Game/Set/Match Candice Marut (3) sets to Sarah Lake (9) for a serving spike. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor

The Bulldogs defeated the Lakers on Saturday night 3-1 after dropping the first game 30-26. The Lakers came out strong and racked up a quick seven points off the Bulldog attack errors.

The Bulldogs battled back from a 7-3 deficit to tie and hung onto the lead, capitalizing on Laker service errors. The Lakers battled back and tied the score at 24 all from an attack error by sophomore middle hitter Kristy Gilchrist. From there the Lakers benefited from Bulldog miscues and took the first game.

“We came out a little slow against Lake State. It was nice to see the team rally together and improve the level of play,” head coach Brandel-Wilhelm said.

The Bulldogs came back to sweep the next three matches with scores of 30-22, 30-26, and 30-22.

In the second game the Bulldogs came out attacking and were able to build a lead. The Lakers kept it close in the beginning but a kill from junior setter Andrea Rich put the Bulldogs up 20-13.

A kill from junior setter Candice Marut ended the game with a Bulldog victory.

The third game was a battle for the lead as both teams kept tying the score, senior outside hitter Lindsay Tye took control and built the lead off her kills. The Bulldogs went on an 11-4 run to capture the win.

The fourth and final match began with a Laker lead, the Bulldogs chipped away and tied the score at 14 all off a kill from Tye. The Bulldogs took control and built a lead secured by Rich’s service ace putting the Bulldogs up 26-21.

Tye recorded 10 digs, while Gilchrist recorded 11 kills, and Marut led the team with 14 digs, and 32 assists. Goodson recorded six of the Bulldogs’ nine blocks.

Saturday proved to be a successful day for the Bulldogs as they knocked off the Huskies 3-2, (30-26, 30-26, 31-33, 23-30, and 15-10) in a dramatic fashion. The Bulldogs took the first two matches but lost the next two as the momentum swung in the Huskies' favor. The Bulldogs siezed the opportunity and took the fifth game.

“The momentum shifts sharply in volleyball. As evidenced in both the Michigan Tech matches and the Northern matches, it only takes a play or two to send momentum across the net. Our task as a team is to continue to score points no matter where the momentum is,” Brandel-Wilhelm said.

The Bulldogs took a quick lead in the first game going up 10-5 off a kill from sophomore outside hitter Katie Edwards. The Huskies came within five (20-15), but the Bulldogs shut them down.

The Huskies began the second game with a 5-0 run, but the Bulldogs came back tying the score at 14 off a Husky attack error. The Bulldogs didn’t need any assistance from the Huskies as they grabbed the lead to take the second game.

The energy shifted in the third game in the Huskies favor. The Bulldogs took control in the third game, but the Huskies were able to tie the score at 28 a piece. The Bulldogs tied the score at 30 all off Edwards’ kill, but the Huskies hung on to take the match.

The Huskies tied the score early at five all, and took the lead. The Huskies kept the Bulldogs at bay and hung on to take the win.

The Bulldogs took the lead in the fifth game after Tye’s kill to break the six-six tie and held onto it to take the game and the match.

Tye recorded a night high 24 kills along with 12 digs. Edwards registered 16 kills and Gilchrist added 13 kills.

The Wildcats beat the Bulldogs on Sunday 3-2, (25-30, 33-31, 30-22, 23-30, 15-13).

The Bulldogs took the first game after they tied the score at five all, the Wildcats came within three points (20-17) but would get no closer in the first game.

The second game began and ended close as the Wildcats tied the score multiple times prior to the Bulldogs taking a 10-7 lead.

The Huskies tied the score again at 30 all off a Bulldog service error, and took a 32-31 lead off a Kill from Amy And-Goldsworthy. The Wildcats took the game off a kill from Callie Youngman.

The Wildcats took an early lead in the third game, leading 20-9 at one point, the Bulldogs were unable to put a run together and fell 30-22.

The Bulldogs came out in the fourth game and took an early lead. The Huskies came within three point (20-17) but wouldn’t come any closer ad the Bulldogs rolled to a 30-23 game win, forcing a game five.

The Bulldogs kept game five close and tied the score for the seventh time in the game at 13 all, but were unable to score again.

Ferris was led by Tye with 22 kills. Gilchirst and Edwards both posted 16 kills each. While Marut recorded 38 assists while Rich recorded 21.

The Bulldogs travel to Northwood this Friday, and Saginaw Valley on Saturday.

Knocked Back Patrick Wells (2) and Angelo Williams (7) combine for a goal tackle against Mercyhurst Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor

Ferris State and Saginaw Valley State both had records of one and one heading into Saturday’s game. Leading the way for the Bulldogs’ was senior split end Robert Miller and junior middle linebacker Kevin Noe.

Ferris State started the game by winning the coin toss and electing to kick off and play defense. The Bulldogs defense stood strong on the Cardinals first possession.

Forcing the Cardinals three and out and having to punt, Ferris State started their first possession on their 38 yard line.

After a first down catch by Miller from senior quarterback C.J. Van Wieren the offense came to a stall. Two false start penalties and a couple short runs forced junior kicker James Yates to punt the ball back to the Cardinals. Saginaw Valley State would have their next drive come to a halt as well and were forced to punt the ball away.

Ferris State took the ball on their 33 yard line and start the drive. The Bulldogs moved the ball with short runs and passes into Cardinal territory. Saginaw Valley State’s defense stopped the Bulldogs on third and long forcing Ferris State into a decision for fourth down.

Ferris chose to send out Yates to attempt a 41 yard field goal. With the Cardinals bringing a big rush, the kick was forced wide left. The Cardinals took over at their own 23 yard line and move the ball down to the Bulldogs nine yard line. The play ended with Cardinal quarterback Chris Dougherty touchdown pass to Tony Awrey.

Miller would take the pursuing kickoff from the Cardinals and return it 28 yards to the Ferris 34. On second and eight Van Wieren found an open senior flanker Nate Fricke for a 14 yard completion into Saginaw Valley State territory.

Two plays later Miller was at it again, this time rushing around right end for 32 yards down to the Cardinal two yard line. A couple plays later, the ball was punched in for a touchdown by junior tailback Leonard Curry. Yates’ extra point was good and the game was tied.

The Cardinals took the ball and follow suit just like before. Saginaw Valley State moved the ball with short passes and runs down the field into Bulldog territory. On second and goal from the six yard line, Cardinal running back Brandon Emeott was hit by Noe forcing a fumble which was recovered in the Bulldog end zone by senior safety Patrick Wells for a touchback.

Ferris State took the ball with little time remaining in the second quarter. After a couple short yardage plays, Miller broke loose again, this time over the left end for a 39 yard gain. On third and long, Van Wieren’s pass fell incomplete but due to a 15 yard roughing the passer penalty on the Cardinals, Ferris State had a new life.

Three plays later, the Bulldogs send out the field goal team on forth and six. This attempt by Yates was good from 40 yards out giving Ferris State a 10-7 lead. Ferris State and Saginaw Valley State would swap possessions to start the third quarter with punts.

The Cardinals broke the punting cycle but not by choice; on second and short junior defensive tackle Jake Visser forced and recovered a fumble, giving Ferris State possession deep inside Cardinal territory.

After the Bulldogs drive stalled Yates was sent out for his third field goal attempt of the afternoon, this one coming from 34 yards away. A good snap and hold was rewarded with a kick right down the middle.

Ferris State led 13-7. Once again Ferris State and Saginaw Valley State would punt the ball back and forth swapping possessions. A couple of Ferris State turnovers allowed Saginaw Valley State to go on to score 17 unanswered points to seal the victory for the Cardinals.

Ending the game on the losing end has put the Bulldogs one and two with both loses in the GLIAC. Ferris State will hope to turn things around as they head home for their third GLIAC contest of the season coming Saturday September 22 against Hillsdale. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. up on Top Taggart Field.

With the help of Student Leadership and Activities, Multicultural Student Services, and other various sources, FSU Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Black Greek Council (BGC) came together and sponsored a charity basketball game last Thursday at Wink Arena.

The idea was to promote diversity and unity on FSU campus and in the community. The teams were named Diversity and Unity, respectively.

“I really like the idea of Black Greek Council and Interfraternity Council coming together and showing unity among both councils. This is a great cause and with my team up I am happy to be sitting on the winning team” Delta Sigma Theta Callie Thomas said.

Serrated Dreams and DJ Dave Reed provided entertainment throughout the game.

“The game is very unified, and I can’t help but to see the Greek unity.ÜEvery one on the court is very respectful. I would love for this to become an annual event,” Melvin Hibbler of Alpha Phi Alpha commented.Ü

Brent Williams, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, gave Diversity their first lead of the game during the fourth quarter. However, it was not enough as Johnson scored two free-throws for Unity to win the game.

“It’s a one point game and we had a great turnout. The DJ and the band were great and it’s a good place to start. While on the court I was able to talk to people from three or four different organizations to keep event going.ÜSomething real big in the making is that Black Greek Council will be involved with Greek Week. It’s a great place to get a relationship started,” IFC president and Phi Kappa Alpha (Pikes) member Mitch Faasen, said.

The game was the original ideal of Johnson and Faasen. Admission was $2 a person and all $700 of the proceeds were donated to the United Way.

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New Orleans running back Reggie Bush combined for 70 yards through the air and on the ground adding zero touchdowns. San Diego running back LaDanian Tomlinson had 58 all purpose yards and no touchdowns. Stephen Jackson, running back from Saint Louis, had 96 yards and zero touchdowns. Not all of these guys played outstanding defenses either.

If their teams want to go anywhere this season, they are going to have to step it up. Fortunately for me, none of these guys are on my fantasy team. So go ahead and keep on underperforming. Let’s get to this week’s picks.

Detroit at Philadelphia

Detroit looked shabby at best against the Vikings last week. There were so many turnovers I couldn’t count them all on my hands. Quarterback Jon Kitna (aka the China Plate) got knocked around again and sat out half the game. Backup quarterback J.T. O’Sullivan is not the first choice for backup quarterback. He did okay in his time on the field.

The Eagles played on Monday night this week but I don’t think the shorter week off will affect them. They have been struggling as well but I don’t think they’re struggling as much as the Lions.

If Kitna can actually make it through the game I think it could be close but in the end the Eagles will be the victors.

My Pick: Philadelphia.

Tennessee at New Orleans (Monday Night)

Old rivals Vince Young and Reggie Bush will meet again. This time the stage is the Superdome in New Orleans. I believe this is going to be the week that Bush finally breaks out of his shell. He will rush for over 100 yards and two touchdowns. Saints’ quarterback will be average, as he has been, but will be there when it counts.

But more importantly, this will be a bad week for Vince Young. As most of you know, Young is on the cover of Madden 2008. This is going to be the week the cover curse kicks in, I think. The curse has held true in one form or another the past couple of years and I am a firm believer in it. I know that’s a horrible thing to predict but the curse is real.

However, Young’s damage will be done before he leaves the game.

My Pick: Tennessee.

Cleveland at Oakland

Oakland has lost two games. One to Detroit and a nail biter to Denver. They are getting their numbers on offense but their defense is lacking. Oh and, by the way, they have lost their last 10 games. I mean, come on, they lost to the Lions.

On the flipside, Cleveland absolutely rolled on Cincinnati. Their offense was clicking even with newly arrived quarterback Derek Anderson. The Browns scored lots of fantasy points for me through wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Look for them to continue their dominance, but not for long.

My Pick: Cleveland.

Last week I went 9-6 for a season total of 12-7 (.632). Not bad. A couple of teams that should have won didn’t. Darn.

Editor’s note: results of the Monday game were unavailable at press time.

Stats everyone knew in the middle of August before football took the spot light are forgotten.Baseball is said to be America’s favorite pastime, but football gets most of the media hype come the fall.

Baseball playoffs begin in a few weeks, but little is said about where teams are standing. Baseball has been demoted to the scrolling bottom line as no name schools are making headlines on the football field.

People pack into football stadiums, sitting on each others' laps to make room, while you can count the empty sections at the baseball games. It seems that people are only interested in baseball when it’s 95 degrees outside.

But as soon as the weather gets cool, and the leaves begin to change people stop paying attention to the boys of summer and focus on the gridiron boys.

Now I know there are people out there that don’t care about football and watch baseball religiously this time of year. However, the majority of people are no longer cluttering around the TV to watch baseball, even if the home team is slowly catching up to the Yankees in the wild card race.

I know the Lions won their first home opener in a couple years, Michigan had a rough start, and Michigan State hasn’t self destructed yet, which are all headline news, but the Tigers are above .500.

Granted the Tigers made headlines with the same feat last year, and now it’s expected of them, and the Tigers have had over a 100 games of Michigan’s attention. I just find it sad when people stop focusing on the team that captured our hearts last summer.

All because of a sport made up of a crazy shaped ball and 100 yards is beginning. Enjoy the fall, root for the home team, and don’t forget that baseball is still in session, at least for another couple weeks.

In case someone doesn’t know, let me be the first to tell you. There are rules and etiquette for everything in life! The world of sports is no different. My advice, learn the following sports etiquette and follow it. Live it, respect it, and memorize it.

Rule 1: Parents: under no circumstances is it acceptable to yell at the referees. Chances are the child you’re cheering for is embarrassed and you’re embarrassing yourself even more.

I understand that watching a child compete in an athletic event can be extreme, but under no circumstances should the parent(s) be more involved than the child.

Rule 2: Let me make rule one a little clearer. Yes, it’s okay to cheer the child on and to help the child become excited. It is not acceptable to coach your child from the stands (that’s why they actually have a coach).

Imagine being at work and having 10, 15, 20 people yell instructions at you. I’m sure that’s what the child feels like. Chances are, your child is receiving enough instruction from his/her coach and teammates and doesn't need your input too.

It’s normal to jump, scream, and even throw popcorn sometimes. However, when you notice you’re the only person in the stands who’s upset, it might be time for you to sit down.

Rule 3: Never act like you know all the rules to the game because chances are, you don’t. Before you attend a sporting event you really know nothing about, be sure to print, post and carefully study the rules. At least you’ll have a minor sense of what’s happening before you start yelling.

Rule 4: Don’t bring your pets to the events. Nobody cares about how cute you think your dog is. The fact is, not everybody likes animals and I’m sure the person next to you is silently looking for another seat.

Rule 5: Don’t run on the playing field. Unless your child looks like they have an extreme injury and the coach is scanning the stands looking for you, stay in your seat. Just because you think your child fell too hard is not a reason for you to get up.

Rule 6: Always, always, always say nice things. Whether you’re a mother, father, guardian, cousin, sister, brother or spectator, be nice. Do not trash talk the coach in front of the player.

Support both teams. Congratulate all the kids after the game. Yes, that means telling the kids from the opposing team that they did a good job also. It’s also a good idea to tell the coaches good job too.

It’s just that simple. Nothing is difficult about these rules. Learn them, live them, and memorize them. Following these rules will keep you from embarrassing yourself and most importantly, your child.