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ALABAMA STORIES
| Blazers Hit The Road To Take On Rice Friday |
10/09/2009 - Soccer |
The UAB women's soccer team will travel to Houston, Texas for a Conference USA match versus the Rice Owls on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT at the Rice Track/Soccer Stadium.
Friday will mark the sixth meeting on the pitch between the Blazers and the Owls. Rice holds a 3-2 advantage in the all-time series, however, UAB won the last meeting, 5-2, a season ago in Birmingham.
The Blazers head to Rice with an 8-4 overall record and a 2-2 mark in league play. UAB is ranked as the No. 6 team in the Central Region in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll, while also being listed No. 25 in the nation in the season's first NCAA RPI index, released this past Monday.
Sophomore forward Tiffini Turpin continues to lead the way for UAB on the offensive side with a team-best four goals this season, including three game-winners.
Also contributing to the Blazers' attack is senior forward/midfielder Danya Barsalona and sophomore forward/midfielder Laura McCalla, who have scored two goals each on the year.
Junior Kate Blankenship is UAB's starting goalkeeper, recording five shutouts this season and tallying 52 saves through 12 games.
Rice has an overall record of 2-8-2 and has yet to win a league game with a 0-4 mark in C-USA.
The Owls have three players that have scored a team-high two goals apiece, including Alexa Coralli, Erin Scott and Korey Taylor.
Meghan Erkel has started every game in goal for Rice and has nabbed 72 saves and allowed 13 goals this year.
The UAB/Rice match can be followed live on Gametracker.
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| Blazer Baseball Gets Back In Action With Fall Practice |
09/30/2009 - Baseball |
After several weeks of weight training, conditioning and individual workouts since the start of school, the UAB baseball team is ready to get back on the field as a complete unit for its fall practice period. The Blazers will practice 28 days over the next five weeks, starting Friday, Oct. 2 and ending Saturday, Nov. 7. As usual, all sessions will be held at UAB’s Young Memorial Field and will be open to the public. A weekly practice schedule is included at the end of this release. “It’s my favorite time of the year,” UAB head coach Brian Shoop said. “The weather is great. They guys are excited to practice. It’s a teaching environment. It’s an important time of the year, but it’s also a really fun time of the year.” UAB returns to the practice field on the heels of a strong finish to the 2009 campaign. The Blazers won four of their final six Conference USA series, including series wins over fourth-ranked Rice and eventual College World Series participant Southern Miss, to top the 30-win mark for the first time since 2005. “Hopefully what that does is raise the bar in terms of expectations,” Shoop said. “We ask our guys to expect more of themselves in every area of life, not just on the baseball field. We’re just trying to be better again. We’ve got a veteran team, and we’re optimistic that it’s a good team.” A total of 25 players that have been on the UAB roster return as the Blazers begin to prepare for the 2010 season. Six of those players were active in summer leagues across the country, including second baseman Nick Crawford, who was an All-Cape selection for the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod League. The entire starting infield is back in addition to second-team all-conference selection Digger Towe, who split time behind the plate last season. C-USA All-Freshman performer Jamal Austin also returns in center field, though the Blazers will have to look for replacements at the corner outfield positions following the loss of all-conference performers Brint Hardy and Cody McMurry. Another focus of fall practice will be the Blazer pitching staff, which returns three players who have seen significant action as weekend starters in Shay Crawford, Mitch Kloskowski and Beau Pender. Add to that group Ryan Woolley, a sixth-round Major League Baseball draft pick who opted to return to school, and UAB hopes its pitching will be improved. The Blazers also bring back eight arms that contributed in the bullpen a season ago, including Nick Graffeo, who served as the team’s closer. “It’s no secret that if we’re going to improve again as a team, we have to be better on the mound,” Shoop said. “These next five weeks are very important in continuing their development as a staff, and we’re hoping our pitching is going to turn into one of our strengths.” The returning players will take the practice field for the first time together with 10 newcomers, a group that includes eight position players and two pitchers. Newcomers have played an important role in Shoop’s tenure at UAB with four Blazers earning C-USA All-Freshman Team recognition in his three years. “We think, in totality, this is the best group of newcomers we have had,” Shoop said. “Time will tell, but that’s what we believe and what we’re hoping for. We think it’s a really good class, and we’ll need some of them to contribute for us right away.” The slate this fall is scheduled to include 15 practice days and 13 intrasquad days, including the team’s annual Green & Gold Series, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Below is a tentative weekly practice schedule with all times subject to change: Sundays: 1:30-5:00 p.m. Mondays: 1:30-4:30 p.m.Tuesdays: Off (except for rain make-ups)Wednesdays: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays: 2:30-4:30 p.m.Fridays: 1:30-5:00 p.m. Saturdays: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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| Where Are They Now - Jimmy Reno |
01/31/2009 - Music |
Name:Jimmy Reno
Band: To The End
Instruments you play: Lead singer
Hometown:Cleveland, Alabama
What kind of music do you play and what type do you like to listen to:I sing southern gospel music. I enjoy all types of christian music.
When and why did music become important to you: I began singing solo's in church at the age of 4. My Dad would play his guitar and I would stand in a chair and sing into the mic. I have loved singing as long as I can remember.
Do you come from a musical family and if so what do they do:Yes! My Dad plays any instrument with strings. He's extremely talented. My brother plays guitar and my sister sings in a southern gospel group of her own.
Tell us about your school experience, particularly middle and High School:I had a wonderful school experience. I was involved in band and choir and sang in a barbershop quartet. Our quartet went on after school to beccome my first gospel group. We went by the name Trinity.
Tell us about your first time performing for a live audience:Well, I was 4, but I do remember a lady asking me to sing it again!lol!
Where was your largest (most fans) performance and how was the experience:My old group, Trinity, sang at the southern baptist convention and there were around 10,000 in attendance. at the concert that night.
Who is most influential in your music (other bands): First and foremost Jesus Christ. Other artists who have inspired me include Kenny Hinson, Michael English and Gold City Quartet.
Where does the inspiration for your music come from: It's a burning desire to sing and share the message of Christ through song.
Have you been a member of other bands and if so tell us about those experiences: My first group I helped start with my two best friends from school. Trinity sang across the southeast for 10 years. More recently I was lead singer with Mercy Rain ministries based out of Enterprise, AL. After a year with them, God led me in a different direction, but I cherish the year I spent with them. I'm currently lead singer with To The End and I'm looking forward to what God has in store for us.
What goals do you as an individual and a band have: To share Jesus with others.
Tell us about a teacher who made a big difference in your life: Allen Bailey. He was my High School band and choir director. He helped to cultivate my talents.
Where you involved in band or chorus in High School, if so what did you do: In band I played trombone and was the section leader. In choir I just sang!! lol!! Actually, I placed with the all state choir and enjoyed it tremendously.
Did you play sports in school, if so what were they and what is your best memory from them: I didnt. I was involved in music.
What's going on with the band now: To The End is booking for 2009 and preparing to go back into the studio for a new project. Our schedule is starting to book, so we encourage church's to contact us for a booking.
Do you have CD's out now and if so what are they and where can people get them: They can go to totheendonline.com
Where can people go on-line to find out more about the band, your music, and how to book you for a show:http://totheendonline.com/
What are some of your interests outside of music: I'm a HUGE Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. I also love the old west and enjoy watching westerns. Bonanza is my fav tv show.
Anything else you would like to add: Hope to see some of you at a concert in the near future.
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| Where Are They Now - Chad Boswell |
09/16/2008 - Music |
Chad Boswell
Band: Solo Act
Instruments you play: Piano/Keyboards, Trumpet, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Baritone
Hometown: Enterprise, Alabama
What kind of music do you play and what type do you like to listen to: Contemporary Christian and then anything that is on the radio
When and why did music become important to you: I don't know. It just came natural to me at a very young age and I just sort of kept going with it. Eventually it turned into a lifestyle.
Do you come from a musical family and if so what do they do: Dad played guitar and mom the clarinet. My brother is a really good guitarist and awesome singer as well.
Tell us about your school experience, particularly middle and High School: I was a military kid. I was in three different middle schools and two different high schools. Not much to experience because I was never there long enough to experience. I did meet my wife at the last high school…does that count?
Tell us about your first time performing for a live audience: Nerve racking, lots of pacing, coughing, worry, and doubt…and that was before I hit the stage.
Where was your largest (most fans) performance and how was the experience: The largest was actually at my former home church in Destin, FL. (I have since moved to Alabama…) The response was wonderful and the experience was good. It was neat performing in front of a group that new me intimately. It was almost like singing for Mom and Dad during those growing up years at home.
Who is most influential in your music (other bands): Geez…Here we go: Steve Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sandi Patti, Larnell Harris, Petra, Phil Collins, John Williams, Toto, Rascal Flatts, ( I can go on for a while…)
Where does the inspiration for your music come from: From a lot of places. I love stories and I love to tell stories. Most of my songs come from experiences from the bible i.e. David and Goliath, Noah, Daniel, and what Jesus went through.
Have you been a member of other bands and if so tell us about those experiences: I have been a part of other groups and solo acts before. One time I was with a solo act, Singer/Songwriter Skip Cofield, and we opened up for Jonathan Pierce. Awesome performance! Brought the house down…and never performed together again. Odd...
What goals do you as an individual and a band have: My goals are to take my project as far as it can go and then do it all over again. I am really not concentrating on how many people I have or will perform in front of but more along the aspect of teaching everyone I perform in front of that it is easy to worship God.
Tell us about a teacher who made a big difference in your life: Suzane Woodrum. She was the first piano teacher who taught me music theory. That to me was the beginning of my music career because once I understood the basics…there was no stopping. Also, John Baker at Enterprise High School. Mr. Baker has a wonderful ability to see the potential in anyone and believe in them so much that they believe in themselves.
Where you involved in band or chorus in High School, if so what did you do: I was involved in both band and chorus. I played trumpet at Windsor Forrest High School in Savannah, Georgia and for Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. I was also played trumpet for the Jazz and Show Choir at Enterprise High called the Enterprise Encores.
Did you play sports in school, if so what were they and what is your best memory from them: Oh yeah. I never played in any high school teams but I did play in outside recreational groups. In fact I was the goalie for the soccer team at Hunter Army Airfield that won the district and placed fourth in the state. Awesome team.
What's going on with the band now:
New CD: Debut Album "FREE" came out December of 2007.
Tour: Just got back from a tour in South Africa this past May. Already invited back and are on going back in 2009
Concerts: Working on a new Fall Tour right now
Studio: Looking to go back in the studio around the middle of winter 2009
Do you have CD's out now and if so what are they and where can people get them: Yes they are out and you can contact me at Chad@ChadBoswell.com for an autographed CD, or you can go to iTunes, CDBaby, and Digstation.
Where can people go on-line to find out more about the band, your music, and how to book you for a show: www.ChadBoswell.com
What are some of your interests outside of music: Helping people become financially free through building a network of businesses and relationships (Totally free of Course)
Be sure to check out Chad's music and catch him in concert!
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