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SPORTS

Williams, despite his struggles in third year as Spartan head coach, could recruit like no other

If there’s one thing Bobby Williams will be remembered for during his almost three-year tenure at MSU, it’s that the man could recruit.Williams, running backs coach and associate coach for 10 years before taking over for Nick Saban at the 2000 Citrus Bowl, was influential in bringing in a bulk of the talent the team has today.During those years as an assistant coach, he went on several recruiting visits, talking to families, high school coaches and the student-athletes about the opportunities MSU had to offer.Williams never had head coaching experience.

NEWS

Womens soccer illuminated in play

Dawn Klemish
November 8, 2002

East Lansing was buzzing with electricity Thursday night with floodlights humming noisily while working to illuminate the pitch for the first night game at Old College Field in the 46-year history of MSU soccer. Unfortunately for the Spartans, the event went out on a sour note as they were eliminated from the Big Ten Tournament in the first round after falling 1-0 to Wisconsin. Freshman midfielder Erin Konheim said taking part in the night game was memorable for her and the team, regardless of the outcome. “It gave a spark to everybody.

SPORTS

Heisman watch

Eric Mckinney
November 8, 2002

Last week was a crazy one for college football. But it helped Heisman voters sort through the contenders and pretenders.Dark horses such as N.C.

NEWS

Granholm appoints former U staffer to head transition team

Patrick Walters
November 8, 2002

Lansing - In her first act as Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm appointed former state legislator and former co-director of MSU’s Michigan Political Leadership Program, Lynn Jondahl, as director of her gubernatorial transition team Thursday. Jondahl, an Okemos resident and one-time Michigan gubernatorial candidate, will head a department that assists Granholm and Lieutenant Governor-elect John Cherry in tabbing 20 individuals to head Granholm’s administrational cabinet. “Lynn is committed to the five values we have articulated in this campaign,” Granholm said to reporters at the Capitol, during her first public statements as governor-elect.

COMMENTARY

Slam-dunked

The University of Michigan came down with a heavy hand on its athletic department. The harsh punishment is a sad reminder of the embarrassment that comes when universities allow games to get out of hand. U-M announced Thursday it would forfeit all men’s basketball victories accumulated during the 1992-1993 season and from fall 1995 to spring 1999, return $450,000 to the NCAA for money earned by tournament appearances during those years, remove related championship banners from Crisler Arena and disqualify itself from the 2003 postseason.

FEATURES

U opera theater hosts Tahiti, Bernstein

Lindsay Frederickson
November 8, 2002

For an evening that combines a serious operetta with a variety of popular musical theater tunes, head to the MSU Opera Theatre and MSU Philharmonic Orchestra’s production of “Trouble in Tahiti” followed by musical revue “Bernstein on Broadway.” “Trouble in Tahiti” is based around a 1950s married couple, Sam and Dinah.

SPORTS

Bottom feeders look to improve status in conference ranks

Andrew Fifer
November 8, 2002

Coming into the 10th game of the season, the MSU football team has lost a great deal - three more games than it’s won, two team co-captains and a head coach.The Spartans (3-6 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) will be playing without junior quarterback Jeff Smoker (indefinitely suspended) for the third-straight game, senior tailback Dawan Moss (dismissed from the team) and head coach Bobby Williams (fired Monday night).Williams was adored by many of the players and some are wondering if interim head coach Morris Watts, the offensive coordinator, can get the troops to rally behind him.MSU junior linebacker Monquiz Wedlow said the team is not going to give up and still has intentions on finishing the season strong.

COMMENTARY

Power position

With the GOP set to control both chambers of Congress, President Bush might be tempted to push his foreign policy issues involving Iraq and terrorism more heavily. The Republican conquest of Congress in Tuesday’s election is like a storm cloud brewing over current European allies, who might disagree with Bush’s approach to world affairs. Essentially, Bush should be careful about decisions made regarding use of American military force.

SPORTS

Team reels from Williams firing

Eric Mckinney
November 8, 2002

Not much has gone right for MSU this season, and the result was Monday’s firing of head coach Bobby Williams. The Spartans (3-6 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) have struggled with high expectations from day one.

SPORTS

Moss no longer dismissed

Krista Latham  and  Andrew Fifer
November 8, 2002

Senior tailback Dawan Moss has been reinstated on the MSU football team, according to junior linebacker Monquiz Wedlow. MSU Sports Information Director John Lewandowski said at interim head coach Morris Watts’ discretion, Moss is now suspended indefinitely. Wedlow, speaking at the Black Student Alliances’ town hall meeting Thursday night in the Union, said Watts made the decision at a team meeting Thursday, allowing Moss to rejoin the team.

SPORTS

Michigan hopes to repeat weekend success

No. 13 Michigan at MinnesotaFresh off a 49-3 mauling of MSU, Michigan looks for its 14th consecutive win over Minnesota.But more than the “Little Brown Jug” will be at stake Saturday when the Wolverines and Golden Gophers meet.

FEATURES

Auditoriums Crimes of the Heart opens this weekend

Lindsay Frederickson
November 8, 2002

Sunday evening in the intimate confines of the Auditorium’s Arena Theatre, six students will present a play about the intensity of sibling relationships and the crimes families perpetrate on those they claim to love the most. In “Crimes of the Heart,” Beth Henley tells the story of the three McGrath sisters in Hazlehurst, Miss.

SPORTS

Watts next for U

Andrew Fifer
November 8, 2002

Interim head coach Morris Watts has 42 years of coaching experience - not one of them as a head coach, though. He’ll get three games as the Spartans’ football season winds down.

COMMENTARY

Race not a factor, situation was unique

In response to Terence Pitre’s letter to the editor “Williams’ dismissal had racial overtone” (SN 11/7), I would first like to say that I don’t see a separate set of rules existing for Bobby Williams’ firing. This doesn’t make me ignorant or racist.

BASKETBALL

Freshman out 4-6 weeks with fracture

Chris Mackinder
November 8, 2002

Freshman guard Maurice Ager suffered a stress fracture in his right foot Wednesday night and will be out for four to six weeks. Ager won’t be needing surgery, but will wear a boot for the next couple of weeks. “I’m getting tired of stress fractures,” MSU head coach Tom Izzo said.

MSU

Case Hall government supports Rep

Antonio Planas
November 8, 2002

Despite receiving negative feedback for comments made about minorities, Case Hall government stood behind its Residence Halls Association representative at Wednesday’s meeting.Adam Raezler recently came under fire from some of his colleagues for comments published in a the group’s newsletter, RHA Today.The comment, paraphrased by LaToya Logan, director of racial ethnic and progressive affairs, read, “Adam Raezler brought it to my attention that he represents the majority of the people in his hall, whom are white, male, heterosexuals, which excludes so-called minorities.”Raezler denies making the comments, and stated in an e-mailed letter sent to a variety of student government bodies that the comment should have read, “The role of the representatives is to represent what the majority of people from your organization deem necessary and proper for and from RHA.”The remarks in question occurred Oct.

COMMENTARY

Groups needed, racism still exists

Speaking from a black woman’s perspective, I feel the column Carrie Hoover wrote was bogus and unjust (“Separation doesn’t promote unity”SN 10/25). Black people have been fighting for years to gain the same respect as whites, and we still haven’t gotten it.