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Show "I UTAH STATE ATHLEJJCS ( National Anthem TrVBfiits Dee Glen Smith Spectrurrj^ - 8 to 10 PM r i iW Audition for a chance to sing the National Anthem at a USU Athletic Event! Student must present: • Current school schedule • Photo ID The Blue and the Wh Sports Debate Sam Bryner is a senior majoring in business management Comments can be sent to him sam.bryner@aggiemail.usu.edu 1. Is the Super Bowl in London a good idea? No. People in London don't like football. Well... that's not completely accurate. They like football. Just not our kind of football. I hope this isn't a ploy by the NFL to claim new territory in the world - some imperialist grasp for new viewership. They can't just go plant their flag in the grounds of Chelsea's soccer stadium and claim London for the NFL. The English aren't going to fooled by shinny helmets and aren't likely to trade their soccer-loving souls for glass beads. The football version of Manifest Destiny just doesn't seem : likely to work. . For more information, contact the Utah State Athletics Department at 797-1850. S27O PWCE $305 ON Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1007 David Baker is a senior majoring in print journalsim. •Comments can be sent to him - da.bake@aggiemail.usu.edu TONIGHT Now ON SALE 2007-08 SEASON StdtesmanSDOrtS Page M Nov. 13 USED Demo Skis now on SALE! Sale applies to High School Students also! Those under 18 must have parent sign release. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently mentioned that London, England, could someday host a Super Bowl, and to that I say, "Bravo." Good work commish. The NFL has been expanding worldwide for the past 10 years, and like most businesses, sees globalization as the way to go. By expanding into oversees markets more and more, the NFL is increasing revenue, exposure and the United States' meaning of the word 'football.' It's not like the year they do hold the Super Bowl in London, you won't be able to watch the game on TV, just like you do every year. 2. Is 2nd-ranked South Florida that good? No way. They've got a couple good wins, the best of which came against West Virginia. But you can't convince me they are better than LSU, Florida, Oklahoma of even Kentucky. Just because they're a good story doesn't mean they're the No. -2;team in the country. Even with two teams in the top five, the Big East is still weak. They haven't really proven anything by being a good Big East team. That's like being a good Euro-dance-pop band - there is no such thing. And if there is, there shouldn't be any satisfaction in filling that role. Yes, South Florida really is No. 2 in college football rankings. Do they deserve to be there? Absolutely. They are an undefeated Bowl Championship Series conference team that has beaten top 10 and top 25 teams. Name another BCS conference school that has done that who you would not rank as high. They have rolled the teams they should easily beat and have upset the teams they were supposed to lose to. The only other team you could argue being ahead of South Florida is Boston College, who has a weaker schedule than other team in the running. Logan Office Now Open Mon-Sat 9-5:30 3. Which is the NFL's worst division? 1351 East 700 North Logan www.skithebeav.com beaver m o u n t a n •The AFC East. If you disregard the New England Patriots, that division only has two wins - total. i- Even my terrible, struggling, poor-excuse-for-anNFL-football-team Denver Broncos have two wins to their name. The division is home to one of two winless teams left in the league, the anti-1972 •i'Myimi Dolphins. With all that being said, maybe /the Pars will go undefeated. But then again', couldn't high school teams go undefeated if they t.got to play grade-school, city-recreation, "Little '; Giants '-type teams every week? From top to bottom, the NFC West has to be the worst division in the NFL. Everyone in the division is on a losing streak. They have two teams barely pulling off .500 records and one team in St. Louis that used to be known as the greatest show on turf but now has a hard time putting field goals on the board. After a 2-0 start, my beloved 49ers have reeled off three straight losses, and it doesn't look like a win is in sight. The positive for this division is that the season is still not halfway done, so maybe someone could get hot and still win a few games. 4. Who can beat the Rockies? Are you a college student who is looking for: A paid internship opportunity that will stand out on ,i resume? A custom-designed learning curriculum that A chance to gain real-world experience with the company recently named »1 in Business Weeks "50 Best Places to Launch a Career'? An opportunity to meet people from around the world, make lifelong friends, could earn you college credit? No mortal men. Maybe some bat-wielding Greek gads? Maybe a team full of Babe Ruths? Maybe an angel squad7 The point is, I don't think the Rockies are going to lose, especially to the Red Sox or Indians. They are too hot. They have too much luck behind them. They are too good. The Rockies may be one of the most complete playoff teams in history. They set a record for fielding percentage during the regular season, can produce runs and have great young pitching. It's Rocktober. and have fun? As a part of the Disney College Program at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL, participants can experience an internship of a lifetime. Attend our upcoming presentation and discover why the Disney College Program is an opportunity you just can't miss! Utah State University Monday • October 22nd • 12:00pm and 4:00pm Taggart Student Center - Room 335 With the way the Rockies are playing right now, I don't know that anyone can beat them. Oh wait, they're not playing right now. They finished their series long ago and are now sitting at home, collecting rust, so they can fall behind in their next series a couple of games and figure out how they were playing before the long break. From the very end of the season until now, the Rockies were playing with a lot of urgency and purpose. Things were moving so quickly that they didn't have time to realize what was happening. Now that they have a long time to sit back and let the realization they are playing for the World Series sink in, they won't play the same way. 5. One-loss team with best shot at a title? LSU I know they have gone 1-1 in two close games the last two weeks, but the Tigers are still a very, very good team. Their defense is strong with Glenn Dorsey. They have a good offense. A familiar onetwo punch at quarterback - remember Florida's last year? Although it will be hard for them to make it through the rest of their tough Southeastern Conference schedule undefeated, I think they can do it. And when they do, they will have so many quality wins, voters and computers alike would be crazy not to have them in the top two. I know you're expecting me to say LSU or Florida, but I'm not going to. I am sick of always talking about those teams. The Kentucky Wildcats have the best shot out of all the one-loss teams to play for the title game. I know they still have to play Florida, but hear me out first. They are from the Southeastern Conference, the conference generally described as the toughest in all of college football. They have beaten two top 10 teams, including then No. 1 LSU. Finally, only two of their last six games are on the road, and neither of those two games is Florida. ant Scheduling conflict? View our online E-Presentation disneycollegeprogram.com/epresentation EOE - Drawing Creativity from Diveulty • COIsney Dream it: Do it. Disne This one is a request from people who sat by me at Saturday's hockey game. Letsjust play whole songs, especially when those songs are of the metal, hardcore or punk variety. I, and anyone I don't hate an incredible amount, shouldn't be subjected to whole songs off any of the 47 Jock Jams discs - that is a fate much worse than what is awaiting the creators , o£"Cavernen" in hell. But good songs, like some ^ J witch Engage, Rage Against the Machine, etc., Idn't be played for 15 seconds and then thrown f. There is no reason music can't be going durlockey game play. If nothing else, more metal during game play will equal more fights. Sounds lil^e a win-win situation to me. What really makes a great sporting event? Is it seeing two top teams play each other? Maybe it's when a game is really close and comes down to a last-second finish. Or maybe it's when you get to see the most skilled athletes in the world play against each other. I don't know for sure what the exact definition is, but whatever it is I am pretty sure I saw 'a great sporting event' this past weekend, and it wasn't because of the amazing skill level or anything like that. The Special Olympics were held in Salt Lake, and there I saw athletes and teams who were gracious in defeat, humble in victory and quick to offer a smile. These athletes were not in it for money or recognition, but rather they competed for the love of the game, and that, my friends, is truly what makes sports great. H Comment;on this @ utahstaxesman.com |