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UC Riverside chancellor at convocation The Riverside City College Convocation will take place on Sept. 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the A.G. Paul Quadrangle. UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy P. White is the scheduled speaker. He is internationally known for his work in muscle plasticity, injury and aging,
Warp speed to the Metropolitan Showcase Star Trek: The Exhibition is now showing at the Metropolitan Showcase. It is open daily 12-8 p.m. and features costumes, props and setpieces from the various “Star Trek” TV shows and movies. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. The Metropolitan Showcase is located at 3800 Main St. on the corner of Main Street and University Avenue.
‘Go, Go, Go’ see ‘Joseph’ Performance Riverside is opening its 2010-2011 season with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This rock opera tells the biblical story of Joseph of Canaan and features show-stopping numbers “Close Every Door,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Go, Go, Go Joseph.” The show will be in the Landis Performing Arts Center on Sept, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $27-$48 and can be purchased at the box office, by phone at 951222-8100 or at performanceriverside.org.
West meets east The Riverside City College Study Abroad Program is heading to Beijing, China during the spring 2011 semester. The trip is from March 3-May 14 2011 and offers courses in political science and philosophy. The cost of the program is $6,499, which includes round trip airfare, transportation to and from the airport, shared accomodations, breakfast and lunch, walking tours, medical and travel insurance and orientation materials. For more information contact Jan Schall at jan.schall@rcc.edu or Bill Despres at bill. despres@rcc.edu or stop Quad 100.
Important dates for fall 2010 • Sept. 10-Last day to add MondayFriday classes • Sept. 12-Last day to add Saturday and Sunday classes • Last day to drop full term classes with a refund • Oct. 1-Last day to drop without a “W” • Oct. 1-Last day to elect Pass or No Pass for most full term classes • Oct. 15-Deadline to apply for graduation during the fall 2010 semester • Nov. 19-Last day to drop with a “W”
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Planning ahead: Acting President Tom Harris is the newest addition to an ever changing administration.
Harris helps plan RCC’s future stephanie holland editor in chief Riverside City College is undergoing many changes this semester, including various construction projects and scheduling overhauls. However, chief among these changes is the arrival of a new acting president. Tom Harris is very familiar with the California community college system, having served as the chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District for 10 years. Now he brings that experience to RCC. In an interview, he discussed his background, his impressions of RCC and what students can expect in the coming semester. Harris began his teaching career at the junior high school level, but eventually moved on to community colleges. “I really enjoy community colleges...a student in a community college ended up with my career, teaching and administrating in the community college system,” Harris said. “It’s a fine way to spend life.” Harris tried retirement a while back, but admits that it didn’t take. He now travels the state becoming an interim president at colleges that need him. RCC is his tenth interim position and he has been impressed by what he’s seen so far. “Riverside City College is exemplary, it’s a really, really fine place,” he said. “All the students coming here can be proud that they’re here.” Despite his praise for the college, Harris admits that these are trying times for California college students. “It’s difficult because our classes are getting full and those who wanted to go to the four year college and now are coming here, they’re having trouble enrolling at our institution because of our increase in enrollment,” he said. He also wonders what these difficulties
will do to students educational goals. “What are students going to do when they can’t find a seat in a classroom,” Harris said. “It’s going to prolong their educational goal...is it just going to be a semester, is it going to prolong it for several years, it’s really an unknown time.” He recommends that frustrated students not give up on their education. He suggests taking classes online and staying in college even if they are only able to take one or two courses. Harris discussed the criteria the administration looks at when making decisions about cutting courses. “They’re made with a lot of discussion, a lot of forethought,” he said. “If we’re going to cut, we shouldn’t cut in just one area, the cuts should be distributed equitably...so we can continue to serve as many students as possible.” He did say that students can feel confident that the number of classes being offered this semester will be maintained through next semester. Another piece of good news is that students can look forward to some parking relief in the future. As a part of the college’s master plan, the business education building may be demolished to make way for a new parking lot, with those classes moving to the vacated life science and physical science buildings. A major area of improvement for the college has been in the accreditation process. Following its last evaluation the college was placed on warning and given a list of specific areas where it needed to be better. The most important improvements needed to be made in strategic planning. Harris is confident that the revisions and changes that have been made to the college’s strategic plan will be met with approval when the accreditation committee returns in November.
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first come, first served: Students looking to park in the parking structure should leave plenty of time before their classes start.
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snack time!: The cafeteria is located on the lower level of the Bradshaw Student Center. Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Welcome to the big time Nita Gandhi Staff Writer College can be scary to the first time student. Questions are asked about the campus, administration, classes, parking, tutoring, and the Bookstore. Here are some tips to help first time college students avoid potential problems on campus. The best tip is to always have a plan. Go to the Riverside City College website, click the “Find Us” link and print out a map of the campus. It shows all the buildings for classes, departments, and parking lots. Familiarity with the campus will make getting around easier. Parking is a major problem at RCC. With the construction of the nursing science building, Lot B has been blocked off with only six lanes for parking. Also, Lot L is blocked off with some parking lanes open because of the construction on the new aquatics complex. Plan on getting to campus
about one hour before class starts in order to find a parking space. Rush hours in the lots are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Overflow lots are located on Ramona Avenue and Olivewood Avenue and also at the Evans sports complex at Terracina Drive and Magnolia Avenue, however, it will take a while to walk to class. Avoid parking in yellow lined spaces, they are for faculty and staff. Parking in these spaces, as well as handicapped spaces will result in a ticket. Make sure parking permits are visible on the lower left side of the windshield on the driver’s side. Lot 33 will be open for the 2010/2011 year. It is located on Magnolia Avenue across from the Marriott Hotel and the Convention Center. A shuttle is available to take students to and from campus, however, the length of the ride depends on traffic on Magnolia. Shuttle times are available on the RCC website on the parking update link.
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Fall movie season preview The months of September and October bring a varied group of movies to theaters Jason Ho Staff Writer
The season of fall is the season to be thankful, because of the awesome movies that are set to be released. Here is a select few of the most-talked about movies for the remainder of 2010. “Resident Evil: Afterlife” is the fourth installment of the “Resident Evil” film saga. In the newest film, opening Sept. 10, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is roaming the world for the remaining survivors of the T-Virus outbreak. She reaches what was once Los Angeles, and because of the outbreak, the city is now in ruins and infested with hungry blood-thirsty zombies. She teams up with survivors to save a group of people held-up in a prison. Director Paul W.S. Anderson returns to direct the film as he uses the same state-of-the-art 3-D cameras that were used in the hit film “Avatar.” Co-star Ali Larter will also appear in this film as one of Alice’s zombie thrashing mates. As for the lighthearted moviegoers trying to avoid all the horror films, “You Again” debuting Sept. 24, will be the perfect choice. The comedy features Kristen Bell (“When in Rome”) as a woman who must confront her school age demons when she returns home to find her brother getting married to the girl who made her life miserable in high school. This film features an impressive cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Chenowith, Victor Garber and Hollywood legends Cloris Leachman and Betty White. And in a local connection, former Riverside Community College District student Odette Yustman stars as Bell’s rival. Bell has become known for her recent comedic work and this movie signals a chance for her to hold her own against some Hollywood heavyweights. Michael Douglas returns on Sept. 24 to reprise his role as Gordon Gekko from “Wall Street” in the film’s sequel “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” The controversial corporate raider is recently released from prison and Shia LaBeouf plays an up and coming trader who becomes Gekko’s newest protege. Oliver Stone once again directs a stellar cast that includes Carey Mulligan, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella and Susan Sarandon. For the Facebook addicted “The Social Network” opens Oct. 1. This film is adapted from the book “The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal” written by Ben Mezrich. The movie focuses on the birth of the cyber empire that is Facebook. It also portrays the relationship between the site’s three creators, Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake), and Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). In the film “Red,” former black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis), knows too much for his own good. Consequently, he and his former CIA partners are framed for assassination and must now team up to stay one up on the CIA by using their agent skills. The agents on the run, featuring big name actors such as Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich, will travel across the country in efforts to clear their names while also discovering a major CIA cover-up. Tis the season for great movies, so hit up the theaters and enjoy the films with a bucket of buttery popcorn.
“RED” Oct. 15
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“Resident Evil: Evil: Afterlife” Afterlife” Sept. Sept. 10 10 “Resident
“You Again” Sept. 24
“The Social Network” Oct. 1
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The ‘doctor’ is out of line
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Dr. Laura Schlessinger runs scared from the consequences, responsibility of free speech
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Every so often, someone in the media gives the rest of the American media a gift when they seemingly forget that everything they say and do is being recorded. Bill O’Reilly has been caught on several occasions shouting expletives at the teleprompter. The Iraqi journalist who went shoe tossing at former President George W. Bush came up with a unique way to do it. And now, advice guru Dr. Laura Schlessinger has joined those infamous ranks. Schlessinger’s Aug. 10 rant about race in America included her repeating the “n-word” 11 times. Really, eleven times Dr. Laura, surely once was offensive enough to get the point across. Apparently she was trying to convince the caller that it was acceptable for Schlessinger and anybody else to use the term because “black guys use it all the time. Turn on HBO, listen to a black comic, and all you hear is that,” she said. There are several things wrong with this line of reasoning, the first being that someone in a position to reach millions of Americans used a term that is widely acknowledged to be offensive. Secondly, there’s no way an educated woman like her is not aware of the effect that word will have on her listeners. The manner in which it was used, suggesting that those who take offense to it are wrong for thinking so was tactless. The irony here is supplied by Dr. Laura’s website which proclaims her to offer “no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics.” Taste is subjective, as are insults, but something that carries such a historical weight, especially in America, needs to be treated with sensitivity by those in a position such as Schlessinger. But, as unfortunate as it is that America is still obsessed with race in 2010 after electing a black man to the White House, this particular piece of Clear Channel drama brings to light the issues of media responsibility. While what Schlessinger did was completely deplorable for someone in her position, the point of freedom of speech was raised by many. This group included infamous former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s Tweet of “Dr. Laura: don’t retreat... reload!...1st Amendment rights ceased to exist thanks to activists trying to silence.” While it is both Palin and Schlessinger’s right to hold these beliefs and speak them, the question burns to be asked of should they be allowed to do so in a setting where they can be heard by millions of potential listeners? Schlessinger prides herself on giving advice and
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knowing the seemingly moral way to address questionable situations. Her tag line is “now go do the right thing.” For all intents and purposes, she does give solid advice on matters people struggle with. But when the caller who initiated the now infamous conversation demanded to know from Schlessinger if it was OK to say it, the host replied not with an answer most people would have given in “no,” but incredibly she said it “depends on how it’s said,” and then later after the caller expressed concern about her repeated usage of it, she put the final nail in her coffin. “If you’re that hypersensitive about color and don’t have a sense of humor, don’t marry outside your race,” Schlessinger said on that same show. This is not a statement that can be credited as doing the right thing. Schlessinger was incredibly out of line, teetering on the thin borderline of hate speech, and talking much like one would expect of a Ku Klux Klan subscriber or member of the Westboro Baptist Church to speak. While she did apologize, she also took the cowardly way out, saying that she would be retiring so she essentially could speak her mind without losing advertising. In layman’s terms, she is scared of the money tree being chopped down and is jumping ship while she still can. Responsibility is one of the most important things anyone in media is taught. Having access to a wide audience gives an enormous amount of power in the hands of the media channel in question, and it is imperative that things be presented in a way that is inoffensive and impartial. The First Amendment will protect what is said, but its protection is not a tool to make it correct to say whatever one wants, and that is where Palin’s and others’ free speech argument is flawed. This is not the first time Schlessinger has suffered a backlash for offensive remarks. She continually preached a mantra of right leaning disapproval for almost anything that wasn’t the traditional mom, dad, and two point five kids family. And with her outburst, she has been nationally noticed as someone who apparently does not practice what she preaches, and is taking the easy way out. Her free speech defense is a farce, and hopefully she will become a cautionary tale to other hosts who like to belittle guests and toss out derogatory terms with no regard for how it can affect others. It’s a painful lesson, but one needed to be reiterated to the rest of those people with big audiences tuning in: Just because you can say it, does not mean you should.
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RCC coach leaves Danielle Schmidt Staff Writer
Men’s Soccer
Football Season Record Overall: 0-0 Conference: 0-0 Next game: 9/11 Vs. San Bernardino Valley 6 p.m.
Season Record Overall: 0-0 Conference: 0-0 Next game: 8/30 Vs. Rio Honda 4 p.m.
Football Sept. 4
Bye week
Sept. 11 Vs. San Bernardino Valley 6 p.m. Sept. 18 Vs. Victor Valley 6 p.m. Sept. 25 At Mt. San Antonio 1 p.m. Oct. 2
At Chaffey 6 p.m.
Oct. 9
Vs. Citrus 6 p.m.
Oct. 16
Vs. Orange Coast 6 p.m.
Oct. 23
At Golden West 1 p.m.
Oct. 30
At Santa Ana 1 p.m.
Nov. 6
Vs. Desert 6 p.m.
Nov. 13
At Southwestern 6 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Season Record Overall: 0-0 Conference: 0-0 Next game: 9/1 Vs. San Diego Mesa 3 p.m.
Volleyball Season Record Overall: 0-0 Conference: 0-0 Next game: 9/3 RCC Tournament 3 p.m.
Oct. 5
At Fullerton 3 p.m.
Oct. 8
Vs. Orange Coast 3 p.m.
Oct. 12
At Irvine Valley 3 p.m.
Oct. 15
At Golden West 3 p.m.
Oct. 19
Vs. Santiago Canyon 3 p.m.
Oct. 22
At Saddleback 3 p.m.
Oct. 29
Vs. Santa Ana 3 p.m.
Nov. 2
At Cypress 3 p.m.
Nov. 5
Vs. Fullerton 3 p.m.
Nov. 9
At Orange Coast 3 p.m.
Nov. 12
Vs. Irvine Valley 3 p.m.
Season Record Overall: 0-0 Conference: 0-0 Next game: 9/10 At Golden West Tournament TBA
Women’s Water Polo Season Record Overall: 0-0 Conference: 0-0 Next Game: 9/15 At Santa Ana 4 p.m.
Oct. 22
At Golden West Tournament TBA
Oct. 27
Vs. Golden West 3 p.m. * Home games will be played at Sippy Woodhead Pool at the Cesar Chavez Center on 2060 University Ave. Riverside, CA, 92506
Women’s Water Polo Sept. 9
At America River Tournament TBA
Sept. 15
At Santa Ana 4 p.m.
Sept. 17
At Chaffey Tournament TBA
Sept. 29
At Orange Coast 4 p.m.
Norco College.
Oct. 1
At Cuesta Tournament TBA
Volleyball
Oct. 8
Vs. Northwood 11 p.m.
Oct. 13
Vs. Saddleback 4 p.m.
Oct. 15
At Golden West Tournament TBA
Oct. 20
At Fullerton 3 p.m.
Oct. 22
At Long Beach Tournament TBA
Oct. 27
Vs. Golden West 3 p.m.
Nov. 4
Orange Empire Conference
* All home games are played at
Men’s Soccer
Men’s Water Polo
Aug. 30
Vs. Rio Honda 4 p.m.
Aug. 25
At Southwestern 5 p.m.
Sept. 3
Vs. San Diego 4 p.m.
Aug. 27
At Pasadena 9 a.m.
Sept. 7
At Citrus 7 p.m.
Sept. 3
RCC quad tournament 3 p.m.
Sept. 10
At Palomar 5 p.m.
Sept. 10
At Mt. San Antonio 4 p.m.
Sept. 14
At Chaffey 5 p.m.
Sept. 17
At San Diego Mesa 4 p.m.
Sept. 17
Vs. Imperial Valley 4 p.m.
Sept. 22
At San Bernardino Valley 5 p.m.
Sept. 28
Vs. Orange Coast 3 p.m.
Oct. 1
At Santa Ana 7 p.m.
Oct. 1
At Irvine Valley 1 p.m.
Oct. 6
Vs. Saddleback 7 p.m.
Oct. 5
Vs. Santa Ana 3 p.m.
Oct. 8
At Golden West 6 p.m.
Oct. 8
At Fullerton 3 p.m.
Oct. 13
At Cypress 6 p.m.
Oct. 12
Vs. Cypress 3 p.m.
Oct. 15
Vs. Orange Coast 7 p.m.
Oct. 15
Vs. Santiago Canyon 3 p.m.
Oct. 20
At Irvine Valley 6 p.m.
Oct. 19
At Golden West 3 p.m.
Oct. 22
Vs. Fullerton 7 p.m.
Oct. 22
At Orange Coast 3 p.m.
Oct. 27
Vs. Santa Ana 7 p.m.
Oct. 26
Vs. Irvine Valley 3 p.m.
Oct. 29
At Saddleback 6 p.m.
Oct. 29
At Santa Ana 3 p.m.
Nov. 3
Vs. Golden West 7 p.m.
Nov. 2
Vs. Fullerton 3 p.m.
Nov. 5
Vs. Cypress 7 p.m.
Nov. 5
At Cypress 3 p.m.
Nov. 10
At Orange Coast 7 p.m.
Nov. 9
At Santiago Canyon 3 p.m.
Nov. 12
Vs. Irvine Valley 7 p.m.
Oct. 2
At Cal Baptist University 10 a.m.
Nov. 12
Vs. Golden West 1 p.m.
Nov. 17
At Fullerton 6 p.m.
Oct. 9
At Southern California preview at
* All home games are played at Norco College.
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Water Polo Sept. 10
At Golden West Tournament TBA
Sept. 15
At Santa Ana 3 p.m.
Aug. 27
At Miramar 1 p.m.
Sept. 17
At Cuesta Tournament TBA
Sept. 1
Vs. San Diego Mesa 3 p.m.
Sept. 24
At Cal Baptist Tournament TBA
Sept. 3
At Moorpark 2 p.m.
Sept. 29
At Orange Coast 3 p.m.
Sept. 7
Vs. Mt. San Antonio 3 p.m.
Oct. 2
At Claremont College TBA
Sept. 14
Vs. Golden West 3 p.m.
Oct. 8
At Citrus Tournament TBA
Sept. 17
At Santiago Canyon 3 p.m.
Oct. 13
Vs. Saddleback 3 p.m.
Sept. 21
Vs. Saddleback 3 p.m.
Oct. 15
At Cal Baptist 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 28
At Santa Ana 3 p.m.
Oct. 20
At Fullerton 3 p.m.
Oct. 1
Vs. Cypress 3 p.m.
Championship at Cypress College Nov. 6
Vs. Cypress 3 p.m. * Home games will be played at Sippy Woodhead Pool at the Cesar Chavez Center on 2060 University Ave. Riverside, CA, 92506
Cross Country Sept. 10
Fresno CC Invitational at Fresno Woodward Park 10 a.m.
Sept. 24
At Golden West Invite at Huntington Beach Central Park 10 a.m.
San Diego Mission Bay Park 10 a.m. Oct. 29
At Orange Empire Conference at Mission Viejo Oso Creek Park 10 a.m.
Nov. 6
At Southern California Finals at San Diego Mission Bay Park 10 a.m.
Nov. 20
At CCCAA State Championships at Fresno Woodward Park 10 a.m.
After seven seasons as the women’s track and field, cross country and long distance head coach at Riverside City College, Mike Barbee accepted the position of assistant coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. On the RCC athletics website, Barbee said, “For the past seven years, I had the pleasure of coaching and mentoring outstanding student-athletes, who made all the difference in my daily life.” Before becoming a coach, Barbee started his success in cross country at his alumni Coloma High School. In high school he was a three time all state selection in track and field and cross country. Barbee went on to be a Western Michigan University graduate and received a degree in science. During the time spent at Riverside, Barbee was able to boost the women’s cross country and track programs into high gear. In his first year as coach, he guided the women’s cross country to a sixth place finish at the state finals. The following year he helped the team improve to a second place finish at the state finals. In the same year he led the women’s track and field team to a twelfth place finish at the state finals. For the next five years Barbee held the cross country team as one of the top ten community college teams in state. As for the track and field team, he continued building the program to be a power house team as its best finish was third place at the state finals in 2009. Barbee is now moving on to a Division 1 program and will be Brendon Gilroy’s assistant coach. On the RCC athletics website, Barbee said “I’ll never hide the fact that my ultimate coaching goal was to become a Division I coach. I’m solely making this move to get coaching experience at the Division I level.” Shortly after Barbee announced his decision to move on to a better opportunity for himself, Riverside’s Athletic Director, Barry Meier decided on who will be coaching the future of the women’s track and field and cross country teams. Damien Smith, who had been a track assistant and working with the sprinters, is replacing Barbee. On the RCC athletics website, Meier said “Damien (Smith) has done a tremendous job in his time as an assistant track coach. I just felt this was his time to become a head coach. He’s proven himself, and now his time has arrived.” Smith has had the experience coaching in high school, college and track clubs. In 2008 Smith was named the state’s assistant of the year. Before becoming an assistant at RCC, Smith was a assistant at North High School, where he helped the school achieve a No. 4 ranking in state.
Sports Briefs Track coach gets rewarded Riverside City College men’s track and field coach Jim McCarron is the California Community College’s Track and Field Association’s Track Coach of the Year. The recognition of McCarron comes a few months after the RCC men’s track and field team won its third straight state championship.
Let the party begin The Riverside City College’s traditional tailgates before every home football game is returning this season. Starting on Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m. before the game against San Bernardino Valley College, there will be a tailgate party kicking off on the practice field next to the football stadium. The tailgate parties will include music, games, face painting and performances from the RCC marching band and cheerleaders.
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No pay, no play Daniel Torres Staff Writer Following a painful defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in last season’s AFC Championship game, the New York Jets solemnly vowed to return this season with full force, nonstop, straight into the Super Bowl. Led by their boisterous, yet exceedingly confident coach, Rex Ryan, the Jets have stepped out from under the radar to make it known throughout the league that they, and not the defending Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints, are the team to beat. One reason for the team’s overconfidence this season is the play of its defense. The Jets defense, which was ranked No. 1 overall last season, shut down such offensive powered teams as the New England Patriots, the Houston Texans, and the Cincinnati Bengals. A crucial part of that defense was elite cornerback Darrelle Revis, who single-handedly stopped wide receivers Randy Moss (New England), Andre Johnson (Houston), and Chad Ochocinco (Cincinnati), leaving their teams deprived of a passing game. After last season, Revis, such an adept defender, is now hailed as the best defensive player in the game. With such strong adulation toward Revis, especially by Jets management, one would believe a contract upgrade would be in the works. Revis, set to make a measly $1 million this season, a pittance for a player of his caliber, has decided to holdout from training camp and all other team activities, including games, until he is paid what he believes he deserves. Revis believes he deserves to be paid like Nnamdi Asomugha, cornerback of the Oakland Raiders, who is set to be paid over $15 million this upcoming season. Revis, a far superior defender, won’t earn more than most first round draft picks this season. So how long will this holdout last? Well, as long as team owner Woody Johnson and General Manager Mike Tannenbaum let it. This is an issue that shouldn’t be prolonged seeing how the Jets defense crumbled at the hands of New York Giants new receiver, Victor Cruz, who scored three touchdowns in the Jets preseason opener on August 16. Cruz would have been immediately been placed on Revis Island, a nickname for the area Revis plays letting others know that once they are on Revis Island, nothing can and will go there way. To make matters worse, in the Jets first three games of the regular season, the defense will have to face some of the league’s best receivers such as the Baltimore Ravens’ Anquan Boldin, Moss, and the Miami Dolphins’ Brandon Marshall. If the Jets defense struggles against these top wide outs, then Johnson and Tannenbaum will certainly hear it from Ryan, not to mention the City of New York, who have been waiting impatiently for another Jets’ Super Bowl since the days of Joe Namath over 40 years ago. Revis and the Jets are currently on the same path. The Jets do not need Revis to win the Super Bowl, but he greatly increases their chances. The only ones content with this whole situation are teams facing the Jets this season. Knowing Revis could be out of work means their best receivers can go out and make plays. With Revis on the field, the rest of the Jets’ defense can focus more on stopping the opponents running game, making them a top defensive force once again. Ryan, formerly being the defensive mind behind the Baltimore Ravens intimidating defense the past few seasons, will give hell if his defense does not rise to his standards. This is Ryan’s time, he’s made it known and will not let all his talking and hard work go down the drain because the front office refuses to pay their top defender the money he deserves. The Jets have tried to improve the defense, making some off-season acquisitions such as Antonio Cromartie from San Diego and drafting Kyle Wilson from Boise State. Cromartie can’t cover the premiere receivers the way Revis can and Wilson has yet to prove anything. Revis is the top defensive player in the league, and yet he’s not even one of the top five highest paid players on the team. Without Revis Island the Jets are stuck with “AlCroTraz”, the self-proclaimed area in which Cromartie will take over amid Revis’ absence.
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