Friday, November 2, 2007
Beat The Experts
The Beacon Staff will be using their expertise in the field of
American Football to pick NFL and NCAA games for the
upcoming weekend. We would like to see if anyone on the
Behrend campus can not only keep up with our brilliant
minds, but possibly beat the experts. Email
aknsoo6@psu.edu or mbwso2B@psu.edu by Saturday at 9
a.m. to enter your picks. Winners will receive gifts from
the Behrend Beacon Staff.
NFL
Buffalo vs. Cincinnati
Seattle vs. Cleveland
Indianapolis vs. NE
NO vs. Jacksonville
Minnesota vs. SD
Arizona vs. Tampa Bay
NYJ vs. Washington
Denver vs. Detroit
Green Bay vs. KC
Tie-Breaker
Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore
NCAA
Penn State vs. Purdue
Oregon vs. Arizona St.
Ohio St. vs. Wisconsin
LSU vs. Alabama
Rutgers vs. UCONN
Totals:
Steelers to face rivals in crucial game
By Jess Carlson
staff writer
jleso I 84psu.edu
Students at Penn State Behrend were up in
arms last Sunday afternoon, when they real
ized during their hangover buzz that the
Steelers/Bengals game was not being broadcasted
in Erie. In case you missed it or could not find it on
the radio, the Steelers solidified their first place
standing in the AFC North by defeating the last
place Cincinnati Bengals 24-13. Next up are the
Baltimore Ravens for a Monday night showdown at
Heinz Field, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers went 0-2
against the Baltimore Ravens, with a total score
between the two games of 58-7, (27-0 in Baltimore
and 31-7 in Pittsburgh). The loss at Heinz Field
was the only one in the last seven home games for
the Steelers. The Ravens sacked quarterback Ben
Roethlisberger 14 times, forced him to throw four
interceptions, and held runningback Willie Parker
to 51 yards in 23 carries. This season has been a
different year for both teams.
A win for the Steelers will keep them on top of
the AFC North, however a loss to the Ravens will
put both teams in first place at 5-3, and if the
Cleveland Browns win on Sunday against Seattle,
the AFC North could potentially have a three-way
tie for first place.
The Steelers are looking to perform much like
Behrend Sports Briefs
Men's soccer team advances to AMCC title game with win over Penn State Altoona
The Penn State Behrend men's soccer team will play in the 2007 AMCC Championship after winning 1-
0 over Penn State Altoona on Wednesday afternoon on the Behrend Fields.
The first half of the game was primarily dominated by Altoona, outshooting Behrend 10-6. Behrend's
Dustin Walker (Apollo/Kiski Area) made eight saves in goal and Altoona's Brandon McQuillen made two
stops. Behrend ended the scoreless tie, with a crucial goal from scoring machine Ahmad Salim, which
ended up being the only goal of the game.
No. 2 seeded Behrend squad finished the regular season with a 7-2 mark in conference play and are now
12-4-3 overall record. Behrend will be making its first appearance in the AMCC title game since claim
ing the 2003 conference title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
Women's soccer also advances to AMCC title game with win over La Roche
The Penn State Behrend women's soccer team looks like title contenders, dropping No. 5 seeded La
Roche 5-0. Ten minutes into the game, freshman Caitlyn Elser grabbed the first goal into the game. Beth
Manganaro scored late in the first half to grab the 2-0 lead at the half.
. . _
Junior Nikki Frisbee, freshman Caitlin Tschappat and freshman Kaitlin Schaefer added second period
goals to end La Roche's season. Frisbee's goal marked her 12th of the season and moved her into a third
place tie on the all-time goals scored list. Behrend outshot La Roche 20-6, and goalie Kayla Frost
(Venetia/Peters Township) posted four saves as the Behrend defense logged its seventh shutout in the past
nine contests. Behrend picks up its ninth win in 11 games and improves to 10-6-3 on the year after post
ing an 8-0-1 record in regular season conference play.
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they did last week in their victory over the
Cincinnati Bengals. Roethlisberger threw 19-of-26
for 230 yards including two touchdowns and one
interception. The numbers for Big Ben are almost
opposite this season compared to last year when he
threw 14 interceptions and seven touchdowns in
seven games. This year, he has 15 touchdowns and
six interceptions.
Parker and Ravens' runningback Willis McGahee
will have to bring their A-game to the field as
Monday night will be a battle against the top two
rushing defensive teams in the NFL. The number
two Ravens have allowed 268 yards per game,
while the number one Steelers defense have held
their opponents to 258.9 yards.
The Ravens are going to be fired up to win on
Monday after a disappointing loss to the Buffalo
Bills two weeks ago. A few key injured players
also got the chance to rest during their bye last
week. Of the injured players who will most likely
be ready to play Monday are quarterback Steve
McNair, who was out the last two games from a
back injury, center Mike Flynn (knee injury), offen
sive tackle Adam Terry (bad ankle), defensive end
Trevor Pryce (broken wrist) and cornerback Chris
McAlister (bad knee).
Baltimore has won its last five games following a
bye week; however they have lost their last three
Monday night road games. Pittsburgh is undefeat
ed at home this season so far and has an 11-game
Monday night winning streak at home.
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Super Bowl XLI.V will be decided this Sunday
By Andrew McLachlan
.sports editor
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Can the Super Bowl champion he decided this
Sunday in Indianapolis? Two of the hest
teams in the past decade, the Indianapolis
Colts and the New England Patriots. will square off
on Sunday to decide who is the best team in the
AFC and in the NFL.
The Colts are com
ing into the game 7-0
and the Patriots at 8-0,
which is the first time
two teams. undefeated
this far in the season.
will he playing each
other. Many experts
believe that this can he
a pivotal game that
will give the winner
the edge going into
playoffs.
In last year's game.
Indianapolis came out
On top in the regular
season and also upset
New England in the
AFC championship
The Colts
(n 1 to win their
first Super Bowl in
Indianapolis and prove that they arc the hest teani in
the NFL. From their loss in the AFC title game.
New England decided to Juice up their offense and
defense by signing some of the best free agents in
the off-season. The Patriots picked up veteran line
backer Adalius Thomas from the Baltimore Ravens.
wide receiver Wes Welker from the Miami
Dolphins, wide receiver Dome Stallworth from the
Philadelphia Eagles, and high-profile wide receix er
Randy Moss from the Oakland Raiders.
Moss had been off the radar. due to his struggling
Oakland team and having the description of being
lazy and selfish. The Patriots decided to take a
chance on Moss. hoping he can rekindle the magic
that he had hack in Minnesota. where he put up
career numbers for seven seasons. So tar. Moss has
been a huge payoff for the Patriots, with 771) yards
receiving and I I tO I.ICII CIO Wll S SO far this seas o n .
With his current chemistry with Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady. it is going to take a lot from the ('olts to
stop these two from putting up big numbers.
So far this season, the Patriots have outscored
4v4 Coed Indoor Soccer
Deadline is Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.
If interested contact Rob Wittman @ rww3@psu.edu
WE ARE...NOT ATTENDING BEHREND SPORTS
By Andrew McLachlan
sports editor
asmsoo6o psu.edu
The Behrend campus is known for many
things, such as beautiful scenery. impressiN e
facilities and an excellent tradition in athlet
ics. Wait...what! Penn State Behrend has athlet
ics? I always thought that they are the campus that
didn't have the football team? Why is it that
Behrend sports do not get the respect that they
deserve? You can blame lack of coverage on TV or
in the papers. but I look at the students who walk
the campus each and everyday.
There is a severe lack of fans in the sporting
events that take place all year at Behrend. Year
after year, teams from Penn State Behrend partici
pate in spoils against teams around the area and
mostly dominate the competition, leading to divi
sion titles and NCAA tournament invites. Over the
last decade Behrend's 21 combined men and
women's athletic programs have produced 33
AMCC conference titles, as well as numerous
NCAA and ECAC tournament appearances. Just
last year, Behrend's volleyball squad experienced
their first 29-win season and earned second place in
the ECAC tournament.
This season, the men and women's cross-country
teams captured the AMCC conference title, domi
nating the conference championship this past week
end at Hilbert College. The men's team placed live
runners within the top nine and the women's team
placed an impressive six runners in the top ten.
Both soccer teams are headed to this season's
AMCC conference title match. Even Behrend's
club teams are making a name for themselves.
Behrend's club hockey team has reached the play
offs the past two consccutiN c seasons and
to reach their third in as many years. If those aren't
Brad' and Manning shake hands after a playoff game
Intramural Deadline Update
Team Triathlon
Deadline is Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.
The Behrend Beacon I
their opponents 331-127. which is an a\ erage score
of 42-15 in favor of the Patriots. Even though the
Colts are at home in the up-incoming contest. the
Patriots are favored over the Colts. which is no sur
prise to a few toothall fans. - They have heen easi
1\ the most impressive team this vent and being a
Steelers fan, it pains me to tiaN \ s Brysten
.lones. a senior at Penn State lichrend.
The Colts will have to rely on their secondary to
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NVAlininon Redskins
Probably the biggest matchup in the game is
between two of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL
history in New England's Brady and Indianapolis'
Peyton Niallnif4l. Both so fill - this year have been
practically flawless. throwing !Or a combined total
of 431.0liChdOW11`; and five interceptions. Currently.
Manning has the record for most touchdowns in an
NFL season with 49. Brady is on pace to pass that
record. in ha\ illg 30 touchdowns in eight games.
l:\cn though Brady has the hence numbers this
}car. he still feels that Manning is a step above him
at their position. "He's probabl) got a better arm.
he's probahl \ faster. he's bigger. he's probably
smarter." Brady said. "He's proven 0\ er the Wars
how consistent he is. l'y'e always looked up to
Pc\ ton and the way he plays. He's gotten the hest of
us the last three times we played, so we've got a
great challenge. Hopefully we're all up for it.
The game will air at 4:15 p.m. on Sun. Nov. 4 and
can he watched on your local CBS station.
Indoor Soccer
Deadline is Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.
impressive statistics then I'm not sure what is
Penn State Football dominates some of the fan
base at Behrend and I understand that. Going to the
football games in State College arc tons of fun and
is an experience that every college student should
take part in, hut the sports that we have here in Erie
are losing their fan base due to this. It is important
to he proud of the sports teams that we have here
and treat them like we would treat a football game.
We should have tailgates before soccer or hockey
games and cheer for our athletes to win big games.
which apparently comes easy to us at Behrend.
know that the Behrend fields lack large bleachers
for seating and there have been rumors in the past
of a brand new soccer facility to he built on cam
pus. Even though the soccer teams would greatly
appreciate a new field, would anyone still go to the
game?
Plus, you cannot blame the campus faculty for
not letting the student body know when these
games are. E-mails are sent everyday about
upcoming games on and off campus that usually
features free gifts, food, and beverages for Behrend
students. Also, the Beacon staff tries its best to
inform readers when games are coming up.
We lack Behrend pride here and that needs to
change. We have a beautiful campus with a great
sports tradition. We have over -LOW students that
go to Behrend. I have seen the crowds that went to
major concerts and events on campus. We have the
numbers to have some great crowds at the Junker
Center, the Behrend Fields, and the local ice arenas.
To have even a quarter of the student body go to a
Behrend sporting event would be a blessing.
So when you are drinking the weekend away in
your dorm room or apartment, take some time out
)I!he day and attend a soccer game, catch a basket
hall game. or get a ride to a hockey game. You
would he amazed how much fun they can be.
try to stop the
Patriots passing
attack. which has
averaged 310
yards per game
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safety and Eric
Bob
Sanders has been
regarded as one
of the hest
safeties in the
game toda.
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this Sunday with
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