporter Frances Lucas, vice president and campus executive officer for The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast, said she is surprised and flattered to be named the 2013 Woman of the Year by the Lighthouse Business and Professional Women. “The other nominees are women who have contributed to the coast for many years and are each deserving of this honor,” Lucas said in a press release. “Nonetheless, I am grateful and hope it will bring visibility to our fine university.” For 57 years, the Women of Achievement Awards has recognized women for their careers in fields such as education, medical, corporate/entrepreneur, government/military, nonprofit and young careerist with the goal of representing women in the workplace on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Lucas received this prestigious award during the Women of Achievement Awards Ceremony at the Biloxi Civic Center in October. She was nominated in the education category for which she possesses over 30 years of experience. “I was greatly surprised by the award, and guess that it had something to do with restoring and enhancing the Gulf Park campus,”
Lucas said. “If so, then I share this award with all of my colleagues on the coast who worked hard to bring our campus back so splendidly.” Before becoming the vice president and CEO of the Gulf Coast campus in 2010, Lucas served as the first female president at Millsaps College in Jackson. She has held positions at Emory University, Baldwin-Wallace College, Mississippi State University and The University of Alabama. Lucas has received many awards throughout her academic career, including the Francis Asbury Award for Leaders in Education, the United Methodist Church Mississippi Conference Outstanding Leadership Award, Mississippi Women’s Network Leonard Goldman Citation for Outstanding Service to Students, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Most Outstanding College President and the Mississippi Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award.
nally, place a rubber band around the box and deliver it to the correct location. According to Badon, making these boxes or donating items is a simple way to comfort a child. “Anyone can donate,” she said. CFSO prefers donations and boxes to be new. Donations will
be accepted through CSFO until Nov. 18. Donations can be submitted directly to Badon after that date. For more information about the project, contact Sophia Badon at Sophia.L.Robinson@eagles.usm.edu.
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School of Music to host guitar duo Kristy Shelley Printz Reporter Each Tuesday, the campus community has the opportunity to hear students and faculty in the School of Music perform at the Presidential Brown Bag series. Jason Bergman, assistant professor of trumpet and coordinator of the Brown Bag series said is a way to get the School of Music noticed by a broader population on campus. “The casual setting and location make it a perfect option for people on the go,” Bergman said. “The series showcases the talented students and faculty that we have on campus.” The final fall performance will be Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 12:15 p.m. The Belletones, an all women’s a cappella group will also perform
in the Thad Cochran Center. “The Belletones are a thrilling ensemble to hear live,” said Bergman. “The audience is sure to enjoy their exciting music.” The Southern Miss Guitar Studio performed Nov. 5. “Our guitar studio is one of the best in the country,” Bergman said. “Dr. Ciraldo is a fantastic professor and has created a wonderful classical guitar program at USM.” The 2013 Mississippi Guitar Festival is taking place at The University of Southern Mississippi this year. Classical guitar students, teachers and fans will benefit from lectures, master classes, competitions and guest recitals during the festival. Events will begin on Friday, Nov. 8 at 8:00 a.m. and will end on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9:00 p.m. with an awards ceremony.
This year’s guest artist will be The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo. They will perform at Oddfellows Gallery in downtown Hattiesburg on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Newman and Oltman are world-renowned artists, who have performed in the United States, Asia, Europe, South America, South Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. They have performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Queen Elizabeth II. The registration fee for the festival is $40.00 and covers admission to all concerts, lectures, competitions, and master classes.
For a complete list of events, visit http://www.usm.edu/ music/guitar/events.
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Boardwalk Apartments will host The University of Southern Mississippi Dance Department’s “Dance for Film” presentation Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 as part of several site-specific dances that have been presented by the department. The presentation will raise money for the university’s primary performing venue, the Mannoni Performing Arts Center, which was damaged by the tornado in February. “Dance for Film” will also give three dance students the opportunity to showcase pieces they have been working on this semester. The three films are by seniors Morgan Teel, a dance performance/ choreography major; Monique Brogan, a dance licensure major; and Ray Elmore, a dance performance/choreography major. Each piece is seven to 10 minutes long and uses dance and music to present the themes of grieving, loss, déjà vu and dreams. “This dance is very meaningful to me because it is dedicated to my grandmother who passed away in May,” Teel said. “It is a total 360 of my junior dance which was giddy, comedic and filled with childlike wonder. ‘Dalet’ shows a deeper more vulnerable side of myself as the choreographer but also [of] my dancers.
It is grief and vulnerability paired with hope.” “‘Dance for Film’ pieces are about taking the best parts of dance and combining them with the best parts of filmmaking,” said Elizabeth Lentz, a Department of Dance instructor. “Filmmaking allows the director/editor to frame what the audience is seeing, how they are seeing it and sometimes to do the impossible: think extreme slow-mo, playing something in reverse, defying gravity, etcetera.” Student filmmakers have done most of the choreography, filming, music selection and editing on their own, but have also enlisted help from their technical advisor Kristen Allen, a Southern Miss alumna. The students also participated in a weekend workshop with guest artist Carrie Morris from Grand Valley University in Allendale, Mich. “We had a ‘Dance For Film’ crash course the first weekend of school where we learned how to film and edit,” Teel said. “Once you get your hands on the equipment, learning how to work it, it really wasn’t scary at all.” The presentations will be shown both nights at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Media Room at the Boardwalk Apartment complex. Admission is $5, payable by check or cash, and seating is limited.
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FEATURE
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Ogletree Alumni House under construction
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The Ogletree Alumni House is now under construction to repair damage from the Feb. 10 tornado. The house, which is a historical landmark on the Southern Miss campus, had to go through the process of historical archiving before contractors could begin restoration. Billy Sullivan, general contractor, said the construction is scheduled to be completed by November 2014.
NATIONAL
Military drone strikes cause unrest Megan Fink Printz Reporter Three terrorist leaders have been targeted overseas by secret U.S. military operations within the span of a month, but the consequences of these missions may reach further than most of us realize, especially when unmanned drones are involved. According to The New York Times and The Washington Post, one operation took place the morning of Oct. 5, in the Libyan capital of Tripoli. U.S. Army Delta Force took Abu Anas al Libi, an al-Qaida operative suspected of orchestrating the 1998 embassy bombings, directly from his car. The same weekend, The White House officials announced that SEAL Team Six, the same Navy special forces squad that killed Osama bin Laden, had attempted to capture Al-Shabaab leader Ikrima. Ikrima was wanted for involvement in the Kenyan mall attack. He escaped that operation. Using special forces to target specific leaders and high-profile members of terrorist organizations is nothing new. Osama Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan in the same way in 2011. Joseph Weinberg, an assistant pro-
fessor of political science, international development, and international affairs at The University of Southern Mississippi, isn’t concerned about the consequences of these operations. “None of those… countries are particularly…. what’s the word I am looking for… concerning to the United States,” Weinberg said. However, a recent operation in Pakistan is causing more international outrage than either of the manned operations conducted in Africa. A missile fired from an unmanned U.S. drone killed Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Friday. He was far from popular in Pakistan, but already the incident has caused significant blowback from the Pakistani government. “We have ‘targets of opportunity’ in our larger war on terror and when those opportunities come up, we take them,” Weinberg said. “The larger issues, of course, are about our use of drones more generally, our targeting of individuals in countries that are not our enemies (yet), and our ever deteriorating relationships with old middle eastern friends--particularly Egypt and Pakistan.” One northwestern Pakistani province has announced that they
will no longer allow NATO supplies to pass through its territory on the way to Afghanistan. The move has drawn significant domestic criticism as well. “We’re not even risking our own people and we’re taking out whoever, whenever,” said Erin Curley, a senior graphic design major. She added, “To me this should be seen closer to chemical warfare than just your usual guerrilla tactic. The technology is really f*****g scary, especially when the rest of the world gets their own drones.” One Marine Corps infantryman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disagrees. He said he found no problem with “anything to minimize the amount [of] casualties taken by boots on the ground...the consequences, in my mind, don’t outweigh the benefits.” What are those consequences? “The ‘hearts and minds’ mission gets blown out of the water,” he said. “You can’t change a part of the world that has resisted rational change for countless centuries.” Does this mean that Americans are more eager to support missions that put our military personnel in harm’s way? “When we use drones to police the world, who decides who the tar-
gets and enemies are?” said Cody Bryant, a recent psychology graduate from USM. “It’s a technology that can easily give someone too much power... if you take humans out of war, doesn’t it get easier to kill?” “Navy SEALs are arguably a better tool for such operations because they can usually avoid the collateral damage that a missile strike can cause, but there is also the opportunity to lose a life of ours, which tends to trump any other interests,” Weinberg added.
“I don’t think drones are going to be used for all-out strikes that often,” the Marine said, citing the benefits of capturing targets alive. Whether drones become the norm for overseas military strikes or not remains to be seen, but it can be certain that no U.S. military drone action can be conducted with impunity. For many Americans, the ends do not justify the means.
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OPINION
Thursday, November 7, 2013
LIFE
Impress for Less: Holiday shopping budget Kathryn Miller Managing Editor
During the holidays, your budget is spent on gifts for best friends, family members and even a boyfriend or girlfriend. But after Thanksgiving, your belt isn’t the only thing that’s getting tighter. Although spending money on your loved ones is generous and expected, those gifts can have an expensive price tag. The smart way to save money during the holidays is sticking to a budget. Here are some moneysaving tips:
Make a list
Writing down gift ideas is a good way to keep track of what you have to buy. While you’re shopping, carry a list to keep you focused on what you wrote down, rather than buying something you don’t need or forgetting a present.
Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the most anticipated shopping days of the year. Especially for those ambitious shoppers who want more bang for their buck. According to money.cnn.com, Americans spent $59.1 billion shopping on Black Friday in 2012. Although this day requires many hours waiting in line and hoping you won’t get trampled by other shoppers, it’s perfect for buying markdowns on expensive items or lastminute gifts.
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Take advantage of Cyber Monday
Doing it yourself comes in handy when you have a tight budget. pinterest.com has many ideas for creative crafts and easy homemade gifts such as big letter initials made out of wine corks or hand-dotted glass tumblers. Even better, a lot of DIY gifts look like items that could be bought in a store.
This is the cheapest way to save money. No one has to know that you rewrapped your old gifts for new gifts. But be mindful about what gift you’re going to re-gift. For instance, don’t give your best friend an ugly sweater your grandmother gave you. She has probably seen it in your closet. Also, make sure the re-gift looks brand new and if it’s clothes, make sure they’re clean. The only thing you’ll have to explain is where the price tag is. Oops.
If you still want to buy fancy items but can’t afford them all at once, then start early. Depending on how many people you are buying presents for, buy one present every two weeks until Christmas. Now, you will have money left over for important things such as food, rent and daily trips to Starbucks.
Cyber Monday is the online shopping version of Black Friday and it’s always the Monday after Thanksgiving. You can score some major deals from your favorite shopping websites. Also, if you spend more than a certain amount, shipping is usually free.
This was an article of opinion by Kathryn Miller, an editor of the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to kathryn. miller@eagles.usm.edu.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
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Lady Eagles gear up for season Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter Full of dedication and energy, the Southern Miss Lady Eagles look to build off a disappointing 15-16 record from a season ago. After winning its home exhibition game Monday against the AuburnMontgomery Warhawks 77-54, the Lady Eagles begin the season with high spirits. Ninth year head coach Joye LeeMcNelis said the “time is now” for her team to showcase their abilities and team chemistry on the court. “It has been a long journey for the ladies on this team and getting them ready for the regular season,” Lee-McNelis said. “Practicing four mornings a week at 6 a.m. during the summer has prepared them for the long-haul during the regular season.” “We’ve got to be ready in every aspect of the game,” Lee-McNelis said. The Lady Eagles seem to be headed in that direction, out-rebounding the Wahawks 46-40, recording 21 steals, forcing 21 turnovers and converting them into 39 points. Despite a big second half surge by the Warhawks cutting the score to 5947, The Lady Eagles outscored AUM 18-7 in the final eight minutes. Senior point guard Jamierra Faulkner led all USM scorers with 24 points, followed by 16 points from transfer forward Tamara Jones and 13 points from freshman forward Ashley Folsom. Although they won the game, Faulkner felt the team must continue to get better. “We have to constantly improve and learn from the mistakes we made during the game,” Faulkner said. “If we do this, we will do well in the season opener.”
Christopher Little/Printz USM women’s basketball head coach Joye Lee-McNelis speaks with Student Printz writer Wilton Jackson about the upcoming basketball season. Coach LeeMcNelis is excited for the upcoming year and looks forward to students coming to support the Lady Eagles.
The Lady Eagles open the regular season tomorrow at home against West Alabama. To help kick off the season, the game will include an “Education Day” as a way to give back to the Hattiesburg community. The team invited over 1,200 elementary school students to visit
campus and to see what Lady Eagle Basketball has to offer. “I hope that every child can come and enjoy the game,” Lee-McNelis said. “We need everyone’s support, including their parents and our students here on campus. Having a good support system truly makes a difference.”
In 2012, they played well in conference play going 9-6, but struggled against non-conference opponents going 6-10. Using this as motivation, the team looks to achieve many goals this year. “We are striving to win all of our homes games and ultimately win a
championship,” Faulkner said. The opening game against West Alabama will tip-off at 11 a.m. at Reed Green Coliseum.
FOOTBALL
Rivalry in Dixie to be renewed Joshua Campbell Sports Editor The Rivalry in Dixie will be renewed Saturday as the Golden Eagles travel to Ruston, La. to take on the 3-5 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Southern Miss currently leads the series 31-13 and has a three game winning streak against La. Tech, but has a lot has changed since then. USM currently has the longest-active losing streak in the nation at 20. La. Tech has struggled this season compared to a year ago, but that was expected with the departures of head coach Sonny Dykes, quarterback Colby Cameron and wide receiver Quinton Patton. Dykes jumped ship to take over at the University of California; Cameron went to training camp with the Carolina Panthers, but was
released before the season and Patton was a second-round pick for the San Francisco 49ers. Skip Holtz has since taken over as head coach and has done a decent job after the program lost its two best players. The biggest weapon on the offense is now running back Kenneth Dixon. “We have not had the efficiency in the pass game like we would have liked, and then you put on the film and watch Kenneth Dixon,” Holtz said in his weekly press conference. “It is one of the things almost every coach comes across the field and says, ‘Wow, that guy’s a horse.’ He does a great job.” Dixon has 698 yards on 124 carries and three touchdowns so far this season and will look to take advantage of USM’s weak run defense. USM has averaged giving up 207.5 rushing yards per game which is ranked 104th in the country. Holtz sang high praises for senior
nose tackle Khiry Thornton who has 30 tackles on the season and is second on the team with 4.5 tackles for loss. Thornton has been one of the Golden Eagles’ most consistent performers on the defense and is one of only three players on defense to start every game. “I watch (Khyri) Thornton and I do not know if there is a better defensive lineman in the league,” Dykes said. “I had the opportunity to visit with one of the pro scouts and he was telling me what a great player he is.” The Golden Eagles will need Thornton and the other members of the front seven to step up this week. If they don’t, Dixon will have another field day and pad his impressive stats some more. On the offensive side of the ball, it all starts with the passing game. True freshman quarterback Nick Mullens has shown he can throw accurately when given time, but the offensive
line has struggled protecting him. Since Mullens was named the starter, he has been sacked eight times and has been under duress almost every throw. Despite the pressure, Mullens has thrown for 533 yards and two touchdowns in his two starts. “Do I think Nick Mullens progressed as a quarterback? Yes. Did he take steps forward? Yes, in a lot of ways but still making mistakes. I think he progressed,” head coach Todd Monken said in his Monday press conference. Getting defensive end IK Enemkpali blocked will be the offensive line’s biggest priority Saturday. Enemkpali was a First Team All-WAC selection last season and has already posted 5.5 sacks this year to go along with 8.5 tackles for loss. If the offensive line can give Mullens some time in the pocket and keep Enemkpali contained, USM will
have a shot to put up some points this week. If they don’t, it will be a long night for the freshman and the Golden Eagle offense. USM has a chance to pull the upset with La. Tech having a down season, but it will take a near perfect game from the offensive line and Mullens for that to happen. The Golden Eagles are quite frankly running out of time and opportunities to register their first win of the season. With this being a rivalry game, both teams will have a little extra juice to win this ball game. It will be interesting to see how USM will react playing in a rivalry that these players have never experienced, but it could be one of their best chances to finally get a win.
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