By KEITH SARGEANT
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PISCATAWAY — Jack Corcoran , photo, may play the same position as Brian Leonard, but that doesn\’t mean Rutgers University\’s new fullback has the same role in the offense.

So despite the fact that Corcoran hasn\’t had a carry and only has one reception through two games, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said Corcoran\’s lack of touches aren\’t indicative of his performance.

\”You notice we\’re not doing the same things like we did with Brian,\” Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said. \”It\’s not an apples to apples (comparison). It\’s not really comparing the same position, even though it is the fullback on paper. The things we\’re asking him to do are different.\”

Things like sacrificing touches for the greater good of the team and serving as lead blocker for a Heisman Trophy candidate, Corcoran said.

\”Once you get to this level you have to adjust to certain things,\” said Corcoran, a sophomore who rushed for nearly 4,000 yards and scored a school-record 70 touchdowns in his career at St. Joseph-Hammonton. \”It\’s not going to be the same in high school, where you get this many carries.\”

Heck, Corcoran said, if he was Rutgers\’ offensive coordinator he\’d phase himself out of the game plan, too.

\”If the receivers are open and they\’re getting the ball, I\’m OK with that,\” the 6-foot-1, 230-pounder said. \”If I was (quarterback) Mike Teel, I would hit those guys, too. Why hit a short pass when you can go for it all?\”

It wasn\’t long after Rutgers\’ season opener against Buffalo that someone asked Corcoran if he could remember the last time he didn\’t touch the ball in a game. One of South Jersey\’s all-time leading rushers couldn\’t, conceding the possibility that it might\’ve been the first game in which he failed to receive a single carry.

\”Sometimes,\” he said, \”you have to make sacrifices.\”

For now, Corcoran is satisfied serving as the lead battering ram for Ray Rice, Rutgers\’ standout tailback who\’s rushed for a nation-leading 359 yards through two games.

\”I think it indirectly indicates how I\’m doing,\” Corcoran said.

Schiano said Rice\’s gaudy statistics are a reflection of Corcoran\’s blocking ability.

\”Jack is as good as anybody as a blocker,\” Schiano said. \”Jack will lead up and splinter you.\”

But in the same breath, Schiano noted how Corcoran isn\’t much different than a typical first-year starter.

\”He looks like a young fullback who does some things where you sit there and say, \”Jack!\’ \” the coach offered. \”He knows. He just needs to learn to do it right. It\’s no different from where Brian started. He made mistakes, too.\”

Corcoran, however, isn\’t trying to live up to what Leonard did in his record-setting career at Rutgers. Not yet anyway.

Not in an offense with as many weapons as Rutgers has these days.

\”When it comes,\” he said of his time to make an impact, \”I\’ll be ready to make something happen.\”

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Dear Rider Community,

In an effort to keep the Rider community informed about the e-mailed bomb threat for September 11, I am pleased to report that there have been no incidents and all remains calm on both campuses. We continue to be vigilant in our effort to keep our community safe and ask everyone to maintain awareness of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity to Public Safety at extension 7777.

The increased security at Rider, which began at 8 p.m. last night and will continue throughout today and tonight, has thus far worked well. I appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to keep the main entrance closed and direct all traffic to the south entrance of the Lawrenceville campus through 6 a.m. tomorrow. Please make sure to keep your Rider ID with you so that the identification process at the gate moves as quickly as possible.

When the University first received reports of the threatening e-mail, the RiderAlert system was put into effect and worked well in creating awareness of the situation among all who had signed up for the program. In order to have even more members of our community covered, I would ask anyone who has not yet registered for RiderAlert to do so now by clicking here: http://www.rider.edu/rideralert. Links are also available on the faculty, staff and student portals on our Web site.

The higher education press has confirmed today that, in addition to Rider, numerous other universities nationwide and in New Jersey received similar threats, including several yesterday. Thus far, there have been no incidents reported at any of these institutions, and all classes are being held as scheduled.

Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation. I also thank our Public Safety officers and the Lawrence Township and Princeton Borough police for their assistance. I will continue to keep you informed about any new developments.

Mordechai Rozanski

BELFIORE, ROBERT ANTHONY

Suddenly on September 10, 2007 of Bellmawr. Age 50.
Loving son of the late Joseph and Doris. Former spouse of Tara Belfiore. Devoted father of Robert Anthony, Jr., Jason Michael and Troy Otto Belfiore and Wayne Joseph Harrison. Dear brother of Joseph (Lucille) and Joanne Verdecchio (William). Loving grandfather of Angelina Emma and Gabriella Italia Belfiore. Uncle of Tara, Jonelle, Joey, Janine and Bill. Also survived by his companion, Trish Manion. Robert was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Friday evening from 6 to 9pm and Saturday morning from 8 to 9am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass Saturday 10am at Annunciation BVM, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected]

TOWNSEND, MARIE E.

Age 80, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2007 at her home. Born in Camden to the late Roy and Marie (Morris) Batchelor, she was raised in Audubon and moved to Cape May County 24 years ago from Haddon Heights. She was a secretary at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor for 20 years. A graduate of the Class of 1944, she was a member of the Audubon High School Alumni Association. She was a member of the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor. She enjoyed collecting antique glassware and furniture.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, person, and a great cook. She will be missed by all.
Mrs. Townsend is survived by her husband of 56 years, George J. Townsend; her son, Michael Townsend and his wife, Patricia of Gloucester Township; her daughter, Michele Adams of Cape May Court House; her brother William Batchelor and his wife, Mary Lou of Palmyra; and her four grandchildren, Kathryn Adams, Dayna Townsend, Alyssa Townsend, and Kristin Wennesland of Oslo, Norway. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the RADZIETA FUNERAL HOME, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, where visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 Route 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210.
Condolences at www.radzieta.com

SKIBBE, THERESA A.
(Nee Leon), of Blackwood and formerly of West Collingswood Hts., on September 5, 2007, age 58 years.
Beloved wife of Kurt Skibbe; devoted mother of Eric P. Skibbe; sister of Margaret A. Dramis, Jeanne C. (Dennis) Toal and George H. Leon, Jr.
A member of Camden High School Class of \’66, Theresa received a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Glassboro State College (Rowan). Mrs. Skibbe was awarded a Masters Degree from Rowan College. For 35 years, Mrs. Skibbe was a teacher for the Bellmawr Board of Education. For the last 13 years, Theresa and her family have resided in Blackwood.
Memorial Gathering Saturday, 10 AM, in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Memorial Services at Noon. Interment in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. The family suggests donations in Theresa\’s memory to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

MILLER, CLAYTON F.
On September 8, 2007, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 90 years.
Beloved husband of the late Janet Miller. Dear father of Clayton F., Jr. (Gail), William D. (Laurita), David R. (Gail) and the late Gregory J. Miller. Also survived by 8 grandchildren: Kimberly Costa, Jennifer Eger, Lynette Allen, Clayton Miller III, Christine Mueller, Wendy Stuber, David Miller, Jr. and Emily Miller and 12 great grandchildren.
Mr. Miller was born in Newark, NJ. Aside from being an avid sailor, Clayton was a member of the Audubon-Parkside Lodge #218 F&AM and a 60-year member of Steamfitters Local Union #420. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday 10:00 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Interment Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday Evening 7:00-8:30 PM.

MCCUEN, WILLIAM C., JR.
Of Collingswood, on September 10, 2007, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Age 54 years.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Nancy McCuen (nee Cardarelli); devoted sons, Owen and Patrick McCuen; two sisters, Catherine Slater and Theresa McCuen, and brother, Robert McCuen. Bill will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, as well as loving friends.
Through his career as a Salesman, Bill worked for Aisenstein and Gordon and Envirotrol. Must recently Bill worked for the Philip Rosenau Co. where the family extends a special Thank You to John for his unending generosity.
Bill played football at St. Joseph\’s High School, Camden, then coached with the Fairview Little League and the Oaklyn Cougars, as well as several area Catholic High Schools, including Bishop Eustace, Paul VI, and most recently Camden Catholic.
Bill enjoyed sailing with his friends, the company of his dogs, and the tradition of Notre Dame Football. Go Irish!
Viewing and Funeral Friday 9 AM in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Funeral Mass, 11 AM in Transfiguration RC Church, Collingswood. Interment in New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
The family suggests donations in Bill\’s memory to the Leukemia Society, 2 International Plaza, Phila., PA 19113.

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Hey Bill ,

Here\’s Today\’s Joke: Why don\’t dogs make good dancers? Because they have two left feet!

Erica……if you open your eyes I\’ll tell you who the number one dog is…..

This newsletter looks at the top five dogs based on intelligence.

And at number five on that list is the Doberman. It is important that the Doberman is trained early on in its life, as they can be quite
temperamental.

If they are trained they can be great family dogs and really good with children despite their reputation.

They are highly intelligent, and like many intelligent dogs are very protective of their master and family.

Number four is the Golden Retriever, which is often regarded as one of the most popular breeds of dog.

They are great with children and are a very loyal and loving dog. It is not uncommon to see Golden Retrievers winning dog competitions where intelligence is of
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Number three on our list is a dog that is often associated with police work.

Yes, it\’s the German Shepherd, and it is chosen for its police work due to its intelligence. They make great family dogs and love children.

They need to be kept busy with work or some form of stimulation otherwise they can become depressed and unhappy. They need to know who their master is from a young age to ensure both they and the family get the most out of their relationship.

The second most intelligent dog might surprise a lot of people. Not only for the fact that they are highly intelligent, but also because they are
one of the easiest dogs to train.

And that dog is the Poodle.

Yes the Poodle comes in at number two on our list of intelligent dogs. They love people, and because of this they don\’t like to be left alone.

They are very protective and can become quite vicious if anybody encroaches upon their property or territory.

And the number one all-time most intelligent dog of all is the Border Collie

The Border Collie is another dog that is often seen winning competitions.

They\’re highly intelligent, but along with that intelligence comes the need for them to be stimulated regularly.

They\’re happiest when they\’re working or performing in competitions or dog trials.

So there you go, if you have a Border Collie, you know you have the most intelligent dog in the world, provided of course, that you have trained
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Saturday\’s Rutgers-Norfolk State football game will be part of the ESPN GamePlan pay-per-view package for fans nationwide. MSG will televise the game locally along with Cox Cable in New Orleans, Charter Cable in St. Louis and Time Warner-Wisconsin. The game will be available via pay-per-view on cable systems and satellite television nationally.

Rutgers, ranked No. 13 in both polls, has played on some form of national television for 16 consecutive games entering Saturday\’s game vs. the Spartans.

The Homecoming game vs. Norfolk State begins at 3:30 p.m. from a sold-out Rutgers Stadium. The Scarlet Knights have won nine consecutive home games, the sixth-longest active streak in the nation.

PRINCETON—Despite 19 assists from freshman Amanda Piccolini (St. Clairsville, Ohio/St. Clairsville), the Broncs were mauled by the Tigers in three straight games on Tuesday night in a non-conference match. \”It was good to play against a high caliber team like Princeton,\” said assistant coach Michelle Walsh. \”They didn’t make too many mistakes and took advantage of every error that we made.\”

In the shortest road trip of the season for Rider (1-8), Princeton (2-2) defeated the Broncs 30-14, 30-20, 30-19.

\”The match gives a marking point for where we need to be going into conference play this weekend,\” said head coach Emily Ahlquist. \”Princeton is the defending Ivy League champions and they showed why tonight. With that said, in spots, I think we played hard but we need to play better together.\”

For the players today was the first time with classes in session and a match on the same day and according to Ahlquist, the team received an education from the Tigers.

\”Everyone on the roster, top to bottom, better have picked up something from this match,\” Ahlquist said. \”We need to take what we learned from Princeton and the experiences of the day and move forward into the conference. It’s not going to get any easier and we have to push through. We need to practice at a faster speed and need to make adjustments better on the fly.\”

Also for Rider, freshman Katelyn Thompson (Tucson, Ariz./Catalina Foothills) had 10 kills.

Princeton hit for an attack percentage of .405 with 50 kills to Rider’s 26.

\”We saw a great exhibition from the Tigers on how to end points,\” Ahlquist added. \”As soon as we made a mistake, they pounced on it and I think we needed to see a team like that to reinforce how important it is to communicate and make adjustments.\”

The Broncs take the annual trip to Buffalo this weekend, opening the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference schedule with matches against Canisius on Saturday and Niagara on Sunday.