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Queen’s 43 Western 39, Vanier hopes dashed Faulds’ one-legged final-second throw falls inches short By Arden Zwelling Gazette Staff

Mustangs linebacker John Surla buried his head in his hands, unable to watch the last minute of the game. “I was praying. I was praying for something good,” Surla said after the Mustangs were beaten by the Queen’s Gaels 43-39 in the Yates Cup. “I don’t know if words describe it. Since I’ve been here I’ve never felt this way.” Those who did watch the thrilling conclusion to the 102nd playing of the Ontario University Athletics championship on Saturday witnessed several anxious moments of both resilience and heartbreak for fifth-year quarterback Michael Faulds. With 40 seconds remaining on the clock and the Mustangs down by four, Faulds stepped awkwardly after a pass and crumpled to the field in a heap of pain. “My knee went out at the worst possible time,” Faulds said after his last game ever in a Mustang uniform. “It was tough because the clock was against me. We only had 40 seconds left and I just couldn’t get back out there.” Against his coach’s orders and with backup quarterback Donnie Marshall already in the game, Faulds tried to hobble back to the huddle. But even the stubborn Faulds could not play on one leg, finally coming to his senses and returning to the sidelines where he

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THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON BOYS. Mustangs linebacker John Surla can’t bear to watch as the Queen’s Gaels celebrate their Yates Cup victory with fans at Richardson Stadium in Kingston on Saturday afternoon. collapsed to the ground. “He said ‘Coach, I’m going back in’ and I thought ‘I’m going to have to carry you back in,’” Mustangs head coach Greg Marshall said of the tense final moments. “That’s the kind of kid he is. He’s not thinking about himself or what’s wrong with his knee. He’s thinking about what he can do for the team.” After some timely running from Nathan Riva to pick up a first down

and extend the Mustangs’ drive, the younger Marshall failed to advance the Mustangs down field. The young QB’s father pulled him from the game, turning to Faulds and asking for one more play with a dozen seconds left on the clock. Faulds took the snap and limped through one of the ugliest, most painful three-step drops you will ever see. His offensive line collapsed around him and Gaels defensive

lineman Shomari Williams reached Faulds and wrapped him up around his severely injured knee, but Faulds remained standing, despite the 236pound defender hanging off of him. “I put him in there because I needed a certain throw on that play and I think he was the only guy who could make that throw,” Marshall said. “We gave it a shot. They came out and got him out of his rhythm and put pressure on him

right away. Give credit to Queen’s, they did a good job on the defensive line.” Faulds fought off Williams, buying his receivers precious seconds to shake their defenders, before he was forced to make a play. On purely arm strength Faulds threw a pass that fell in between Mustang receivers Jesse Bellamy and Zach Bull, inches out of PLEASE SEE SHEAHAN P7

Transit strike hurting Textbooks not affected by HST Books exempt from provincial portion of combined tax more than students Canadian Cancer Society noticing increase in ride service requests By Cheryl Stone Gazette Staff

The transit strike has students searching throughout the London community for alternate modes of transportation. Besides the options offered by Western’s administration and University Students’ Council, possible solutions have ranged from increased cab usage to charitable rides from strangers. However, it seems no solution can accommodate all those who depend on public transit. “Taxis can’t replace a transit system,” said James Donnelly, vicepresident chief operating officer, for Aboutown Transportation Ltd. “We

can’t put more cabs on the road.” He felt taxis should be considered complementary, leaving buses to provide mass transit. “We’ve increased our dispatch staff to handle more calls,” Donnelly said, adding the company is trying to encourage cab drivers to take more than one shift to keep up with demand. “We’re pushing to get the full fleet out, and keeping the fleet out.” Donnelly pointed out there have been increases in certain portions of their shuttle services, such as increased usage or hours. The buses running between King’s University College and BresPLEASE SEE LOCAL P3

By Teresa Arnone Gazette Staff

With the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax, students will not have to pay the Provincial Sales Tax on food and book purchases. The bill to harmonize the provincial and federal taxes was proposed in the Ontario Legislature last week and tabled yesterday. The new tax would combine the two sales taxes into one 13 per cent tax. According to the Ontario Ministry of Revenue website, upon implementation, customers will not have to pay the provincial portion of the new HST on food purchases of under $4 or on books. “Ontario will be joining 130 other countries with value added tax,” Scott Blodgett, media relations officer for the Ontario Ministry of Revenue, stated. He also acknowledged New

Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland have implemented HST. British Columbia is also in the process of proposing the combined tax. “The HST will help the economy and the people of Ontario. It will also help Ontario remain strong,” Blodgett added. The Canadian Booksellers Association has also released a press release confirming books will be exempt from the PST portion of the HST. The CBA felt if books were to become more expensive, they would become less accessible. The press release stated not having to pay PST is good news for booksellers across Ontario. “As of now, there is just Goods and Services Tax on books. The HST combines GST with PST and right now those exemptions include books and will continue to be

exempt from the PST,” Blodgett said. Prepared food and beverages sold for $4 or less will also be exempted from paying the provincial portion of the HST. “Meals containing prepared food that are under $4 are currently taxed with GST only,” Margaret Eldridge, accounting manager for Western’s Hospitality Services, said. “Hospitality Services will work with the University’s auditors to ensure that our meal plan offerings will comply with the new tax laws,” Eldridge said in regards to any potential changes, which may be made to the campus meal plans once the HST is implemented. “Changes to our PST-Exempt Plan may be required, however at this point, we are still in the investigative stages of the new tax,” Eldridge added. If passed, the HST will come into effect in July 2010.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Tues, Nov. 17 • UNICEF Atrium Day When: All day Where: University Community Centre Atrium What: Visit to learn about the Spread the Net campaign and help raise funds to combat malaria. Wed, Nov. 18 • Working in Canada Presentation When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Western Student Services, Rm. 3134 What: International and Exchange Student Centre will provide an overview of different work regulations affecting international students. • Wellness Series Wednesday When: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Where: Western Recreation Centre, 3rd floor meeting room What: Learn the facts the about fibromyalgia. • Zambian Entrepreneur speaks to local values When: 5 – 7 p.m. Where: Brescia University College,

St. James Building auditorium What: Sylvia Banda, winner of the 2001 Africa Most Outstanding award, will be speaking about her story. Fri, Nov. 20 • Illumination: Diwali Show 2009 When: 7 p.m. Where: Centennial Hall What: Hindu Students’ Association will have a ticket booth in the UCC Atrium Mon. –Thurs. 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. The evening consists of performances, a catered dinner and a dance. Sat, Nov. 21 • The Fine Print Live Concert— United Way fundraiser When: 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Goodwill Bookstore, 1044 Adelaide St. N Come listen to local sixties mod band The Fine Print. Suggested donation is $5. For more information call: 519-433-2665 If you have an event you would like to share please send your information to [email protected]

NEWSBRIEFS Librarians won’t share their toys Children in Minneapolis may find themselves puppet-less. Hennepin County Libraries have suspended the loan of plush handpuppets and toys, and removed them from play in the library to avoid the spread of the H1N1 virus. London libraries have also taken precautions to avoid the spread of germs through borrowed items. Initiatives include internal training of staff, new hand sanitizer stations and nightly cleaning of all libraries have been launched. “People really just ask questions [regarding safety concerns] but it hasn’t really stopped them [from borrowing books],” Christina Nurse, marketing manager of the London Public Library, explained. According to Nurse, London’s libraries do not loan out toys, but children’s books that have been loaned out to a household with a sick individual are wiped down. — Kaleigh Rogers

DriveTest partially resumes operations After months of striking, existing management employees at DriveTest have resumed partial operations. As of Thursday, DriveTest reopened centres in Brampton, Toronto Port Union, Ottawa Canotek, Kitchener, North Bay and Thunder Bay. According to Paul Dalgish, managing director of DriveTest, these centres will give priority to those who were most affected by the strike. “We hope that these focused efforts can begin to address the hardship this strike has caused,” Dalgish said in a press release. “We would be keen to get back to the bargaining table if we thought the [United Steel Workers] was serious about trying to reach an agreement,” he said. —Meagan Kashty

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USC, admin hoping to make best of bad strike situation By Shreya Tekriwal Gazette Staff

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cautions are taken in that regard,” Austen added. “Most people are very well meaning and with the right safety precautions, the risk is very low.” A transit strike in Ottawa last year had students at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa dealing with similar issues. “We don’t endorse such a [hitch-hiking program] because of the safety issue,” Alain Boucher, media relations spokesperson for the Ottawa Police Service, said. However, Boucher also noted the police cannot ban such an initiative: “We were telling people to be very vigilant [during the Ottawa transit strike] because they are potentially putting themselves at risk.” Rowe mentioned students should immediately report any lost or damaged cards in order to prevent them from getting into the wrong hands. “I think the car pool is a good idea as long as it’s monitored through the University [...] to make sure that everyone is safe,” Christine Canapini, a secondyear social science student, said. “I live off-campus so I would appreciate it […] a ride would be awesome.” While some students believed it to be a good idea, others were unaware such a program existed. “I haven’t actually received information on it, no e-mails or such. I have only heard through friends about the [Mustangs

moving Mustangs program],” Jaclyn Cummings, a fourth-year social science student, said. “No program is perfect, so we are really urging students to use their heads and say, ‘if I don’t feel comfortable in this situation, I am not going to put myself into it’,” Rowe added. For more information on the transit strike check out www.westerngazette.ca/strike or www.mustangsmovingmustangs.ca. —With files from Carly Conway

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cia University College have also increased in frequency to accommodate students. “Our service was meant to be an add-on to the London Transit Commission,” Jeff Major, chief financial officer at King’s, said. “A lot of students would take the LTC around campus at night.” Changes include two buses running during the evening until 11:30 p.m. and having the buses go through campus more often. The two later buses are costing the schools an additional $500 a day. “We prefer that [students] have a way to get back to their own campus,” Major added. “At night it does become a safety issue.” Getting to class is not the only issue students have worry about. “We do have many students [who volunteer] and take the bus or bike to get here,” said Janice Bogart, community services co-ordinator for the Elgin-Middlesex unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. The Cancer Society offers rides to patients who need cancer treatment.

“I’m sure we will get a little busier because of the strike,” Bogart said. “We’ve had a couple of [patients] register due to [the strike].” She added patients who were already registered with the program were beginning to ask for other rides, such as to their family doctor. “We simply can’t do that,” Bogart said. Other community members are finding creative ways to pitch in and help. London radio station FM 96 used the opportunity to help people with their morning commute. Tucker and Taz, morning show hosts for FM 96, have been using the station’s media van to usher people around the city “We did this because […] we thought it would be entertaining for the radio and […] we wanted to help some people out,” Chris “Taz” George, said. “It’s always fun to get out of the studio and meet people.” The pair helped between 35 and 40 people on Monday morning. “We did a run up to Fanshawe and Western too,” George added. “We may do it again, [but] hopefully there won’t be a need.”

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In response to the London transit strike, Western has implemented a program to help students get to and from campus. “Mustangs moving Mustangs” is a program launched in a partnership between the University and the University Students’ Council. From car pools to biking tips, it offers information and tools meant to assist students in dealing with the bus strike. One initiative is “Flag a Ride.” Students who need a ride or those interested in providing rides can visit InfoSource in the University Community Centre to receive a “Flag a Ride” sign. According to Emily Rowe, president of the USC, registrants will have to swipe their Western One card in order to receive a sign. Student IDs will be matched with an identification number, appearing on the card. Rowe mentioned students, staff and faculty can hang the card from their backpacks, place it in their cars or use it to flag down a ride. She suggested passengers and drivers exchange identification numbers. “It’s a safety precaution,” Rowe said. “[For instance], if a driver puts you in an uncomfortable position, you can come to InfoSource and file an incident report […] we can then do a followup to make sure everything is safe.” Elgin Austen, director of the Campus Community Police Service mentioned they have been meeting with both the USC and the University on a regular basis and believe the right safety measures are in place to ensure students can travel safely. “I wouldn’t say any safety concerns arise. Students need to be aware of whom they are getting in [the car] with and the right pre-

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Art pieces will be generally shown for a four to six week period. In the future, the program will be expanded to include other gallery spaces and types of art in the UCC. Digital images of art can be submitted by Artists via an on-line portal. Please visit www.usc-public-art.ca to submit art for review by a jury composed of members from the USC and the Open House Arts Collective. Any two-dimensional medium may be entered. Artists are responsible for preparing chosen pieces for hanging. There is no entry fee, hanging fee, or commission. Artists are encouraged to submit more than one piece of artwork and there are no limits on how often you may apply. Please do not submit a single piece more than once. Costs for transportation of the artwork will be provided by the USC.

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theGazette • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

thegazette Volume 103, issue 42 Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do. — BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

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Strike could be worse We all hoped it wouldn’t happen, but it did. The London transit strike is a go, the buses have stopped and many students are without their primary means of transportation. But it could be worse. Here at Western, students have it pretty good. Administration, alongside the University Students’ Council, had a game plan ready to go as soon as the strike was announced. The Mustangs moving Mustangs website was up-and-running –– albeit with some typos –– in a timely fashion. It was reassuring to learn initiatives were in motion, from a carpool system to a bicycle depot and academic accommodation. The rest of London may not be so lucky. What about local residents who rely on London transit to get to work or drop their children off at daycare? We have the luxury of some level of assistance planned on our behalf. Not everyone does. However, the Mustangs moving Mustangs campaign still deserves some scrutiny. On the surface, none of the options presented by admin and the USC seem particularly convenient. A doorto-door Western bus service would surely be welcomed, but it’s not feasible given time and budget constraints. The alternatives, such as carpooling and the “Flag a Ride” initiative –– read: hitchhiking –– are less than ideal. Yet these options represent the best course of action considering the circumstances, and students would likely resort to them anyway. Institutionalizing these ideas makes them safer for everyone involved. Regardless, both drivers and riders should be smart and cautious about using the carpool and “Flag a Ride” systems. The Mustangs moving Mustangs “Bike Check” initiative is one with much potential, for the time being. Encouraging bicycle use will reduce the stress placed on the previously mentioned carpooling systems and promotes healthy living. Unfortunately, winter is right around the corner. Let’s all hope the strike ends before it snows and bicycles become ineffective. Overall, given the magnitude of the situation, both Western administration and the USC should be commended for quickly providing concrete, practical options for students. The Mustangs moving Mustangs plan is, thankfully, quite comprehensive. Yet it will fall apart unless students band together and help each other out. In the midst of this unfortunate dilemma, it is easy to complain –– but that isn’t going to help anyone. Already, finger pointing and pithy mutterings about walking times can be heard around campus. The only way to get through this strike is for our Western community to look like just that –– a community. Maybe that means offering a ride to those trying to get to campus for class. Maybe that means pitching gas money to your friend who will be driving you everywhere for a while. Or maybe that means just staying quiet instead of whining to everyone about having to walk. It could be worse. Let’s remember that. Editorials appearing under the ‘opinions’ heading are decided upon by a majority of the editorial board and are written by a member of the editorial board but are not necessarily the expressed opinion of each editorial board member. All other opinions are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USC, The Gazette, its editors or staff. Letters: Must include the contributor’s name, identification (ie. History II, Dean of Arts) and be submitted to [email protected]. Letters judged by the Editor-In-Chief to be libelous or derogatory will not be published. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters and submissions and makes no guarantees that a letter will be published. All articles, letters, photographs, graphics, illustrations and cartoons published in The Gazette, both in the newspaper and online versions, are the property of The Gazette. By submitting any such material to The Gazette for publication, you grant to The Gazette a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to publish such material in perpetuity in any media, including but not limited to, The Gazette‘s hard copy and online archives. • Please recycle this newspaper •

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Strike calls for anger management To the editor: Who can we get angry at? We can’t get angry with the University Students’ Council, because clearly they can’t do much about this — not even an alternative bus service for the majority of off-campus students. We can’t get angry at the City because it has “no legal right to get involved” despite the bus strike’s impact on London’s population. We can’t get angry with London transit— they’re unprofitable as it is and are unable to make any concessions. We can’t get angry with the bus drivers — they’re just doing their jobs and supposedly do not have any weight with their union. We can’t get angry with the union, as it’s just trying to get its employees “fair” treatment in a recession, even though unions caused the fall of General Motors and massive job losses across North America, even though unions always

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Western hygiene needs work To the editor: While sitting at a table on the third floor in the Social Science Building, I couldn’t help but notice a clipping noise coming from the table next to me. When I looked over, I saw a girl clipping her fingernails at the table. Why this couldn’t wait until she got home, I don’t know. This is gross, but what’s even worse

is that this isn’t the first time I’ve seen this done in public. I’ve seen nails being clipped in the library, on the bus and even in Tim Hortons. Not only is this disgusting, but it’s also completely unhygienic. To all the public nail clippers at Western and around the city of London, please wait until you get home to clip your nails. —Tasha DiLoreto MA Public History

Student supports SOGS leader To the Editor: I support Rick Telfer’s leadership of the Society of Graduate Students and our affiliation with the Canadian Federation of Students. Telfer envisions Western as a place of academic excellence and open intellectual competition. His detractors want a place where their wealth shelters them from real competition and social responsibility. Which Western would you rather have? —Susan Sverdrup-Phillips PhD Candidate Sociology

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want more. So who do we get angry at? We should probably blame ourselves — for choosing to save money by living farther from campus, for living on a bus route instead of driving a car, for not wanting to walk or cycle — in the middle of November. It’s our fault really, so let’s be polite and courteous. Let’s swallow our anger every morning until we explode. Or not.

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BROODING AND MYSTERIOUS. Apostle of Hustle experiment with different sounds on their latest album Eats Darkness. The band will perform at the London Music Club tonight with opener, and former Western student, Fraser Teeple.

Whiteman worried for London Music Club crowd Broken Social Scene guitarist brings folk-rock side project and its message to town By Drew Whitson Gazette Staff

Broken Social Scene member Andrew Whiteman’s side project, Apostle of Hustle, have just returned from a North American tour promoting their newest release, Eats Darkness. The indie folk-rockers based out of Toronto and signed to the Arts and Crafts record label are used to change in their music. They have adapted an entirely new mediainspired sound on their latest record. Lead singer Whiteman says he toyed with using a different method of fusing old hip-hop mix tapes and lines from popular HBO television shows to convey the mood.

“The background noises and voices are clips off old mix tapes I had in my basement,” Whiteman says. “At first it was a joke, something to make the listener totally question the direction of the album. In the end I loved where it was going.” All joking aside, the mood of the band’s latest work is dark and personal. “[Eats Darkness] is an album about going through hard times and coming out the other end,” Whiteman says. Apostle of Hustle are trying to push the boundaries, not only in their music, but also in life. They aren’t afraid to test different waters and experiment with sound to get their message across. Specifically,

the group is devoted to promoting social justice and environmental stability. “It’s our duty as Canadians to promote change, to promote justice and peace and we’re trying our best to be a part of that,” Whiteman says. So what comes next? Whiteman is torn between his duties as lead guitarist for the prominent group Broken Social Scene and Apostle of Hustle. “Unfortunately [Apostle of Hustle] will have to take a backseat to my commitments with Broken Social Scene in the new year,” he says. “But we have some cool videos we want to release. I wrote a cabaret, and that will be released sometime in the new year as well.”

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While it looks like Apostle of Hustle will be put on the backburner come 2010, one thing is certain — the group is ready to throw a massive show tonight at the London Music Club. “After touring with Gogol Bordello in front of thousands, it’s impossible to not take some of their sound and amplify it,” Whiteman says of the New York City band. “I’m worried the London Music Club might not be able to handle it.” Check out Apostle of Hustle at the London Music Club tonight at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. London Music Club is located at 470 Colborne St.

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Athleticism taken to a whole new level Alegria acrobats had audience gasping at every bend, twist and turn By Nicole Gibillini Gazette Staff

Athleticism and creativity entertained the crowd at the John Labatt Centre Thursday evening — Cirque du Soleil’s production of Alegria impressed an excited audience during the show’s opening night in

London. The show began on an interactive note. A parade of clowns marched through the audience seated on the floor of the JLC, and had people get up and dance as the live band played on the stage behind them. The first acrobatic stunt featured a woman on a swing hoisted high above the stage. She nearly touched the ceiling of the JLC as she moved

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back and forth, performing tricks that at times involved hanging upside down from the apparatus. The audience held their breath and gasped in appreciation as it looked like she could have fallen at any minute. Another highlight of Alegria was the flying man who flew around the stage while attached at the wrists to what appeared to be two long rubber bands. The aesthetics of the show were spectacular — the performers’ extravagant makeup and brightly coloured costumes grabbed the audience’s attention. The eyecatching sets and lighting also complemented the amazing performances. There were 55 performers in the show, and they all hit their marks — the nearly flawless performances were mesmerizing and left the crowd awe-struck. The cast performed with energy and perfect precision — they made difficult acrobatic moves look effortless. Less acrobatic scenes included clowns and slapstick humour. They were lengthy, however, and although they inspired some giggles from many of the children in crowd, they didn’t captivate the rest of the audience’s attention for very long. The final act of the show featured an impressive trapeze routine. A beautiful rendition of the Alegria theme song, sung in French, Spanish and English, was sung as the performers took their final bows and were rewarded with a standing ovation. There were seven shows over the past weekend, including the opening show on Thursday. The produc-

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ON DECK: Men’s hockey wins ninth in a row... Wednesday KEY PLAYERS

OFFENCE Mustangs QB Michael Faulds 25 passes, 509 yards, 1 TD In his last game in a Mustang uniform Faulds did everything he could to ensure a Western victory. Mustangs fans may never forget the image of a severely-injured Faulds limping out to the huddle for his final pass in the purple and silver. Gaels QB Dan Brannagan 27 passes, 515 yards, 5 TDs Brannagan, the Yates Cup MVP, turned the Mustangs secondary into jelly with his meticulous passing. Three of his receivers racked up over 100 yards as Brannagan consistently found holes in the Western defence on his way to his first Yates Cup.

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the reach of both players, ending the Mustangs’ season and Faulds’ career in the process. “It was a frustrating moment. Knowing this is possibly the end of your career — and it was,” Faulds admitted. “I just wanted to get out there for one last play.” It was one of several surreal moments in a game Hollywood could not have scripted better. The game saw seven lead changes, 1,209 yards of offence and both QBs throw for over 500 yards. It was also the second time Queen’s had beaten Western this season in the dying moments of the game after they won their regular season meeting 27-26 on a last-second TD. “We were just a little bit better than them all season and we were just a little bit better today,” Gaels head coach Pat Sheahan said. “The kids came to the ball park today and they knew they were going to win. These kids would not have looked at this season as a success if they did not win the Yates Cup. “They did not fear their opponent today. Not for a moment.” The game had a litany of turning points, but an important one came in the second quarter when Faulds was intercepted 18 yards from his own goal line, trying to throw a pass over Gaels defensive end Frank Pankewich. Pankewich showed tremendous athleticism, jumping to tip the pass and locating the ball in the air afterwards for the turnover. “Coach Sheahan put me in the right spot. I ran at Faulds and just threw up my arms. When I tipped it I was lucky that the ball was sitting right there for me,” the Gaels rookie said. On the Gaels first play after the interception, QB Dan Brannagan found fourth-year receiver Devan

Sheahan for an 18-yard TD giving Queen’s a lead they would take into halftime. Sheahan, the coach’s son, would finish with two TDs and 122 yards on the day while Scott Valberg also pulled in two touchdowns for the Gaels. Chris Ioannides caught the fifth Gaels major. “Our receivers played a really good game. They made some ridiculous catches and took some pretty hard hits,” Valberg said of the Queen’s receiving corps. “Everyone tries to contribute in their own way. We just wanted to get open for Danny.” The game was billed as a showdown between Faulds and Brannagan, both in their fifth and final years of collegiate football, and it lived up to the hype as the two pivots combined for 1,024 yards through the air on 52 passes. Brannagan received the Dalt White Trophy as the game’s most valuable player. “We came to win today. It feels great. This is what I’ve been working the last five years for,” Brannagan said. “What better way to end your OUA playing career than against a rival?” Backup fullback John Leckie — who did not have a single rushing attempt in the 2009 season before Saturday — punched in three touchdowns for the Mustangs deep in the red zone. Bellamy added the other Mustangs touchdown with a 57-yard reception in the third quarter, while Darryl Wheeler chipped in four field goals. The biggest weakness for the Mustangs came in their defensive secondary where Gaels receivers were left wide open for the strongarmed Brannagan who threw five touchdowns. “I know we needed to play better in the secondary but our kids did battle the entire game,” Marshall said. “Our secondary is young. They’re going to learn from this. They’re going to come back and be

better football players from it. It’s a tough experience to put those kids through — a big game against good receivers and a good QB.” As is the case with any closely contested game, Saturday’s afternoon affair had its share of controversy. With 7:22 left in the fourth quarter the Mustangs took over the ball at their own 45-yard line with the game tied at 36. Faulds marched his troops 63 yards downfield on six plays, including a pass that Nick Trevail appeared to carry over the Gaels goal line before he was forced backwards by the Gaels’ Ben D’Andrea. The referees called Trevail down at the one-yard line and after the Mustangs failed to convert on first and second down, they settled for a Darryl Wheeler field goal. The extra four points from a Mustang touchdown would have put Western up by seven and meant Valberg’s 16yard TD with 2:49 left would have tied the game instead of winning it for Queen’s. “From where I saw it, and I’m on the other side of the field, it looked to me like Trevail had scored a TD,” Marshall said of the controversial play. “[Trevail] says he was across and it looked to me like he was in.

But no excuses. When you get down to the one-yard line you have to punch it in.” For Faulds, the game meant the end of a five-year OUA career and a final campaign that saw him set a Canadian Interuniversity Sport single season passing record and be crowned as the all-time leading passer in CIS history. “It’s very difficult for me to talk about Michael Faulds right now. He just means so much to me,” an emotional coach Marshall said after the game. “Losing a football game is just a football game —it’s hard but I can deal with it. But it’s very difficult for me to look Michael Faulds in the eye and tell him he’s not going to be our QB anymore.” Faulds leaves as one of the most accomplished QBs to ever wear the purple and silver and has been chosen as the OUA’s nominee for the Hec Chrighton Trophy as the nation’s top football player. “I’ve had a great career. I’ve had a great five years. I’ve played with some amazing people and for some amazing coaches,” Faulds said as he left the field for the last time as a Mustang. “We didn’t get the win today but I’m definitely going out on top.”

Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Queen’s 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Net Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 509 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Net Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515 611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Total Offensive Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards from Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 34:57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Time of Possession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25:03 4 of 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 2 4 of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 of 2 QB Comparison Player Team Comp-Att Yards Long TD Michael Faulds Western 25-38 509 59 1 Dan Brannagan Queen’s 27-47 515 67 5

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Mustangs LB John Surla 7.5 tackles Surla showed why he is the Mustangs defensive captain, making seven unassisted tackles. His strong play up the middle was integral to holding Gaels running back Marty Gordon to just 81 yards on the day. Gaels DE Shomari Williams 8.5 tackles, 1 sack, 3 tackles for a loss of yards Williams was a thorn in Faulds’ side all afternoon, frequently pressuring the Mustangs QB and sacking him once. He clinched the Gaels victory when he pressured Faulds on the climatic last play of the game, forcing Faulds into an uncomfortable throw that fell short of its intended target and sealed the Mustangs’ season.

THE GLUE Mustangs WR Nick Trevail 9 receptions, 171 yards Trevail was Faulds’ favourite target on the afternoon and for good reason — he gave the Queen’s secondary fits, making several catches in heavy coverage. He was robbed of a go-ahead TD late in the fourth quarter when he appeared to cross the Gaels goal line but was ruled down at the one-yard line. Gaels DL Frank Pankewich 4.5 tackles, 1 interception, 1 tackle for a loss of yards Pankewich looked like a veteran playing in the biggest game of the season. The rookie defensive end pressured Faulds constantly and even earned an interception after he tipped a pass and pulled down the deflected ball out of mid-air.

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“He said ‘coach, I’m going back in’ and I thought ‘I’m going to have to carry you back in.’ [...] He’s a warrior. He really is.” —Greg Marshall Mustangs Head Coach

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THE FINAL SECONDS OF A CAREER. Mustangs quarterback Michael Faulds, playing with a severely injured left knee, evades Gaels defender Shomari Williams before he throws a pass that, if caught, would have kept the Mustangs alive with 10 seconds remaining in the game. The pass fell just out of reach of two Western receivers, ending the Mustangs’ season and Faulds’ career in the process.

“It was just a frustrating moment. Knowing this is possibly the end of your career — and it was. I just wanted to get out there for one last play.” —Michael Faulds Mustangs Quarterback

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