THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Emotionally you might think the average person would have a little bit of a dip in energy and focus and it turned out to be the opposite. He was dynamic as a playmaker."
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TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: Who is the last Notre Dame Player to win the Heisman trophy?
A. Tim Brown (WR) (1987)
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THE MORNING BREW Notre Dame star playing through emotional pain
A long with being one of the best players in the country, Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Teó is one inspiring person. Teó grew up a Mormon in Hawaii but decided to go play football at one of the nation's most prestigious universities, Notre Dame.
Last month tragedy struck for Teo. On Sept. 12, an early-morning phone call from his parents informed Teo that his grandmother had died. Six hours later, Teo found out he had also lost his longtime girlfriend Lennay to leukemia. Teo was heartbroken but remembered the promise he had made to Lennay about what he would do if anything happened to her, a promise that he would not miss a game.
Three days later, on Sept. 15, the Irish were set to play the No. 10 ranked Michigan State Spartans. Teó decided to play and led the Irish with 12 tackles as Notre Dame went on to upset the Spartans 20-3. The next week Teó went to Lennay's funeral on Sept. 22, and later that night he played in Notre Dame's game against the Michigan Wolverines. The Irish won 13-6 but struggled to score all game. The defense stepped up and forced Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson to throw four interceptions. And guess who had two of those interceptions? Teó.
Teo went out and played the best two games of his career within a week and a half of losing his grandmother and longtime girlfriend. This tragedy hit Teo hard emotionally, but it motivated him to perform better. Teo's courage on and off the field should be an inspiration to us all.
The Irish hold the toughest schedule in the country this year, and so far they are unbeaten with a 5-0 record. According to college football expert Todd McShay, Teo is currently ranked No. 6 overall in the Heisman race. The Irish hope that this season will be successful enough to establish them as one of the elite programs in college football once again. The Irish are currently ranked No. 7 and face the No. 17 ranked Stanford Cardinals this Saturday at home.
ROBERT GRIFFIN III NEEDS TO STAY HEALTHY FOR WASHINGTON TO SUCCEEED
There's no denying that the Washington
Redskins have received a much-needed spark so far this season from standout rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III running the show. But Griffin needs to start sliding more in order to have a long and successful NFL career. Last Sunday Griffin took a big hit from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon. Griffin didn't return to the game, and he was reported to have forgotten the score of the game and the team he was facing. Griffin was diagnosed with a mild concussion and released from the hospital later in the day.
Griffin stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 217 pounds. He isn't going to run over defenders; he's going to try to outrun them. Griffin is taller and weighs more than the oft-compared Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, but Griffin still has a lengthy build that is susceptible to injuries. We all know how injury-prone Vick is, but with Griffin being a better pocket passer, he is able to not rely on his legs as much as Vick does. He can instead focus on throwing the ball downfield.
Also, Griffin's main role in the Redskins offense is to make plays through the air and hand the ball off to running back Alfred Morris. Other than a few designed bootlegs or quarterback draws, Griffin will be a pass-first quarterback most of the time. The only situations in which Griffin will likely run is if the receivers are
covered  down  field, and he has some room to pick up some yards with his legs.
When asked about Griffin, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told USA Today, "I think with anybody, every game you want to learn from your experiences. The main thing with this is that he needs to know that he helps the team more if he gets up for the next play as our quarterback." Griffin practiced on Wednesday (mostly cardio), and his status is questionable for the Redskins' game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
— Edited by Stéphane Roque
This week in athletics
Thursday
Friday
Women's Soccer
Saturday
Cross Country
Wisconsin adidas Invitational
12.45 p.m.
Madison, Wis.
Women's Soccer
Oklahoma
7:00 p.m.
Norman, Okla.
Football Oklahoma State 2.30 p.m. Lawrence
Women's Volleyball
Texas
7:30 p.m.
Austin, Texas
Sunday
Women's Soccer
Texas
1:00 p.m.
Austin, Texas
Monday
Softball
Avila
6:00 p.m.
Lawrence
Women's Golf
Susie Maxwell Bernell Classic
All Day
Norman, Okla.
Tuesday
Women's Golf
Women's Golf
Susie Maxwell Berning Classic
All Day
Norman, Okla.
Wednesday
Women's Volleyball
Kansas State
6:30 PM
Lawrence, Kan.
FOOTBALL
Women's Golf
Susie Maxwell Bering Classic
All Day
Norman, Okla.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Youth coach strikes opposing player
SALT LAKE CITY — A youth football coach struck a 13-year-old player from an opposing team near the sideline during the fourth quarter of a tied game, giving the boy a concussion and outraging parents and spectators, a Utah
police sergeant said Wednesday.
Police arrested Nathan Harris for investigation of felony child abuse after watching grainy video and talking to witnesses about Saturday's incident in Payson, about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City.
"As the 13-year-old ran down,
Mr. Harris stepped and hit him with his forearm under his chin," police Sgt. Lance Smith said. "And then Mr. Harris stepped back and just stood there."
Referee David Durrant said the boy looked like he was about to go out of bounds — or had just gotten out of bounds — when he
was hit near the sideline of the visiting team.
"It looked like the coach had a lot of time to move, he didn't move, and he stood there and delivered a blow." Durrant said.
Durrant threw a penalty flag and ejected Harris.
The incident was an accident
and there was no malice behind Harris' actions, attorney Dean Zabriskie said. He said police have relied too heavily on witnesses who were standing far away and the video — which was shot from the opposite sidelines — shows Harris wasn't too close to the field and appears to show the coach
stepping backward as players came toward him.
Also, it looks like a player who was pursuing the 13-year-old had some contact that pushed the boy toward Harris, he said.
"It ites to me like a tempest in a teapot," Zabriskie said.
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