14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 5, 1996 WHY WOULD ANYONE NOT CONSIDER A CAREER IN MARKET RESEARCH? NOW THAT'S A REAL PUZZLE! The Market Research Department (MRD) at Procter & Gamble is at the center of all major marketing decisions. Through innovative market and consumer research, we gain an understanding of what consumers think and feel about our 250 brands like Tide, Covergirl, Hawaiian Punch, Phillips sued by former Nebraska girlriend Rams star accused of sexual assault, beatings, threats and some of the others mentioned in the puzzle. Key characteristics we look for in people are a motivation to achieve, a record of leadership, strong analytic and problem solving skills, and an inherent interest in people. No particular major or degree is necessary. The people in MRID have diverse educational backgrounds in areas such as Business, Computer Science, Psychology, Anthropology, Math, and Political Science. However, they all share one thing in common: a desire to understand The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A former girlfriend of Lawrence Phillips is accusing the St. Louis Rams running back of beating, threatening and sexu- ally assaulting her during their two- year relationship at Nebraska, a law- suit said. Kate.McEwen, of Topeka, Kan., filed the lawsuit Aug. 16 in Jackson County Circuit Court, and it remained sealed until Tuesday, The Kansas City Star reported in today's editions. A judge briefly opened the lawsuit and then resealed it, The Star reported. Phillips, a former Nebraska football star, had pleaded no contest to misde- meanor trespassing and assault for a Sept. 10, 1995, attack on McEwen, a former Nebraska basketball player. He was not charged with any sex crimes at the time. McEwen's civil lawsuit alleges a broader pattern of abuse than the September 1995 incident. The lawsuit states that Phillips beat and threatened McEwen and reconciled with her repeatedly after the two started dating in August 1993. McEwen's lawsuit asks for unspeci- fied actual and punitive damages for sexual assault, battery, kidnapping, assault, false imprisonment, emotional distress and the violation of her rights. The lawsuit said she did not tell Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne about the alleged sexual assault, but gave no reason. Phillips was suspend- ed by Osborne for six games for the September attack, and a Nebraska judge placed Phillips on probation for a year - punishments that drew nationwide criticism. Some women's groups wanted more severe retribu- tion. In July, Phillips signed a three-year contract with the Rams worth $5.625 million. He was their top draft pick and the sixth overall in the April NFL t" "\ draft. In her lawsuit, McEwen contends Phillips started curs- ing her, controlling her movements and threatening her shortly after they began dating. It was not imme- Sdiately clear why lawyers filed the lawsuit in Jackson County Circuit ,:: Court in Kansas how and why consumers act as affects P&G's business decisions. they do and how that it unsealed Tuesday,. then resale ad 0 lawyers' request. Kansas City attorney Victor Bergman, who is representing McEwen, declined to comment to The Star. He did not immediately return phone calls made late Tuesday by The Associated Press. Phillips' lawyer and agent, Mitch Frankel, also did not return telephone calls by The Associated Press. A Rams spokesman told The Associated Pre on Tuesday the team would have n immediate comment. Other allegations contained in the lawsuit include: In October 1994, Phillips alleged- ly shoved McEwen's head into a wall so hard it broke through the wall, then choked her and would not allow her to leave his apartment. In April 1995, Phillips asked her if she was dating anyone else aO allegedly threatened her saying, "I'm going to shoot you in the kneecaps and then shoot you in the elbows. This is Los Angeles gang style of dealing with people." On -May 10, 1995, Phillips allegedly slashed her car tires and threatened to kill her after he demand- ed a glass of water and McEwen told him to get it himself. ® On Aug. 24, 1995, McEwer agreed to drive Phillips, who wP drunk, home to his apartment where, allegedly, he forced her to stay and sexually assaulted her. On Sept. 10, 1995, Phillips allegedly beat her and kicked her while she was at a friend's house. McEwen contends he then grabbed her hair, "caveman style," pulled her down three flights of steps and slammed her head into a wall. Phillips also faces a criminal drunp en driving charge in California. Police say he was driving a Mercedes with a flat tire as fast as 80 mph on June 13. That case was sched- uled to be heard Sept. 30 in Los Angeles, and could endanger his pro- bation in connection with the September assault. s 1 City. On Aug. 16, lawyers successfully requested the law- suit be sealed until Aug. 23, while they worked on a settle- ment, The Star reported. Circuit Judge William F Mauer, who received the case this month, ordered AP PHOTO St. Louis Rams running back Lawrence Phillips had numer- ous off the field problems while at Nebraska. Across 1. The highest scoring TV ad that was tested by the Market Research Dept. was for this brand of potato crisps that come in a long can 2. "The best part of wakin' up is in your cup" 4. Who we are in business to please (Hint: they buy our products) C 0--___ 7. "Raise your hand if you're 8. "Choosy moms choose 9. Grade Point Average (abv.) Hint: you need a good one to work for #1 Down 10. The makers of NyQuil: V_ 12. "Don't squeeze the 13. Citrus beverage, Sunny D__ Down 1. Cincinnati-based Consumer Packaged Goods Company Farley faces teammates, breaks down; top-ranked 'Huskers vow to scrutinize athletes' conduct daily I. is "Strong enough for a man but pH balanced for a woman." 5. "C killed the cat," but will make you a success at P&G 6. What you will need to take advantage of this great career opportunity: aR 11. "4 out of 5 Dentists recommend " The Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. -Terrell Farley, a fierce linebacker, broke down and cried when he talked to his Nebraska team- mates about being charged with drunk- en driving. "He knows he made a mistake that affects all of us and it hit him hard," All-American defensive end Jared Tomich said Tuesday. "He was embar- rassed, sorry, all of that. It's just one of those things you wish you could take back." Farley's arrest Friday was a tough blow for the top-ranked Cornhuskers who begin pursuit of a record third con- secutive national championship Saturday against Michigan State. His suspension for at least two games hurts the defensive unit while adding to Nebraska's reputation as a program plagued by off-the-field problems. Tomich, one of Nebraska's co-cap- tains, said Farley cried when the two discussed the incident. "He was in rough shape just even try- ing to talk about it," Tomich said. "It's tough for him and for all of us. You just hope that everyone learns from it." Coach Tom Osborne and Tomich each noted that players are reminded, almost daily, that their behavior will be scrutinized. 'We know we're under such a micro- scope; it's like national attention the minute anything happens," Tomich said. "It's something the players have brought down on themselves" He said players had an informal agreement to either avoid alcohol dur- ing the season, or be especially careful about their behavior when they do drink. Osborne said Farley will be evaluated for alcohol dependency. "We're not going to just do a slap- dash deal with him,' Osborne said. "It will be darn thorough. We're also going to try to make the best out of it for the young man and the team. "If he doesn't conform, and if he doesn't come around and do the things we want, then we'll go without him. We're prepared to do that. It could be two games and it could be the whole season - and I mean that sincerely." Farley led the '95 Huskers with 62 tackles. He had nine tackles behind the line of scrimmage, five sacks, three interceptions - two of which he returned for touchdowns - and two blocked punts. Osborne, who usually leaves it to the media to mention the legal problems running back Lawrence Phillips had last year, raised the subject Tuesday. Phillips, now with the NFL's St. Louis Rams, was suspended for six games after assaulting a former girlfriend. "In spite of the fact that many didn't agree with what we did, we felt we were very thorough and very sound in the way we did the thing with Lawrence Phillips," Osborne said, alluding to psy- chiatric evaluations and counseling. "I don't think we necessarily turned Lawrence Phillips out of here a perfect human being, but I know he was more aware and addressed a lot of issues in his life that he never addressed befor" Second 'Husker suspended The Associated Press LINCOLN, Ncb. - Nebraska reserve wingback Lance Brown yes- terday was suspended for Saturday's opening game against Michigan State. He is the second player for the top-ranked Cornhuskers to be sup pended recently. Last week, starting linebacker Terrell Farley was barred from at least two games after he was charged with drunken driving. Coach Tom Osborne said Brown's suspension was for disciplinary rea- sons but did not elaborate. Brown, a sophomore, also sat out the squad's spring game in April for an undisclosed disciplinary problers He was charged last February with first-offense drunken driving. After pleading guilty April 12, he was fined ;200, given nine months probation and ordered not to drive a motor vehicle for 60 days. **Unscramble the squares with the *'s above to spell out an exciting career opportunity for you at Procter & Gamble! Please join us at any of the following events and learn more about the Market Research Department at Procter & Gamble. Despite suspensions, Nebraska should waltz over Spartans; Tennessee and Florida State will roll as well . The Associated Press Finally, No. I Nebraska gets to play football instead of talk about it. And for at least three hours Saturday, the Cornhuskers and coach Tom Osborne can be more concerned with beating Michigan State than fielding questions about player sus- pensions. "The biggest question mark with Michigan State," Osborne said, "was replacing Tony Banks and how well the new quarterback would respond. I thought he did quite well." to become the first school in history to win a third consecutive national title," Michigan State coach Nick Saban said. "On the best of days, it's never a treat to play there." With a sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium ready to roar for its beloved Big Red, the 'Huskers look for transfer Scott Frost to replace Tommie Frazier at quarterback. Lawrence Phillips is gone,. but Ahman Green returns for his second season after gaining more than 1,000 yards as a freshman. On defense, ends Jared Tomich and Grant Wistrom lead a If Danny Wuerffel doesn't have a big day here ... FLORIDA, 56-0. No. 5 COLORADO (-17) AT COLORADO STATE Buffs won first meeting by 64 points in 1893. It'll be closer as Koy Detmer outshines Moses Morena ... COL- ORADO, 49-28. No. 6 NOTRE DAME (-22) VANDERBILT (THURSDAY NIGHT) Randy Kinder's out, but Ron Powlus is in for the Irish ... NOTRE DAME, 35-11. LOUISvILLE (+19) AT No. 7 PENN STATE Corporate Presentation LS&A: 9/11 - 6:30-8pm Michigan League, Kuenzel Room Office Hours 9/11 - 12:30-3:30pm U of M Job Fair 10/15, 1-5pm Michigan League II