Issue 45, Volume 121
Monday, October 29, 2012
Vols stumble late, fall 38-35 Matt Gray Staff Writer The defensive woes for the Tennessee Volunteers continued Saturday, falling 38-35 to the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Vols trailed throughout the game by as many as two touchdowns at times. However, Tennessee pulled within three points on Zach Rogers' third touchdown catch with 8:35 left in the fourth quarter. After forcing a Connor Shaw interception, the Gamecocks star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney stripped Tyler Bray with 1:08 left to go in the game, thwarting their comeback. Head coach Derek Dooley said he's proud of the resilience the Vols showed throughout the game. "Well that was another tough finish, a great football game," said Dooley. "We gave up a lot of big plays, so the same old song and dance in the SEC games." South Carolina came into Saturday's game with 29 sacks as a team, third most in the nation. However, the Vols' offensive line held its ground, only allowing the one sack by Clowney. "(The offensive line) did a great job. That's one of the top defenses in college football," said Dooley. "We put 472 yards on them and 35 points, but it wasn't enough to win the game." Bray responded to a challenge made earlier this week by Dooley, criticizing the junior's play. Bray had one of his best games of the year, completing 27 of 43 passes for 368 yards and four touchdowns. "(Bray) played a great game," said Dooley. "But he had an unfortunate end to a great game." Dooley also issued a challenge to junior receiver
Justin Hunter earlier this week, and like Bray, Hunter responded well. He pulled in eight catches for 90 yards. "I think I kept the chains moving the most I could," said Hunter. "I just tried to help my team the most I could and just (be) a leader." Rogers, the senior lead of the wide receiving core, had a career day for the Vols. Rogers had six receptions with a team-leading 107 yards and three touchdowns. His three touchdowns tied the school record for most in a single game in team history. The last to do it was Hunter earlier this season against Georgia State. Dooley said Rogers' success comes from his work ethic. "What Zach (Rogers) does is he plays fast without the ball and he practices fast without the ball," said Dooley. "...I think that develops a lot of trust with Tyler (Bray) about where he's going to be and that's what our other kids gotta learn how to do." But the play that most people will remember from this game is the gruesome injury suffered by South Carolina junior running back Marcus Lattimore. On a run in the second quarter, Herman Lathers was bringing Lattimore to the ground when cornerback Eric Gordon hit the junior tailback low. When the pile dispersed, Lattimore was clutching his right knee. South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier issued a statement saying the running back had a dislocated knee, but speculations of a more severe injury are circulating. Lattimore tore his left ACL last season. "He's such a good young man. Good things are going to happen for Marcus," said Spurrier. "I don't know exactly where or how, but good things are going to happen for Marcus Lattimore."
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Derek Dooley talks with an referee during the South Carolina game on Saturday.
Clinic Vols hold successful zombie-themed 5K
Sports conference provides networking opportunities Victoria Wright Arts & Culture Editor
Tiara Holt • The Daily Beacon
Participants dress up in their zombie best during the zombie-themed "Clinic Vols Friday Night 5K" event on Oct. 26.
Owen Schumacher Staff Writer No cannibalism was reported Friday night when zombies ran and walked their way across three grueling, hilly miles of UT’s campus as the Clinic Vols hosted their third annual “Clinic Vols Friday Night 5K.” The event was held to raise money for the Red Cross and local elementary school clinics. To take advantage of the recent resurgence in the popularity of the zombie genre fueled by recent movies and a popular television show, participants were encouraged to come dressed as members of “The Walking Dead.” The race began at 6 p.m. on Pedestrian Walkway. For contributing $18, participants were able to run the course and receive a T-shirt commemorating the event. After the race, a cos-
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tume contest was held, with prizes awarded to the best-dressed zombies. The three fastest male runners and the three fastest female runners were also rewarded with prizes for their effort. Clinic Vols Vice President Caitlin Miller organized the event. “We thought a zombie run would be fitting for the Halloween season,” Miller said, explaining why this year’s 5K, unlike the past two years, was given a theme. The incorporation of zombies into the race was successful, as approximately 120 runners and walkers, many of whom were dressed as blood-covered and flesheating zombies, participated in the event, exceeding expectations for turnout. Madison McDaniel, undecided freshman and a regular 5K runner, was enthusiastic about the event. “I think it’s great to generate excitement about a 5K through the use of
zombies,” McDaniel said. “It gets people active, and the money goes to a great cause.” Clinic Vols is a part of the Red Cross organization that helps staff elementary school clinics in the Knoxville area. The money raised, Miller said, will directly fund her organization as well as the local American Red Cross chapter. “Within Clinic Vols, the funds cover the cost of training volunteers and the cost of first-aid supplies for our ten elementary school clinics,” Miller said. The organization is also designed to give students a chance to become involved in their community. The Clinic Vols website describes their volunteer work as “perhaps the most rewarding organization offered at UT.” Their aim is to “let Knoxville know we really care about our community and want to promote public health.” To find out more about becoming a Clinic Vol, visit clinicvols.org.
Students, faculty and sports industry insiders gathered at the Wolf -Kaplan Center on Thursday for the tenth annual Partners in Sports Conference. Bill Schmidt, president of Pegasus Sports Marketing, said the conference was created to meet students' demands for a professional gathering. “It’s a great opportunity for students who are pursuing a sports career to hear from some of the best in the industry,” Schmidt said. Sarah Frazier, board member for the event and senior in sports management, said the event is a good opportunity for students to meet professionals in the sports management field. “You have to network. Everything (in sports management) is who knows you and who you have to link through to get where you want to go,” Frazier said. “It really is important that people know that you are a hard worker and a good person and you’re able to be effective at a job. The more people who know that, the better.” Professionals from Under Armour, an athletic clothing company, were meeting and greeting with students. Schmidt said that having employers present at the conference has helped students land internships. Guest speakers included Colin Clark, assistant vice president of marketing for Ripken baseball; John
Maedel, vice president and assistant general manger for the Chattanooga Lookouts; Jenneen Kaufmann, vice president and chief financial officer of the Tennessee Titans; and Houston Fancher, director of UT men’s basketball operations. Students from Martin Methodist College and Lincoln Memorial University were also invited to the event. Attendees received words of wisdom from the speakers about building strong contacts and prevailing through hardships as they enter their careers. “Don’t let anybody belittle your ambitions, and don’t sell yourself short,” Fancher said. “Believe in your abilities, don’t be afraid to fail, and become the best you can be in whatever direction you take.” Schmidt said that over the past decade the real challenge hasn’t been building morale among students, but ensuring that the confidence lasts after graduation when students are entering the job market. “I think for a long time, and I think the concern for us, was, ‘Are we just people out there who aren’t going to have jobs because there’s only a limited number of professional teams?’” Schmidt said. "I think what’s been obvious over the (last) ten years is that there’s other opportunities other than professional sports. You still have corporations that have products that are related to sports and (students) could end up marketing there. It’s been a great growth.”
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