By Dan D. Hallberg

It’s week 2 of the 2010-11 NFL season on Sunday night.  As a Colts fan, there is no other place that I would rather be then lounging on my couch ready to take in Manning Bowl II live in prime time.  Those who remember the game most likely will recall that it was the Colt’s running game that did the bulk of the work, but that didn’t stop Peyton Manning from throwing three touchdown passes.  The praise from Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth was high, and who could blame them?  It’s Peyton Manning, first ballot future hall of famer and arguably the best of all time, he deserves the praise.

The next night it’s New Orleans vs. Frisco on Monday night.  Here you have Drew Brees, consummate professional and no doubt one of the most talented passers in the league.  Often spoken in the same breath as the Manning, Brady, and Favre’s of the world.  Again, praise was high and deservedly so.  I don’t think any team except the Colts, Patriots, or Chargers (only because they didn’t want him not too long ago) would pass on having Drew Brees lead their team.

And then we have Alex Smith.  There are rarely sentences that mention Alex Smith and Peyton Manning that don’t have a “he’s no” in between their names.  But he has one good drive down the field and the announce team acts like he’s the second coming of Joe Montana.  During the drive they could do nothing but gush about how Alex Smith was the future of the organization, and how this drive shows just how mature he is.  Alex Smith finished the game with one touchdown and 2 interceptions and a respectable but not great 82.2 passer rating, but if you were reading the transcript from the coverage you’d think that he outgunned John Elway that night.

This is just one example of the football press making it it’s job to place any quarterback who has a good play on a pedestal for all the world to worship.  I read a column in the off season that ranked quarterbacks in three different classes and in the elite class there were 10 people…10 ELITE quarterbacks!  I’m no expert wordsmith, but I’m pretty sure that being elite means that there aren’t a lot of people in that class.  It’s not very elite if a third of the league has quarterbacks of that caliber on their team.

I’m not saying that they aren’t good.  Certainly guys like Joe Flacco and Matt Shaub deserve recognition for their talents and successes, but they’re still young.  They don’t need the added pressure of being put in the same category as Tom Brady.  So people should stop doing that until they’ve actually earned it.  Elite is not some word that you just hand out to anybody who throws a 30 yard pass.  It’s something you have to earn through years of constant excellence.  Otherwise Jake Delhomme and Rick Mirer would be hall of famers, and I don’t think that’s something any broadcaster would recommend.

MMA Monthly Matchups: October

Dan D. Hallberg

Well, last month was a bad month for the UFC, but WEC did pretty good and they’re free to watch if you get VS, so that’s good!  It’s an all UFC month in October, and everyone’s favorite behemoth will be in action!  So lets hope that things get better this month!

5. Michael Bisping (19-3) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2), UFC 120, 10/16/2010

The UFC is heading back to the UK and that means that Michael Bisping has to be in action.  He’s coming off of a quality win against a tough opponent so that definitely works in his favor.  He’ll also be on home turf, so that works in his favor.  And if that wasn’t enough Akiyama just lost to someone Bisping beat two years ago.  That being said, Akiyama is certainly not someone to be taken lightly and Bisping hasn’t fought anybody with the judo cred that Akiyama has.  Still Akiyama seems reluctant to game plan, and Bisping is the best in the UFC at coming up with a strategy (even though he doesn’t always follow it) and will probably be much more prepared then Akiyama.  That’s way too many positives in Bisping’s favor, so look to him for the win, by decision or early TKO.

4. Brendan Schaub (6-1) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (11-5), UFC 121, 10/23/2010

It’s the new next big thing versus the former next big thing.  Since losing to Roy Nelson in the Ultimate Fighter Finale, Brendan Schaub has been on a tear; destroying his last two opponents in less then a combined two minutes.  He’s looking like the next great heavyweight that Gabriel Gonzaga was supposed to be.  Gonzaga burst onto the UFC Heavyweight scene when the heavyweight division was at arguably it’s lowest point, but he had a lot of promise.  After losing his bid at the title against Randy Couture he’s had a choppy record.  He’s beaten lesser opponents, but every time he goes against some of the UFC’s newer, high quality heavyweights he comes up short.  The heavyweight division needs a gatekeeper and that’s where Gonzaga best fits right now.   That makes him a good test for Schaub.  I think Schaub has the athleticism to become a top guy in the UFC and by beating Gonzaga he will show that he also has the developing skills to become a top guy in the UFC.

3. Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Dan Hardy (23-7), UFC 120, 10/16/2010

This one is gonna be a war.  Both of these men have been in their share of wars and proven that they can take a lot of punishment.  I, like many people, didn’t take Dan Hardy seriously at all prior to his title fight with Georges St. Pierre, but the fact that he lasted to decision after the punishment he took is a testament to his toughness and durability.  That being said, he also showed that his take down defense is extremely lacking.  Luckily for him Carlos Condit isn’t exactly a wrestling machine.  His run in the WEC showed he has vicious submissions, but he was rarely the reason they got to the ground in the first place.  That means that more then likely this fight is going to be a stand up war.  Both fighters are scrappy, no quit kind of fighters and that means lots of entertainment for us watching at home.  My mind is telling me that Dan Hardy should win, but my love of the WEC has me picking Carlos Condit by rear naked choke in the second.

2. Jake Shields (25-5) vs. Martin Kampmann (17-3), UFC 121, 10/23/2010

It’s the kickboxer vs. the wrestler in a battle that essentially is just here to introduce Jake Shields to the UFC audience.  Kampmann is coming off of an impressive win over Paulo Thiago, where he showed a very much improved ground game.  That being said, Jake Shields is a considerably tougher fighter then Paulo Thiago.  Not too long ago, middleweight Dan Henderson was in line to fight Anderson Silva, now he owns a loss to Jake Shields, a natural welterweight.  So if Shields can hold down one of the top wrestling middleweights in the world, what chance does a non-wrestling welterweight have against him? Shields practices something he calls American Jiu Jitzu, which is essentially a blending of wrestling and submission techniques and it appears to be the kryptonite of strikers.  It doesn’t appear that Kampmann will be the aberration in this pattern, so I’m going with Shield by unanimous decision.

1. Champion Brock Lesnar (5-1) vs. Cain Velasquez (8-0), UFC 121, 10/23/2010

Brock Lesnar got sick and took pretty much an entire year off.  Now he’s making up for lost time.  Just three months after his inspiring win against Shane Carwin, Lesnar faces the toughest test of his career against fellow wrestler Cain Velasquez.  Though there is no doubt that Brock has the better wrestling pedigree between the two fighters, it appears from my observations that Cain has done a better job adjusting his style to MMA then Brock has.  Brock’s biggest flaw is that he relies completely on his power to get a take down rather then setting it up with his striking.  This has been fine when he’s fought guys with lesser take down defense or guys that have been gassed by a round of hitting his face, but against a guy like Velasquez who has proven cardio and great wrestling, this strategy will be problematic.  That is what I think will be the deciding factor in this fight.  Cain has a better record against more diverse fighters then Brock does, and that puts things in his favor.  I’m going with Cain by TKO in the second unless Brock picked up some better boxing in his short layover.

By Heidi A. Duncan

2010 Chile/Argentina Group

This past June, eleven Valparaiso law students and two from other schools crossed into the southern hemisphere for a month-long exploration into Chilean and Argentine law and culture, accompanied by Professor Elizabeth Bruch and Valparaiso’s Professor Alan White. The two-course program delved into national human rights issues and land reform systems in both countries, and other countries explored in the course, in addition to the role the international community and international courts played in resolving national accountability and pursuing resolutions that actuated justice.

For the duration of the program, students spent eight days along the coastal mountain communities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, Chile and the remainder of the time in Argentina. The sights, tastes, music, and historical richness of the communities are deeply nestled within a naval-based area affected in varying degrees by the military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. The University of Viña del Mar law school invited internationally renowned Judge Juan Guzmán to present a film documenting his investigation that ultimately led to the criminal prosecution of Pinochet. In addition, visits to an area winery, Chilean constitutional and appellate courts, home stays with local families, fresh seafood, and hospitable Chilean law students warmed up the visiting students before they went deeper within the country for several days of tours and study at the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile.

Buenos Aires, Argentina revealed a sophisticated and fast-paced metropolis, filled with tourists, tango, shopping, opulent food, art, and museums, yet the country has been healing from a tumultuous political history. Students examined the circumstances surrounding and following the Dirty War through study accompanied by visits to organizations and facilities involved with uncovering the truth of what happened to the thousands lost in the government’s systematic detention, torture, and murder against “subversives.” Students visited sites of clandestine detention centers and witnessed the weekly march of las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, with protesters still demanding answers of what happened to their missing relatives. Argentine Supreme Court Justice Elena Highton met with Valparaiso’s law students and others from Pontifica Catholic University of Argentina, answering questions in her chambers. To further explain Argentine law and present legal issues, several Argentine professors lectured throughout the two-week stay in Buenos Aires, including Professors Riviera and LeGarre, who are frequent visiting professors in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Time not spent in lectures, on tours, or studying was spent attempting to take advantage of the possibilities available in Buenos Aires. A Saturday spent at Professor LeGarre’s ranch entailed seeing 96,000 chickens, horseback riding, soccer, and giant slabs of beef. Throughout the two weeks, many students traveled to Uruguay for a day, a few took polo lessons, and others explored the Eva Peron museum or went to the theatre. Most students even attempted tango following a lesson, although none were able to keep up with the tango professional of the group. The Argentine students welcomed the U.S. students as warmly as the Viña del Mar students had done, and likewise establishing many friendships that will long outlast the duration of the trip.

Despite the cruel reality of the history of political development in Chile and Argentina, and the difficulties both nations face in coming to terms with and healing from the past, these two beautiful countries yield adventures far beyond this brief recounting of our experiences. My advice is to book your next vacation in Chile and Argentina, and allow yourself to be immersed in an unforgettable adventure.

Photo: (back row) Brian Frankenberg, Desiree Allen, Professor Elizabeth Bruch, Jacob Salazar, Luis Vasquez, Sonny Hodgin, Professor White, Monica Jones, Allie Wallace (Chicago Kent Law), Heidi Duncan

(front row): Jessica Levitt, Ian McInnis, Maggie Acuna, Ana Paula Bastian (Thomas Jefferson Law), Elizabeth Hollingsworth

MMA Monthly Matchups: September

By Dan Hallberg

Welcome to MMA Monthly Matchups, where I give a little dissection of the matchups you’ll want to check out this month. I’ll even make a prediction, which is usually wrong, but at the very least is interesting. Last month was packed with action, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any interesting bouts in September. So, lets get started!

5. Evan Dunham (11-0) vs. Sean Sherk (33-4), UFC 119, 9/25/10

There has been a bit of the changing of the guard in the lightweight division as of late, and this fight represents that trend. Sherk believes that he can make one more run at the title, while Dunham is looking to get his name in the mix for that same title. Nobody in MMA works harder then Sherk, so he certainly has a chance against Dunham, but his achilles heal has always been the predictability of his offense. There’s no way that he’s going to be able to give Dunham any look he didn’t see in his last fight, and Dunham won decisively. Dunham is pretty much just Sherk a few years ago with way better jiu jitsu skills, and that means Dunham will probably take it.

4. Donald Cerrone (11-3) vs. Jamie Varner (16-3-1), WEC 51, 9/30/10

This is a rematch of a controversial decision during a title fight almost two years ago. Since then things haven’t been the best for either of these guys, both lost fights to WEC Champ Ben Henderson and Varner got a draw he should’ve won, but couldn’t keep his knees away from his opponents groin. This fight will decide who is still relevant in the WEC Lightweight division, and while Varner has the more diverse skill set, Cerrone has shown improvement throughout this year which could cause him problems. If Cerrone can get a quick start on Varner then it will be a long night for the former Champ, and I think that’s probably what’s going to happen.

3. Champion Nick Diaz (22-7) vs. K.J. Noons (10-2), Strikeforce, 10/9/10

It’s time for Diaz’s first Strikeforce title defense against fellow striker K.J. Noons. It’s no secret that both of these guys like to stand and bang, and Strikeforce likes to encourage that so it works for everyone! In their first fight Noons destroyed Diaz, but Diaz has improved exponentially. Also, Diaz has become a master at getting his opponent to play his game. With those things in place, I think things are looking up for Nick Diaz, who will retain, by submission after rocking Noons in the early rounds.

2. Frank Mir (13-5) vs. Mirko Cro Cop (27-7), UFC 119, 9/25/10

I don’t want to wish injury on any one, but when Rodrigo Nogueria got hurt, this card got way better. Frank Mir is trying to remain relevant in a division full of people that have 20 lbs of muscle on him. Cro Cop is just looking to have fun in the twilight of his career it seems, but a win over Mir would certainly propel him into the title picture. This fight is really going to come down to how mentally prepared Mir is. If he’s still shaking from his last loss, and lost in the woods trying to change his game then he’s going to get his head kicked off. I don’t think that will happen, but it could. Mir by TKO.

1. Champion Jose Aldo (17-1) vs. Manny Gamburyan (11-4), WEC 51, 9/30/10

The Featherweight title is on the line, as one of the top pound for pound fighters in the world in Jose Aldo takes on former Ultimate Fighter finalist Manny Gamburyan. Gamburyan is mostly famous for throwing his opponents down and controlling, but in his last fight against former champ Mike Brown he looked to be packing some power in those hands. That being said, standing with one of the top three strikers in the sport is probably a bad idea. He’s going to try and throw Aldo to the ground, but Aldo has already proven that if he wants the fight on the feet then that’s where it’s going to be, and Aldo on his feet means that Manny will be on the canvas. Also by KO in the second.

The Forum Flashback

By Dan Hallberg

Welcome to the Forum Flashback, a monthly look back at whatever it is that interests whoever is writing it!  This month, your distinguished host chooses to take you on a trip back to 1987.  It is the height of the 8-bit video gaming era and Nintendo is dominating the market with its Entertainment System.  However the NES didn’t have a complete domination of the market.  Sega had its Master System, and though its sales were weak in the US, in Europe it dominated the market.  I’m sure at some point I’ll talk about both of these in more detail, however this week I want to focus on something else.

In 1984 Atari decided it was time to give up on the whole gaming thing and focus on computers, even though they had just released a new model console that year because game sales were in the toilet.  That all changed when the NES hit the scene and Atari decided to throw its hat back in the ring with their 1984 console, the 7800.

The Atari 7800 wasn’t as flashy as the NES or Master System, but was cheap and had the advantage of being backwards compatible, giving it a library of hundreds of games built in on day one.  The problem is that very few 7800 games were produced, and those that were couldn’t match the NES or Master System in terms of graphics, game length, or originality.

The one thing the 7800 had going for it was that it had the best home versions of arcade games out there, including classics such as: Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Centipede, Donkey Kong, and my personal favorite, Joust.

For those of you who have never heard of Joust let me explain the basics of the game.  You are a lance-wielding knight riding on a giant ostrich that can fly.  Your job is to defeat the other jousting enemies by running into them with your lance higher than theirs.  This actually proves quite difficult, so for the most part you end up just flying over people and dropping your plush but lethal bird rear on top of them.

It all sounds ridiculous, but let me tell you, it is extremely addicting.  There are several versions of the game on a variety of consoles, but if you want the most authentic experience I recommend getting the Atari 7800 version.  However, if some of you young whippersnappers prefer your X-Box’s, a great version is available for X-Box Live Arcade.

And that does it for your monthly dose of the past.  Hope you enjoyed looking back, and I hope you get a chance to play some games in between studying and sleeping.  And if you don’t have the time, sleeping is over rated; climb onto an ostrich and flap around instead.

The 1L Chronicles: May Edition

By Dan D. Hallberg

Managing Editor

I remember when I was in high school thinking as I entered my sophomore year, “Wow, there is no better feeling then not being a freshman anymore.” Well I was wrong, because I am quite sure that there is no better feeling in the world then not being a 1L anymore.

If I remember correctly from orientation, there were a lot of copies of The Forum lying around and to kill the time many of us read through them several times. Well, I hope some of you incoming 1Ls are reading this column now because this column is for you. In fact this column could even be yours next year. I mean, I can’t write it, so someone has to. So here you go, a little advice for you just cutting your teeth in the law school world from someone who just finished the year.

Words of Wisdom for the Valpo Law School Class of 2013

1.  Don’t hoard books.

This won’t make any sense to you right now, but in a week or so you’ll have your first legal research assignment. First off, I’m sorry. Second off, if you need a book, don’t take it to your desk; just write down the answer or the info you need in a notebook or something in the stacks where you found it. If you don’t, everyone will hate you.

2. Make outlines, don’t collect them.

The whole reason you do outlines is so that you review the material as you write them. There’s nothing wrong with having a few others to compare with, or even well organized one from someone else for use on open book exams. However, you don’t need to start up a collection of them, there is such a thing as too much information.

3. Don’t be late to Civ Pro.

If you have Prof Lind she will kick you out. No joke. Other than that, she is a delightful person.

4. Don’t worry about grade normalization.

I know a lot of you have been getting A’s for the better part of your scholastic career. What you’re going to find out is that that’s not going to be the case here. We have a thing called grade normalization going on here and it kind of works like a bell curve. Other law schools will have a curve or something like that, but a grade system like this is not that uncommon. You won’t ever understand it, it won’t affect your grade too much, and you have have absolutely no control over it, so don’t worry about it.

5. Everyone’s first writing grade sucks, just take a deep breath and deal with it.

You’ll be getting your first writing assignment soon, and you’re going to work very hard on it. You’ll put in tons of effort and try to work in things you learned from writing in undergrad and think that you did a good job adjusting to the new writing system that we use in law school. Then, about a month later when your prof finally grades it, you’ll see that your paper is hemorrhaging pen ink. Don’t be discouraged, it happened to all of us, and we’re still here. Also, don’t forget the honor code, that’s 10 points right there.

So that’s it guys, for those of you leaving good luck getting jobs, and for those of you coming in, heed my words. Trust me, they’ll do you a lot of good.

Dan is a 1L and can be reached at forum@valpo.edu.

MMA Monthly Matchups: April

By Dan D. Hallberg

Well, it’s a first for MMA Monthly Matchups: this month, they’re all title fights! That’s right, everyone is coming full force and gold is on the line. Who keeps it and who loses it? Well here we go!

5. Champion Anderson Silva (25-4) v. Damian Maia (12-1), UFC 112, 4/10/10

It’s been nearly a year since pound-for-pound kind Anderson Silva defended his title. Unfortunately for us fans, original and more worthy contender Vitor Belfort had to step out due to injury. That leaves Damian Maia as the winner of the “who gets a title shot” lottery. That doesn’t mean that Maia isn’t a threat, but right now the biggest weakness in his game is his striking and striking defense. Now he’s up against the best striker on the planet. Hard to see this ending in any other way then a decision or TKO for the champ.

4. Champion B.J. Penn (15-5-1) v. Frankie Edgar (11-1), UFC 112, 4/10/10

And the pound-for-pound list makes a second appearance as B.J. Penn takes on up and comer Frankie Edgar. I like Edgar, he’s an impressive kid with good boxing, wrestling, and okay jiu jitsu skills. He’s on the rise and could be Champion some day. Unfortunately April 10th isn’t that day. Edgar on paper is very similar to Kenny Florian, but he does focus more on his boxing. That could help Edgar provided he doesn’t shoot for takedowns. In the end though, it’s B.J. Penn, and he doesn’t lose to people his size. Penn by submission in the championship rounds.

3. Champion Jose Aldo (16-1) v. Urijah Faber (23-3), WEC 48, 4/24/10

WEC is live on pay per view for the first time, and they chose a fantastic card to start with. Time for the biggest star in the WEC to try and reclaim his titled against the fierce Jose Aldo. Faber’s style is weird to say the least and hard to explain. But it doesn’t really matter. The only thing that matters is that Jose Aldo is the baddest man in the WEC. He is 145 pounds of butt-kicking wonder. If he doesn’t destroy Urijah Faber I will be shocked. Knockout, early.

2. Champion Jake Shields (24-4) v. Dan Henderson (25-7), Strikeforce: Nashville, 4/17/10

Jake Shields is a good champion and a great young fighter. A prospect that will eventually get to the UFC and make a real challenge for the belt. The problem is that he’s a welterweight pretending to be a middleweight because Strikeforce’s competition is lowsy. That was until they landed number two middleweight Dan Henderson. Like Shields, Henderson has crossed into different weight classes, except he went up from middleweight rather then down. He even held his own against Big Nogueria. Again, it would be a huge shock if Shields wins this and the only way he could would be if he grinded out a decision, which he won’t do because Henderson is such a great wrestler. This fight will probably be on the feet because of the cancelled wrestling, and Henderson’s huge right will be the deciding factor.

1. Champion Benson Henderson (11-1) v. Donald Cerrone (14-2), WEC 48, 4/24/10

It’s the rematch of last years Fight of the Year, and this time it’s for the real title. This fight could very well go just like the last one, but I don’t think it will. Cerrone has learned that his slow starts have been costing him his decisions, so look for him to come out swinging. This could play into Henderson’s favor. He’s got the reach and moves to play a patient game which will frustrate Cerrone. Henderson has new confidence and has been working hard and even helped B.J. Penn train for Diego Sanchez. Cerrone put on an impressive show in his last fight, but I have to keep with Henderson. The man with the smallest waist in MMA retains his title in a five round thriller.

Dan is a 1L and can be reached at forum@valpo.edu.

MMA Monthly Matchups: March Edition

By Dan D. Hallberg

February was a somewhat uneventful, but still entertaining month of fights, particularly if you enjoy geriatrics getting crushed by other geriatrics. But March has tons of interesting battles, so lets take a look.

5. Miguel Torres (37-2) vs. Joseph Benavidez, WEC 47, 3/4/2010

Miguel Torres is back, and it’s a good thing. It wasn’t too long ago that Torres was in the discussion for top pound for pound fighter in the world. Unfortunately that all faded away after his stunning knockout loss to Brian Bowles. Now he’s trying to get back in the saddle against a tough opponent and top bantamweight fighter in his own right, Joseph Benavidez. Benavidez is a scrambler, ala his teammate Urijah Faber, so it will be interesting to see how he deals with Torres’ jiu jitsu. However, I still think the Bowles loss was a fluke. Torres wins and with it gains a shot at his old title.

4. Champion Georges St. Pierre (19-2) vs. Dan Hardy (24-6), UFC 111, 3/27/2010

This is the lowest I’ve ever ranked a title fight on my list and there is a simple reason why: Dan Hardy has no business fighting GSP. He’s only getting the fight because GSP’s beaten everyone else. I mean, Hardy has a punchers chance, but ever since the Serra loss GSP has been on guard for that. Pretty much Hardy will be taken down again, and again, and again, until he gives up a choke or gets decisioned.

3. Jon Jones (9-1) vs. Brandon Vera (11-4), UFC on Versus, 3/21/2010

For all intensive purposes, Jon Jones DQ loss to Matt Hamill was not a loss, and the UFC is not treating it like one. He takes a serious step up in competition as he faces fellow young gun Brandon Vera. It seems like every time Vera gets close to cracking into title contention he drops the ball. If he doesn’t win this fight it’s going to be hard for him to convince anyone that they should care about him. The thing is, I don’t care about him now, and haven’t seen anything in him to justify the multiple chances that the UFC likes to give him. Jones on the other hand is a highlight reel in the making. Jones by knockout in a pretty spectacular fashion.

2. Frank Mir (13-4) vs. Shane Carwin (11-0), UFC 111, 3/27/2010

Mir shut my mouth a few months back by decimating his last opponent, lets see if he can do it again. The former champ added on an extra 40+ pounds of muscle in an attempt to prepare for the bigger stronger Brock Lesnar. Now we get to see if his methods will work in a test run against the equally big and strong Shane Carwin in a matchup for the Interim Heavyweight championship. Carwin is essentially Lesnar with less wrestling credentials and without the attitude, so this should make for an interesting fight. Despite being wrong last time, I’m going to go against Mir in favor of Carwin. Mir seems to be doomed to be stuck in the “not quite championship material”zone for the rest of his career; this fight will show that.

1. Champion Brian Bowles (8-0) vs. Dominick Cruz (14-1), WEC 47, 3/4/2010

This fight has almost every element one needs to make a great title fight. Both men can throw, both men have great stamina to go into late rounds, both men are lightning fast, and both men are deserve to be where they’re at. Bowles is undefeated and won his title from top pound for pound regular Miguel Torres and Cruz is undefeated at bantamweight, and his only loss came to then featherweight champion Urijah Faber. I’m actually torn on where to go for this one, and when that happens, I have to go with the champ. Bowles pulls out a decision, leading to his rematch against local boy Miguel Torres.

 Dan is a 1L and can be reached at forum@valpo.edu