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Oklahoma State's Justin Gent, right, tries to tackle Texas Tech's Baron Batch during the first half of the game last Saturday.
Tech needs win against Colorado on Saturday
BT MIKE GRAHAM
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Texas Tech's game in Boulder, Colo., is a pivotal one for the Red Raiders and the rest of their season. Tech needs to win at least three more games to make it to a bowl, and Colorado is considered one of the weaker teams remaining on Tech's schedule.
Colorado, also 3-3 on the season, could provide Tech with an opportunity to get closer to bowl eligibility. The Buffaloes are fresh off a 31-25 home loss to Baylor — a team Tech defeated two weeks ago.
But there are some kinks Tech will need to iron out before traveling up to Boulder to give itself the best chance to win.
Tech lost its last game against No. 17 Oklahoma State 34-17 Saturday — the Red Raiders' only true home game in the month of October. The Cowboy offense outgained the Red Raider offense 581 yards to 401 yards and exposed problems on both sides of the ball that need to be corrected before taking on the Buffaloes.
One of the biggest problems being the Cowboys scored the first 21 points of last
week's game.
"We are playing better offensively," head coach Tommy Tuberville said. "I think we have improved in a lot of areas, but we just haven't improved enough to not play much and not be very successful in the first eight or nine minutes and then start playing."
Allowing 581 yards against Oklahoma State is something the Red Raider defense knows it has to work on.
Defensive coordinator James Willis said he expects Colorado to try to run the football, and the Tech defense needs to work on defending rushing attacks. Tech allowed 225 yards on the ground, and Oklahoma State had almost a 10-minute advantage in time of possession compared to Tech.
However, running back Baron Batch stresses the struggles Tech has faced up to this point in the season are not related to the coaching transition.
"I've heard a lot is people saying, 'We want (Mike) Leach back', or 'They made a mistake getting rid of him,' Batch said. "The players love the coaches we have.
Everybody is on board and looking for ward to getting back to work.
Texas A&M Aggies
Aggies to make-or-break with Jayhawks' Homecoming
BY AUSTIN MEEK
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Saturday's 30-9 loss to Missouri showcased the Aggies' struggles on offense in front of a packed house at Kyle Field. Senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson finished with a deceivingly impressive stat line with the bulk of his production coming in the fourth quarter when the game was effectively
over. A tough Missouri defense sacked Johnson seven times, including three times in a row on A&M's first possession of the second half.
"All you can do as a football player to get ready for a game is just put as much as you can into practice," Johnson said.
"You don't just flip the switch in a game. I'm really going to go into this week trying to be as perfect as I can be and make sure our team is as perfect as we can be in practice and hope that that translates into a game."
The bright spot for the Aggies was the continued dominance by the rush defense. The Aggie defense held the Tigers to 56 yards on the ground. They currently boast the No.1 rushing defense in the Big 12, allowing a paltry 77 yards per game.
The blame can't be placed solely on Johnson's shoulders. The A&M pass catchers had difficulty finding holes in the Tigers' secondary. The offensive line, which looked confused and outmatched the entire day, suffered another setback when junior left guard Evan Eike went down with an injury.
"He has a sprain of his ankle and we'll take it day by day," said Head Coach Mike Sherman.
After three wins to open the season, the Aggies have suffered three consecutive losses, albeit at the hands of very good teams. In the most recent BCS rankings, Missouri is No. 11, Oklahoma State No. 14 and Arkansas No. 23.
"I know our football team and we're a pretty strong, closeknit group. We have a lot of confidence in what we do, it's just a lack of execution."
The biggest challenge for the Aggies will be keeping up the morale. Johnson asserts that the squad's confidence has not been shaken.
"I know our football team and we're a pretty strong, close-knit group," Johnson said. "If it was a situation where we played a team and we gave it everything we had and they completely ran us off the field, it would be completely different.
"I think we have done a good job in the rush and [Defensive Line] Coach Williams always talks about handling what we can control," said senior defensive end Lucas
"We have a lot of confidence in what we do, it's just a lack of execution."
JERROD JOHNSON Senior quarterback
Patterson. "If we keep doing what we've been doing to stop the rush, it's going to help us as a team."
The Aggies will look to get back on track when they play at Kansas this upcoming Saturday. A win in Lawrence against a 2-4 Jayhawks team would be an important step in the right direction for Sherman's team.
"I think he [freshman
quarterback Jordan Webb] is a good player and they have a really good running back that combines with him." Sherman said. "He fits into that scheme very well. He's a young guy learning his position in their system and I think he has a bright future."
The Aggies will go through the week of practice knowing that Saturday's game could make or break their season. After such disappointing losses the past three weeks, the players are dedicated to correcting their mistakes and getting their first conference win of the season.
"They know they let the fans down and they're bound and determined to get on track again," Sherman said. "These are good kids, they work hard, and we didn't execute the way we're capable of. We've got to coach them better. We've got to play better.
"We're in this thing together through the thick and the thin and our back's against the wall and we've got to put it all together and have a great week of practice and get out on the field Saturday night."
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Tonia Salas, a senior from Wichita, hugs Homecoming Grand Marshal Robertaton after Salas was named the female Ex.C.E.L. winner at halftime of the homecoming football game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Student body president Machee Wade Smith, a senior from Goodland, was the male winner of the award which provided two $500 scholarships to the respective winners. Salas and Smith were selected from 10 finalists for the 20th annual awards. The award recognizes excellence in community, education and leadership, with the winners being selected by representatives from Student Union Activities, the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, the Board of Class Officers and the Homecoming Steering Committee.
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Iconic tree must be moved for building
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AWARENESS
Events to address domestic violence
BY SAMANTHA COLLINS
scollins@ksan.com
To encourage people to stand up against domestic violence and support its victims, this week is domestic violence awareness week.
She said a major problem is that people are uncomfortable talking about domestic violence. She said people have preconceived ideas about domestic violence victims.
In the summer of 2008, Jana Mackey, a graduate student from Hays, was killed by her ex-boyfriend in an act of domestic violence. Meredith Pavicic, president of the Commission on the Status of Women and a junior from Leawood, said the week's events were planned around the Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series, which was established after Mackey's death. This week will focus on teaching students the various ways in which they can be affected by domestic violence.
She said Mackey was the perfect example showing that it can happen to anyone. Mackey was a feminist, a law student and fought against violence against women. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one out of four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
"This can happen to anyone," Pavicic said. "It affects so many people."
The week's events focus on the various aspects of domestic violence ranging from awareness to prevention and violence within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to definitions of masculinity. All events are free to the public.
"The lecture series was created to demonstrate to people that this can happen to anybody," Pavicic said.
"Everyone should know this information," she said.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY
**What:** Domestic Violence Resource Panel
Students will learn about the warning signs on domestic violence and the available resources in the Lawrence community.
**Where and when:** Hawk's Nest at the Kansas Union at 5 p.m.
TUESDAY
What: Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Anne Munch In honor of Jana Mackey, a graduate student who was killed in an act of domestic violence in 2008, the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center hosts Anne Munch, a former military prosecutor and consultant to the military, to speak about sexual and domestic violence.
Where and when: Dole Institute of Politics at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
What: Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community Representatives from the LGBT community will speak about domestic violence issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships and provide resources for those who are affected. Where and when: Hashinger Hall at 5 p.m.
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THURSDAY
What:"How to be a Man" Film Festival and Discussion
What: How to be a Man Film Festival and Discussion "How to be a Man" discusses the various public service announcements from the 1950s that tell men how to be the man. This event will focus on the various definitions of masculinity in today's society and how these announcements affect power conflicts in acts of domestic violence.
Where and when: 3139 Wescrose Hall at 7 p.m.
Where and when: 3139 Wescoe Hall at 7 p.m.
What: Wear a Shirt, Be a Witness
FRIDAY
What: Wear a shirt, Be a Witness The Willow Domestic Violence Center offers students the opportunity to donate $20 to the Center and wear a T-shirt made by victims on domestic violence.
Where and when: Watson Lawn at 5 p.m.