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11:34 am, Saturday, December 1, 2012 -- Shepard was riding on the right edge of the street with bags of groceries on his handlebars at the time of the accident, police said.
Witnesses said he was hit after suddenly veering left into traffic, possibly after losing control of the handlebars because of the weight of the bags.
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Former Oakland Raiders Bill Callahan shot back at allegations that he "sabotaged" the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII and wanted his friend, former Raiders coach Jon Gruden, to win the game.
Tim Brown, speaking on Sirius XM NFL Radio - and later supported by Jerry Rice - indicated that the Raiders changed their game-plan late in the week against the Bucs, going from a run-oriented plan they had practiced all week to a pass-happy plan that was installed just a couple of days before the Raiders lost to Tampa Bay, 48-21.
Callahan, now an assistant with the Dallas Cowboys, issued the following statement to refute those allegations, on the Cowboys website.
“There are many people who are disappointed by the outcome of Super Bowl XXVII, but none more than me. While I fully understand a competitive professional football player’s disappointment when a game’s outcome doesn’t go his team’s way, I am shocked, saddened and outraged by Tim Brown’s allegations and Jerry Rice’s support of those allegations made through various media outlets over the last twenty four hours. To leave no doubt, I categorically and unequivocally deny the sum and substance of their allegations. Like every game I ever coached on the professional or collegiate level, I endeavor to the best of my professional ability to position my team to win. To suggest otherwise, especially at this time when it involved the Super Bowl, is ludicrous and defamatory. I have always honored the spirit of competition that drives us to sport as children and, for the luck few, sustains us in adulthood. Any suggestion that I would undermine the integrity of the sport that I love and dedicate my life to, or dishonor the commitment I made to our players, coaches and fans, is flat out wrong. I think it would be in the best interests of all including the game America loves that these allegations be retracted immediately. I want to extend my personal and my family’s deep appreciation to the coaches, players and fans who have come forward and thoughtfully spoken out against these ill-conceived allegations.”
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Terry McCormick covers the Titans for TitanInsider.com | http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Callahan-vehemently-denies-sabotaging-Raiders.html | 459 |
Got a good look at NW Missouri State cornerback Ryan Jones today, and like any small-school guy he’s still a work in progress. What I like is that he’s a big, strong-looking kid who has the ability to turn and run. Plus, he showcases good balance and footwork when asked to redirect out of his breaks on throws in front of him and was tough to separate from underneath. However, he allows his pad level to pop up when asked to click and close, as his head gets upright and despite trying to sit into his drop he appears so focused on his back-pedal that he seems to be reacting instead of trusting his eyes and anticipating routes. It’s the typical journey of a small-school corner who is simply going through the growing pains while learning to become a more technically sound corner rather than just a dominant small-school athlete.
Another small-school standout who has also really flashed at times this week was Jones’ teammate, DE Roberto Davis. Davis is an undersized pass rusher at 6-2 and 247 pounds, but he’s got good length for his size — 32-inch arms — and has done a nice job the past two days getting after the passer. He displays an above-average first step, gets off the ball on time, has some bend when asked to flatten out around the edge and does a nice job maximizing his length when trying to keep himself clean. He loves to work a violent swat toward the corner and also plays the run game with integrity, keeping his pad level down when shooting through the C gap, keeping his pad level down and working his way toward the ball. He’s been a tough block for just about every lineman on the Texas squad during the first two days of practice and looks like a potential intriguing late round/priority free agent.
ICONPowe looks like a two down run defender at the next level.
I honestly have not been real impressed with Ole Miss DT Jerrell Powe this week as he’s simply just a limited big body run defender inside. He isn’t real sudden laterally as a pass rusher, does have a compact club when trying to shed initially, but allows his pad level to get upright when trying to make his way up the field and struggles to fight his way through contact. He’s still tough guy to move off the football inside during team drills vs. the run and can eat up space inside. But if you’re looking for anything more than a two-down run defender, Powe isn’t your guy.
TCU DE Wayne Daniels really hasn’t impressed either down here this week. He possesses only an average first step, a decent initial pop as a bull rusher, but again only average lateral quickness on his counter. He plays hard, but just doesn’t have any real dynamic quality to his game from a physical standpoint and because of that seems like a guy who will have a tough time making an NFL roster, and if he does looks more like a reserve-only to me.
It’s always a challenge for a kid to make a position change at an All-Star game, much like Kansas OL Brad Thorson is trying to do this week. He’s making the move from RT to C, where the glaring deficiency to his game is his lack of natural bend. The guy struggles to sit into his stance and keep his base down. He’s consistently doubled over at the waist and is a bit slow to snap and step initially off the ball. He does have some natural balance and coordination as a puncher through contact laterally. But isn’t a draftable prospect in my view.
Typically, I don’t like small corners. However, I like the toughness and heavy hands Florida International CB Anthony Gaitor displays when asked to play up near the line. He’s still raw and has a tendency to get overextended, both with his upper and lower half. However, he’s a fluid corner who can turn and run, tracks the football well and snaps his head around quickly when locating the throw. Physically, he’s limited to playing only inside in the NFL, but he’s a nice later-round draftable prospect who I could see making a roster and contributing from the slot.
I will say that Hillsdale wideout Andre Holmes does look the part. He’s a long, tall kid who has a pretty good initial burst off the line and has some suddenness/fluidity to his game as a route runner. He did a pretty good job creating separation for himself at times both vertically down the field and underneath. However, the guy simply couldn’t catch a cold this afternoon. He dropped numerous balls throughout the practice and despite having some upside as a small-school athlete, it’s tough to call a wideout draftable if he doesn’t consistently catch the ball.
Small-school tight end Stephen Skelton isn’t the most gifted of athletes. However, you can tell the guy has a savvy about his game. He’s done a nice job all week changing speeds in order to set up routes, is a pretty clean/sharp route runner when asked to get out of his breaks and looks natural adjusting to the throw. He doesn’t generate much burst out of his breaks vs. man, but he’s routinely able to gain at least a step, box out his man and make a play on the football. Has been one of the few reliable targets on the Nation’s squad this week.
Finally, South Carolina DT Ladi Ajiboye had a tough time disengaging from blocks today. The guy is a good straight-line athlete who has some explosion off the ball and can threaten gaps inside. However, despite his length, he doesn’t use his hands well to disengage from blocks through contact and can easily be engulfed/held up inside. And when you get an undersized lineman who is as linear as he is, despite his intruding length — 34 1/8 — he doesn’t look much more than a priority free agent in more of a one-gap scheme.
Follow me on twitter: @WesBunting | http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFLPA-Game-practice-notes-Day-2.html | 1,300 |
Ashley Ingram is entering his sixth year at the Naval Academy coaching the centers and guards and his first as the running game coordinator.
Navy has compiled a record of 40-25 (.615) in Ingram's tenure, beating Army all five times, earning four bowl bids, winning three Commander-In-Chief's Trophies and beating Notre Dame twice.
Ingram helped lead Navy to an 8-5 record in 2012 and a berth in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. Navy defeated Air Force, 28-21, in overtime and Army, 17-13, to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy.
The win over Army marked Navy's 11th consecutive victory over its biggest rivals. Other big wins for Navy in 2012 included a come-from-behind 31-30 victory over Indiana and wins over bowl bound East Carolina (56-28) and Central Michigan (31-13).
Guard Josh Cabral was named All-East as the Mids finished sixth in the country in rushing (278.5 yards per game).
Navy was 5-7 in 2011, which included a series record 10th-straight victory over Army. Navy played seven teams that finished with a winning record and six that went to bowl games. The Mids finished fourth in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 312.3 yards per game, and 15th in the nation in turnover margin (+0.8). Guard John Dowd was named a First-Team Academic All-American for the second-consecutive year making him the first Two-Time First-Team Academic All-American in school history.
The Mids posted an impressive 9-4 record in 2010, defeated Army for a series-record ninth-consecutive time, defeated Notre Dame in consecutive seasons for only the third time in school history and appeared in a school-record eighth-consecutive bowl game. The Mids finished sixth in the country in rushing offense (284.8) and ninth in the country in passing efficiency (156.7).
The 2009 season was one to remember, as the Mids tied a school record for wins with 10, won a school-record seventh-consecutive Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, appeared in a school-record seventh-consecutive bowl game and ran their winning streak against the other two Service Academies to an amazing 15-straight games. The Mids capped the season off with a 35-13 rout of Missouri in the Texas Bowl.
The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008 and participated in the EagleBank Bowl. The Mids won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army. Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy's first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy's victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks.
Ingram came to Navy from Bucknell, where he served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for two seasons.
In Ingram's first year as offensive coordinator at Bucknell in 2006, the Bison went from one win the previous year to six and ranked fifth in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 235.2 yards per game, and reduced their turnover total from 33 the previous season to 14.
Ingram came to Bucknell from Rhode Island, where he served as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator, while also serving as team liaison in the areas of admissions, academic progress, class registration and scheduling.
During his tenure at Rhode Island, the Rams led the Atlantic 10 in rushing five of his six seasons and finished second in the nation in rushing yards in 2003, averaging 333.8 yards per contest. While at Rhode Island, Ingram mentored six All-Atlantic 10 performers and one All-American, and was part of an outstanding 8-3 season in 2001.
A native of Iron City, Ga., and a 1996 graduate of the University of North Alabama, Ingram was a four-year letterman on the offensive line and helped his team win Division II national titles in 1993, 1994 and 1995. He entered the coaching ranks as a graduate assistant, first at North Alabama in 1997, then in the spring of '97 he was at Temple University. After spending a year at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga. in 1998, he became the offensive line coach at the University of West Alabama in 1999, then at Rhode Island in 2000.
Ingram and his wife, Jenifer, are the parents of a daughter, Laura, and son, James. | http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ingram_ashley00.html | 974 |
By Official Release
Posted Apr 9 2012 2:36PM
NEW YORK -- The Miami Heat's LeBron James and the Houston Rockets' Goran Dragic today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 2, through Sunday, April 8.
James led the Heat to a 3-1 week with averages of 30.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.3 steals. James led Miami in scoring and minutes in all four games, and steals and assists three times each. James tallied a season-high 41 points during a 99-93 win over Philadelphia on April 3.
Dragic helped the Rockets to a 3-0 week with averages of 20.7 points, 8.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Dragic, who has reached double figures in scoring in a career-high 18 consecutive games, posted 21 points and tied a career high with four steals during a 99-93 win over the Bulls on April 2.
Here is a recap of the week for James and Dragic:
April 3 vs. Philadelphia: Tallied 41 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 99-93 win over the 76ers.
April 4 vs. Oklahoma City: Posted 34 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals in a 98-93 win over the Thunder.
April 8 vs. Detroit: Collected 26 points, four rebounds and two assists in a 98-75 win over the Pistons.
April 2 @ Chicago: Scored 21 points and added five assists and four steals in a 99-93 win over the Bulls.
April 6 @ L.A. Lakers: Scored 26 points and added 11 assists, four rebounds and three steals in a 112-107 win over the Lakers.
April 8 @ Sacramento: Posted 15 points, nine assists and four rebounds in a 104-87 win over the Kings.
Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Atlanta's Josh Smith, Memphis' O.J. Mayo, Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings, New York's Carmelo Anthony, San Antonio's Tony Parker and Utah's Al Jefferson.
|Paul George vs. Heat|
Paul George showcased his skills in game 1 when the Pacers came up just short against the Heat.
|Through the Lens: PG vs LBJ|
Check out the duel between Paul George and LeBron James from Game 1 in super slow-motion!
|Pacers Backcourt Analysis|
Greg Anthony and Dennis Scott discuss what the Indiana guards may need to adjust in Game 2.
|Spurs Grizzlies Game 3 Talk|
Dennis Scott and Greg Anthony analyze what the Grizzlies need to do in Game 3 to get a win.
|Pacers vs. Heat: Game 1|
LeBron James records a triple-double and hits the game-winner as Miami beats Indiana in an overtime thriller. | http://www.nba.com/2012/news/04/09/players-of-the-week-lebron-james-goran-dragic/index.html | 602 |
Roster Set for 2012 NBA D-League Select Team
NEW YORK – July 10, 2012 – The NBA Development League today announced the roster for the NBA D-League Select team, which will compete in the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The team, comprised of 12 top NBA D-League prospects, will play a five-game schedule beginning on Sunday, July 15, at the COX Pavilion and Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
“Coming off an NBA D-League season where an all-time high 40 top prospects earned GATORADE Call-Ups to the NBA, we’re excited to bring another talented team of NBA D-League players to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas,” said Chris Alpert, Vice President of Basketball Operations and Player Personnel for the NBA D-League. “NBA Summer League is basketball’s biggest summer stage and represents another fantastic opportunity for our players to showcase their skills against the NBA’s best young talent.”
The 2012 Select team includes players from seven NBA D-League franchises and features four players with NBA experience, including Andre Emmett (Reno Bighorns). Emmett, who played in 35 regular season games, averaged 23.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 36.7 minutes while earning a GATORADE Call-Up to the New Jersey Nets. While with the Nets, Emmett, a 2004 NBA Draft selection, appeared in six games and scored 13 points over 44 minutes.
Renaldo Major, Juan Pattillo and Jeremy Wise, Bakersfield Jam teammates during the 2011-12 season, reunite on the Select Team having helped the Jam advance to the NBA D-League postseason in April. Major, a five-year NBA D-League veteran and former GATORADE Call-Up to the NBA, averaged 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 31.8 minutes in 46 games for the Jam last season. Pattillo averaged 14.5 points and 7.2 rebounds in 49 games, while Wise averaged 13.9 points and an NBA D-League high 6.3 assists in 41 games, 39 as a starter.
Kenny Hayes comes to the Select Team following his best year in the NBA D-League, when he averaged 17.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 33.1 minutes for the Maine Red Claws. For his efforts last season, in which he scored 10 more points per game than he did during the 2010-11 season, Hayes was named 2012 NBA D-League Most Improved Player.
The remaining roster includes Marcus Cousin, who averaged 14.7 points and 8.6 rebounds in 38 games for the Austin Toros during the 2010-11 season; Chris Daniels, who averaged 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in 35 games for the Erie BayHawks; Marcus Dove, who averaged 14.2 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Dakota Wizards; Chris Johnson, who averaged 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds for the Wizards during the 2010-11 campaign; and Leo Lyons, who averaged 13.9 points and 7.7 rebounds for the Toros and Wizards.
Eric Musselman, the 2012 NBA D-League Coach of the Year, who led his L.A. D-Fenders to the NBA D-League Finals during the 2011-12 season, his first with the team, was named head coach of the Select Team in June. Joining him on the bench in Las Vegas are his D-Fenders assistants, Conner Henry, Larry Lewis and Phil Hubbard. Michael Douglas of the Dakota Wizards will serve as the team’s athletic trainer.
NBA TV will offer live coverage of 56 NBA Summer League games and fans can watch the action from Las Vegas via NBA Summer League Broadband on NBA.com and NBA Mobile. NBA Summer League Broadband is a subscription service offering fans a full slate of live and archived Summer League games for $14.99 via NBA.com and iTunes. All of the NBA D-League Select team’s games will be shown live on NBA Summer League Broadband and on tape delay on NBA TV.
The 2012 NBA Summer League is comprised of an all-time high 23 NBA teams and the NBA D-League Select squad, and features rookies, second-year players and select free agents.
The 2012 NBA D-League Select roster and game schedule are listed below:
|2012 NBA D-League Select Team Roster|
|PLAYER||POS||HT||WT||BORN||COLLEGE||NBA D-LEAGUE||NBA EXP.|
|Mardy Collins||G||6-6||220||8/4/84||Temple||L.A. D-Fenders||5|
|Marcus Cousin||C||6-11||255||12/18/86||Houston||Austin Toros||1|
|Chris Daniels||C||7-0||265||4/19/84||Texas A&M -Corpus Christi||Erie BayHawks||R|
|Marcus Dove||F||6-9||225||6/17/85||Oklahoma St.||Dakota Wizards||R|
|Andre Emmett||F||6-5||224||8/27/82||Texas Tech||Reno Bighorns||2|
|Kenny Hayes||G||6-2||175||4/16/87||Miami (Ohio)||Maine Red Claws||R|
|Chris Johnson||C||6-11||210||7/15/85||Louisiana St.||Dakota Wizards||2|
|Leo Lyons||F||6-9||240||5/6/87||Missouri||Dakota Wizards||R|
|Renaldo Major||F||6-6||210||5/7/82||Fresno St.||Bakersfield Jam||1|
|Juan Pattillo||F||6-6||225||3/12/88||W. Kentucky||Bakersfield Jam||R|
|Jerry Smith||G||6-2||190||9/26/87||Louisville||Springfield Armor||1|
|Jeremy Wise||G||6-2||185||3/13/86||S. Mississippi||Bakersfield Jam||R|
Head Coach: Eric Musselman (L.A. D-Fenders)
Assistant Coaches: Conner Henry (L.A. D-Fenders), Phil Hubbard (L.A. D-Fenders), Larry Lewis (L.A. D-Fenders)
Athletic Trainer: Michael Douglas (Dakota Wizards)
|NBA D-League Select Schedule|
All times ET
|July 15||Washington||10pm||COX Pavilion|
|July 16||Cleveland||8pm||COX Pavilion|
|July 19||Milwaukee||10pm||COX Pavilion|
|July 20||Phoenix||10pm||COX Pavilion|
|July 21||Minnesota||8pm||COX Pavilion| | http://www.nba.com/dleague/summerleague/roster_set_for_nba_dleague_summer_league_select_team_2012.html | 1,512 |
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO)-- Richard Atkins has a vision.
In his eyes, Fruita Monument's girls' basketball team will be the highest scoring team in the Grand Valley. What does that mean for their opponents?
Either shut down the entire team, or keep pace.
"I want to score 70 points," Atkins said on Tuesday. "Most [Grand Valley] teams score in the high-40's, mid-50's.
"So if you have a team that can score 70 points, the other teams have to pick up somewhere," Atkins added.
The response from his team has been positive thus far and the players are ready to see this scheme in action.
"I really enjoy it," answered senior Sam Parks when asked about the new style.
"It's a lot of run-and-gun and cutting, and I really like it. I think we're going to have a good season with [the new style]."
The Wildcats kick off the season on the road against Woodland Park on Thursday. | http://www.nbc11news.com/sports/headlines/Atkins-institutes-new-offense-for-Lady-Wildcats-181128911.html?site=full | 218 |
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette the Patriots have signed Steelers Restricted Free Agent WR Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet. Sanders was in Foxboro on Friday, but it was unknown up to this point if he signed an offer sheet. By signing the offer sheet the Patriots force the Steelers to match the contract offer or give him up to the Patriots. In doing so the Patriots will have to surrender their 3rd round pick (#92) to the Steelers.
Update: Multiple sources, including Tom Curran and Adam Schefter have contradicted the earlier and state that an offer sheet has not been signed.
If the report turns out to be true, it’s an example of Patriots flexing their free agent muscle over the cap strapped Steelers. Restricted free agency has become almost extinct in the NFL, but it appears the Patriots saw an opportunity to make their thin and change wide receiver corp more dynamic for a reasonable price. Since, Sanders was tendered with and “original round” tag, the team that signs him is only forced to give up a third round pick or work out a trade.
Sanders just completed his third full season in the league, all with the Steelers. He was picked in the third round, number 82 overall of the 2010 NFL Draft. This past season in Pittsburgh he totaled 44 receptions and 626 yards, his best statistical season to date.
There is a bit of a back story with Sanders and the Patriots that may shed some light on the interest. During the 2010 draft process the Patriots shows a great deal of interest in the Southern Methodist receiver. The Patriots held a private work out with Sanders and it was reported at the time that Patriots then Offensive Coordinator Bill O’Brien personally worked Sanders out prior to the draft. (Pats Hold Workout with Sanders)
Sanders ended up being selected eight spots ahead of the Patriots pick, who then turned their sights on Taylor Price (UGH). The coaching staff is very familiar with Sanders so the interest seems very real. If indeed the Patriots did sign him to an offer sheet, the Steelers would be hard pressed to match. According to Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune, the Steelers have just about 3 million in cap room. With so little space and plenty of needs to still fill it’s tough to imagine they would match a decent sized offer.
We will have much more in the morning, when more sources confirm. | http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2013/03/report-emmanuel-sanders-signs-offer-sheet-with-patriots.html/comment-page-1 | 500 |
Beaubier claims Daytona 200 pole position
Published: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2:29 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:53 p.m.
DAYTONA BEACH — Cameron Beaubier has been super-fast since he unloaded his No. 6 Yamaha at Daytona International Speedway and he continued that streak Friday when he took pole honors for Saturday's Daytona 200.
DAYTONA 200 WEEK
Daytona International Speedway
Where: Inside the track
Courses: 3.51-mile long course; 2.9-mile short course
Tickets: Reserved grandstand and unreserved grandstand and infield (includes Sprint FANZONE and Garage access), $45; unreserved grandstand, $30; infield parking, $10
More info: Call the Speedway at 800-748-7467
8 a.m.: Grandstand gates, Sprint FANZONE open
8 a.m.: National Guard SuperBike (SC) Warm-Up
8 a.m.: Kids area open
8:50 a.m.: Motorcycle Superstore.com SuperSport Warm-Up (LC)
9 a.m.: Spring Dash ticket booth open inside K&G Cycles Thunder Alley
9 a.m.: Midway displays open
9 a.m.: Lot 1 Motorcycle demos open – Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Spyder
9 a.m.: Midway Motorcycle demos open -- Harley-Davidson, Victory
9:15 a.m.: GoPro Daytona SportBike Warm-up (LC)
10 a.m.: Motorcycle Superstore.com SuperSport Race 2 -- 10 Laps (LC) 35 miles
11 a.m.: National Guard SuperBike Race 2 -- 15 Laps (SC) 44 miles
Noon: Opening Ceremonies/Fan Walk/Pole Award – Daytona 200
12:40 p.m.: Sighting Lap for Daytona 200
1 p.m.: Hot Leathers Fashion Show, Hooters Bikini Contest in K&G Cycles Thunder Alley
1 p.m.: Daytona 200 -- 57 Laps (LC) 200 miles
4 p.m.: Indian Motorcycles Spring Dash at Daytona
It was an extremely busy day at Daytona, including six qualifying sessions and three races, including the first of two SuperBike runs, won by Josh Herrin.
Beaubier, of Roseville, Calif., was clocked at 115.279 mph over the 3.51-mile road course on his No. 6 Yamaha YZF-R6 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike.
“(Friday) afternoon, we had good conditions,” Beaubier said. “My team gave me an awesome bike, and I can't wait to see what we can do (in the race).”
Garrett Gerloff, on a Yamaha, was second-fastest at 113.733 mph over the 3.51-mile road course.
“I tried to get a clear lap,” said Gerloff, making his SportBike debut. “I had a lot of stuff going through my head. Cameron was flying out there.”
Rounding out the top-five qualifiers were Bobby Fong, Yamaha; Jake Zemke, Ducati; and JD Beach, Yamaha.
Elena Myers, who became the first female to earn a solo race of any kind at Daytona last year, qualified 15th in the 31-bike AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike field.
Dane Westby, who was injured in SportBike practice Thursday, was released by Halifax Health Medical Center on Friday.
Westby was not cleared to race. He was replaced by 2007 Daytona 200 winner Steve Rapp, who will start 11th in Saturday's race.
"Everyone on the team is bummed that Dane got injured, no one more so than Dane himself," team owner Chris Ulrich said.
Herrin, on the No. 2 Yamaha, beat Suzuki's Martin Cardenas in a two-bike shoot in the 15-lap National Guard SuperBike race.
“I was really scared Martin was going to get me at the end,” Herrin said.
“My plan was to attack on the last lap, and it didn't work out for me this time,” Cardenas said.
SuperBike pole-sitter Josh Hayes, who led the first four laps, made an early exit with mechanical problems.
“Anytime you have that much horsepower and that big of gearing, starts are a little tricky,” the defending series champion said. “I think I did a lot of damage to the clutch going for the big start.”
Tyler O'Hare emerged from a swarm of bikes on the last lap to win the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series race, a heart-pounding seven laps over the long course.
Kyle Wyman was second, followed by Bobby Fong, who rides the No. 50 Bruce Rossmeyers Harley-Davidson.
“We were so close, you could have thrown a napkin over us,” Wyman said.
Stefano Mesa, on the No. 37 Yamaha, won the 10-lap AMA Pro SuperSport race, beating David Sadowski Jr. by .026 seconds.
Daytona 200 lineupÉ
DAYTONA BEACH — Starting lineup for Saturday’s 72nd Daytona 200 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race on Daytona International Speedway’s 3.51-mile road course with starting position, rider, make of bike and time:É
1. Cameron Beaubier, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1 minute, 49.612 secondsÉ
2. Garrett Gerloff, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:51.102É
3. Bobby Fong, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:51.332É
4. Jake Zemke, Ducati, 1:51.599É
5. JD Beach, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:51:871É
6. Jake Lewis, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52:173É
7. Joey Pascarella, Triumph Daytona 675, 1:52:213É
8. Huntley Nash, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52:243É
9. Jake Gagne, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52:343
10. James Rispoli, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:52:439
11. Steve Rapp, Honda CBR600RR, 1:52:447
12. Benny Solis, Honda CBR600RR, 1:52:726
13. Jason DiSalvo, Triumph Daytona 675, 1:52:987
14. Kenny Riedmann, Triumph Daytona 675, 1:53:177
15. Elena Myers, Triumph Daytona 675, 1:53:479
16. Bostjan Skubic, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53:497
17. Ben Young, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53:702
18. Fernando Amantini, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53:750
19. Barrett Long, Ducati 848, 1:54:645
20. Scott Ryan, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.192
21. Shane Narbonne, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55:258
22. Melissa Paris, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55:466
23. Luke Mossey, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55:905
24. Anthony Fania, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55:999
25. Tristan Palmer, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:56:177
26. Luke Stapleford, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:56:553
27. Daniel Ortega, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:57:278
28. Daniel Guevara, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:58:065
29. Brian Kcraget, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:58:703
30. Barry Burrell, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58:825
31. John Ashmead, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:00:288É
AMA Pro National GuardÉ SuperBikeÉ
DAYTONA BEACH — Results from Friday’s AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike race at Daytona International Speedway with finishing position, rider, make of bike and laps completed:É
1. Josh Herrin, Yamaha R1, 15 lapsÉ
2. Martin Cardenas, Suzuki GSX-R1000, +00.135É
3. Larry Pegram, Yamaha R1, +07.539É
4. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R1000, +11.473É
5. Chris Clark, Suzuki GSX-R1000, +23.101É
6. Robertino Pietri, Kawasaki ZX-10, +23.341É
7. Geoff May, EBR 1190RS, +23.441É
8. David Anthony, Suzuki GSX-R1000, +30.856É
9. Taylor Knapp, KTM RC8R, +34.954É
10. Chris Fillmore, KTM RC9R, +35.063É
11. Aaron, Yates, EBR 1190RS, +35.065É
12. Bernat Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R1000, +57.680É
13. Reese Wacker, Suzuki GSX-R1000, +1:02:418É
14. Chris Ulrich, Honda CBR1000RR, +1:05:930É
15. Trent Gibson, Suzuki GSX-R1000,+ 1:21:511É
16. Rodolfo Ramirez, Kawasaki ZX-10, 6 lapsÉ
17. Josh Hayes, Yamaha R1, +03.416É
18. Roger Hayden, Suzuki GSX-R1000, DNFÉ
19. Cory West, EBR 1190RS, DNSÉ
20. Dustin Dominquez, EBR 1190RS, DNSÉ
Laps Led: Hayes, 4; Herrin, 11; Race Time: 24:45:302É
FRIDAY'S FLAT TRACK: Brandon Robinson took the early lead from Kenny Coolbeth and then held off Brad Baker to win the Expert Main Event on the second night of the AMA Pro Flat Track Presented By J&P Cycles at the Daytona Flat Track.
Robinson, riding a Kawasaki, took the lead from Coolbeth in the early laps of the 18-rider, 25-lap event and then held off Honda rider Brad Baker to secure the 1.262-second victory.
“We put in a hard 25 laps and it paid off,” said the Pennsylvania rider of his first career Grand National victory.
For the second consecutive night, Baker finished second in the Expert Main Event.
“Hats off to (Brandon) for winning his first national,” Baker said. “I wanted it to be my first.”
Rounding out the podium was Bryan Smith on a Honda.
Earlier in the night, Baker nipped Robinson in the six-lap Expert Dash For Cash, which features the top two riders in each of the Expert Heats. Baker pocketed $1,000.
In the 16-lap, 18-rider Pro Main event, Jake Constantine outlasted Ryan Wells and Mike Poe for the victory. The New York rider got off to a strong start on his Honda and dominated the event.
“To come down here and come out on top, it's the greatest feeling in the world,” Constantine said.
Riders winning the 10-lap Expert Heats were Brad Baker (Honda), Henry Wiles (Honda) and Brandon Robinson (Kawasaki). In the Expert semifinals, Jake Johnson (Honda) and John Wood (Honda) came out with victories.
The AMA Pro Flat Track Presented by J&P Cycles events at the Daytona Flat Track will be broadcast by Speed at 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Despite the Oakland Raiders struggles this season, Carson Palmer has been putting up big numbers recently. (Courtesy: Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns will not be televised locally because not enough tickets were sold.
The team announced the blackout Thursday, ending a streak of 13 straight televised games.
The Raiders need to sell 85 percent of available tickets 72 hours before the game for it to be broadcast locally. The last game that was not televised locally was the home finale against Indianapolis in 2010.
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Villanova, PA (Sports Network) - Villanova assistant men's basketball coach
Doug Martin has resigned his post.
A release issued on Saturday by the university stated that Martin decided to
step aside due to inaccuracies on his resume.
"I have always known Doug to be a good person and coach," stated Villanova
head coach Jay Wright. "He has taken responsibility for his mistake and will
move on successfully! We all wish Doug well."
Martin joined Villanova's staff earlier in the week, having taken over for the
departed Doug West.
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UNF snaps 4 game losing streak
The University of North Florida basketball team snapped a four-game skid with a hard-fought 71-65 road win Tuesday night at Bethune-Cookman.
Parker Smith led the way for UNF (2-4) with 22 points including six three-pointers and Travis Smith added 14 points and eight rebounds. Adrian Coleman posted a 21 point, 11 rebound performance to pace the Wildcats (2-5).
The Ospreys shot 51 percent from the floor in the game while also handing out 20 assists on 26 baskets. UNF also won the battle on the glass for the first time this season outrebouding BCU, 41-30.
"It feels great to get back into the win column," said UNF head coach . "I was proud of our guys perserverance and resiliancy tonight. We did a good job of getting shots from the outside early in the game and then scoring in the paint when Bethune made adjustments. We still need to do a better job of making good decisions, especially in relation to shot selection."
North Florida raced out to a quick 10-3 lead thru the first five minutes of the game. The Ospreys then outscored the Wildcats 14-1 over a four minute span building a 24-10 advantage with 9:05 left in the opening period. UNF maintained a double-digit lead until closing the half with a cold spell.
BCU scored the final eight points of the stanza to close the halftime margin to 32-26. The Ospreys went scoreless over the final 3:45 in the period missing three shots and committing three turnovers.
The Ospreys built their lead back to double digits early in the second half as Wallace scored in the middle and Smith connected on back-to-back treys putting UNF up 41-29.
North Florida kept a comfortable lead over the Wildcats for much of the closing half building as large as a 17-point advantage, 66-49, with 3:47 left in the game. Bethune scored a couple of late three-pointers to close the gap but never really threatened the Ospreys down the stretch.
UNF makes a quick turnaround returning to action Thursday against Florida A&M at 7 p.m. in UNF Arena. The game marks the Ospreys lone home contest in a stretch of 12 games.
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PARKERSBURG - Students at Parkersburg South High School were encouraged to continue to strive for the best during an academic pep rally on Friday afternoon.
Students from all four grades at the facility filled the Rod Oldham Athletic Center to celebrate the achievements of individual classmates in the areas of academics and attendance.
"This pep rally is to celebrate student achievement in the classroom in the areas of academics and attendance," said teacher Maria Miller.
Photo by Jolene Craig
The Parkersburg South High School pep band plays active music during an academic pep rally Friday afternoon in the Rod Oldham Athletic Center.
The students who were individually recognized were given certificates as well as prizes that included coupon books and iTunes cards.
More than 400 students were awarded for their accomplishments, including high attendance in the school year and throughout their academic career as well as their grade point averages for the first semester of the school year.
"We are here to look at people who worked hard for their attendance and grades," Miller said.
Awards were presented to students who had perfect attendance for the first semester, with a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and with a grade point average increase of 1.0 or more from the first to second grading periods.
Special awards included the Believe and Award, which will be given to one student in each grade level based on citizenship, school spirit, academics and attendance. Students who receive this award are nominated by teachers, administration and staff.
A new award named after South vice principal Tim McCartney to honor the fact that he did not miss one day of school during his kindergarten through 12th grade career will be given during the end-of-the year academic pep rally to a student or students who have done the same.
All students who received awards at Friday's assembly and at the end of the year academic pep rally will be entered into a drawing to receive one of four available Kindle Fire tablet e-readers. | http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/570569/PSHS-students-recognized-for-achievement.html?nav=5056 | 402 |
Milligan's 3-point play sparks Northport to AA title
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Twice during the game, Mike Milligan tried to dunk over Eric Mack. Twice Baldwin's 6-3 center rejected the attempt.
So when Milligan caught a perfect dump-down pass from Matt Smith with Northport trailing by two in the final minute, the Tigers' 6-5 wing wasn't looking for style points. He was looking for sure points.
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COVINGTON -- Officials with the Newton County School System still are trying to figure out where graduations will be held in May.
"We are awaiting further word on negotiations under way involving the Church in the Now," said NCSS Superintendent Gary Mathews on Monday. "Should these negotiations turn out in such a manner so as to allow the school system to utilize this facility for graduation, we will take advantage of it."
For the past several years, NCSS has held high school graduation ceremonies at CITN, which is located on Iris Drive in Conyers.
In May, the graduations for all three high schools were some of the last events held at the church, which was put up for sale on the Rockdale County courthouse steps but later reverted to the mortgage holder, Evangelical Christian Credit Union.
CITN Pastor Jim Swilley still continues to hold services in a smaller building on the church campus, now renamed Church in the Now East.
"Otherwise, we certainly do have Sharp Stadium available to us, which would not be unusual at all for a high school graduation to be in the outdoors," Mathews said.
Jeff Meadors, vice chair of the Newton County Board of Education, said he would like graduations to be held at Sharp field to accommodate more guests, if he had a say in the matter, although he said he wouldn't know what the rain plan would be.
"I would like to see it in Newton County," he said. "I'd like to see the students who go to our schools graduate inside the county. ... However, the greatest current insight into proper use of facilities really rests with our superintendent in whom I have utmost trust."
Mathews said in an email to school principals on Monday that students will receive at least as many tickets as last year, and if Sharp Stadium is used, then they will receive even more.
"At this time, we cannot say for sure (where they will be held)," Mathews said. "We will decide no later than the end of March as to where graduation will be held depending on how things work out."
The Eastside High School graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 25; Alcovy for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 26 and Newton for 7 p.m. the same day.
News Editor Jay Jones contributed to this report. | http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2012/jan/31/newton-graduation-locations-to-be-determined-by/?news | 484 |
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In the spirit of celebrating a 17-10 win over the Giants on Sunday night, a jubilant chest bump turned into a bear hug as Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson met his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, on his way to the locker room.
Is this what the dream looks like?
A few minutes later, as reporters streamed in to talk to the happy players, running back LeSean McCoy shouted with a smile so all could hear that he knows "everyone picked us to lose."
Is this what the dream sounds like?
This was how the Eagles originally pictured their ride, the one they began concocting in August with the addition of multiple big-name players. They envisioned talent and depth and wins like this over NFC East rivals. So perhaps it shouldn't be a surprise that after just their fourth win in 10 tries, the Eagles were back to talking big, back to believing they have a roster loaded with players capable of a deep playoff run.
"I think we're capable of big things," McCoy told me. "I think once we get -- if we get to the playoffs -- we'll be a lot to handle. Teams know we're a good team."
Let's pause for a moment to absorb everything you just heard, from the ecstatic scene in the locker room to the lofty expectations. By this point, you've probably formed one of two opinions about this team:
(1) The Eagles are as delusional now as they were in August when Vince Young originally and regrettably dubbed this "The Dream Team." Give them another week (two at the most), and they'll lose another game to sink their postseason hopes.
(2) Maybe the Eagles finally found the cohesiveness they expected to develop much sooner. Better late than never, though, since it's just in time for them to make a magical run and turn this dream into a reality.
No doubt, you can imagine which side the players fall on. They still believe. They still see this team growing, with enough time left to make this season right.
"We were tired of letting all of these opportunities pass," said defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins. "After all of the bad things we've done this year, we feel like we still have a chance. And if we still have a chance right now, you have to take that as a blessing and take advantage of it."
Nothing wrong with players keeping their hopes alive, of course. And maybe they make a point: Maybe the Eagles' ability to overcome this adversity, in the wake of injuries to Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin, proves they've just found their groove.
They orchestrated a game-winning, 80-yard drive in 18 plays under the direction of backup quarterback Vince Young and backup wide receiver Riley Cooper. That's apparently enough for them to also believe they can win their next six.
"I didn't say it was going to be easy," McCoy said. "Even getting this win here, it was a lot of hard work. And a lot has to go our way to run the table. But this is a starting point."
That's the fantasy. Now, for a little bit of reality. Because the truth is, even Eagles fans will agree these playoff aspirations are far from reasonable, particularly given the lack of consistency we've seen to this point.
The bigger problem has nothing to do with the impressive drive that won the game for the Eagles on Sunday, or with the math that currently keeps Philadelphia alive. It's about what they've done to prove they've got what it takes. Two defining wins -- one against the Cowboys and one against the Giants -- simply don't provide enough evidence.
It's certainly possible this current mode of desperation will be good for the Eagles. If nothing else, it will keep them from falling flat against beatable opponents like the Cardinals, who beat the Eagles 21-17 last week.
"Nobody likes to talk about getting into a little desperation mode, really having your back against the wall -- but that's how it is," Jenkins said. "We feel like we still have an opportunity. But heck, we've got to approach it like we're in the playoffs right now."
For the Eagles, Sunday might have been the place where the dream came to die; where a season that started with massive and immediate expectations surrendered itself to a sobering reality.
Instead, for a team clinging to the belief that chemistry has finally been found, Sunday's win turned a funeral into a euphoric celebration.
It's hard to imagine Philadelphia winning its next six games, given the flaws that remain. But the players aren't counting themselves out. Not after they found a way to stay alive on Sunday.
"We might need a little help, but if we just win out and take care of our business, we'll be fine," McCoy said. "It won't be easy."
Hey, a guy can dream.
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Black Monday marked an unhappy conclusion to 2012 for the seven NFL coaches who were sent packing as teams look toward the future. Let's take a peek at what's next for these fallen leaders:
Exiled by the Chicago Bears, Smith is certain to attract interest in head-coaching searches. The Bears ran out of patience with Lovie, but his 81-63 regular-season record over nine years boasts one Super Bowl appearance and just three losing seasons. His inability to fix lingering issues on offense might be seen as a red flag.
Next stop: Smith should have no problem finding work. A fresh start might do wonders.
Reid's like that shaky friend who's coming out of a long-term relationship. He has shown he can commit, but there's baggage. Reid might benefit from a Jeff Fisher-esque year-in-the-wilderness, but he appears determined to forge on. He left the Philadelphia Eagles in a rough place, but that doesn't obscure the Super Bowl appearance and nine playoff seasons.
Next stop: What you see is what you get with Reid. That should be enough to make him a hot candidate as teams reorganize.
The Whiz crashed and burned in the desert, spinning a cautionary tale about going into battle without anything resembling a functioning quarterback. The Cardinals correctly diagnosed GM Rod Graves as a part of the problem, but Whisenhunt is culpable for a team that regressed sharply post-Kurt Warner.
Next stop: Whiz finished 45-51 in Arizona but lost 10 of his last 11 games and seemed to drift this season. Forgiving teams looking for a veteran coach might bite, but Whiz also makes sense as an offensive coordinator.
Turner's dismissal in San Diego comes with a silver lining. The Dallas Cowboys reportedly are looking for a play-calling offensive coordinator. Turner was lashed by Chargers fans, but he remains a talented offensive mind who might do wonders with Tony Romo.
Next stop: Norval Eugene will be heavily pursued as an OC. If Big D doesn't pan out, what about helping to re-imagine that steaming disaster in Florham Park?
Gailey drove Buffalo Bills fans nuts with his backfield-by-committee approach, but he also deserves credit for turning C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson into weapons. The Bills were a mess at times, but they were an intriguing (sometimes explosive) mess. Gailey works well with mobile quarterbacks and could be a nice fit for a team looking to break away from a vanilla scheme.
Next stop: Gailey will earn looks at the coordinator level, but head coach seems out of the picture.
Shurmur endured a treacherous situation in Cleveland with class. He inherited a talent-poor roster without a proven passer in a division that feasts annually on the Browns. His team played hard until the bitter end, but Shurmur's next steps are hazy. He spent two seasons as an offensive coordinator with the St. Louis Rams, but his play-calling never will be described as cutting-edge.
Next stop: Quarterbacks coach or college-level head coach.
Crennel is the classic better-as-a-coordinator guy. The Kansas City Chiefs were lured into making him Todd Haley's replacement because players love him and he has a lifetime of experience running defenses.
Next stop: Crennel might have spent his last chips as an NFL head coach, but this is a tight fraternity. The beloved Crennel will be back -- unless he just wants to watch the snow fall.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have done a nice job picking up contributors for low prices in free agency, from Mike DeVito and Dunta Robinson to Anthony Fasano, Donnie Avery and Chase Daniel. On Thursday, the Chiefs made a bigger move.
NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Thursday that the Chiefs reached an agreement with cornerback Sean Smith. David Canter, Smith's agent, quickly took to Twitter to confirm that it was a three-year contract. Breer and NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported it was a three-year deal worth $18 million, with $11 million guaranteed.
Smith was one of our top 15 players available in free agency, but he didn't get the money he was hoping for on the open market. Like so many cornerbacks this year, Smith's market was somewhat slow to develop. He appeared to have strong interest from multiple teams before free agency opened, but the big-dollar contract that he was looking for wasn't available when free agency opened. For this money, we like the move for the Chiefs very much.
Smith is a big, physical cornerback who has shown flashes of brilliance. He's a solid starter at worst and will be paired with one of the NFL's better cornerbacks in Brandon Flowers. Robinson figures to be a nickel back or play safety in Kansas City; he's paid more like a reserve.
When Andy Reid took over as Chiefs coach, there was a lot more work to be done on the offensive side. But there also is the framework in place for a very good defense. Smith should help the Chiefs compete right away under Reid; they might even have enough cornerbacks to slow down the Denver Broncos.
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After reviewing the film from 2010 and taking recent history into account, here are the top 10 safeties in pro football heading into 2011.
Friendly Disclaimer: The following list is influenced largely -– but not strictly -– by film study of all 32 teams from the 2010 season. Stats weren’t acknowledged, but players with poor numbers generally don’t make top 10 lists anyway. Vague enough for you? Criteria for Top 10 lists tend to be. That’s why most of you will have no trouble finding some disagreement with what you’re about to read.
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Skating with the greats -- Selanne set the all-time Olympic scoring record Friday by assisting on Kimmo Timonen’s second goal of the game as Finland jumped out to a 3-0 lead in what ended as a 5-0 victory over Germany. Selanne drew the secondary assist on Timonen’s goal with 3:57 remaining in the second period. It was his 37th point in Olympic competition (20 goals, 17 assists), spanning five separate Winter Games beginning in 1992.
Selanne had been tied with Valeri Kharlamov of Russia, Vlastimil Bubnik of the former Czechoslovakia and Harry Watson of Canada.
Finnish captain Saku Koivu retrieved the record-setting puck from the linesman and handed it over to the Finnish trainers for safe-keeping, according to Lucas Aykroyd at IIHF.com.
"I was always in the arena whenever the Red Army then the Soviet Union played with all those great players, the 'KLM' line," Selanne said. "When you look at those guys, that's when you realize what you've accomplished."
"Back then, those Russian guys [like Kharlamov] were on a different planet and you never thought that a Finnish guy could compete with them," Koivu said. "Now he passed them, too. That's amazing, and I am really happy for him."
"It's very difficult to think he's almost 40-years-old," Finnish coach Jukka Jalonen said. "He plays like he's 30-years-old. Great athlete. Great leader. Great person."
Good times roll for Jagr -- "He came, he saw, he conquered. Again." So begins the Canadian Press' account of Jagr's performance Friday, as he scored for the second time in as many games and looked dominant in the Czech Republic's 5-2 victory over Latvia.
But it was Jagr's post-game comments that have fueled speculation about a possible return to the NHL.
"NHL is a special League, no question about it. It has a lot of history and I think I was playing 18 years in the NHL and then I decided I am going to go back to Russia, and I cannot say anything about my decision because I said I am not going to look back," Jagr said. "I'm just going to finish my contract there and then I am going to make a decision what I'm going to do next. But they treat me so well in Russia that it would be tough to leave them. On the other side, I want to maybe try to come here.
"I love it in the NHL and I love it in Russia. Whatever happens happens, and I'll be satisfied with everything."
Jagr clearly is relishing his Olympic experience, both on the ice and with reporters. From the Vancouver Sun's Elliott Pap:
"I always had fun, you guys just didn't see it," he protested, smiling. "I didn't show it but, inside, I was having fun. The difference is because there was a lot more pressure on me before. Now I let the other guys do it."
"Jagr ... has even has let his once shoulder-length locks grow out again," the Toronto Star's Damien Cox notes.
"How can I be closest to the Jagr of 15 years ago?'" he told reporters. "I'm not going to score the goals I did. I'm not going to play the same I did. This is the only way I can do it."
Familiar Forsberg -- Forsberg was held scoreless for the second-consecutive game in Sweden's 4-2 victory over Belarus yesterday, yet statistics, as the Globe and Mail's Gary Mason points out, don't tell the whole story.
"There is something so familiar in every stride he takes. In the widening of his eyes as he closes in on the puck," Mason writes.
"There are still signs of that legendary strength, too. In his prime, Peter Forsberg was the hardest player in the NHL to knock off a puck. He would fend off attackers with one arm while carrying the puck with the other, looking for someone to pass it to.
"Even with his best years far behind him, Forsberg still leaves you transfixed.
"Engulfed by a swarm of reporters after the game, Forsberg admitted he was 'scared' coming to the tournament because the game was going to be played on a smaller, NHL-sized ice surface so everything would be faster. Could he match the speed? He didn't offer even the slightest hint that he was hoping to use these Olympics as an NHL audition for someone. If anything, he sounded like someone resigned to where he is in his hockey life now - near the end."
Rivalry Sunday -- From the moment the Olympic men's hockey schedule was released months ago, hockey fans circled the date Sunday, Feb. 21 as can't-miss appointment viewing.
Wayne Scanlan of Canwest News Service explains why.
"Schedule makers, like hockey referees, prefer not to be noticed. Whoever arranged the Olympic hockey schedule for Sunday, however, should be given the key to the city. In the span of about 11 hours, three of the greatest rivalries in international hockey will be centre stage at the Vancouver Olympics.
"Take your pick. First, the Czech Republic faces Russia. Next, Canada plays the U.S. And in the finale, Sweden and Finland write the next chapter of their Scandinavian rivalry.
"Rivalry Sunday. Super Sunday. Call it what you want. For hockey fans, it's a feast." | http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=518328 | 1,176 |
As fantasy comebacks go, they don't get any bigger than that of Sidney Crosby, who has burst back on the scene with 9-points (2G-7A) in four games after missing more than ten months of action due to a concussion. Situations like Crosby's are a rarity, but there could be a similar one shaping up on the blue line of the Montreal Canadiens as Andrei Markov is drawing ever closer to making his long-awaited return.
Markov has been out of the Canadiens' line up for over a year after re-injuring his surgically repaired right knee in a collision with Eric Staal on November 13, 2010. A second procedure on the knee was needed and Markov was left on the shelf until he kicked off an intense rehabilitation program in Florida under the watchful eye of Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Andrews in October. The program yielded huge dividends and Markov was back on the ice on Nov. 1.
TOP 60 FANTASY DEFENSEMEN
These modified re-rankings are based on expectations of the season going forward (including injuries). The plus or minus for each player is movement based on our most recent rankings from last week. (NR means not ranked in previous rankings.)
- 1. Kris Letang, Penguins, (+1)
- 2. Erik Karlsson, Senators (-1)
- 3. Zdeno Chara, Bruins (same)
- 4. Nicklas Lidstrom, Red Wings (same)
- 5. Shea Weber, Predators (same)
- 6. Brian Campbell, Panthers (same)
- 7. Dustin Byfuglien, Jets (same)
- 8. Dion Phaneuf, Maple Leafs (+4)
- 9. Duncan Keith, Blackhawks (+4)
- 10. Dan Boyle, Sharks (-2)
- 11. Marc-Andre Bergeron, Lightning (+3)
- 12. Keith Yandle, Coyotes (+4)
- 13. Drew Doughty, Kings (-4)
- 14. Alexnder Edler, Canucks (-4)
- 15. Kevin Shattenkirk, Blues (+2)
- 16. Sheldon Souray, Stars (-5)
- 17. John Michael Liles, Maple Leafs (+2)
- 18. John Carlson, Capitals (+7)
- 19. Jack Johnson, Kings (-4)
- 20. Sergei Gonchar, Senators (+2)
- 21. Christian Ehrhoff, Sabres (-1)
- 22. Dennis Wideman, Capitals (-4)
- 23. Dmitry Kulikov, Panthers (same)
- 24. Brent Burns, Sharks (-3)
- 25. Alex Pietrangelo, Blues (+1)
- 26. P.K. Subban, Canadiens (+4)
- 27. Ryan Suter, Predators (+5)
- 28. Nick Leddy, Blackhawks (+4)
- 29. Mark Streit, Islanders (-2)
- 30. Kyle Quincey, Avalanche (-2)
- 31. Brent Seabrook, Blackhawks (-2)
- 32. Kimmo Timonen, Flyers (+1)
- 33. James Wisniewski, Blue Jackets (+3)
- 34. Ian White, Red Wings (NR)
- 35. Sami Salo, Canucks (+3)
- 36. Dan Girardi, Rangers (+4)
- 37. Niklas Kronwall, Red Wings (same)
- 38. Dan Hamhuis, Canucks (+1)
- 39. Ryan Whitney, Oilers (NR)
- 40. Cam Fowler, Ducks (+3)
- 41. Jason Garrison, Panthers (+4)
- 42. Mark Giordano, Flames (-1)
- 43. Matt Carle, Flyers (-1)
- 44. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Coyotes (same)
- 45. Kevin Bieksa, Canucks (+1)
- 46. Marc-Andre Gragnani, Sabres (+2)
- 47. Kris Russell, Blues (NR)
- 48. Marc-Edourd Vlasic, Sharks (+3)
- 49. Tom Gilbert, Oilers (+1)
- 50. Andrej Meszaros, Flyers (-1)
- 51. Joe Corvo, Bruins (-4)
- 52. Josh Gorges, Canadiens (+2)
- 53. Filip Kuba, Senators (same)
- 54. Dennis Seidenberg, Bruins (-2)
- 55. Ryan McDonagh, Rangers (+5)
- 56. Michael Del Zotto, Rangers (NR)
- 57. Fedor Tyutin, Blue Jackets (NR)
- 58. Ryan Wilson, Avalanche (+1)
- 59. Grant Clitsome, Blue Jackets (-1)
- 60. Aaron Rome, Canucks (-3)
The post-lockout NHL suits Markov, who has seen his point totals increase in each of his full seasons since the work stoppage. He has posted 254-points (51G-203A) in 356 games since the '05-'06 season with a high-water mark of 64-points (12G-52A) in '08-'09 -- his last full campaign.
Markov has averaged .59 points per game over his career and .71 since the '05-'06 season. He quarterbacks the Canadiens' power play, where he has collected a staggering 57-percent of his post lockout points (144 of 254) and plays close to 24 minutes a game. When healthy and playing the way we have come to expect, he can produce more offense than some second tier forwards.
If Montreal practices are any indication, Markov will skate on a pairing with countryman Alexei Emelin and will be back on the number one power play unit opposite PK Subban, who is also in line for an offensive boost. The unit was filled out with forwards David Desharnais, Erik Cole and Michael Cammalleri.
If Markov is able to return to form, he is the type of low risk addition that could make the difference between winning and losing the rest of the way, get him if you can.
John Carlson -- Carlson should be owned in every league already, but he is still undervalued in our opinion. That tends to happen when a guy is jammed on a roster with the likes of Mike Green, Dennis Wideman and Roman Hamrlik. Carlson has been one of the best players on the ice for the Capitals even during their struggles and has 5-points (2G-3A) in his last six games. He now has 12-points (4G-8A) on the season and is playing in all situations for the Capitals. Dale Hunter's aggressive style should only help this youngster continue to progress.
Ian White -- Markov isn't the only one who is returning from injury, as a number of quality fantasy options are getting back in the fold. White, who was out with a fractured cheek bone has skated in three contests since returning late last week and has notched 4-points (1G-3A). The Manitoba native is back on a pairing with Nicklas Lidstrom and now has 8 points (2G-6A) in nine November games. He plays plenty of minutes and skates on the power play making him an even more attractive option. White's return is likely to affect the value of Niklas Kronwall as well, so keep an eye on his role.
Kris Russell -- Russell has the talent to be an effective NHL and fantasy player, but it just never seemed to come together for him in Columbus. Ken Hitchcock was clearly aware of Russell's abilities as it didn't take him long to find a way to bring him to St. Louis, where he had recently taken over as head coach. Russell has rewarded his coach for that faith with 4 points (3G-1A) in eight games. He has registered a plus-5 and is averaging 3:03 on the power play. Though Russell might not put up eye-popping numbers, he could be a great depth player notching something like 20-25 points the rest of the way.
Dan Boyle -- Hey, why is the 10th-rated defenseman listed under trending down? Well, it tends to happen when the guy is 35-years-old and hasn't scored a point in seven games. Sure Boyle could get things rolling at any moment, but until he starts notching points at his customary level he'll be falling down our chart. Could Brent Burns' presence be hurting them both? We'll see...
Sheldon Souray -- Souray was one of the biggest surprises of the young NHL season, but he has since cooled quite a bit. Though he is still owned in just about every league, he has posted a goose egg over his last nine games. It is no surprise that his cool down has coincided with the Stars recent 2-6-1 stretch. He is still shooting the puck -- 17 shots over his last five games -- which is a good indicator that he is still getting scoring chances, but be sure to monitor this situation moving forward.
Josh Gorges -- It's contradiction time. Gorges just moved up two spots in our rankings but he is likely to trend downward once Markov finally makes his debut. Gorges has been a jack of all trades for the Canadiens, playing five-on-five, on the power play, and killing penalties, but his role will change with Markov's arrival. He will still skate on a pairing with Subban, which gives him value, but he won't be a must have player moving forward.
KEEP AN EYE ON...
Stefan Elliott -- Hey, maybe this is why the Avs were so content to trade away Kevin Shattenkirk? Elliott made his NHL debut on Saturday night replacing the injured Erik Johnson and looked like a seasoned vet in scoring his first NHL goal. He then picked up an assist Monday night in a loss to the Stars. Elliott's play is going to give head coach Joe Sacco some headaches when it comes to line-up decisions once he has a full and healthy blue line, but you should grab him while you can. | http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=603783 | 2,126 |
He hasn't played since May 6, had surgery on both wrists, got the casts off and still no one has scored more goals in the postseason than the eight he had in his 10-game playoff run. His 17 points remained the best in the League until New Jersey's Ilya Kovalchuk passed him in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He's still tied for third, with only Kovalchuk and Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar having more -- by just one point.Bobby Clarke in 1974 and Bernie Parent in 1975.
The award was presented during a luncheon at the Crystal Tea Room inside the historic Wanamaker Building.
However, Giroux said he'd trade the goals, points and awards in a heartbeat if it meant he'd still be playing right now.
"Stats don't really matter," he said. "It's about being able to play in the [Stanley Cup] Final. If I had two goals and we were in the Final, I'd be more happy with that."
Giroux's astounding playoff run was just the capper to a breakthrough season that saw him emerge as one of the top players in the League. Pushed into the spotlight a year ago by the trades of All-Star centers Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, Giroux took ownership of the Flyers' first line and finished third in the League in scoring with 93 points, and second with 65 assists. It was the most points scored by a Flyer since Eric Lindros had 93 in 1998-99, and the assists were the most by a Flyer since Mark Recchi had 67 in 1993-94.
Flyers GM Paul Holmgren had stated that one of the reasons he felt comfortable moving Carter and Richards was his belief that Giroux was ready to step into a prime role. So when looking back at Giroux's season, Holmgren said he thought this was the natural progression for the 24-year-old.
Flyers happy for former teammates
One of the nicknames attached to this season's Los Angeles Kings team is "Philadelphia Flyers West," and it could be an appropriate title.
The Kings dressed five former members of the Flyers organization in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final -- forwards Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Simon Gagne, Justin Williams and Colin Fraser [a 2003 draft pick who never played for the team]. In addition, assistant coach John Stevens is a former Flyers player and coach; assistant GM Ron Hextall is one of the most popular Flyers players of all time; and GM Dean Lombardi worked as a Flyers scout.
Claude Giroux, honored Tuesday by the Philadelphia Sports Congress with the Wanamaker Athletic Award for being chosen as the athlete that has done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the team or sport in which they excel, said he was happy for Carter and Richards to be so close to the Stanley Cup.
"When I came into the League they took me by their side," he said. "They're good leaders. They're doing pretty well, in a good position. Good for them."
Flyers GM Paul Holmgren also said he was happy to see his former players doing so well.
"It was good to see Simon in the game [Monday]," he said. "I'm happy for those guys. They're good players. Right now, L.A. looks like they can do no wrong. They've a very good team. They worked hard, got a lot of good pieces that seem to be working in the same direction."
-- Adam Kimelman
"If you look at his point totals the last couple years, with not playing on the top power play, not getting the opportunities that he got this year, I'm not really surprised," Holmgren said. "But it was certainly fun to watch his rise."
During the playoffs, though, Giroux emerged as a star off the ice. He went to Flyers coach Peter Laviolette prior to Game 6 of the first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins and demanded to take the first shift of the game. He leveled Penguins captain Sidney Crosby six seconds in, and then turned a Steve Sullivan turnover into the game's first goal 32 seconds into the game, sparking the Flyers to a series-clinching 5-1 victory.
"When the best player in the world comes up to you and says, 'I don't know who you plan on starting tonight, but I want that first shift,'" Laviolette said that night, "that says everything you need to know about Claude Giroux."
On Tuesday, Laviolette compared it to a baseball player who "called his shot."
"What was special about that moment and really paints a picture of Claude, not only is he counted on on the ice, but his competitiveness and character that we get to see from the inside on a daily basis and what truly makes him deserving of this award, is somebody really called his shot," Laviolette said. "Probably 12 years since I've been coaching, no athlete has every come up and said that they want to do something, that he had to do it, had to have that first shift. … Before the game, Claude had come up to me and said, 'I don't know where you're going with that first shift, but I really want that first shift.' We're in our building, there's 20,000 fans in the Wells Fargo Center and here's a young athlete who's growing every day with his stardom in the League. And what I found out afterward is right before he went out for the faceoff, he took his last sip of water by the bench and he told two of his teammates, 'Wait until you see this.'
"He set the tone for the day and got us through the series. To me, that exemplifies the person who should win this award."
Perhaps more impressive was the fact that Giroux accomplished most of what he did this season with wrists that required surgery not long after the playoffs ended. He needed a procedure on his right wrist to repair torn cartilage and one on his left wrist to remove bone spurs. Recovery time was expected to be about six weeks.
Giroux credited Flyers' head athletic trainer Jim McCrossin and assistant trainer Sal Raffa for keeping him able to play through the pain.
"It was up and down during the season," he said. "I seriously was lucky to have Jimmy McCrossin and Sal Raffa to help me get the recovery. I was real lucky. It wasn't that bad, we just felt like it was good to get it out of the way and we don't have any problems anymore."
Giroux said the injuries most affected his ability to take faceoffs, something he did less and less of as the playoffs wore on. He said one wrist didn't give him more trouble than the other, that, "It was on and off, first this one, then that one. Sometimes both."
Holmgren: Pronger still has 'struggles'
Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said he continues to be positive that veteran defenseman Chris Pronger will be able to resume his NHL career, but said it's too soon to know if the 37-year-old blueliner will be healthy enough for that to happen.
Pronger hasn't played since Nov. 19 due to a concussion. He hasn't spoken publicly about his condition in months, and has been a rare sight around the Flyers' practice facility or at games.
"He continues to have some good days and then some bad days," Holmgren said Tuesday prior to the Wanamaker Awards luncheon in Philadelphia. "I don't know if that's any update. He struggles."
Holmgren said early June is just too soon to know if Pronger would be available at the start of the 2012-13 season.
"We're still holding out hope that he starts to get better and turns the corner in that regard," he said. "But as of right now, there haven't been any signs that that's in the near future. But we'll see how it goes for the rest of the summer."
-- Adam Kimelman
Flyers founder and team chairman Ed Snider -- also honored Tuesday with the Philadelphia Sports Congress' Lifetime Achievement Award -- said watching Giroux fight through the pain each night was impressive.
"He's a superstar now in this League," Snider said. "He's a top player in the League. We're lucky to have him. I think he's going to get better and better every single year. He's an outstanding player. He played with two bad wrists in the playoffs. … Even though he wasn't at his best, he still excelled in the playoffs. Just tells you what we've got here."
While Giroux won't win the Stanley Cup this season, there could be an award of a different kind in his near future. He was picked as one of the finalists to be the cover athlete of EA Sports' NHL13 video game. With more than 25 million votes cast by hockey fans, Giroux and Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne battled to the championship round, with the winner set to be announced June 20 at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.
The Flyers led a massive push through traditional and social media to help garner votes for Giroux, and he even received help from athletes in other sports, among them NFL players Jeremy Maclin of the Philadelphia Eagles, Christian Ponder of the Minnesota Vikings and Michael Oher of the Baltimore Ravens, who encouraged their Twitter followers to vote for Giroux.
"It's not something you think of as a kid," he said. "Your dream is to play in the NHL, it's not to be on the cover [of a video game]. But now that I have a chance to be on the cover, it's pretty cool. All my buddies are pretty excited. Without the fans I wouldn't be in that position at all. All the voting, it's all about the fans. I'm pretty lucky to have a lot of fans."
Not that Giroux will be able to play any video games anytime soon. He's still recovering from the dual wrist procedures that have limited his offseason training to lower-body exercises only.
When he does get back to full-bore training, Giroux said he's not feeling any extra pressure to surpass what he accomplished in 2011-12. But he said he knows he'll have to work even harder going forward.
"Anything you do you want to be the best at it," he said. "You want to get better. If you don't want to get belter, that's not a very good attitude. When Jags [Jaromir Jagr] came this year he made me realize if you want to get belter you've got to work. I've been trying to work as hard as I can. Hopefully we can do the same next year."
Contact Adam Kimelman at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @NHLAdamK | http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=633924 | 2,279 |
Nov. 16, 2012
Game Notes in PDF
Northern Illinois Huskies (0-2, 0-0 MAC) vs. Judson University Eagles (2-5, 2-1 CCAC)
Date / Time: Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 / 3 p.m. CT
Site: NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb, Ill.
Radio: WLBK 1360-AM in DeKalb, Ill. • WJOL 1340-AM in Joliet, Ill. • WRMN 1410-AM in Elgin, Ill. • Huskie All-Access
Live Video: Huskie All-Access
Live Stats: NIUHuskies.com
Twitter Updates: @NIUscores
All-time Series: First Meeting
A LOOK AT THE 2012-13 SEASON
• Aksel Bolin has led NIU in scoring in each of its first two games. Bolin is averaging 10.5 points per game, scoring in double figures in both contests. Bolin has nine career double-figure scoring games.
• Travon Baker leads the Huskies in both assists (6) and steals (7).
• Freshmen have played 62.5 percent of the minutes this season for NIU; sophomores have added another 21 percent of the minutes.
• Northern Illinois returns its top-five scoring letterwinners and top-six rebounders from a season ago.
• 10 of the 15 players making up the Huskie roster this season are underclassmen.
• Of the five upperclassmen on NIU’s roster, one will sit out this season following a transfer (Pete Rakosevic) and another had never played a Division I game until this season (Brandon Hayes).
• NIU made its first appearance in the ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon, playing Valparaiso at 7 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The Huskies were one of two MAC schools, along with Kent State, that will appear in the marathon.
• The Huskies will play 10 teams that appeared in postseason play a season ago: Valpo (Horizon League regular season champs, NIT), Dayton (NIT), Milwaukee (CBI), Washington (Pac-12 regular season champs, NIT Final Four), UMass (NIT Final Four), Akron (MAC regular season champs, NIT), Bowling Green (CIT), Buffalo (CIT), Kent State (CIT) and Ohio (NCAA Sweet 16).
THE EXPERIENCE TRACKER
• Developed by StatSheet.com, “The Experience Tracker” looks that the experience per minute played by every team in the country.
• Each team’s number is generated by taking the sum of minutes each player plays, multiplied by their class (1-freshmen, 2-sophomores, 3-juniors, 4-seniors) divided by the total of team minutes.
• Northern Illinois is currently the third-least experienced team in the country (1.54), behind only Arkansas-Little Rock (1.24) and Texas (1.42).
• In contrast, last Tuesday’s opponent, Valparaiso, is the most experienced team in the nation (3.67).
• See page five for a complete chart of the nation’s least experienced teams.
WHAT’S BACK FOR NIU
• With its six-man returning nucleus from a season ago, the Huskies return more than 60 percent of their production for 2011-12 in most statistical categories.
• The following are NIU’s percentages returning from last season: minutes (60.7 percent), scoring (62.6), rebounds (63.1), assists (47.0), blocks (71.2) and steals (57.1).
• By comparison, here are the numbers that returned at the beginning of last season from the 2010-11 campaign: minutes (33.8 percent), scoring (32.0), rebounds (31.8), assists (26.6), blocks (39.7) and steals (27.4).
• Judson comes into this weekend with a 2-5 record, 2-1 in conference play. The Eagles will host Purdue-North Central on Saturday before coming to DeKalb on Sunday.
• Judson is led by Jason Roy; he is averaging 10.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
• The Eagles are a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, a NAIA Division II Conference.
• Joel Cotton is in his first season as head coach at Judson after serving as an assistant coach for three seasons.
• Sunday’s contest will be the first meeting between NIU and Judson.
• The Huskies met a school from the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference last season, Roosevelt, the Huskies defeated the Lakers, 72-46.
• Valparaiso earned a 69-46 victory over NIU in a contest that started at 7 a.m., as part of ESPN’s College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon.
• Aksel Bolin finished with a team-high 10 points and nine rebounds, just missing out on a double-double.
• The Huskies held Valparaiso to just four offensive rebounds, the fewest for an opponent during the Mark Montgomery era.
• NIU committed just 12 personal fouls, tied for the lowest total under Coach Montgomery. As a result the Crusaders attempted just nine free throws, also a new low in the Montgomery era.
• Travon Baker recorded four assists against the Crusaders.
• Sam Mader has three blocked shots against Valparaiso.
• NIU held Valparaiso to 34.8 percent shooting in the first half, but the Crusaders shot 68 percent from the field, including 72.7 percent from three, after the intermission.
• Northern Illinois did not win a game last season in which the Huskies allowed more than 69 points.
• The Huskies were 3-4 in games decided by five points or less last season.
• NIU did not play an overtime game last season. Its last overtime contest came on Feb. 26, 2011, a 75-70 victory at Toledo.
• The Huskies shot a better field goal percentage than their opponents in four of their five victories last season. NIU also had a better 3-point shooting percentage than its opponents in all five victories a year ago.
• NIU outrebounded its opponents 18 times last season, including in four of its five wins.
THE PRESEASON PICKS
• NIU was picked to finish fifth in the MAC West in the preseason conference media poll. Toledo was picked to win the MAC West, followed by Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, NIU and Central Michigan.
• The MAC East was picked to finish as follows: Ohio, Akron, Kent State, Buffalo, Bowling Green and Miami. Ohio was also picked as the favorite to win the MAC Tournament.
• Abdel Nader was one of five played named to the West Division Preseason All-MAC Team. Joining Nader are Ball State’s Jesse Berry, Toledo’s Rian Pearson and Julius Brown and Western Michigan’s Nate Hutcheson.
2011-12 SEASON IN REVIEW
• NIU finished the season with a 5-26 record, 3-13 in Mid-American Conference play.
• The Huskies won their first MAC Tournament game since 2003, defeating MAC West Champion Eastern Michigan, 55-52, on the road to advance to Cleveland.
• NIU saw 55.9 percent of its minutes played by freshmen, the sixth-highest percentage in the country.
• Northern Illinois led the MAC in offensive rebounds, ranked second in rebounding defense and was third in rebounding margin.
• Abdel Nader was named to the MAC All-Freshmen Team, NIU’s first All-Freshmen honoree since 2009. | http://www.niuhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111612aaa.html | 1,686 |
The Washington Stealth have brought back goaltender Matt Roik after his recent release from Colorado. (Photo: Bartley Young)
The Washington Stealth have signed NLL veteran goaltender Matt Roik to a one-year agreement pending league approval, marking his return to the Stealth after he spent two previous seasons with the team.
In his 12th NLL season, the 34-year-old Dunnville, Ontario native is a two-time NLL All-Star and has a career 12.32 goals against average.
“We’re always trying to better our position as we make a drive to the playoffs,” said Stealth head coach Chris Hall, who platooned Roik with Tyler Richards during the 2010 and 2011 seasons when Washington made back-to-back appearances in the NLL Championship Game.
In seven games with the Colorado Mammoth this season, Roik compiled a 2-2 record but was released by the team last week. Since breaking into the league in 2002, he has an overall record of 47-51.
“When Colorado released Matt it piqued our interest,” said Hall who plans to play Roik in a backup roll to the club’s number-one goaltender Richards. “We won a championship with the 'T-Rich'/Roik combination. We needed to jump on this opportunity. It made good sense to get him back here. From a comfort factor, he’s ready to jump in and play if we need him.”
To make room for Roik, Washington has released goalie Nick Patterson, who posted a combined 16.81 GAA and .701 save percentage in three appearances in 2013. | http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/233535 | 344 |
Sudanese football has made big strides recently at both club level and for the national team. This Saturday the national team plays a decisive match against Ghana in Khartoum. If they win Sudan will qualify for the African Cup of Nations to be hosted in Gabon and Guinea next year. On the opposite half Ghanians playing or having played in Norway will try to prevent that from happening. Yesterday ambassador Kjemprud met the president of the Sudanese Football Association Dr. Mutasim Gafaar Sir Elkatim to discuss this and other issues.
When Sudan play Ghana this Saturday Adam Larsen Kwarasey and Mohamed Abu of Strømsgodset in Drammen, Norway will feature in the Ghana team. Former Rosenborg player Anthony Annan is also in the squad. Norwegian ambassador and Strømsgodset supporter Jens-Petter Kjemprud will be in the stadium with split loyalties hoping Sudan will win while the players playing in Norway will do well.
Yesterday ambassador Kjemprud met the president of the Sudanese Football Association Dr. Mutasim Gafaar, the vice president and other staff of the association to discuss possibilities of establishing ties between the Sudanese football federation and its Norwegian counterpart. Dr.Mutasim explained the recent success of Sudanese football and challenges in utilizing the current momentum. The Sudanese Football Association has protocols with sister organisations in countries like Egypt, Algeria and Qatar and are in negotiations with Romania and Hungary. The president expressed interest in establishing a similar protocol with Norway. In particular possible assistance in coaching younger players were discussed as well as a possible friendship match with Norway. | http://www.norway-sudan.org/News_and_events/Culture/Sudanese-Norwegian-football-relations/ | 339 |
Feb. 14, 2013
Box Score |
No. 13 Ohio State (18-6, 8-4 Big Ten) 69, Northwestern (13-12, 4-8 Big Ten) 59
Feb. 14, 2013
Value City Arena - Columbus, Ohio
Attendance - 15,842
Thad Matta Ohio State Head Coach
"I give a lot of credit to Northwestern. They made shots that were difficult and in the first half we weren't challenging baskets, which we paid for."
On finishing the game
"Our defense at the end was key. We challenged shots a little better and the game came down to us contesting shots. At the end of the game we had one of our best defensive lineups."
Deshaun Thomas, junior forward
On switching positions
"I had to post-up instead of being in the mid-post on the side. I played the five which I haven't done since high school. Shannon [Scott] and [Aaron] Craft found me and I got some easy buckets."
On going into the half tied at 30
"They were hitting their shots and were playing like they didn't care. Coach Matta told us to play harder and score on the transition."
"They play hard. That offense cuts really well and they are very scrappy on defense. A team like that, they have great effort on both ends."
Aaron Craft, junior guard
On pulling ahead
"We were talking about getting consecutive stops, just trying to push the ball before they could set up their zone."
"They are a very good basketball team and they were able to execute very well. You can't relax or take a breath with this team. You have to stay on the ball and we needed to stick to our game plan. Every time you play Northwestern it's a grind, it wears on you mentally. They have great pace with their offense."
Bill Carmody, Northwestern head coach
On Northwestern's performance
"We didn't really know what to expect coming through the door, but I'm really proud of the way the guys competed. They played hard and executed what we had in mind. You don't want to lose but I thought that they really did a nice job."
"We played well for 39 minutes. We had some good looks in those last 90 seconds. We just weren't able to knock them down."
On Northwestern's defense
"We went to a 2-3 zone which we haven't played in a few years but I thought that was the best thing we could do to stay out of foul trouble. It was effective for most of the game."
On facing Deshaun Thomas
"Thomas really took over at the end of the game. In the last 10 minutes, we couldn't keep the ball away from him. He made plays that good players make."
On Northwestern's lack of 3-pointers toward the end of the game
"There were threes that we hit that were tough but then there were some threes that I thought weren't so tough that we missed. I credit the defense for that. They tightened up, not that they weren't playing hard before, but they really pushed up and did a nice job making it harder to execute your stuff."
On mentally preparing the Wildcats to face the Buckeyes
"[I said to them:] in your lives you have been in a lot of situations where you thought you were an underdog or that you didn't have a chance. That's not unusual for guys at this level. I told them to go out there and play your tails off and if you do that, then you'll get people's respect. I thought they did that tonight." | http://www.nusports.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021413aac.html | 758 |
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Joe Crispin was dragging. His head was hurting, he was feverish, his energy was zapped and his chest congested from an upper respiratory ailment.
But as the last seconds ticked off the clock and he and his Penn State teammates whooped and hollered as they left the floor at the United Center in Chicago, Crispin had never felt better.
''You feel tired. Fatigue's a factor but you find a way to get it done,'' Crispin said after helping the Nittany Lions stun top-seeded and fourth-ranked Ohio State, 71-66, in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals yesterday.
''I don't care if you play eight days straight, when you're playing the No. 4 team, you can find a way. There's always something left in the tank.''
Crispin scored 7 points in the final 2 minutes 20 seconds and Penn State defeated a ranked team for the first time in 10 tries this season, beating one that was in the Final Four last season.
With Scoonie Penn struggling, shooting just 3 of 16 and committing seven turnovers, the Buckeyes (22-6) suffered a loss that could cost them a top seeding in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I tournament.
''It's really easy for us to brush this off: 'Oh we lost in the semifinals last year and still went to the Final Four.' That was then, this is now,'' Ohio State Coach Jim O'Brien said.
The powerful Jarrett Stephens, the only Big Ten player to average a double-double this season, scored 21 points and had 12 rebounds for Penn State (15-14), which moves into today's semifinals against Illinois. Titus Ivory added 17 and Crispin had 13.
Illinois 72, Indiana 69 -- Cory Bradford, who had made at least one 3-pointer in his first 59 games at Illinois, made his only 3-pointer of the day with 1.4 seconds left to give the No. 25 Illini the victory over No. 18 Indiana.
It was the third victory in a row over Indiana (20-8) for the Illini (20-8). Illinois, the fourth-seeded team, will play Penn State. Fifth-seeded Indiana will go home to await an N.C.A.A. bid.
Michigan State 75, Iowa 65 -- Mateen Cleaves and Charlie Bell scored 11 of No. 5 Michigan State's last 18 points as the Spartans withstood a furious effort from Dean Oliver and the Hawkeyes.
Bell finished with 16, and Cleaves had 14. Morris Peterson, the coaches' choice for Big Ten player of the year, led the Spartans (24-7) with 22 points, including 12 from 3-point range.
Wisconsin 78, Purdue 66 -- Mark Vershaw scored 22 points and the Badgers parlayed their usual tough defense into a rough victory over No. 22 Purdue, the tournament's third-seeded team. The Badgers (18-12), seeded sixth, won their fifth straight game, their longest streak of the season.
Lafayette 87, Navy 61 -- Stefan Ciosici, Lafayette's 6-foot-11 senior center from Romania, missed the Leopards' appearance in the 1999 N.C.A.A. tournament because of knee surgery. Making it again was special to him this year.
Ciosici scored 13 points and was chosen the Patriot League tournament most valuable player as the Leopards won another N.C.A.A. automatic berth with an 87-61 victory over Navy in Easton, Pa.
''This is especially sweet for me because I hated missing all of this last year. You can't imagine the feeling until you've been a part of it and done your job,'' Ciosici said.
The Leopards controlled the game throughout, ending the first half with Tyson Whitfield's 3-pointer with five seconds remaining, giving them a 43-28 lead.
Brian Ehlers had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Lafayette (24-6, 12-1); Scott Long led Navy (23-6, 11-2) with 13 points, and Sitapha Savane and Jason Jeanpierre had 10 points each. | http://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/11/sports/colleges-men-s-basketball-penn-state-shocks-ohio-state-in-the-quarterfinals.html?src=pm | 876 |
Best of luck to everyone attending. You can do anything you set your mind to!
Lots of good stuff from Moore's media interview yesterday, but maybe the best of all? Moore was wearing a Shane Falco jersey T-shirt. Falco was Keanu Reeves' character in the movie The Replacements. Classic Kellen.
To be fair, he found plenty wrong after the Georgia game, too ... or did he?
"The first game, we're nitpicking," Kwiatkowski said. "The second game, that was not acceptable."
Boise State's defensive players agree, so get ready for some full-on wrath on Saturday night (6:00 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network). .
Proving that G.J. Kinne has been faking it all week.
A brief summary: "Hey, have you guys heard of this Boise State team? They're pretty good. And check out these hilarious sanctions!" Also, wordplay.
The NCAA trouble? It's just like the Boise State offense. This, too, shall pass.
"The Wright Stuff" - a feature story on backup running back Drew Wright and also the title for my single-camera sitcom about the Wright brothers.
There's a lot of football left to be played, and most of that football is against teams no one thinks are any good. But hey, he's better than Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin as of right now.
No blog bet this week seeing that Tulsa does not have a fan blog that is readily available via Google search. Sorry, guys. Toledo blog bet should post any time, and I'll make an announcement when it does.
Happy birthday to Boise State defensive back Darian Thompson. May all your birthday wishes come true.
Got a birthday or announcement you want us to know about? Send an email to [email protected]. | http://www.obnug.com/2011/9/22/2442007/wake-up-bronco-nation-boise-state-football-links-and-things-9-22-11 | 388 |
Updated on 3-27-2011
|Personal Information||Contract||2011 Projection|
The Cubs have $106.3 million in guaranteed salary for 2011 so far. They also have 6 more arbitration eligible players. The Cubs already settled with Jeff Baker. Garza is likely to get around $6 million, Soto about $3 million, Gorzelanny about $2, Marshall about $2, Marmol about $3 and Koyie Hill will probably get $1 million. That’s $123.3 million. That may be estimating on the low side. It’s quite possible Garza gets $7 million while Soto gets about $4 and I could easily see Marshall getting $3 million while Marmol gets a bit more than that. So just say $123-127 million plus the auto-renewal players plus the non-active players. The auto-renewal players make league minimum, which is $400,000. The Cubs have 7 spots open on the 25-man roster so at a minimum, that’s 7 auto-renewal players. That’s a total of $2.8 million. The non-active players make $50,000 and there are of course 15 of the. That’s $.8 million.
The Cubs payroll as of today is between $127 and $132 million.
UPDATE, 1-12: Koyie Hill avoided arbitration by signing for $850,000.
UPDATE, 1-14: Geovany Soto avoided arbitration by signing for $3 million.
UPDATE, 1-18: Cubs traded Tom Gorzelanny on 1-17 for 3 prospects (Michael Burgess, A.J. Morris, and Graham Hicks), signed Sean Marshall to a 2-year deal for $4.7 million on 1-18 and also signed Matt Garza for 1 year and $5.95 million on the same day.
UPDATE, 2-14: Cubs signed Carlos Marmol to a 3-year contract for $20 million. Analysis of the signing included looking at Hendry’s problems with signing relievers over the years, the Cubs expectation that he remain nearly as good as he’s been, a look at his FIP, ERA, SIERA and xFIP, and the present value of his contract.
UPDATE, 3-27: Carlos Silva did not make the opening day roster and will either be traded or released. It’s unlikely the Cubs find a taker for Silva so they’re going to be paying about $5.6 million assuming some team picks him up for cheap. If not, they’d pay $6 million. | http://www.obstructedview.net/news-and-rumors/2011-cubs-payroll.html | 556 |
The sport of boxing was particularly wounded by the obituary column in 2012, losing perhaps its two most influential trainers and its leading international Olympic star. Two of college football's most celebrated coaches also passed on, as well as the man who changed baseball lifestyles forever.
Here's a look at those who will be missed the most.
Penn State coach Joe Paterno (left), Hall of Famer and O.C. native Gary Carter (center) and former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau (right) were among the sports figures who died in 2012. Click on the photo for a look at those who will be missed.
Contact the writer: [email protected]. Follow on Twitter: MWhickerOCR | http://www.ocregister.com/articles/most-381915-boxing-losing.html | 152 |
Solvay tops Oneida baseball 9-5
ONEIDA —Pinch-hitter Davis Kippen hit a bases-loaded double to clinch a 9-5 win for Solvay over Oneida.
Full story to come.
Solvay 203 130 0 9-9-3
Oneida 102 100 1 5-5-2
Carmen Galek (W), Jaron Payne (6) and Chris Klein; Brandon Inmann (L), Andrew Sreca (5), Tyler Colvin (7) and Matt Carinci.
2B – Davis Kippen (S), Galek (S), Forrest Gilbert (S), Dylan Cafalone (O).
3B – Jordan Koons (O).
Records – Solvay 4-1; Oneida 0-0, 1-1.
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Sports stories from Central New York and beyond.
Mary Messere, the former Madison County historian, describes herself as historian/writer/photographer who loves music, history, making videos, poetry, art and travel. Her entertaining blog covers all that and more.
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- Man who accused Bernie Fine of molesting him sentenced to 3 years in prison for sexually abusing a boy
- Syracuse Chiefs face switch-pitcher in win over Scranton/W-B Yankees
- Boys track and field: Oneida wins TVL Relays, Camden tops Sauquoit Valley | http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2012/04/12/sports/doc4f87316e11f7b797709723.txt?viewmode=default | 424 |
Mets News: Vote For Santana, Doing the Wright Thing & Helmet NightSeptember 8, 2009
Here are three new stories I found on Mets.com:
Vote for Johan Santana for the Roberto Clemente Award:
According to the WikiPedia page, the Roberto Clement Award is given to the player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team”. There is no denying that Santana has a great attitude on the field but I will be the first to admit that I don’t know what Santana does off the field. I’m not saying he doesn’t do anything, I’m just saying I’m not the most educated on what Santana does off the field. If you have more insight on this, leave a comment because I would love to learn more. If you want to vote for him for the Roberto Clemente Award please click here.
As the Mets season heads towards the finish line, the team continues it’s efforts to get fans to come out to Citi Field. Next week the team will have a Helmet give-away. From Mets.com:
Get to Citi Field on Friday, September 18 at 7:10 p.m. when the Mets host the Nationals and the first 25,000 Fans will receive a batting helmet courtesy of Harrah’s.
If interested, click here for tickets. | http://www.ontheblack.com/2009/09/08/mets-news-vote-for-santana-doing-the-wright-thing-helmet-night/ | 300 |
Last 20 Scores:
76.5 scoring avg.
13 scores entered
* only 9-holes playedList All Scores
Bro, that 75 at Greensbridge on 9/30 was one of the more remarkable rounds I've ever witnessed. One par on the front nine, a chip in eagle, dealing with Ben's news on the back nine and then hitting that 3-Wood to four feet on the last over the tree. You turned an easy 85 into 75 just like you've done as long as I've known you. | http://www.oobgolf.com/golfers/Woodring | 107 |
Seumalo, a Corvallis High School graduate, has started all 12 games at center for the No. 15 Beavers. He is the first true freshman starting center at OSU since Roger Levasa in 1978 and earned 2012 Pac-12 Conference Honorable Mention. Isaac’s brother, Andrew Seumalo, is a starting defensive tackle for OSU. Their father, Joe Seumalo, is the team’s defensive line coach.
The 9-3 Beavers return to the bowl season to play in the 20th Annual Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Dec. 29 against Texas. | http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2012/12/oregon_state_football_isaac_se.html | 130 |
Dave Wensyel (February 15, 2013)
Dave Wensyel, who served as Edgewater's interim head football coach last season, will return to Clermont East Ridge as an assistant to new Knights coach Ken Knapczyk.
Wensyel worked under Bud O'Hara at East Ridge for six seasons before coming to Edgewater in 2011 as an assistant to Zac Yarbrough. Wensyel was named interim head coach for the Eagles last March and went 3-8 in his only season.
"I'm excited and blessed to be the defensive coordinator at East Ridge," said Wensyel. The six years I spent there with Coach [O'Hara] were the best of my coaching career."
Charles King is high school sports writer for the Orlando Sentinel. You can reach him via email at [email protected]. You can follow his high school football thoughts on Twitter at https://twitter.com/varsityfootball. | http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/football/os-hs-former-edgewater-interim-football-coach-dave-wensyel-will-return-to-east-ridge-20130215,0,4557791.post?track=rss | 206 |
Track & Field's Friday Highlighted By Gomez's 5K At Mt. SAC
Track & Field At Oregon Relays Friday; Gomez To Mt. SAC
Gomez Continues Strong Start To 2013 At Stanford Invite
OSU Puts On Successful First Meet At Whyte Track & Field Center
Beaver Track & Field Hosts First Meet In Quarter Century On Saturday
When Oregon State decided to compete in women's track and cross country after a 16-year hiatus, it turned to a coach with experience both in the Pacific Northwest and at the NCAA Division I level.
Kelly Sullivan has been the head coach charged with putting Oregon State back in the intercollegiate running for the first time since the spring of 1988. Sullivan, previously head coach at Willamette University in nearby Salem and head cross country and assistant coach at Auburn and Clackamas Community College, was introduced at Oregon State on Jan. 14, 2004 by Athletic Director Bob De Carolis. He begins his ninth year leading the women's cross country and track programs.
Since accepting his post, Sullivan has worked tirelessly to bring back the track and field program to its full and previous glory. On September 14, 2012 Oregon State publically opened the doors to its state-of-the-art Whyte Track & Field Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was the culmination of the grassroots efforts of Beaver Nation to fund the first phase of a three-part project to rebuild the OSU track and field program and give Oregon State one of the finest facilities in the nation. Phase I of the track and field project included an IAAF certified Olympic-caliber polyurethane surface, nine-lane track, steeplechase on the interior apex of the turn, dual high jump aprons, dual long jump/triple jump runways with oppositional pits, dual pole vault runways with oppositional plant boxes, dual shot put throw sectors, dual discus rings, oppositional east/west javelin runways and a FieldTurf synthetic turf infield.
In addition to spearheading the creation of a new home for Oregon State's track and field, Sullivan has also seen a steady and continued improvement in performance from his athletes. In 2012, 18 OSU efforts earned spots in the men's and women's all-time top 10 lists, including school records in both the mile (4:37.57) and 1,500m (4:17.77) for Laura Carlyle and USTFCCCA All-America Honorable Mention recognition as well as NCAA qualifying times in both events. Oregon State football student-athlete Obum Gwacham also tied for 5th all-time in school history in the high jump when he cleared 7-1 ½ at the Pac-12 Championships in May.
The 2011 campaign also saw Gwacham become the first Beaver to compete in the triple jump since 1988. That year, Sullivan coached Carlyle to school records in the indoor 3,000-meter run (9:35.99), the outdoor 5,000-meter run (16:05.04) and the outdoor 1,500-meter run, which she would later break. She was the first track athlete since the program was reinstated in 2005 to qualify for the NCAA Championships and finished the season earning USTFCCCA All-America Honorable Mention status in the 5,000.
The winter and spring of 2010 saw Beaver male student-athletes compete in track and field events for the first time since the program was discontinued in 1988. Under Sullivan's guidance, Oregon State football student-athlete Jordan Bishop became the first Beaver, male or female, to earn All-America status when he finished tied for ninth in the high jump at the NCAA Championships in June of 2010. Along with Bishop, Kristin Oenning became the first female student-athlete to compete in a field event since the program was reinstated in 2004 when she participated in the high jump at the Pacific Twilight Invitational in May 2010. That season, Sandra Martinez also set a new school record in the 10,000 when she ran 35:27.82 at the Mt. SAC Relays.
Academically, Sullivan's stewardship has yielded impressive results as well. Four Beavers have received USTFCCCA All- Academic distinction in addition to numerous conference and regional academic nods. Additionally, both the cross country and track and field teams have been named USTFCCCA Division I All-Academic in each of the past eight years.
In more than two decades of coaching, Sullivan has earned 24 conference or regional Coach of the Year honors in cross country and track and field, including the 2002 and 2003 NCAA West Region Track Coach of the Year for men and women.
Sullivan had been at Willamette since 1997 and he revitalized the men's and women's programs there. A 1979 NAIA All-American in the steeplechase and cross country at WU, he was the 2003 Northwest Conference women's cross country Coach of the Year after leading his alma mater to the NWC title in 2003.
Sullivan guided the WU men's track and field team to a sixth-place finish nationally in 2003, while the men's cross country squad was fifth in 2002. In 2003, his women's cross country team placed eighth nationally - the highest finish in school history - and he guided the Bearcats to their first-ever NWC women's cross country title in 2000. Sullivan mentored 23 Division III All-Americans at Willamette, including individuals who won five national championships.
Before coaching the Bearcats, Sullivan was head men's and women's cross country coach and assistant track and field coach at Auburn from 1984-96. Sullivan jump-started a lagging women's team at Auburn after the men's and women's programs were combined; he'd already coached a number of successful men's teams at Auburn. During that time, Sullivan's 1985 men's team finished 12th at the NCAA Championships; Sullivan's female athletes broke every Auburn distance record and earned their first and only trip to the NCAA Cross Country Championships in 1994 and 1995.
At Auburn, Sullivan coached 36 All-Americans in cross country and track, including 1988 steeplechase Olympian and former American indoor 3000 meter record holder Brian Abshire who started with Sullivan at Clackamas CC prior to transferring when Sullivan took the job at Auburn. Sullivan also coached the first female distance All-American in school history. His last two women's teams placed 16th and 13th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, just six years after he took over the women's distance program.
Prior to coaching at Auburn, Sullivan headed the cross country program and was the assistant track and field coach at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Ore., coaching 24 NJCAA All-Americans from 1980-84. His men's cross country teams won four straight Oregon Community College titles and four straight NJCAA West Regional titles. His 1981 and 1983 teams were fourth at the NJCCA Cross Country Nationals while the 1982 team was NJCCA runner-up. These are still the four highest finishes at the NJCCA Cross Country Nationals in school history. For these accomplishments, Sullivan was inducted into the National Junior College Hall of Fame in 1986.
In 2001, Sullivan served as an assistant track and field coach for Team USA at the World Track and Field Championships.
Sullivan graduated from Neah-Kah-Nie High in Rockaway Beach, Ore. In 1990, Sullivan was inducted Neah-Kah-Nie High Hall of Fame. At Willamette, he earned a B.S. in history and education.He is married to the former Debbie Fletcher and they have three children: Matt, Logan and Karissa. Sullivan enjoys traveling, reading and all sports
The Kelly Sullivan Resume
B.S. History and Education, Willamette University
Distance Runner, 1975-77-Clackamas Community College. 1977-1979-Willamette University. 1979 NAIA All-American in cross country and the 3000m Steeplechase.
Clackamas Community College: 1980-1984
Head Cross Country and Assistant Coach Track/Field ( Head Coach: Buck Monroe)
Auburn University: 1984-1996. Head Men's Cross Country Coach and Assistant Coach Track/Field.
Head Women's Cross Country/Assistant Coach from 1988-1996. Served under Head Track Coach Mel Rosen (Olympic Head Coach 1992) from 1984-92 and then along side Harvey Glance (Four-time Olympian) from 1992-96.
Willamette University: 1997-Dec. 2003: Head Track and Cross Country Coach for Women/Men's Team
24 conference or regional Coach of the Year honors in cross country and track and field.
USA Team Assistant Coach - World Track & Field Championships: 2001 - Edmonton, Canada. Assistant Men's Coach in charge of distance events for the USA Olympic Festival - Colorado Springs, Colorado 1994.
USATF Men's Distance Development Chair 1992-2004. Oversaw development of 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 3000m steeple and marathon and traveled extensively overseas with the USA Emerging Elite Distance team. From 1988-92, Sullivan was an Assistant with Men's Development working with the 3000m Steeplechase.
Individual Success Of Female Distance Runners Sullivan Has Coached
Rachel Kinsman (Sauder) of Archbold, Ohio was a seven-time NCAA All-American in cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field while competing at Auburn. She also was a USA Olympic Trials qualifier in 2000 and 2004 in the 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and marathon. She was part of the bronze medal winning 8,000 meter USA World Cross Country team. She came out of high school with personal bests of 2.19 for 800m, 4.45 for 1500m, and 10.24 3000m. She improved to 2.08 for 800m, 4.17 for 1500m, 16.11 for 5000m and 33.25 for 10,000m while at Auburn. Eventually, Rachel lowered her personal bests to 2.06 for 800m, 4.12 for 1500m, 15.33 for 5000m, 32.28 for 10,000m and 2.38 for the marathon.
Janet Trujillo of Albuquerque, NM was a six-time NCAA All-American in cross country and track while competing at Auburn. She also was a 2000 and 2004 USA Olympic Trials qualifier in the 800 meters and 1,500 meters. She improved from 2.19 in the 800 and 4.46 in the 1500m coming out of high school to 2.08 for 800m and 4.20 for 1500 in her first 3 years at Auburn. Eventually, she ran 2.02 for 800m for 4.10 for 1500m and qualified twice for the World Cross Country Championships and was a 1500m finalist for the Olympic trials in 2004.
Beth Rainford of McCall, Idaho was a four-time NCAA Division III All-American in cross country and track. She was the 1999 NCAA Division III 800 meter national champion. She is currently competing for the Greater Boise Running Club in Idaho. She came out of high school a 200m/400m runner who never ran high school cross country. Coach Sullivan convinced her to come out and run for him when he took over the Program at Willamette. Eventually, she ran 2.09 for 800m, and 17.24 5k cross country at the NCAA Division III Cross country Championships.
Lisa Starkey of Penryn, California was a 2-time NCAA Div III All-American at 800m. She improved her high school personal best in the 800m from 2.23 to 2.09 while at Willamette which is the school record.
USA Olympic Trials Qualifiers Sullivan Has Coached
Brian Abshire: 1988, 1992 and 1996 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters. His high school pr's were 4.18 mile, and 9.10 two-mile. Eventually, he improved to 1.49 for 800m, 3.55 mile indoors, 7.41.57 for 3000m indoors (American record), 13:30 for 5000m, and 8.20.83 for 3000m Steeplechase. Brian was the 1988 USA Olympic trials 3000m steeplechase winner and member of 1988 US Olympic team. He started with Coach Sullivan at Clackamas Community college , transferred to Auburn where he was 2 time All-American in Cross Country, All-American for 3000m indoors, and two-time All-American in the 3000m Steeplechase.
Rachel Cook: 2000 in the marathon. Rachel was a former walk-on at Auburn University. She ran 2.40 in the marathon and represented the USA at the 2001 World Championships held in Edmonton, Canada.
Susannah Beck: 2000 in the marathon. Post-collegiate. Sullivan coached her from 1997-99 where she lowered her 10k personal best to 33.01 prior to moving up to the marathon under the guidance of close friend Mike Dilley.
Michel Bogert: 2000 in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters. Post-collegiate from 1996-98. Trained along side Sauder and Beck while living in Oregon.
Carrie Morales: 2000 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Made All-America at Willamette University in 1997 in 1,500 meters.
Scott Strand: 1996, 2000 and 2004 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and the marathon. Scott was a former walk-on at Auburn, who had high school pr's of 4.49 for the mile, and 9.52 for 3200m (two-mile). He never ran cross country in high school. He ran 3.45 for 1500m., 8.11 for indoor 3000m, and 8.41 for 3000m Steeplechase. While at Auburn University, he earned an All-American certificate in the 3000m Steeplechase. Eventually, he improved his personal bests to 1.50 in 800, 3.41 for 1500m, 7.53 for 3000m, 8.32 for 3000m Steeplechase, 13.45 for 5000m, 28.40 for 10,000m , and 2.15 for the marathon. Co-Meet Director of the 2004 USA Olympic marathon trials held in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Represented the USA on two world cross country teams.
Brian Jaeger: 1988 and 1992 in the 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters and 3,000 meter steeplechase. While at Auburn, Brian ran 3:41 for 1500 meters, 7:58 for indoor 3000 meters, and 13:38 for 5000 meters. He was a six-time All-American in track and field.
Jim Cooper: 1992 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Post-collegiate athlete.
Greg Metcalf: 1996 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Post-collegiate athlete, personal best was 8:33 for 3000 meter steeplechase.
Jason Cullinane: 1996 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Post-collegiate athlete, personal best was 8:41 for 3000 meter steeplechase.
Peter Pritchett: 1996 in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Post-collegiate athlete, personal best was 8:38 for 3000m Steeplechase. | http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/w-track/mtt/sullivan_kelly00.html | 3,231 |
Greenville Drive Honored with 2012 Bob Freitas AwardNovember 27, 2012 - South Atlantic League (SAL) Greenville Drive
"The Greenville Drive is a great example of a franchise committing to a downtown partnership with a new facility, unique ballpark features and amenities as well as affordable family entertainment. We are pleased to recognize the Greenville Drive as the 2012 Bob Freitas Award winner for the A Level classification in minor league baseball," said Lee Folger, President/Publisher of Baseball America.
Since 1989, Baseball America has recognized excellence in minor league franchise operations with the Bob Freitas Awards at the Winter Meetings. The awards are named after Bob Freitas, the storied long-time minor league baseball operator, promoter and ambassador, who passed away in 1989.
The Bob Freitas Awards are designed to recognize the long-term excellence of minor league operations. Franchises are not eligible for nomination until their fifth season of existence. The criteria for evaluation include the following:
Long-term business success
Consistent operational excellence
The Bob Freitas Awards winners are announced in the Baseball America end of year special Awards issue, cover date December 12 th. The awards are presented to the winning organizations at the annual Baseball Winter Meetings. The special Awards issue mails this week to subscribers and will appear on newsstands soon. The 2012 Bob Freitas Awards winner stories will be released on the Baseball America website, www.BaseballAmerica.com on November 27, 2012. In addition, the Baseball America iMag Apple Newsstand edition as well as the Digital Edition of the Awards Issue will also be available on November 29th .
Baseball America provides in-depth coverage of every level of baseball, from high school and college to the minors all the way to the major leagues. Baseball America publishes a print edition 26 times per year and the company's website, www.baseballamerica.com, features exclusive content updated daily. Baseball America also publishes several annual reference books such as its Almanac, Directory, Prospect Handbook, Super Register, and Great Parks Calendar.
South Atlantic League Stories from November 27, 2012
- Breakfast With Buster includes holiday food and toy drive plus All-Star Caravan - Lakewood BlueClaws
- Crawdads Invite Fireman Ed to be Hickory's Superfan - Hickory Crawdads
- Greenville Drive Honored with 2012 Bob Freitas Award - Greenville Drive
- Shorebirds to Host Cookies with Claus on December 8 - Delmarva Shorebirds
- RiverDogs Offer Telephone Tuesday Ticket Special - Charleston RiverDogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff. | http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4517060 | 558 |
By Monica Alonzo
By Ray Stern
By New Times Staff
By Stephen Lemons
By Chris Parker
By Monica Alonzo
By Stephen Lemons
By Robrt L. Pela
Eric Taylor was a proud father, an exceptional college athlete, a hard worker and a devout Christian. He was six feet seven inches tall, with a strong jaw, heavy brows and chiseled features that could look forbidding until they eased into a freely given, gap-toothed smile.
But he lived his life holding back a Richter scale rage that some people sensed, and few people saw until the last seven minutes of his life. When it broke loose, it surged out of his being through every crack and fault line of a long-weakening composure, an unstoppable event.
Early on the morning of January 12, Taylor, 25, rammed his car into a tree outside the juvenile shelter where he worked, accidentally or intentionally putting his head through the windshield. Then, spurting blood from a gaping wound in his forehead, he crashed through the shelter's front door and tore through the building, his rage building like a natural disaster whose trajectory carried him down 51st Avenue in Glendale. There Taylor pointed a handgun at a police officer and was shot to death. The Arizona Republic and the Phoenix Gazette painted Taylor as just another black man on a rampage. They pointed out his conviction as a teenager for aggravated assault, and faulted the shelter's operator, Arizona Baptist Children's Services, for hiring a felon. They speculated that Taylor was despondent over not being drafted into the National Basketball Association after playing for coach Paul Westphal at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.
Taylor's clergyman, Pastor Edward Carter, pronounced the R&G coverage "fly by night" and "sensational journalism," and he not only refused to talk to New Times, but also advised all members of his church to do the same. As one member of the black community said with a sigh of disapproval, Taylor was perhaps not someone to be written about because he was "just another black man who died of neglect."
None of which is true. Eric Taylor was not a street brawler or a hardened criminal. Nor was he neglected; he had friends and mentors pulling and pushing him most of his life. Despite his emotional problems, he had the kind of winning ways that made people bend over backward to help him.
"There was a kind of unstableness about him," says Garrick Barr, a coach for the Phoenix Suns who tutored Taylor at Grand Canyon. "But when you got to know him, you pretty quickly started rooting for him because you thought he was winning."
Taylor wanted so badly to lead an exemplary Christian life. He had a strong work ethic at school, at his job and on the basketball court. His high school and college coaches and teachers pointed to him as a success story, a tough kid from a broken home in the ghettos of New Jersey who'd gotten his priorities straight.
He was outgoing and friendly. He could not, however, cope with the pressures of life. His wife had left him and was taking his children out of state, apparently to escape Taylor's increasing emotional problems.
And though there were friends around to help him, in the end, Taylor needed more than they could give him.
Tragically, Taylor's roommate, Benny Knox, had taken him to a hospital on the evening he lost control, but Taylor was turned away, even though he was employed and had health insurance, even though he was talking about suicide and may have already attempted it, even though the ugly force inside him was shaking every molecule of his body, building to escape velocity.
Pastor Carter later asked the police why they had not shot to wound Taylor. Part of the answer is that police officers in potentially mortal situations always aim for center body mass to increase the likelihood of hitting the intended target and not an innocent bystander, and to hedge bets that an attacker will indeed be stopped.
For Taylor was beyond any man's control: Despite going through the windshield of his car, despite prodigious blood loss from his hands and head, he had torn apart doors with his bare hands. It took five bullets shot at intervals over 30 seconds to fell him. They passed completely through his body, through his vital organs, and had to be removed from just under the skin of his back, where they raised lumps.
Though he acted like a man on angel dust, there was not a drop of alcohol, not a milligram of drugs in Taylor's system. The autopsy turned up no sign of brain damage that might have explained Taylor's extreme state of agitation.
In the breast pocket of his bloodied tee shirt, medical examiners found "a business card . . . with a note on the back referring to Charter Hospital."
But his destiny was as unstoppable as his force. As his friend Darryl Williford later said, "I think Eric did it on purpose. I think he didn't want to live without his wife and kids."
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Wales could be set for an artificial pitch after chief executive Roger Lewis revealed that the move "is being given serious consideration".
The Cardiff pitch is notoriously tough to maintain because sunlight is blocked by the steep stands and it has to be relaid several times a year.
The Millennium Stadium will host at least six games at the 2015 RWC, and would be the only ground to use artificial grass in the tournament if they did press ahead with the proposal.
WRU chief executive Lewis told the Sunday Times that an artificial pitch "is being given serious consideration. We are looking at the implications".
One sticking point may be that the surface would not be suitable for some of the events the stadium hosts, in particular music shows.
"They use some very serious trucks for their equipment. We'd need to be satisfied that the new surface can take it," Lewis added.
The surface has been approved by the International Rugby Board - Maidenhead became the first British club to use the 3G surface this season and Saracens will lay a 3G artificial surface at their new stadium in Barnet. | http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,,3818_8336141_1,00+en-USS_01DBC.html | 222 |
Our man in the betting field, 'Orrible Punt, delves into all the rugby action that awaits in 2013. Happy New Year!
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Long term predictions often walk the thin line between triumph and utter humiliation. For every 'Chris Robshaw to be next England captain at 20.0', there is a 'Sale to make the play-offs' or 'Cheetahs for Currie Cup' to keep you honest.
Last season's champions Harlequins began as third favourites for both the regular season and grand final winner and the bookies didn't really sway from that view until after this round of fixtures. They now have Quins, Leicester and Saracens all at 3.0 - which may not be a shock considering there is distance between those sides and fourth place. By Round 19, that trio will have all played each other twice and trying to separate them now is going to be tricky. In the pre-season picks, I thought Saracens 'early away trips would count against them and had Leicester as the team to finish top. However, at this stage, Saracens have six home games left compared to their rivals' five, show little sign of being effected from no permanent base and have beaten league leaders Quins in 6/7 meetings. If pushed, I'd opt for Quins to finish top due to a greater bonus-point tally, but to be pipped in the final by Sarries.
You have to go back to 1997 for the last time the same teams finished in the top four in consecutive seasons. Saints are currently sixth and with that record of 14 defeats in 16 games against the current top three and more than a whiff of change (Grayson, Mujati, Tonga'uiha etc), I see them falling out the play-off race and being replaced by Gloucester. But whilst the 21.0 for the Cherry and Whites to win the final may be worth a play at this point, I think they are probably a season away from challenging. Having confidently tipped London Welsh to be adrift by Christmas, the sight of them at 34.0 to go down last week was a stark reminder of what a great job Lyn Jones has done there. That price has gone now though (closer to 9.0) - and with Quins, Leicester, Sale up next and then four away games, I do still think they will get dragged into it. If you were judging on current form, then it's London Irish and their defensive frailties who likely have the most to fear - as reflected in their 2.37.
With Ulster nine points clear, the regular-season betting offers some big prices for Leinster at 7.5 and the rest at 17.0 or greater to catch them. I have been keeping an eye on Glasgow and think the 34.0 to win the final is a bit big for a team right in the mix and that can rely on a firm scrum and strengthened by Josh Strauss and Sean Maitland. The obvious retort would be that their 4 defeats have all been to their close rivals though. Leinster do have key players on the way back from injury and the 2.75 for them to triumph is going to be well backed.
Over in the Top 14, it's tough to see past Toulon's star encrusted squad, but I have a feeling that Castres will slip down the table with Montpellier finishing fourth in the regular-season.
Having heralded Ulster's Heineken Cup chances at 26.0, the early pool games have mostly been satisfactory. The French powerhouses will attract plenty of support but remember that the semi-finals go back to a 'draw' format. Quins started the tournament at 15.0 and are 9.0 now, they will get accused of having a favourable pool and not being properly tested but with big match experience and a high seeding likely, that price is definitely worth a look.
Under Jamie Joseph's reign the Highlanders have started both seasons by winning 7/9 games before fading. They have favoured a relentless 'pick and go' game, grinding teams down and winning by small margins. With the recruitment of great experience in Ma'a Nonu, Brad Thorn and Tony Woodcock and having six of their first nine games at home, they may well be the early pace setters again. It will be interesting to see how they get on with that latter collection of away games but have had a play on both the 6.0 for the conference and 13.0 for title. The Brumbies avoided games against the Crusaders and Stormers last season and their 10 wins did come against sides ranked eighth or lower in the table. That being said, they weren't defeated by more than seven points in their defeats against the play-off sides and Jake White added a steely resolve. The loss of Michael Hooper has been offset by the addition of David Pocock and I think they will improve again in 2013, so will take 3.0 for them to win their conference. The Stormers hit on a formula of gaining an early lead in games, holding on by trusting that mean defence and relying on accurate goal kicking and an ability to strike on the counter with dangerous runners like Gio Aplon. They have brought in Jaco Taute, Elton Jantjies and Pat Cilliers from the Lions and have possibly learnt the lesson about being over-cautious in matches. I agree with them being favourites for the South African conference. At the other end of the table, it's disappointing that the 2.0 for the Kings to finish last has gone. The Force lost 13/14 games by an average of 17-29 and Rebels 13/16 by 18-36 in their debut seasons and I don't see that trend changing.
In the Six Nations, 9/13 winners have played three home games - so it's England, Italy and Scotland that have that advantage this season. I am considering the 4.33 price for Scotland to finish bottom with Scott Johnson in charge and think the 3.4 for England to win the tournament is a decent enough. Have managed to hold off British & Irish Lions series betting so far, but the 3.4 for Australia to win 2-1 may not be around long. Good luck in 2013! | http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,,3822_8375736,00+en-USS_01DBC.html | 1,315 |
Glasgow Warriors hooker Pat MacArthur has extended his contract with the PRO12 outfit until at least May 2016.
The 25-year-old, who got his rugby education at Millbrae with Ayr RFC and with the West of Scotland club, is an energetic and robust front-rower who came through the national age-grade ranks before signing a professional contract with the Warriors.
He played U18, U19 and U20 for Scotland and has established himself as one of the most consistent hookers in the country.
"I'm really pleased to have signed this new deal and commit to the club. It's great playing my rugby here and it's great to be part of this squad," said MacArthur.
"I'm a west coast boy and, having grown up playing rugby in the west, playing professionally for the Warriors is fantastic but it's about all of us working together and getting success with this team.
"We are all pushing each other to get better as players and I'm certainly no different. There is terrific competition for the number 2 shirt with Dougie (Hall) and Fin (Gillies) but it's about making the team as strong as it can be.
"I know I have to keep working hard on my game, keep looking at ways to improve if I'm to keep challenging for my place in the starting line-up."
MacArthur signed his first full-time professional contract with Glasgow Warriors in 2009 and has now made more than 50 appearances for the Scotstoun side in both league and cup.
He's the sixth player in recent weeks to have signed on for the long-term at Glasgow Warriors. He follows Al Kellock, Tom Ryder, Tommy Seymour, Peter Murchie and fellow front-row Mike Cusack in committing to the Warriors cause. | http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,,3825_8377272,00+en-USS_01DBC.html | 370 |
Four players have been brought into Port Adelaide's side to play Geelong this Saturday.
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Ken Hinkley calls on his young team to be braver with their footy more than ever this weekend.
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Star RBs might soon become ancient history
You remember Chris Johnson, don't you? He burst onto the NFL scene in 2009 with the fifth 2,000-yard rushing season in league history.
As his Tennessee Titans get ready to play host to the Steelers tonight in Nashville, Tenn., Johnson is the 25th-ranked rusher in the league and barely mentioned when it comes to identifying the top backs in the game today.
A lot can change in three years. After rushing for 2,006 yards in his milestone year, he ran for 1,364 in '10 and 1,064 a year ago. Through the first five weeks this season, he has 210.
Johnson's carries have decreased every season since '09. He had 358 carries that season followed by 316 in '10 and 262 last year. He is on pace for 233 this season.
Other backs around the league are getting the same treatment. Minnesota's Adrian Peterson, regarded by many as the top back in the league, has seen his carries decrease each of the past four seasons. After rushing for a career-high 1,760 yards in '08, Peterson has not reached 1,400 yards since.
Their recent histories raises a question: Are there any star running backs in the NFL today?
Johnson and Peterson are former first-round draft picks, which might soon be as rare as a 2,000-yard rushing season.
There has been a gradual de-emphasis on the running game for years in the NFL as teams have drafted quarterbacks higher and invested more money in them. The Titans and Vikings drafted quarterbacks in the first round last season.
Jake Locker and Christian Ponder were two of four quarterbacks drafted among the top 12 picks in '11. In April, four quarterbacks were selected in the top 22, including the first two choices --Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III.
The opposite is true for running backs.
In '11, one running back was taken in the first round -- Mark Ingram with the No. 28 pick by the New Orleans Saints. It was the latest a running back had been chosen in the first round since the '70 merger.
In April, only one running back was among the top 30 -- No. 3 overall pick Trent Richardson.
"Running backs just aren't much of a factor anymore," said Gil Brandt, a former team executive with the Dallas Cowboys now a columnist at NFL.com. "Teams think they can get running backs in the later rounds or guys who were undrafted. And those types of guys have been pretty good."
The top five rushers in the league so far this season are Kansas City's Jamaal Charles, Houston's Arian Foster, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch, Washington's Alfred Morris and New England's Steven Ridley.
Only Lynch was drafted in the first round. Foster was an undrafted free agent and Morris a sixth-round pick.
Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson first came into the league in '99, and he has witnessed how the game has changed in recent years. He said it's not that the skills of running backs have diminished as much as their skills have changed and their opportunities to produce have decreased.
"They're not asked to carry it a lot anymore," Wilson said. "That's because of the offensive systems some of the running backs are playing in. Today's emphasis is so much on the pass that you're not going to have the patience to have a running back run it 22 to 27 times a game like you have in years past, like Earl Campbell in the '70s and Walter Payton in the '70s and '80s.
"Even when I came in the league, you still had Thurman Thomas and guys who carried it 20-25 times a game. You had Curtis Martin. You had Edgerrin James, Emmitt Smith, Stephen Davis. Now you have guys carrying it 12-17 times a game.
"In today's climate, I don't know if the NFL culture is patient enough to allow a running back to be a featured player anymore. It's not cool in some people's eyes to see that brand of football. You still have a handful of teams that believe in a balanced offense and get runners who carry it 17-22 times a game, but, in today's climate, it's hard to get that."
Wilson said he is coaching a different type of back today than a decade ago. That is due to a fundamental change in the way the game is being coached at the high school and college levels.
In the late '90s and early 2000s, spread offenses became popular in high school and college. It started small, but, when teams started to have great success, others began to copy it.
It's to the point now the majority of teams in college football are running the spread offense or some variation of it to fit their system.
"The 7-on-7 passing camps at the high school level have developed players that suit the passing game," Brandt said. "At Oklahoma, which at one time was the bastion of the running game, in 2010, they threw the ball 633 times. They didn't throw it that much in the entire decade of the 1960s."
The NFL has felt the trickle-down effect. Teams have incorporated some spread influences into their offenses, but most still run a traditional pro-style offense. That has made it challenging for general managers and coaches to find running backs to plug into their systems.
"It's hard because, when you evaluate guys, you don't know if they're going to be able to read things from an I-formation," Wilson said. "They're used to running sideways and having the decision already made for them basically because of the numbers count. So, when you get into this league, it's an adjustment for them because they've been running that offense from the time they've been 7 and 8 years old.
"You can't all of a sudden flip that switch and now they're reading plays from an I-formation, putting the pieces together, making the decision and putting the ball in the proper place. It is a work in progress, but these guys are such great athletes. They can adapt. It just takes them a little bit longer than it has in the past."
It's not only the running backs that are changing. The colleges are producing different types of offensive linemen, too.
The linemen entering the NFL today are typically stronger pass-blockers than run-blockers because that's what they did most in college. This was not the case a generation ago.
"Eight rookie offensive linemen started on opening day this year," Brandt said. "Ten years ago, it would take two years to become a starter because linemen had to be trained. Now these guys come into the league and start because they're pass-protectors."
The previous time the NFL's leading rusher played for a Super Bowl winner was '98 when Denver's Terrell Davis ran for 2,008 yards.
The past four Super Bowl champions did not have a 1,000-yard rusher. The leading rusher for the New York Giants last season was Ahmad Bradshaw with 659 yards, the lowest total for back on a Super Bowl-winning team in a non-strike-shortened season since the '81 San Francisco 49ers.
Former Steelers running back Merrill Hoge, an analyst for ESPN, has been a champion of the running game in recent years, even when teams have gone away from it in a big way. He was a lone voice in the wilderness for a few years, but some early trends this season suggest he had a point all along.
Hoge believes the running game is making a comeback this season, and his case in point is New England. After failing to win a Super Bowl since '04, Hoge said Patriots coach Bill Belichick is rediscovering the importance of offensive balance.
Through the first five weeks of the season, the Patriots are ranked third in the league in rushing with 165 yards per game. Only Kansas City and San Francisco have rushed for more yards.
"They run the football as well as anyone in the league," Hoge said. "Just watching how they run the football, they have more creativity and balance in their running game this season. To win Super Bowls, you have to be balanced. The last time they won the Super Bowl they had Corey Dillon. They haven't won a Super Bowl being the one-dimensional team they were the past few years."
Dillon had 1,635 yards in '04. Hoge is convinced Belichick changed his approach because of the Patriots' recent playoff failures. He believes the tipping point came last year after the Steelers and Dallas Cowboys set the blueprint by playing five and six defensive backs for the entire game against the Patriots. Hoge said the Steelers never had any concern about stopping the run in their 25-17 victory at Heinz Field.
"They worried about one thing and that was the passing game," Hoge said.
The Giants had the same approach in their two victories against the Patriots last season, including a 21-17 victory in the Super Bowl.
The Patriots of this season relish when teams attempt to play them with five and six defensive backs. When that happens, they line up and play smashmouth football.
Ridley is the fifth-ranked rusher in the NFL. In a game against the Buffalo Bills last month, Ridley and Brandon Bolden became the first New England tandem to rush for 100 yards in the same game in more than 20 years.
"If you play the Patriots with five or six defensive backs now, they say, 'Good, we're going to gash you until you bring your regular personnel back on the field.' " Hoge said. "Then, when you do that, we're going to throw again."
Ridley was a third-round pick out of LSU in '11. Bolden is a rookie free agent from Mississippi. They might never sniff the Hall of Fame, but they fit the system.
Hoge agreed that star running backs who are featured players in offenses might be a thing of the past, but he is convinced now more than ever that having a strong running game is paramount to having a championship team.
In addition to the Patriots, he pointed to the run-oriented Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers as proof that the running game is coming back into vogue.
"I know there has been this drought or this transition in the league with the running game for a few years now, but this will never be just a passing league," Hoge said. "If you look at all of the 5-0 or 4-1 teams in the league, everything is set from their ground game."
First Published October 11, 2012 12:00 am | http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/star-rbs-might-soon-become-ancient-history-657014/ | 2,216 |
Super Bowl Scene: Make way for geeks and nerds
The Omni Hotel in Dallas displays giant posters of Super Bowl XLV opponents Aaron Rodgers of the Packers and Troy Polamalu of the Steelers. The two NFL stars will face off at 6:30 p.m. today at Cowboys Stadium.
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DALLAS -- This might be the nerdiest Super Bowl ever. Or would that be the geekiest?
Respect the people who will allow tens of thousands of iPhones and Androids to work, keep conflicting wireless microphone frequencies from shutting down live TV interviews, not to mention making sure the coaches' headsets aren't tuning in the wrong signals.
For it is up to them to keep the whole thing humming along with no noticeable glitches.
Pete Walsh, director of information technology for the Dallas Cowboys, can see it now. "That opening kickoff, everybody's flashing pictures, taking videos. The first thing you're going to do is share it with friends and family."
And that means a simultaneous push of data from maybe 100,000 cell phones out to Facebook, Twitter and e-mail accounts.
Walsh is confident that everyone's images will make it out promptly, in part because his team has sat in every seat in the stadium using computerized devices to check that 1,000 antennas are properly positioned so no one is sitting in a dead zone.
Several telecom companies including AT&T, Sprint and Verizon have increased capacity at the stadium, something they actually began arranging last fall based on the increased data loads that they were seeing passing through.
The stadium seats about 100,000 people, but more are expected to be hanging out outside during the game, even as 2,500 walkie-talkies are in use by first responders. Concession stands, ticketing booths and the 3,000-screen in-stadium TV network uses the latest technology.
The Cotton Bowl held at the stadium in January provided a good test of the high-tech systems created for the new facility, Walsh said.
"I'm very confident," said the guy who once worked on Grant Street for Rockwell International. He has experience with the B1 Bomber and the space shuttle, too.
While Walsh's 21-member team is running the Cowboys Stadium data center, another group of technologically skilled people will be keeping radio frequencies in and around the event flowing as smoothly as possible.
The NFL frequency organization group has the assignment of registering every device that uses radio frequencies to transmit in the area. Much of that involves wireless microphones and equipment used by the media to record and broadcast around the game.
The frequency group has been helping at Super Bowl games for 15 years or so. They try to impose organization on the chaos of 5,000 or so credentialed media who come from around the world to an event heavily staffed by emergency services plus other assorted groups also using radio frequency signals to communicate.
This year, everything got more complicated. The switch to digital TV, combined with expanding government limits on available broadcast channels and growth in the number of low-powered TV stations squeezed the frequencies.
"We have about one-fourth of the channels that are usually available," said Ralph Beaver, a frequency coordinator who has worked several Super Bowls. "We have spent this week trying to find a place for people to transmit."
He means a place on the radio spectrum. People are approved to use their devices in specific locations, at specific frequencies and times, at specific power levels. Someone approved to use a device during the pregame events may not have permission to use it during the game.
Instead of one team using three or four channels for one shoot, the new rules limit them to one wireless microphone. Another solution would have been to ban such devices entirely, something Beaver said has happened at Disney World events. Everyone would have to use old-fashioned wires.
"We try not to do drastic things because we're dealing with the whole world here," he said.
Still, no radio frequency devices will get into Cowboys Stadium for the game without being checked and registered at the entrances by the people in the maroon baseball caps huddled over spectrum analysis machines.
Meanwhile, Walsh was headed to a meeting with the NFL Thursday to get the last needed approvals before the game. Final testing of the stadium's tech systems was done Wednesday, including running simultaneous loads across the system's access points.
All that is left is the last test -- a real-time Super Bowl.
First Published February 6, 2011 12:00 am | http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/super-bowl-scene-make-way-for-geeks-and-nerds-213022/ | 924 |
Cranbourne has become a leading harness racing training hub with the official opening of the innovative $1.5 million Cranbourne Harness Racing Training Centre today.
Minister for Racing Denis Napthine officially opened the new training and stabling complex accompanied by representatives from Harness Racing Victoria (HRV), the Cranbourne Harness Racing Club (CHRC) and the City of Casey.
Dr Napthine said the unique training facility was made possible through a $918,000 grant from the Victorian Coalition Government and would provide an innovative horse harness training solution.
"The new Cranbourne Harness Racing Training Centre is a unique addition to the Victorian harness racing industry, helping to reduce the cost of starting out in the industry by providing new trainers with an opportunity to lease a number of boxes rather than purchase their own," Dr Napthine said.
"This facility can accommodate up to 48 horses, with the potential to grow in the future. The influx of new trainers to the facility will boost jobs in the local area with extra business for feed merchants, vets, farriers and drivers.
"Harness racing is undergoing a renewal in Victoria including big crowds at country cup meetings, the return of racing to many country tracks and new measures to internationalise feature races. I expect that this new facility will help to deliver further positive results for the industry.
"In fact, despite only a handful of horses already on site, the new training facility has already produced two wins with Stylish Jasper, trained by Viv Tomren and Charlie Wootton, recently taking the spoils at Tabcorp Park Melton and Cranbourne," Dr Napthine said.
Set over 2.5 hectares, professional and hobby trainers can work together in the communal facility with access to a state-of-the-art 48 barn-stabling complex, each with its own day yard. The stables directly link to the Cranbourne harness racing track and also to 1.2 kilometres of bridle paths.
The complex features major advancements in horse training with two new specially constructed sand training tracks, a 1,200 metre jogging track, a 600 metre track for slow work, an eight horse walking machine, horse pool and a lunging area.
CHRC Chief Executive David Scott said the club was indebted to the Coalition Government and HRV for their support of this project.
"Our club believes that the creation of an industry owned and operated facility such as this will provide a sustainable operating model for trainers into the future and importantly, offers a vital entry point for our next generation of participants to make their mark on harness racing," Mr Scott said.
"At the same time, this project promises to secure the future of harness racing in the south-eastern region of the state and as a club we are proud to have been involved in its creation."
HRV Chairman Mr Ken Latta congratulated the club for bringing this project to fruition.
"With support from the Coalition Government and HRV, the club has been able to deliver an outstanding training centre which will assist in the development of the sport in the region. This project is a model that we would like to see replicated elsewhere in Victoria," Mr Latta said.
The Coalition Government provided $918,307 to the project with HRV and CHRC jointly providing $636,693. The City of Casey also provided $20,000 for perimeter fencing. | http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/4965-cranbourne-takes-the-reins-in-vic-harness-racing-.html | 693 |
The Patriots officially announced their acquisition of WR Deion Branch from Seattle, and to make room for him, they placed OT Nick Kaczur on injured reserve.
Kaczur, a sixth-year veteran, started 13 games in 2009 and was slotted to likely replace OG Logan Mankins before suffering a back injury. He underwent surgery but remained on the 53-man roster. Head coach Bill Belichick had said that they wouldn't keep Kaczur on the roster if they didn't think he could return.
The answer came on Tuesday that Kaczur won't be healthy in time to play this season, as he was placed on season-ending I.R.
The way we see it
The Patriots likely believe that with the success the O-line has had this season, they can do without Kaczur and allow him to continue rehabbing. The Pats' O-line has given up just five sacks this season in four games, and Dan Connolly has performed well in Mankins' spot. But with Kaczur's return uncertain, the Patriots had re-signed fifth-year OL Quinn Ojinnaka last week. | http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/10/12/patriots-place-ot-kaczur-on-ir | 241 |
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Jim Schwartz's end-of-game coaching brings up some issues with the Lions, the Titans win in spite of C.J., plus more from a wacky Week Three.
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 to finally pull out a 44-41 win.
Can the Lions keep Titans RB Chris Johnson in check? They have to think they can, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening in today's key matchup.
With few encouraging signs for the Titans, it might not be too soon for head coach Mike Munchak to consider making changes.
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Dante Rosario had three touchdown catches and the Chargers beat the Titans for the ninth straight time, 38-10 Sunday.
The Titans have made some questionable decisions at the safety position of late, the way we hear it.
The Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran OG Deuce Lutui, the team said Monday.
The Titans are signing veteran OG Deuce Lutui, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week One.
Tom Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC champion Patriots routed the Titans 34-13
PFW's Kevin Fishbain focuses on the Week One battle in the trenches between Nate Solder and Kamerion Wimbley.
PFW's Arthur Arkush sounds off on the young QBs who will be running three-fourths of the AFC South offenses in 2012.
Titans WR Kenny Britt will be suspended for the first game of the regular season, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean. | http://www.profootballweekly.com/players/ryan-fitzpatrick-161355/news/?page=6 | 409 |
The real refs were back at work Thursday night in Baltimore for the Browns-Ravens Week Four contest.
In this week's AFC North Spin cycle, we explore the Ravens' soaring passing game and the Steelers' struggling pass rush.
The Browns and Ravens did not practice Monday but the practice report for their Thursday-night game is an estimation.
Justin Tucker kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Ravens a 31-30 victory over the Patriots.
Ravens WR Torrey Smith left the team Sunday morning to be with his family after his younger brother Tevin died in a motorcyle accident.
It should no longer be a surprise when the ball is zipping toward Ravens TE Dennis Pitta at a pivotal moment.
Ron Borges takes to task the Maryland politician who demanded the Ravens muzzle Brendon Ayanbadejo for advocating gay marriage.
We take a closer look at the AFC North with two games in the books.
Michael Vick scored on a 1-yard TD run with 1:55 left, helping the Eagles overcome a slew of turnovers to beat the Ravens 24-23 on Sunday.
The Ravens' offensive line has a younger look this season after multiple lineup changes.
Ravens QB Joe Flacco, Broncos CB Tracy Porter and Jets PR-WR Jeremy Kerley were named the AFC Players of the Week for Week One.
Thousands of family and friends turned out Tuesday for the funeral of former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell.
While the rest of the AFC North stumbled, the Ravens got off to a fast start in Week One. PFW's Mike Wilkening takes a closer look.
The Browns plan to have an “appropriate recognition” for former owner Art Modell, who died on Thursday.
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WWE Raw live event
New York, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden
Report by Dot Net reader Anthony Gasparino
Before I even got there, I got a slice of pizza in Penn Station, and again I ran into Mr. Ryder and the Big O. Seems to be every time I go to a wrestling event I run into them by dumb luck. Anyway on to the show...
The Garden looks great from it's renovations. They've been slowly changing it over the past few years. The 300's barely even exist anymore though, so bad news for people looking for really cheap seats.
1. The New Age Outlaws defeated Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow. Big pops for the Outlaws. Good heat on Rhodes Scholars. Everyone was pretty invested in this match and vocal with the NAO's spots. The match lasted about 10 minutes.
2. Brodus Clay defeated David Otunga. Does Otunga even lift? To be honest, I don't think anyone cares any more about either of these guys. They are so buried, I don't know. I feel Brodus has lost a lot of weight, and he could be primed for a good run though, just needs to lose the gimmick and get serious. The match lasted about two minutes.
Jack Swagger came out and cut a promo. Where's he been? He made fun of Brodus, saying he's the Mark Sanchez of WWE, and played up to the NYC crowd to big heat. He challenged Brodus to a match.
3. Brodus Clay pinned Jack Swagger. The match lasted a good two minutes. Each man hit his own spots. Swagger looked ok from his long hiatus. I guess he's on his way back?
4. Eve pinned Kaitlyn to retain the WWE Divas Championship. The match lasted about 5 minutes. Eve hit her finisher and pinned Kaitlyn. On a side note, Katlyn is totally hot.
5. Santino pinned Tensai. Santino is good for comedy and kids, that's about it. He's not very appealing to everyone. Light Albert chants. Santino did get a good pop when he pinned Tensai. Afterward Tensai had to sing the song we voted for: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Funny stuff though. Not as bad as I thought it would be.
6. The Shield defeated The Miz, Kane, and Daniel Bryan. The face team got good pops. Miz got more cheers than I thought he'd get live. The crowd was in a frenzy for Kane and Daniel Bryan though. The Shields entrance is cool live. They came out a few sections below us. The match was all over the place early with Daniel reversing out of the triple power bomb. The match lasted about 20 minutes with many good spots throughout. All of them do a really good job in general. The Miz took the powerbomb for The Shield win.
7. The Uso Brothers defeated The Prime Time Players. The Prime Time Players' old music was better. Both came out to somewhat quiet reactions, probably due to WWE selling so much merch. Four minutes later, the Usos hit double superfly splashes for the pinfall victory.
8. Antonio Cesaro defeated Zack Ryder to retain the U.S. Title. Wow, have they killed Zack Ryder's momentum. This has to be the smallest pop he's gotten in New York that I've heard in a while. Disappointing since he had such a good following at the beginning of 2012. Still, a well wrestled match. I continue to be impressed by Cesaro. He just needs a better gimmick than him hating on the United States. The match did get better as it went along with the crowd slowly waking up with many near falls. Cesaro hit The Neutralizer for the win.
9. Ryback pinned Paul Heyman in a Street Fight. Heyman cut a promo about how all the greats who performed at The Garden can "kiss my ass." He labeled himself as the baddest dude in NYC. Ryback came out to a pretty large pop and a lot of the usual Feed Me More chants. The bell rang and Heyman ran out of the ring. The Shield quickly came out and went right after Ryback. They went to put him through a table but out came Kane, Daniel Bryan and Miz to save Ryback. Heyman then went in the ring to take advantage of a downed Ryback, but he quickly got up and hit Shellshocked for the victory at about four minutes. Afterward, Ryback rolled back in the ring per the crowd's chants and put Heyman straight through a table that was propped up on the ropes. Someone earned his pay tonight.
10. John Cena beat Dolph Ziggler (w/A.J. Lee, Big E Langston) in a cage match. Pretty large pop, mostly cheers for Ziggler. My friend says he's the next Shawn Michaels. He's got a long way to go for that. Cena came out to by far the largest pop of the night, to be expected as usual. Halfway through, Cena almost botched a climb out of the cage, but Ziggler pulled him back in. He also tried to get out the door but Langston closed it on him. After a ref bump and a near fall, Cena pulled out the victory with an AA. A great, roughly 20-minute match.
Notes: All in all, a great night. A lot of great spots (cage match, New Age Outlaws) and some not so great ones (Zack Ryder, Divas match). The next time WWE returns to MSG it will be for the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. I can't wait. Until then...
12/27 WWE Raw in New York: Paul Heyman vs. Ryback, The Shield vs. The Miz, Daniel Bryan, and Kane, John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler with A.J. and Big E Langston, The New Age Outlaws vs. Rhodes Scholars
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In the process, the fourth-year point guard continued to make a strong case for his first career All-Star berth next month in Houston. The reserves will be announced on Thursday night.
Holiday had a career-high tying 33 points and 14 assists, including all 12 of Philadelphia's points in overtime as the 76ers overcame a 19-point second half deficit to defeat the Toronto Raptors 108-101 on Friday.
"I really don't know," Holiday said about whether he deserves to play in the All-Star game. "Obviously, that's a goal I'd like to have under my belt. If I have to do this every game for us for our team to win,
Thaddeus Young added 27 points and 14 rebounds while Spencer Hawes and Lavoy Allen had 12 apiece for the Sixers, who improved to 17-23.
Holiday delivered with a tough drive and layup with 1.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
Then he scored every point the rest of the way for the Sixers, helping to avenge a 111-99 loss Tuesday night to the New Orleans Hornets.
"He took over," Young said. "Jrue was incredible tonight and carried us in overtime. It was a gut-check type of performance and he was there for us when we needed it in overtime."
Ed Davis had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors. Terrence Ross and Alan Anderson each scored 18.
Jose Calderon chipped in 13
"They got us back on our heels and I thought we weathered the storm a little bit in the fourth quarter," Toronto coach Dwane Casey said. "We got back up 10 but again, they continued to street fight and we didn't respond."
Despite a depleted lineup, the Raptors led virtually the whole game and by as many as 19 in the second half.
Toronto was missing forwards Andrea Bargnani (torn right elbow ligament) and Linas Kleiza (sore right knee) along with center Jonas Valanciunas (broken right ring finger).
While the Sixers erased the 19-point advantage and briefly took a 74-73 lead early in the fourth quarter, Toronto responded with a 15-4 run to go back ahead 88-78.
"Our guys kept their composure," Sixers coach Doug Collins said.
When the Sixers made another late surge to get to 92-90 on Young's dunk with 2:54 remaining, the Raptors countered with a jumper by Davis for a four-point lead with 2:09 left.
Young's dunk with 10.6 seconds left pulled the Sixers to 94-92. Anderson converted a pair of free throws with 8.8 seconds to go for a 96-92 lead.
But it wasn't over.
A basket by Hawes cut it to 96-94 with 5 seconds left, and a turnover by Calderon gave the Sixers one last chance. Holiday came through and tied it.
In the extra session, Holiday completely took charge and showed why he appears worthy of his first All-Star selection. He hit a pair of jumpers followed by a 3-pointer and a layup for a 105-99 lead.
"He's the closer," Hawes said. "We put the ball in his hands. He made all the right decisions and all the right moves down the stretch."
The Raptors led by as many as 17 points in the first half and cruised to a 60-43 advantage heading into the locker room thanks to 59 percent shooting (24 of 41).
But it didn't last.
"In the NBA, it's hard to play with a lead," Lowry said. "Everyone always says that. But when you want to become an elite team and that team wants to win and make the playoffs, you don't have an ease mode. You have to go hard and try to win every game and keep it going."
NOTES: The Raptors shot 12 of 17 (71 percent) in the first quarter. ... Sixers guard Jason Richardson started despite having fluid drained from his left knee on Thursday. ... Sixers backup center Kwame Brown missed the game because of a sinus infection. ... The 76ers announced that they raised $189,012 to benefit the American Red Cross through their "Operation Rebound" relief effort. | http://www.publicopiniononline.com/statenews/ci_22406324/holiday-leads-76ers-past-raptors-108-101-ot | 880 |
Congratultions to PUMA club, The Cleveland Internationals for taking the top honors in the 2012 Super Y-League First 11 rankings! The Super Y-League First 11 ranking recognizes the league’s top clubs on a competitive and administrative basis. The Cleveland Internationals finished atop the overall club standing after garnering a score of 93.75. The Internationals, whose U12, U13, U14, and U15 girls teams qualified for the 2012 USL Super Y-League North American Finals, also finished first in the Girls First 11. The Internationals’ U12, U13, and U14 boys teams also competed in Bradenton, FL where the USL Super Y-League North American Finals took place.
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Purdue Personal Preferences Favorite Athletes: Oscar Pistorius & Phil Mickelson
In Her MP3 Player: Owl City
Last Concert She Attended: Blink 182
Favorite Actor, Actress, & Director: Zach Galifianakis, Emma Stone, & Ron Howard
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Food: "Gourmet" Mac n' Cheese
Favorite Purdue Building: Wetherill Hall of Chemistry
Favorite Big City: Boston
Unique Travel Locale: Maui
Country She'd Most Like to Visit: Spain
Another Sport She Enjoys Playing: Soccer
Most Memorable at Purdue: 2010 OSU Last Chance Meet
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Dr. Wilker, Chemistry
Furry Friend: Maggie, Australian Shepard
2011-12: Academic All-Big Ten... competed in three events during the first semester before sitting out the rest of the season... swam the 200 (1:58.25), 500 (5:05.91) and 1650 free (17:20.57) at the Ohio State Invitational, posting season-best times in all three events... placed 11th in the mile at Ohio State Invitational to account for six team points... season-best times in the 1000 and 1650 free both ranked among the top five fastest on the team in 2011-12.
2010-11: Academic All-Big Ten... Guell competed primarily in the distance freestyle events... her season-best times in the 1000 (10:28.96, 5th) and 1650 free (16:49.38, 3rd) both ranked among the top five on the team in 2010-11... posted her season-best time in the mile at the Boiler-Make-It Last Chance meet... recorded her top time in the 1000 free in the dual meet victory against Eastern Michigan... posted her best time in the 500 free (5:11.78) at the Florida Atlantic Invitational... competed in the 200, 500 and 1650 free at the Purdue Invitational.
2009-10: Clocked season-best 500 freestyle time of 5:06.11 while finishing second at Ohio State Last Chance (2/28)...also grabbed season-best 1,650 freestyle clocking of 17:03.15 in runner-up swim...1,000 split of 10:19.56 was season best...finished fifth in 1,000 freestyle at Eastern Michigan (11/13)...opened collegiate career with fifth-place showing in 500 freestyle at Indiana Intercollegiates (10/10)...also swam second leg on fifth-place 200 freestyle relay...finished seventh in 500 freestyle and 1,000 freestyle vs. Notre Dame (11/6)...placed seventh in 1,000 freestyle and eighth in 500 freestyle vs. Northwestern (11/7).
Before Purdue: Four-year letterwinner... four-time state qualifier... consolation finalist at final two state meets... was twice named to All-MIC team... named Team MVP junior and senior seasons... won team's Mental Attitude Award as sophomore... Academic All-American.
Personal: Full name is Kathleen Elizabeth Guell... born in Syracuse, N.Y.... parents are Robert and Susan Guell... has one younger brother, Matt... majoring in biochemistry. | http://www.purduesports.com/sports/w-swim/mtt/guell_katie00.html | 687 |
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Tribune staff reporterUntil Sunday, White Sox rookie third baseman Joe Crede had never heard of the term "Texas Leaguer." "I've heard 'flare' and 'blooper' and 'duck snort,'" Crede said. "But 'Texas Leaguer?' No. Maybe because I played in the Southern League." Whatever it'...
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Starting today and continuing over the next three weeks, Ravens’ rookies and veterans will come together for organized team activities. The three day OTAs, which will be held at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills from May 21-23, May...
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OUCH - but it is hard to argue otherwiseHereís the thing: if Toronto intends to hang on to DeRozan, then Kidd-Gilchrist is a much more sensible match on the perimeter. Thatís mostly because if DeRozan isnít scoring then he isnít doing much of anything at the NBA level.
A compelling case for Kidd-Gilchrist - seemingly cut in the mold of Duane CaseyKidd-Gilchrist fills in all of the gaps on any team he plays for; he rebounds, he defends all three backcourt positions, heís got great passing acumen, he attacks the basket on offense and he oozes leadership in a way that no current Raptor does. He exemplifies the kind of basketball that Casey wants the Raptors to play and if he could shoot heíd be a no-brainer number two pick.
A great article which takes in to account a lot of the things being weighed by Raptors (alleged) brain trust ...interestingly no mention of JLambThe problem is that he isnít much of a shooter and with DeRozanís range maxing out at about 16-feet that would make it hard for Toronto to open up the midrange for Bargnani and Valanciunas to operate in. In fact, to compensate the team would have Bargnani setting up from the perimeter too often, and the teamís offense really should be operating around him, not him being shuffled around to compensate for the weaknesses of others. | http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/forums/showthread.php?7449-Everything-Trade-Deadline-Lesson-learned-today-Don-t-trust-Casey-(462)&goto=nextnewest | 311 |
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The Team Losi Racing 8IGHT 2.0EU dominated the field at the Neo2010 with Yannick Aigoin bringing home the championship. Team Losi Racing was well represented with six vehicles in the main capturing three of of the top five spots. Losi driver Mike Truhe finished 3rd with Adam Drake taking 4th after taking Top Qualifier honors.
The 1/8-scale 8IGHT 2.0 European Spec Buggy Kit was optimized specifically for European-style tracks and was track-tested by Team Losi Racing’s top European racers. With newly engineered features and design elements aimed at the European market, the 8IGHT 2.0 EU Buggy is well on the way to many to championship finishes.
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Richard Childress Racing
October 8, 2012
Jeff Burton Brings Home Top-10 Finish at Talladega Superspeedway
"It was good to run up front and come home with another top-10 finish. This is a good momentum builder for the final stretch of the season."
Start - 26
Finish - 10
Laps Led - 3
Points - 19
Richard Childress Racing driver Jeff Burton survived a multi-car accident on the final turn of the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 and piloted a battered No. 31 DriveCAT.com Chevrolet to a top-10 finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway. After starting the scheduled 188-lap race in the 26th position, the South Boston, Va., native maintained a top-15 running position until teaming up with RCR teammate Kevin Harvick and maneuvering his way into the lead on lap 51. After taking four fresh Goodyear tires on a lap-61 pit stop under green-flag conditions, crew chief Drew Blickensderfer played pit strategy for the remainder of the 500-mile race by calling for fuel only or two-tire pit stops throughout the final 125 laps. The 45-year-old veteran driver practiced patience over the latter part of the event, leading twice for three laps and running a majority of the race in the top 10 until a late-race caution flag was displayed on lap 184, setting the stage for a green-white-checkered finish. Burton restarted in the 20th position, teamed up with another competitor and drafted his way into the top 10 on the white-flag lap when the No. 31 DriveCAT.com Chevrolet was collected in a 24-car melee on the final turn of the race. With extensive damage to the RCR machine, Burton managed to drive the car across the finish line in the 10th position for his fifth consecutive restrictor-plate top-10 finish. With the strong effort, Burton remains 19th in Sprint Cup Series driver championship point standings.
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Sarah: Her name is Kourtney Moon, which immediately makes me think of Daphne Moon from Frasier, and it's entirely appropriate since she's been cast as the kooky-girl (which is presumably also why she spells her name with a K). She's certainly more interested in staying true to herself than in playing the game, so I was all set to dislike Kourtney, but in the end I didn't have it in me. She's a mechanic (pity her name isn't Kaylee for a Firefly reference) and a single mother, which gives her a grounding that should help her relate to the older and more cynical players. As a sweet non-threat, she could get taken under somebody's wing and carried all the way to the end... But if she doesn't find that somebody, she'll be out pre-merge thanks to her own admission that she doesn't have the physical ability of her fellow players.
Ken: Since one of her pet peeves is people who chew others and spit them out simply because they can, it’s a good thing she isn’t playing this game with Russell Hantz. But to her credit, I love the reason she thinks she’ll win: Because nothing in this world makes any sense whatsoever and anything really is possible. If you need further proof of this, look no further than last season, when probably nobody thought Sophie had a shot. But will lightning strike twice? I don’t think so. Much as I’d like to see her stick around, I just don’t see it happening.
Chris: Strike 1: Her “claim to fame” is having a child. Since when is that a “claim to fame”? Women do that all the time. It’s the reason why we have, y’know, a human population on this planet. Strike 2: She compares herself to former castaways Jud and Courtney, neither of whom is especially remembered for being a great Survivor player. Strike 3: She has no patience for hypocrisy and wants to be thought of as a “nice person” in the game. Then go play The Amazing Race. This is not the game for you. Out!
Jenn: Kourtney will be the first Survivor to make the jury.
Jeffrey: I think Kourtney can do quite well. Despite her appearance, I think she'll fit in well with her initial tribe and may make it to the finals. I don't think she'll win though, as people who claims they need the money usually don't win it. Jury duty.
Stinger James: Profiles like Kourtney’s usually annoy me. I don’t mean to sound insensitive, my fair women, but women have been squeezing children out of that tiny orifice since time began. Stop trying to make it a special achievement! (Also, when your child is the most interesting person you know, it’s probably time to reassess some things.) That said, Kourtney seems like she would throw herself in front of a train for her kid. Someone that hyper-motivated will not flinch to make big moves and tough decisions to further herself in the game. Kourtney also showed some writing acumen, which suggests a quick wit and a sharp mind. Not bad qualities to have on Survivor!
David: When I was discussing Kim, above, I mentioned that her downfall could be the way she’s looking at Survivor in terms of her personal life. The same goes for Kourtney – except multiply that problem by a bunch. She admits that in life, she has often just up and quit when the going got tough. Now she’s here for her son, but I wonder how much of her oomph will fade when she starts to really miss him and realizes how difficult this game can be. Even if she pushes through, she doesn’t seem strategic enough to pull off a good showing.
William: I think I have a fourth-degree connection to Leif, as his wife was recently on a game show with my best friend. Through that connection, I know that Leif is a huge Survivor fan, which means I’m already rooting for him. There will be some novelty to his status as the first little person in the show’s history, but that will wear off quickly, especially when the others realize that he’s pretty jacked despite his small stature. He will pleasantly surprise his tribemates and perform fairly well in challenges. According to his bio, he’s not a fan of backstabbing, but in his video he admits he’ll be conniving if the situation calls for it. Just like Kat is being presented as an underdog on the women’s tribe, I think the same can be said for Leif on the men’s side, which means he’ll probably go pretty far. One thing’s for sure, there’s going to be a lot of laughs when he tells his tribe that he’s a phlebotomist, as there will invariably be at least one or two people who can’t even pronounce the word, much less spell it. I think this guy is going to be a lot of fun. The novelty of his stature got him on the show, but his personality and his skill will be what wins the audience over.
Sarah: Leif is out to prove himself, as the first little person to play Survivor. By the sounds of it, he's got the physical and survival skills to do that, but that doesn't mean he'll succeed at the game. While he compares himself to Nicaragua’s winner, Fabio, he doesn't refer to Kelly Bruno, the amputee on the same season. Kelly's tribemates were reluctant to align with her because she had an inbuilt underdog story to sell the jury, and she got voted out before the merge. Leif is bound to have the same problem, and I don't think he's got the social game to overcome it – especially if he's not even anticipating it.
Ken: He hates backstabbers and being taken advantage of. That explains why he’s on Survivor. He says he’s beyond willing, ready, and able to “outwit, outplay, and outlast” all the other. But being willing and being able to pull it off are two different things, and I just don’t see it from this guy.
Chris: Leif may be the most difficult person in this game on whom to get a good read. You’d think his size would work against him, but I don’t know that; there may be advantages to being smaller than the other contestants that we’ve never had a chance to see on this show previously. He’s going to be a hard guy to ignore, which means that people will be talking to him, and he’ll be talking to people… and that’s a good thing, because that’s how you develop alliances and stay in the loop around camp. Despite his size, he’s in good shape and has survival skills, so his tribe may find value in him, and he understands that sometimes you have to be conniving, which means he’s no dummy. I just don’t know. I think he has potential to win, and potential to be the first one out.
Jenn: If there’s a final three, Leif will be in it. If not, he’ll serve on the jury instead.
Jeffrey: Leif should do well, particularly if he is as good as he claims in the outdoors. He also has the right mental outlook to do well in the game. The only thing stopping me from putting him near the winner's circle is a gut feeling the women are going to outplay the men this time. Jury duty.
Stinger James: I think we all are going to learn a lot from Leif! Prepare yourself: this may come off as a bit callous, but they pay me to analyze. Leif is in an awesome position, because no one will want to be known as the ones who voted off the little person. Unless Leif proves to be a complete pain in the assets, he’s there for a good long time. All he has to do is be not-annoying. He won’t even have to show that much personality, just don’t be in the way! Jury for damn sure.
David: Several of my fellow writers have mentioned the interesting position Leif will have in the game. Sarah noted the comparison to Kelly and her underdog story. Stinger mentioned that nobody would want to be the one to vote off the little person. Both of these will likely come into play. Based on the behavior of other Survivors when dealing with a contestant who had some sort of physical impairment, I think his tribemates will at first be hesitant to vote him out so they don’t look like total jerks. Somewhere along the later game, though, they will conclude that going up against him is too dangerous because he has the whole underdog thing on his side. Because of that, if his opponents are at all smart, he’ll end up in the jury.
William: Matt seems like the prototypical Survivor contestant. He’s physically fit, he’s intelligent, and (at least according to him) he has the charisma to form strong alliances that move his agenda forward. That said, there are some red flags. For one thing, while he understands that everyone will be playing their own game, he says that he’ll let it go so long as it doesn’t interfere with his game. Well, eventually everyone’s game plan will interfere with his, as everyone wants to win (at least in an ideal world). Secondly, he makes it clear in his video that he has a plan and that he’s going to stick to it, and concedes he might be set off if someone tries to tamper with his scheme. It’s always good to have some general strategy ideas and to know how this game is supposed to be played (that’s why David has the “What Survivors Should Have Learned” article). However, you can’t go in with an ironclad plan. You have to adapt to your surroundings and to the people who are also playing for a million dollars. If Matt doesn’t keep this in mind, he’ll rub a lot of people the wrong way and be cast aside at the earliest convenience. Still, he is self-aware enough to know that he’ll be considered a threat and he wants to work around that, so I’ll give him a fair chance for the time being.
Sarah: There are players who are ready to play the hand they're dealt, and there are players who are ready to play the game they want to play. Matt definitely falls into the latter camp, refusing to compare himself to past contestants because he wants to take Survivor game play to its inevitable next level. He doesn't specify what that is, but I wonder how flexible Matt is going to be. As a smart, athletic male in his thirties, he should be able to get to the merge. At that point, I rather suspect his carefully plotted web of intrigue will unravel on him, and he'll find himself one of the first jurors.
Ken: His bio contains one of my favorite quotes of the season to be: “If someone’s plan is to play like a past contestant they are probably both in-over-their-heads and in real trouble.” I couldn’t agree more, because no matter how much you try to play like a previous player, there’s a different dynamic with every game and cast. He does want to play a game he describes as bold, evolved and innovative, and hopes to take game play to the inevitable next level, as Sarah mentioned above. While the odds of doing just that are against him, he seems to know what he’s up against, unlike Coach, who came in and declared he was going to change the way the game was played. Don’t be surprised to see Matt around at the end.<--Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next-->
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Hitting new heights at the Red Bull Hütten Rally
- DEC 9, 2010
- Daron Rahlves
- About this Video
- Have you ever participated in a Freeski Six Cross event? If not, now's your chance! One of this winter's most adventurous and action-packed ski races, the Red Bull Hütten Rally in St. Anton, Austria, features fearless amateur skiers and elite freeskiers from across the globe showing off their skills on extreme terrain on December 21-22. Daron Rahlves (USA) and Andreas Matt (AUT) will be among those ready to test you!
Red Bull Hüttenrallye 2012 – Photostory Feb 1, 2012
Two hundred intrepid riders, including Daron Rahlves, threw themselves down the slopes of St. Anton am Arlberg last weekend for Red Bull Rally Hüttenrallye. Here is a photographic recap!
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With just one more week to go until the free online release of their movie Nothing Else Matters (out on October 26), the Legs of Steel Crew look back on a season of travelling, skiing, filming and...
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This time last year the Legs of Steel crew sat down to begin planning one of the most mind-blowing park segment ever filmed. It’s difficult coming up with new ideas and it seems the only way to get...
Freeskiing | Legs of Steel: Webisode 3 Oct 5, 2011
After a successful trip to Canada, the LOS crew flew back to Europe to a spring that the harsh and disappointing winter had left behind. Sven Kueenle, Paddy Graham and Tobi Reindl quickly fell victim...
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Daron Rahlves wins Red Bull HüttenRally Dec 27, 2010
Daron Rahlves (USA) grabbed glory at the very first Red Bull HüttenRally, a spectacular freeski 6-cross event in St Anton and Arlberg in Austria. Here are the highlights of the event... | http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Hitting-new-heights-at-the-Red-Bull-H%C3%BCtten-Rally-021242935859164?refmod=ContentFeed&refmodpos=A1 | 516 |
Watch the XCE and XCO UCI World Championships live on Redbull.com/bike on September 8 and 9
The UCI World Championships will be taking place in Saalfelden- Leogang, Austria and it promises to be a weekend of nail biting action as the men’s and women’s Elite battle it out.
The men’s race last year was won by Jaroslav Kulhavy with Nino Schurter taking second and Julian Absalon in third.
Last year the women’s race was a tight one and the title was taken by Catharine Pendrel with a time of 1:46:14, who came in ahead of Maja Wloszczowska at 1:46:42 with Eva Lechner coming in third with a time of 1:47:50.
The Cross Country Eliminator is in its first year and was introduced in 2010 in the German XC Bundesliga, the race was tested in two UCI events in Dalby Forest (UK) and Nove Mesto na Morave (CZE) in last year and officially integrated into the World Cup in 2012 with three events in Houffalize (BEL), Nove Mesto na Morave (CZE) and La Bresse (FRA).
Who will be the first to take the prize?
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By Liam Moakes Tuesday 30 October 2012 Updated: 01/11 11:37
WHILST all the other Premier Division sides were on County Cup duty, Alcester Town and Webheath were left to battle out a hard fought goalless draw in the BRT Redditch & South Warwickshire Combination League Premier Division.
In Division One Dave Phelan's hat-trick helped JMC United to a 8-2 win at Dog & Pheasant, FC Club were also big 7-1 winners over Studley Leisure and Thomas Brothers recorded their fourth win in a row with a 2-1 success over Translift Bendi.
In Division Three Winyates Wanderers were given some 'Brough' treatment as Carter and Aaron Brough contributed five goals in Woodrow's 8-0 win, whilst two goals from Carl Lewis saw Peter Simpson XI over the line in their 3-2 win over Kingfisher Angling.
In the WFA County Cups, an extra-time winner saw CBH Fasteners through 3-2 against AFC Ipsley, Martin Slevin's hat-trick inspired BGLC to a 5-0 win over Crabmill and Black Horse continued to beat all put in front of them with a 5-2 win over Athletico.
In the BCFA Sunday Cup Church Hill recorded a convincing 6-0 win over Leamington side Harbury Albion as Marc Grogan scored four.
This Sunday sees four mouth-watering BRT Terry Cup ties with the top two in Division Two - Washford Lions and Woodland - battling it out for a place in round three at Pathways.
FC Club have the opportunity to become giant-killers at Premier Division outfit BGLC who play at the Victoria Ground, as do Division Three's Kingfisher Angling at HDA against Division One's Translift Bendi, whilst JMC United again lock horns with Redditch Cricket Club at Greenlands 3.
Sunday's results: Premier Division - Alcester Town 0 Webheath 0.
Division One - Dog & Pheasant 2 (King 2) JMC United 8 (Reeves 2, Guest, Nolan, Linton, D Phelan 3); Studley Leisure 1 FC Club 7; Translift Bendi 1 (Jakeman) Thomas Brothers 2 (Burke, Gould).
Division Three - Peter Simpson XI 3 (Phelan, Lewis 2) Kingfisher Angling 2 (Bishop, Cook); Winyates Wanderers 0 Woodrow 8 (Brandon, Kendal, Hodge, C Brough 2, A Brough 3).
BSA Cup - Woodland 4 (Surman 2, Byng, Williams) Sporting Club Redditch 2 (Rainbow, Field); Wythall Wanderers 0 Beoley Village 4 (Herbert, Horns, Manders, Poole).
Jim Fleeman Cup - Millfield Rovers 4 (Evans 2, Dews 2) Mayfly 1 (Wilson); Rocklands 0 Merchants 1 (Crombie).
Hunt Crane Cup - Bell Studley 5 (D Beauchamp 3, D Styles, L Styles) Dagnell End Rovers 0; Shakespeare 3 (Hackett, McElroy, OG) Washford Lions Reserves 1 (Newton).
WFA County Cups - AFC Dons 3 Hizza United 1; Black Horse 5 (Blake, Adams, Hicks, Hall 2) Athletico 2 (N Broadhurst 2); Crabmill Moenchengladbach 0 Bromsgrove General La Coruna 5 (M Slevin 3, Barnett, Costello); CBH Fasteners 3 (N Davies, Harris, Brazier) AFC Ipsley 2 (Rumbold, Bryan); Redditch Cricket Club 1 (Greenway) Areley Kings 2 (Hope, Billingsley); Washford Lions 3 South Redditch 2; Wolverley Athletic 3 Studley Sporting 0; Wychbold RBL 2 Upton Snodsbury 3.
BCFA County Cups - Bartley Green Sunday 2 (S Richards, Cole) Azaad Sports 3 (Sangha, Dodds, OG); Church Hill 6 (M Grogan 4, Bailey, Byford) Harbury Albion 0; Crusaders 2 Rubery Bridge 0.
ALCESTER U16s recorded a much-needed and well deserved
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A NEW-LOOK Worcester Warriors will take on Welsh giants Cardiff ...
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It shouldn't surprise anyone that the Bears are struggling on offense. They have struggled on offense throughout Lovie Smith's tenure, and really throughout most of their 91-year history.
From Terry Shea to Ron Turner to Mike Martz to Mike Tice, the problems have remained.
From Chad Hutchinson to Rex Grossman to Brian Griese to Kyle Orton to Cutler, little has changed.
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Since 2004, the Bears have averaged 291.9 yards per game, according to STATS. That ranks 31st in the NFL. They have scored 262 offensive touchdowns. Only five teams have scored fewer.
Their cumulative passer rating under Smith is 72.9, which ranks 31st. They have 279 turnovers, which also ranks 31st.
Bears quarterbacks have been sacked 375 times over the last nine years, which is fourth-highest in the league.
Front office chess: Missing Bush
A lot of fans thought Michael Bush could have made a difference in the Bears' loss to the Packers. He was standing on the sideline in uniform when the Packers were snuffing the Bears on the goal line.
Why wasn't Bush out there? Here is the story.
Bush had sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday because of a rib injury. On Friday, he was a limited participant and was listed as questionable on the injury report.
But Bush was doing everything possible to play Sunday, and it seemed a good bet he would be ready come game time.
Then Bush warmed up Sunday morning. It wasn't until he came back to the locker room that the team determined he would not be able to help.
By that point, however, the deadline for naming inactive players (90 minutes before kickoff) had passed. Bush was active, but he couldn't play.
Last week, the Bears decided to put Bush on injured reserve and sign Kahlil Bell for the third time since April.
Why keep going back to Bell? The coaches have confidence in him, and he knows the offense. If the Bears find themselves back on the goal line this week, look for Bell to get the ball. | http://www.redeyechicago.com/sports/ct-spt-1223-bears-essentials-pompei-chicago--20121223,0,4978338.column?page=2 | 539 |
New York Yankees All-Star Alex Rodriguez agreed to pay $12,000 monthly for the next four years to receive performance-enhancing drugs, according to the Miami New Times, and had been receiving injections from the director of a wellness clinic, according to ESPN.
Anthony Bosch, who operated the Biogenesis of America clinic in Coral Gables, Fla., personally injected Rodriguez with performance-enhancing drugs at his mansion on Biscayne Bay every few weeks, a source told ESPN. Bosch, who has publicly denied servicing Rodriguez, spoke openly about his relationship with Rodriguez, which the Miami New Times originally reported Tuesday.
Rodriguez again Friday, denied the allegations through a spokesman.
Bosch was operating one of several wellness clinics in South Florida that Major League Baseball investigators targeted in the last eight months. Major League Baseball, frustrated by not having subpoena power, turned over its findings to the Drug Enforcement Agency, according to a high-ranking MLB official.
The Miami New Times, obtaining records and documents by a former employee, also reported that Melky Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays, Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals, Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers, Yasmani Grandal of the San Diego Padres and Bartolo Colon of the Oakland A's also received performance-enhancing drugs from Bosch. Cabrera, Grandal and Colon all tested positive last year and received 50-game suspensions.
Cabrera began receiving performance-enhancing drugs from Bosch since 2009, according to the Miami New Times.
Also, in an explosive letter obtained by the Miami New Times, Bosch claims Cabrera owes him $14,000 -- including a $5,000 bonus for making the All-Star team. Cabrera was named MVP of the game.
The letter was addressed to Juan Nunez, a consultant who worked for agents Sam and Seth Levinson of ACES. The Levinsons still are under investigation by MLB, but were cleared by the MLB Players Association.
"Anyone who knows us, knows that it is absolutely ridiculous to think that we would ever condone the use of performance-enhancing drugs,'' Seth Levinson said in a prepared statement. "We have represented many hundreds of players over 25 years, and our track record makes it perfectly clear that we do things the right way. ACES long ago stopped using Juan Nunez as an independent contractor, and he plays no role whatsoever in ACES' ongoing representation of any professional baseball player."
Nunez, fired from ACES, has declined to comment publicly to USA TODAY.
Gonzalez and Cruz also have denied the Miami New Times' story.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, who spoke to Outside the Lines, was asked if A-Rod will be a Yankee when he returns from the disabled list:
"He's a Yankee. There's no doubt about that. He's signed a contract as a member of the New York Yankees. In terms of the pure facts as we know them today, there is nothing that changes that. ... If there is a situation that impacts anybody's player that Major League Baseball finds, everyone will focus on what that means to them individually as well as team-wise. It's business as usual right now."
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June 29, 2012
Rice women's track and field student-athletes Allison Pye and Becky Wade along with women's tennis player Ana Guzman and men's track and field student-athlete Dan Sloat have all received NCAA postgraduate scholarships.
The group of four Rice seniors equals the most in an academic year at the university. Each will receive a one-time grant of $7,500. Wade was awarded a postgraduate scholarship in the fall while Guzman, Pye and Sloat are all spring selections.
Up to 174 postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually - 87 for men and 87 for women - to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically, are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition and plan to pursue graduate studies. Student-athletes must also maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average and be nominated by their institution's faculty athletics representative.
Created in 1964, NCAA postgraduate scholarships promote and encourage education by rewarding the Association's most accomplished student-athletes.
Since its inception, Rice has had 34 student-athletes receive NCAA postgraduate scholarships and this year marks the seventh time the university has had multiple recipients.
All four Rice honorees maintained at least a 3.90 grade point average at Rice.
Pye is a three-time CoSIDA All-District Team selection who graduated in May from Rice with a degree in policy studies as well as kinesiology. She placed sixth at the 2011 Conference USA Cross Country Championship as well as third in the 5000m and fourth in the 3000m at the 2012 C-USA Indoor Championship. At the 2012 C-USA Outdoor Champonship she finished second in the 5000m and fifth in the 10,000m
Pye, a native of Cypress, Texas, concluded her career with a 21st place finish at the NCAA West Preliminary Round.
Pye has volunteered extensively during his five years at Rice, most notably working for The Woman's Hospital of Texas in the Adolescent and Sports Medicine Department. A Magna Cum Laude graduate, Pye will begin medical school in the fall.
Wade received her bachelor's degree from Rice in history, psychology and sociology, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 4.02 GPA and Phi Beta Kappa. During her collegiate career as a member of both the cross country and track and field teams, the Dallas native earned 11 varsity letters. She received All-America honors for cross country, indoor track, outdoor track and in the classroom as a senior.
Wade concluded her career at Rice as the school record holder in the indoor 5000m, outdoor 5000m and outdoor 10,000m. Friday night she will run in the finals of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials with an opportunity to make the United States National Team and earn an opportunity to compete at the 2012 Games next month in London.
Wade also received a prestigious Watson Fellowship this spring. She will spend her Watson Fellowship year traveling to the United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Japan, New Zealand and Finland exploring the running culture of each country.
Guzman, a native of Guatemala City, Guatemala, who helped the Owls to the NCAA Sweet 16 this spring, graduated from Rice with a degree in psychology. The four-time C-USA Commissioner's Academic Medal recipient, compiled over 1000 combined spring wins between singles and doubles play during her four seasons at Rice.
Guzman graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a five-time President's Honor Roll awardee as well as twice named the "Scholar-Athlete" of the women's tennis team.
Sloat, a native of Sammamish, Wash., is a two-time CoSIDA All-District Team selection who graduated from Rice with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. The seven-time President's Honor Roll selection graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.11 grade point average.
During his career, Sloat took time away from his studies to be involved on campus through committees, projects and tutoring fellow students.
Earlier this spring Sloat placed fourth in the 800m at the 2012 C-USA Indoor Championship.
"These four student-athletes are just exemplary," said Julie Griswold, Associate Director of Academic Advising for Athletics. "They have gone above and beyond as athletes, as students and as people in giving back to the university and the people around them. Each specifically is very deserving." | http://www.riceowls.com/sports/w-track/spec-rel/062912aaa.html | 929 |
The Rollins College men's and women's tennis programs are honored to be hosting the 2008 C.L. Varner Memorial Invitational. Some of the nation's best collegiate tennis players will once again descend upon Winter Park in this highly competitive tournament.
Draws/Results:Results will be posted throughout the each day and at the completion of competition.
LAST UPDATED: Sunday 2:30 p.m. FINAL RESULTS
Women: Armstrong Atlantic, Barry, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Southern, Hillsborough CC, Nova Southeastern, Palm Beach Atlantic, Rollins College, UCF
Men: Armstrong Atlantic, Barry, Flagler, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Southern, Palm Beach Atlantic, Rollins College, Stetson, UCF
Competition will take place in three different locations: CAMPUS MAP
Bert Martin Tennis Complex (tournament headquarters): Located on the campus of Rollins College next to the Alfond Sports Center.
Tiedtke Tennis Courts: Located in the center of campus - a short walk from the Martin Tennis Complex.
Azalea Lane Tennis Courts: Located in Winter Park just one mile from campus. From Martin Tennis Complex: Take left on Chase Ave.- Right on Holt Ave.(follow through campus) - Left at fourth stop sign on Pennsylvania Ave.(just after railroad tracks) - Right at first stop sign (Minnesota Ave.) - Left on Azalea Lane (tennis courts behind recreation center)
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Crimson Tide work in shorts and helmets and welcome nine newcomers to the practice field
Crimson Tide in the middle of Fourth Quarter Program with spring practice scheduled to start on March 16
The title, Alabama's third in the past four seasons, concluded a 13-1 season for the Tide
Alabama completes first of three practices in Miami
A total of 15 graduates will suit up for Alabama in the BCS National Football Championship Game on Jan. 7 in Miami, including 11 who earned degrees this semester
Alabama Football plays Auburn at Bryant Denny Stadium
2012 (JUNIOR): Has stepped up as one of Alabama's go-to receivers while playing in 12 games with 10 starts ... second on the team with 26 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns ... averaging 15.2 yards per catch and 32.9 yards per game ... 21 of his 26 receptions have converted first downs (80.8 percent) ... has nine "explosive" receptions (15-plus yards) ... earned offensive player of the week honors following the Western Kentucky and LSU games. Michigan: Caught three passes for 53 yards including a grab of 28 ... all three receptions went for first downs. Western Kentucky: Caught a career-best two touchdowns on throws of 33 and 12 yards ... finished with three grabs for a career-best 92 yards ... all three catches went for first downs. Arkansas: Caught one pass for 14 yards. Florida Atlantic: Saw limited playing time due to a slight injury. Mississippi: Caught two passes for 20 yards with a long reception of 17. Missouri: Made three receptions for 25 yards including a long catch of 15. Tennessee: Caught two passes for 43 yards with a long of 35 yards ... both passes converted first downs for the Tide. Mississippi State: Made one reception for a 14-yard first down on a perfect deep-out route. LSU: Picked up where he left off a season ago against the rival Tigers, catching a team-best and career-high five passes for 62 yards (long of 18) ... caught three straight passes -- 18, 15 and 11 yards -- on the winning drive, all for first downs ... four of his receptions converted first downs and three went for 15 yards or more. Texas A&M: Caught one pass for a seven-yard first down before being slowed by an injury. Western Carolina: Missed the game for precautionary reasons. Auburn: Equaled his career high with five receptions and two touchdowns (65 receiving yards) ... his touchdown catches were seven and 38 yards ... had four catches that converted first downs and two explosive catches of at least 15 yards. Georgia: Started his 10th game of the year but did not have a catch in the SEC title game.
2011 (SOPHOMORE): Norwood was a regular in the rotation at wide receiver ... played in 11 games and finished with 11 receptions for 190 yards ... 10 of his 11 catches converted first downs for the Alabama offense ... had a breakout game in the BCS National Championship Game with four grabs for 78 yards. Kent State: Caught one pass for five yards. Penn State: Once again turned in an impressive performance against the No. 23 Nittany Lions ... had three catches that all went for first downs ... accounted for 30 receiving yards in 2011 after hauling in his first touchdown a year ago in Tuscaloosa against PSU. North Texas: Sat out due to injury. Mississippi State: Was named one of the Offensive Players of the Week by the Alabama coaching staff ... hauled in two passes for a career-high 60 yards with a long reception of 38 yards. Georgia Southern: Caught one pass for 22 yards. LSU (BCS National Championship Game): Produced a career game against the Tigers with four receptions for 78 yards ... both totals were career bests ... all four catches went for Alabama first downs.
2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Norwood played in all 13 games and hauled in three catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. San Jose State: Came off the bench but did not record any statistics. Penn State: Hauled in his first career catch which went for a 36-yard touchdown against the No. 18 Nittany Lions. Duke: Came off the bench but did not tally a catch. Arkansas: Came off the bench but did not haul in a pass. Georgia State: Hauled in two passes for 20 yards, including a long reception of 15 yards.
2009 (REDSHIRT): Was redshirted as a true freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: The Crimson Tide picked up an outstanding receiver prospect from Mississippi in D'Iberville-product Kevin Norwood ... was a two-way threat in high school and the nation's No. 22 wide receiver by Rivals.com ... also a member of the Rivals250, Mississippi's No. 5 prospect and the nation's No. 3 deep threat by Rivals.com ... Scout.com's No. 44 wide receiver prospect and the No. 65 wide out by ESPNU ... rated No. 69 by The Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 ... on The Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team ... earned the Sun Herald's South Mississippi Defensive Player of the Year and was also named Mr. South Mississippi Football ... a first-team All-State selection by The Jackson Clarion-Ledger... SuperPrep magazine's No. 16 player in Mississippi ... caught 64 passes for 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior to go along with 10 interceptions ... hauled in 33 receptions for 668 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior in 2007 ... coached by Buddy Singleton ... chose Alabama over Auburn, Mississippi, Mississippi State and Southern Mississippi. | http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/kevin_norwood_449610.html | 1,154 |
The Lady Vikings fell to 9-8 overall and 4-3 in the SAA. The Panthers moved to 8-10 overall and 3-4.
Tara Mullinax and Alexa Evans led the Lady Vikings with 15 points each. Former Coosa star Mel McLean added 12 points and Chanlir Segarra had 11. Mullinax also led with nine rebounds, and Segarra led with six steals and three assists.
BSC led 38-27 at halftime. The Panthers BSC opened the second half with a layup to achieve its largest lead of the game, 40-27. Berry trailed 58-48 with 5:33 left to play, but rallied 10 unanswered points to tie it up, 58-58, with 1:41 left in the game.
The teams traded baskets after that to tie it up 60-60 with 1:18 left, and Berry then sent BSC to the free throw line, where Short made both to give the Panthers a 62-60 lead with 53 seconds left.
The Vikings were unable to score on their next possession, but BSC fouled Mullinax, who made one-of-two, leaving the Panthers with a 62-61 lead with 21 seconds left.
Berry quickly fouled BSC on the next possession, and Bromirski missed the front end of a one-and-one with 13 seconds on the clock.
Mullinax then pulled down the rebound and Segarra made a layup with seven seconds to play, putting Berry ahead for the first time since early in the first half, 63-62.
The Panthers drove the ball down the court quickly, and with less than one second on the clock, Bromirski hit a jumper from the right wing to put the Panthers up 64-63. Berry was unable to get a shot off before the buzzer, giving BSC the one-point victory.
“We played great down the stretch.” said Lady Viking head coach Stephanie Dunn. “We had the lead with six seconds left and were unlucky in a number of ways the last few minutes.”
BSC shot 28-68 (.412) from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting 3-22 (.136). The Panthers were 5-8 (.625) from the free throw line.
Berry struggled offensively, shooting 21-63 (.333) overall and 4-24 (.167) from beyond the arc, and the Vikings were 17-23 (.739) at the line.
BSC out-rebounded Berry 45-40 but turned the ball over 21 times, four more than the Lady Vikings. Short led the Panthers with 12 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.
The Viking travel to play at Millsaps on Sunday afternoon. | http://www.romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/21528645/article-Berry-women-s-basketball--Lady-Vikes-edged-on-road?instance=sports_page | 574 |
JAKE THE GARDEN SNAKE
Believe it or not, there were two other games on Wednesday, and they were fairly interesting. The St. Louis Blues finally got their acts together - albeit after a really shaky first period - and topped the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in OT. One might want to credit Jake Allen for winning his first NHL start, but it wasn’t pretty; he stopped just 15 out of 18 shots and allowed a wicked Tomas Tatar tally right off the bat. He’s still a decent short-term pickup because the team plans on starting him on Friday against the Calgary Flames, but don’t get your hopes up too high. It’s unclear if he’s really ready yet.
Chris Stewart looks like he’s ready to make some money in his contract year do-over, though. He scored his sixth goal of the season on a nice breakaway move and also added a power-play assist. Alexander Steen looked pretty nice too with an OT GWG and five shots, although he somewhat amazingly went 0-8 in the faceoff circle. TJ Oshie also made an assist that would have been a big deal if Rick Nash didn’t make the better version of it on Tuesday.
THE LEHTONEN DIFFERENCE
It was the Backup Bowl between the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars on Wednesday, and the 7-4 score showed it. I couldn’t help but think “Wow, the Stars are toast without Kari Lehtonen” while watching that game, even if it wasn’t all Richard Bachman’s fault.
Part of it was Michael Cammalleri, who had four points (hat trick + assist) in his return to action. Hopefully you’ve only owned Cammalleri on Feb. 5 (three assists) and last night, because seven of his nine 2013 points happened in those two nights. Speaking of inconsistent Flames, Jarome Iginla might have gotten riled up by ham-and-egger/former teammate Rhett Warrener (two assists + a fight), so start him if there was ever any question.
OK, let’s move onto one more well-worn captain: Brenden Morrow. His overall stats aren’t amazing, but since getting top-six work (mostly with Jamie Benn and Jaromir Jagr), Morrow has three goals and two assists for five points along with nine shots in his last five games (including two goals on Wednesday). In nine other games, he has just two points and two shots. While I'd like to see him go to the box more (eight PIM), he still seems like he has solid depth value.
INJURY NOTES (full list) and QUICK HITS
Sidney Crosby notched his 400th career assist in game 448. Overall, he has 629 points in 448 games, representing a 1.40 point per game career rate. Hopefully he’ll stick around enough to hit fancier milestones … Jonas Hiller could be ready to play by the weekend. Will Viktor Fasth keep him out of the net anyway, though? … Joni Pitkanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury … The Devils got Alexei Ponikarovsky back from the Jets, who acquired Eric Tangradi from the Penguins. Both are pretty marginal, but worth noting at minimum … Kris Letang and Matt Niskanen returned from their respective injuries on Wednesday … Erik Johnson is out indefinitely with a head injury … Scott Hartnell might start skating again soon … Sounds like Johan Franzen’s hip issue could be a problem … Matt Frattin and James Reimer remain day-to-day with their knee injuries ... Word is wrist surgery for Dainius Zubrus, so most of his season is over. | http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nhl/42534/289/hockey-daily-dose?pg=2 | 805 |
FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Mariners have engaged in "preliminary discussions" with the Tigers about a trade for outfielder Brennan Boesch.
Shane Victorino (hamstring) is not in the Red Sox starting lineup Thursday night against the Indians.
A source told Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets could demote Ike Davis after this weekend's three-game series against the Braves.
An MRI taken Wednesday on Adam Eaton's sore left elbow showed no structural damage, but he won't throw a baseball for 2-3 weeks.
Athletics activated SS Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.
Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that Jesus Montero will be demoted to the Triple-A level.
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington confirmed Thursday that he has not engaged in long-term talks with Jacoby Ellsbury.
Giancarlo Stanton took live batting practice Wednesday for the first time since straining his right hamstring.
Brayan Pena went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the Tigers' 11-7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday.
John Danks (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to make his season debut Friday against the Marlins.
Clay Buchholz moved to 7-0 on Wednesday after holding the White Sox to one run over seven innings.
Chris Davis went 4-for-4 with his 14th home run Wednesday, and the Orioles beat the Yankees 6-3. | http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/mlb/383401/seattle-has-talked-trade-for-brennan-boesch | 332 |
ODI Team for India against England
Rahul Dravid made a comeback to the Indian ODI team after a span of 2 years. India will play only 1 T-20 match and 5 ODI matches against England.
Rahul Dravid's selection is one of the most interesting selections seen in the team as
Dravid has time and again proved himself in all forms of the game and still he was not picked in the ODI team for 2 years. He was in good form in IPL, playing in the T-20 and this form will help him to deliver as he has been doing in the past for the ODI Series against England.
Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh were not selected in the team due to fitness and injuries.
India have a good team for ODI series and with return of all Senior Men and youngsters in the team it looks like a good team which will give a tough challenge to the the England team for the ODI Series against England.
India will also play only 1 T-20 against England.
Squad: MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam
Gambhir, Virender Sehwag (vice-capt), Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Virat
Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Parthiv Patel (wk), Amit Mishra, R Ashwin, Zaheer
Khan, Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar, Munaf Patel, Vinay Kumar | http://www.royalchallengers.com/fan-club/odi-team-for-india-against-england | 319 |
Melbourn Dynamos Panthers 4 Elsenham Youth 2 Under-11s Division Three AN even game between two committed teams ended in Melbourn s favour on a blustery Sunday morning at Shepreth. Both teams started well in a tight first 10 minutes but it was Melbourn wh
Melbourn Dynamos Panthers 4 Elsenham Youth 2
Under-11s Division Three
AN even game between two committed teams ended in Melbourn's favour on a blustery Sunday morning at Shepreth.
Both teams started well in a tight first 10 minutes but it was Melbourn who started to edge ahead by forcing a succession of corners which the Elsenham defence coped with well.
On 14 minutes Tommy Hollway made an excellent run behind the Elsenham defence, most of them stopped for offside, and he coolly lobbed the ball over the keeper to make it 1-0 to Melbourn.
Four minutes later it could have been 2-0 as George Storey was tripped in the area but Jack Morley's penalty narrowly missed the goal.
After missing out on a couple of free kicks Elsenham got their reward after a trip in the box on their centre forward resulted in a penalty which duly despatched.
Melbourn responded immediately with a nice passing move which led to a foul on Sam Potterill but Storey's resulting free kick was well saved by the Elsenham keeper.
The second half was a little more open but Melbourn started to get the upper hand with good movement through the middle between Luke Eades and Storey.
On 55 minutes Storey made it 2-1 with a typical jinxing run from the half way line and a well directed finish before player-of-the-match, Eades made it 3-1 after dribbling past two Elsenham defenders and finishing into the far corner with a great left foot strike.
Melbourn continued to push forward and Potterill made it 4-1 after a Storey free kick from outside the box rebounded into his path from a few yards out.
To their credit Elsenham never gave up, forcing Robbie Dingwell and Andy Houghton in the Melbourn defence to make some timely interceptions, however they were powerless to stop a well timed run from the Elsenham midfielder to make it 4-2 just before full time.
A good sporting contest between two strong sides. | http://www.royston-crow.co.uk/crow-league/under-11/panthers_too_strong_for_elsenham_1_297498?cache=03D163D%2F7.135%2F7.135%2F1.900447%2F7.678%2F7.678%2F7.135%2F7.678 | 505 |
With Flood on 6 Nations duty with England, Ford was again given the chance to show his potential and kicked 12 of the Tigers' points as well as creating plenty of headaches for dad and Falcons defence coach Mike Ford.
Thomas Waldrom crossed for two tries, while Horacio Agulla, Julian Salvi, Billy Twelvetrees and Niall Morris all added to the tally but it was Ford who was picked out by Cockerill.
"George Ford ran the show well at fly-half, Billy Twelvetrees was strong in the centres and it is pleasing that we can play that well with so many back-line players missing," he said.
"It was a very dangerous game for us, but I was delighted with the all-round performance.
"Newcastle kick the ball well and their defence has been very, very good, so to play as slickly as we did was a real boost.
"We dominated the breakdown, our set-piece was really good and the whole performance was very pleasing.
"You have to take the result in context of the ambition of the opposition. Newcastle race to the line and make the breakdown quite hard, and I was delighted with how we coped with that."
Newcastle responded with second-half scores from Jon Golding and Richard Mayhew but never looked likely to pick up a losing bonus point to aid their battle against the drop.
"Full credit must go to Leicester because they are a quality team, and their confidence was buoyant after beating the champions away from home last week," said director of rugby Gary Gold.
"In saying that, this was our worst performance by a country mile and I am very disappointed by what I saw out there.
"When the penalty count is 12-4 against us and we have two yellow cards to none from Leicester it is tough to take. I have the benefit of hindsight in seeing the replays, but I am mystified by some of those calls.
"It is too much of a coincidence that so many of them went towards the home side, but that is not the reason we lost the game.
"The reason we lost is because we were very poor in the first half whereas Leicester were very good, and we were beaten in every facet of the game."
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XC Is Upon Us
Who looks promising in high school and NCAA cross country this fall?
The 2012 high school cross country campaign could turn out to be The Year of the Miler. Three boys who nibbled at sub-4:00 last season--Bernie Montoya of Arizona, Jacob Burcham of West Virginia and the breathtaking Edward Cheserek of New Jersey may well find themselves in a threesome dueling for national honors this fall.
Cheserek is the X factor. It remains to be seen if he competes at all. He already owns a national cross country title, having won Foot Locker in 2011 as a junior. With his runner-up performance at Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) in 2010, it was a good bet that Cheserek would return to NXN to try and win that championship as a senior. Cheserek's choice (he can't do both, because the regional qualifying events for both are the same day) would affect everyone else's chances.
Prior to the season, however, the Cheserek camp announced that the 18-year-old Kenyan from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark would have to fulfill his SAT requirements before embarking on racing this fall. Conceivably, he could wind up skipping the entire fall season.
Cheserek, who'd lived a threadbare existence with his family in Kenya, spoke virtually no English when he came to New Jersey in July 2010. He learned quickly and has achieved good grades. He will put additional emphasis on academics this year, according to his coach, Marty Hannon, so that his college preparation will meet necessary standards. He was planning to take the SAT in October.
Last winter, Cheserek ran a 4:02.21 indoor mile. Last June, Montoya and Burcham placed 1–2 in 4:01.32 and 4:02.73 in the adidas Dream Mile in New York. Both Montoya and Burcham, finishing their junior seasons, vowed to aim for national cross country titles this fall.
Another X factor, on the girls' side, is Mary Cain, the New York phenom from Bronxville High. Finishing her sophomore year, Cain, sixth at NXN in 2011, set a U.S. high school 1500m record of 4:11.01 while placing sixth in the World Junior Championships in Barcelona in July.
With her late track season, will Cain take cross country seriously or give it the training-for-track treatment? With her big improvements, and another year of growth, could Cain contend for a national title at the 5K distance? Will she represent her Bronxville girls team at all or go solo while continuing to train with the school's boys squad? Will Cain attempt to return to NXN or give Foot Locker a crack? The intriguing young future sub-4:00 metric miler should provide the answers shortly.
Boys Individual Leaders
Putting the uncertain Cheserek aside, both Montoya, of Cibola High in Yuma, Ariz., and Burcham, of Cabell Midland in West Virginia, have some catching up to do in cross country. After Montoya won his state Division I title last year, he placed 10th in the NXN Southwest Regional and then 12th at nationals, the first Southwest boy across the line. He's been training all summer in the scorching Arizona heat, in temperatures above 100 degrees. Burcham did not even run in the post-season last fall. After an extended sophomore track season, during which he competed in the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships 1500m in Lille, France, Burcham got a late start on cross country. He did, however, win his state 3A title. The previous year, as a sophomore in fall 2010, Burcham placed 16th at NXN.
Another possible sub-4:00 mile threat in the national cross country picture is New Yorker Nick Ryan of Fayetteville-Manlius. Ryan's credentials include fifth at NXN last year and state 1600m victor in 4:05.24 in June. In addition, there's a rare "double" All-American, Jake Leingang of Bismarck High in North Dakota. In 2011, as a junior, Leingang placed eighth at NXN, then a week later took fourth at Foot Locker.
Boys Team Leaders
No boys team has ever repeated at NXN or even won a second title since the event began in 2004. This season, reigning champion Christian Brothers Academy of New Jersey has an excellent chance to repeat and break that string. After an outstanding track campaign, the Colts return five boys who have run between 9:08 and 9:17 for 3200m. The 2011 NXN runner-up, Southlake Carroll of Texas, should be in contention again, along with two past champions--2008 winner North Central of Spokane and 2004 titlist York of Illinois. North Central returns its entire seven-man varsity from the squad that placed seventh at NXN last fall. Likewise for York, 13th at NXN.
Girls Individual Leaders
Even if Cain shows emboldened cross country prowess, she won't lack for competition wherever she runs. At NXN, Cain is one of five girls returning from the 2011 NXN top six, led by defending champion Sarah Baxter of Simi Valley High in California. At Foot Locker, a sensational duel is shaping up between 2011 runner-up Erin Finn of West Bloomfield High in Michigan, the national indoor 5,000m champion and record-holder, and Ashley Erba of Warsaw High in Indiana, the national outdoor 5,000m champion. Their PRs are almost equal: 16:19.69 for Finn, 16:18.19 for Erba. Another runner to look for is junior Wesley Frazier of Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, the 2012 national 2-mile winner who won the national mile and 5,000m in 2011. There's also 2011 Foot Locker third-placer Laura Leff of New York's West Genesee, coming back after injuries that curtailed her track season.
Girls Team Leaders
Just say, "Fayetteville-Manlius." With six of its top seven back, the Stotans of upstate New York are favored to collect their seventh straight NXN championship. Other podium threats include Tatnall (Del.), Fort Collins (Colo.), New Trier (Ill.), Xavier Prep (Ariz.), La Costa Canyon (Calif.) and Saratoga Springs (N.Y.), the 2004 champion that has been runner-up to Fayetteville the last three years.
Is there any way Fayetteville can be beaten? Logically, yes. With all the pitfalls possible in cross country, with so many strong teams nationwide--and with the Stotans so hunted (some would say "hated")--a winning streak of such duration makes no sense. Maybe that's the best part of it: By defying logic, the streak sets a new, higher standard. | http://www.runnersworld.com/high-school-racing/xc-upon-us?page= | 1,454 |
Brittani Toole Wins Two Awards
Senior Middle Hitter Chosen by RRAC Coaches
WACO, Texas -- The Red River Athletic Conference announced this week's player honors and team rankings, which are decided in a poll of league coaches.
Brittani Toole, a 5-foot-11 senior from Whitehouse, Texas, was named both the RRAC's Hitter of the Week as well as the Player of the Week for her performance during the Lady Lions five matches this past week.
The Middle Hitter racked up 73 kills, an average of 3.48 per game, of which she played in 21. She tried 223 hits across the net, with only 30 errors. Her attacking percentage was .193.
The team tri-captain made 40 digs, served for three aces and had 23 blocks; 13 solo and 10 assisted blocks.
Toole is currently hitting a team-leading .221, which ranks her 7th in the league. Making 3.8 kills per game maintains her spot in the catbird seat in the RRAC. Last fall she led in both of those categories (.350 and 4.0). She also rates #6 in blocked shots and is #17 in assists per set.
Jordan Briggs (Maypearl, Tx / Maypearl HS) was nominated for Setter of the Week, though she could've also been up for Libero recognition. Three players from Texas Wesleyan University were also cited for their efforts last week in Haelee Horne, Marissa Rangel and Evoni Darling.
For a complete list of all team and individual player statistics, visit www.RedRiverConference.com. The league offices are in Waco.
The power rankings in the Red River shows the University of Texas at Brownsville, who are rated in the NAIA's Top Ten, are #1 in the league with their 8-0 overall record and 1-0 conference mark. Texas Wesleyan came in second at 7-7 and 1-0. Even with their winless week, SAGU is in the 3rd spot at 4-8 and 1-0. Wiley College, who has finished in the top two in recent seasons, is at #4. The Wildcats are 4-4 and 0-0.
Our Lady of the Lake University, while unbeaten at 3-0 and 1-0, were placed at #5 by coaches. Bacone College (2-12), Texas College (1-8) and Huston-Tillotson University (0-6, 0-2) round out the rankings. | http://www.sagu.edu/news/athletic-news/volleyball-news/168-brittani-toole-wins-two-awards | 535 |
Cody Clickner begins his first year as an assistant coach under
Tom Cantrell at the University of North Georgia.
Clickner assists in the everyday operations of the baseball program. His duties include working with the pitchers, field maintenance, and camp operations.
He played the last four seasons at North Georgia. He logged 26.2 innings in 11 appearances, while striking out 16 batters.
Clickner is currently working on his Master’s degree in Physical Education at North Georgia. | http://www.saintssports.com/sports/bsb/coaches/clicker_cody?dec=/printer-decorator&view=bio | 99 |
A tragic loss for our schools and our community
January 20, 2012
You might not have known Janie Mowery. But somebody you know probably did. She touched so many. Janie died during the early and still hours of Wednesday....
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To say that Liverpool haven't had the best start to their new season would be something of an understatement. To say that they have the quality to turn this awful spell around is not. With a trip to Carrow Road starting off stretch of three games in which the Reds might expect to emerge with five and a half times as many points with which they started, it wouldn't be a huge shock to see Brendan Rodger's side comfortably mid-table by the end of October.
And if they keep getting performances like this from Luis Suarez, they're in fantastic shape. The Uruguay striker was nothing short of superb against Norwich City, scoring three excellent goals and grabbing an assist as Liverpool sewed up the win well before full time. The Canaries' defence was appalling, routinely allowing Suarez to blitz through the centre, and in truth he might have had more than his three (he also won a clear-cut penalty, which was unsurprisingly not given).
Nuri Sahin notched his first Premier League goal shortly after halftime when Suarez teed him up for a close-range finish, a strike that made it 3-0 Liverpool. Things weren't all rosy, however -- had Norwich taken advantage of their several chances the match would have looked very different. Nothing illustrated just how poor/unlucky the hosts were in front of goal so much as Robert Snodgrass contriving to clear his own teammates' shot off the line just prior to Sahin's goal.
The Canaries did score, but not until 4-0 when the game was well out of their grasp. Pepe Reina made a meal of a Russell Martin shot, allowing Steve Morrison to turn in the rebound for a consolation goal, but the comeback was most emphatically not on. Steven Gerrard made it five, and although Holt replied with a strike of his own, Liverpool came away with their first Premier League of the season. Meanwhile, Norwich remain mired at the bottom of the table. Fun times. | http://www.sbnation.com/epl/2012/9/29/3427852/norwich-city-vs-liverpool-final-score-2-5-2012 | 407 |
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The Indianapolis Colts are coming off an impressive win over the Green Bay Packers while their head coach undergoes leukemia treatment, but the New York Jets didn't look bad against the Houston Texans last week either.
With Bruce Arians filling the team's head coaching spot while head coach Chuck Pagano receives treatment for leukemia, Andrew Luck led the team down the field for a last-minute score against a team that went 15-1 last year. There's been a learning curve with Luck, but he's thrown six touchdowns to only two picks in his last three games.
Meanwhile, New York is coming off a surprisingly good performance in a 23-17 loss to the league-best Houston Texans. Not many gave the Jets, who have lost stars at cornerback and wide out in Darrelle Revis and Santonio Holmes, much of a chance against Houston after being shut out 34-0 by the San Francisco 49ers, but an injury-depleted squad using cornerback Antonio Cromartie at wide receiver and running back Joe McKnight at cornerback was within a touchdown of knocking off the Texans. There's talk of utilizing backup quarterback Tim Tebow more, as Mark Sanchez continues to have the league's worst completion percentage, although it's not clear how much he would help without many experienced wide receivers.
Game Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
TV coverage: CBS
TV Distribution Map: The506.com
Opening line: New York favored by 2 | http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/10/14/3488508/jets-colts-2012-schedule-week-6 | 320 |
Photo Gallery: Coach shot in San Bernardino
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SAN BERNARDINO - Steve Johnson, Eisenhower High School's popular award-winning boy's basketball coach, remained in a Loma Linda hospital Tuesday night, recovering from gunshot wounds that he said were the result of a robbery at a local park.
Johnson, 47, of Yucaipa, was shot several times in his upper torso, after stopping at Seccombe Lake Park on Fifth Street in San Bernardino Monday night before 8 p.m. to use the bathroom on his way to get gasoline, San Bernardino police said.
Johnson said he was approached by three unidentified black men, Sgt. Gary Robertson said.
The men demanded his wallet then shot Johnson with a handgun, striking him several times in his upper body, police said. Friends of Johnson's said he was struck four times, including once in the abdomen and once in the arm.
The men fled on foot having taken no property, police said. Johnson drove himself to a nearby police station where he was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
The wounds were not life-threatening, police said, but news of the incident has rippled through the Rialto community, where school district officials, students and parents expressed shock over how the well-liked athletic director and former math teacher would end up the victim of gun violence, which in San Bernardino last year resulted in 47 homicides.
"We are shocked and saddened at this horrific news," said Syeda Jafri, spokeswoman for the Rialto Unified School District.
Harry Stenzhorn, a friend of Johnson's who visited the Eagles coach in the hospital, said Johnson was alert but in a lot of pain.
"This certainly shouldn't happen to a person like this," Stenzhorn said. "He would always go the extra mile for you and not just those he knew, anyone."
Johnson was inducted into the Rialto Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and was chosen as the The Sun's and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Coach of the Year in 2009 and 2010.
Eisenhower won California's Division II state title in 2009 with a record of 32-3 - the first San Bernardino County boys basketball team to ever reach a state title game.
"The outpouring of love and support from not only the Rialto education community but all over the Inland Empire for this championship human being has been tremendously overwhelming," Jafri said.
"Steve Johnson's selflessness and unyielding dedication to the children of Rialto is matched by his kind spirit. Our hearts at this time are with coach Johnson's family."
The Eagles played their regularly scheduled Citrus Belt League game Tuesday night, where they routed Redlands High School, 62-33.
Those in the park Tuesday afternoon said the site has fallen apart in recent years.
Indeed, piles of trash have collected in the parking lots. The restrooms are locked, plastered with graffiti and smell of the soiled diapers and human feces laying near the outside walls.
"It used to be a really, really nice place," said Michael Patton, 65. "Families came. This used to be a beautiful place. You could walk through it at night. This place is destitute."
Patton said he likes to relax at the park in the afternoon. But he always leaves by sundown.
"If you're here after 8 o'clock, you're either homeless or looking for something," Patton said. "I wouldn't show up here after 8 o'clock."
A 40-year-old homeless man named "Kevin" said one takes chances by spending time in the park.
"I don't think this town is safe for me period," he said. "I'm homeless. I'm white. You're probably safer walking the streets. It's dangerous (in the park)."
Danny Fowler, 41, summed up what the park's reputation among locals.
"People get robbed, killed, everything like that, know what I mean?" he said.
Anyone with information on this case should contact the San Bernardino Police Department at 909-384-5742, or the Hot Line at 909-384-5656.
Reach Beatriz via email, call her at 909-386-3921, or find her on Twitter @IEBeatriz.
Reach Josh via email, call him at 909-386-3894.
Reach Doug via email, call him at 909-386-3925, or find him on Twitter @crimeshutterbug. | http://www.sbsun.com/rss/ci_22425153/rialtos-eisenhower-high-school-basketball-coach-steve-johnson-shot-san-bernardino | 963 |
Notre Dame fans may soon have a chance to root for a champion. / Matt Cashore, US Presswire
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Rest easy, Knute. Look who's back at No. 1.
Echoes awoken, thunder shaken down, and now everybody else is chasing Notre Dame, just like the glory days when all the legends were built.
They've been saying at Notre Dame they weren't worried about what they couldn't control. They said they would not be caught up in the BCS clamor. They said they hadn't done that all season, and look where it had gotten them.
Unwavering focus, they said, is the only way -- and maybe it is. Because now, suddenly, look where they are, at the top of the heap, where the Irish once built all that aura, but not lately.
Kansas State and Oregon are gone, done in by pressure or fate, or Baylor and Stanford. The BCS door is open. How many Novembers turn out like this, when the upsets spring out from hidden doors, and what seemed like A turns out to be B, or C.
Notre Dame began Saturday as the odd Irish out and ended it No. 1, a la Holtz and Devine, Parseghian and Rockne. It is yesterday once more.
So now it is Notre Dame and ... who? Alabama back again, the SEC harder to kill off than ants? What an argument this could be. Nothing is simple in the big picture.
They said at Notre Dame they never worry about the big picture. They worry about the next game, and now the next game is a whopper. The 12th game. The USC game. The game that could mean a national championship invitation with no questions asked.
That was expected months ago, except the Trojans were supposed to be the invitees. Now they will be the underdogs on their own turf, and injured quarterback Matt Barkley is probably out.
Before Kansas State and Oregon wandered into their traps Saturday night, the Irish had made their point in the afternoon. Notre Dame is getting better. Notre Dame is getting more complete. The Irish did all they could to show that, hitting the opponent that showed up for senior day right between the Wake and the Forest.
The seniors barely had time to finish hugging their mothers before the game and the Irish had a 14-0 lead, on their way to 38-0. Now they have given up nine touchdowns in 11 games.
The poor Demon Deacons. Notre Dame wanted to pound out a message, and the Deacons got to be the keyboard. The Irish went by their 11th win like a mile marker on the interstate.
"I told them tonight I was proud of them," coach Brian Kelly said afterward. "I voted them No. 1 in the country (in the USA TODAY Sports coaches' poll) for a reason, because I think they're the best team in the country. And I think they played like that tonight.
"I think offensively we're growing. We saved the best for our last home game."
A lot of the proverbial style points can be found in a 38-0 walkover by a team that has had its share of close calls at home, the psychological arguments that can help close the gap in voters' minds. But they said they are not concerned with style points.
"Where the hell did style points come?'' nose guard Louis Nix III said. "I hate that. I don't believe in style points. I believe in winning. That's what you do in football.''
They said they are not obsessed with the what-ifs. They are obsessed with who's next. "We're not going to move ahead at all," quarterback Everett Golson said. "We'll just focus on USC."
They said they would not be hanging on Saturday night's televised Oregon and Kansas State games.
Wide receiver TJ Jones: "I really don't pay attention to college sports when I leave here, to clear my mind. I'm probably going to stay as far from that as I can."
Offensive tackle Zach Martin: "When I go home, I'll probably flip it on, but I'm not, like, sitting there biting my nails at the TV."
Linebacker Manti Te'o: "I'm not worried about that. I'll go eat, go to sleep, wake up tomorrow and figure out what happened."
The guess is Te'o found out what happened a lot sooner than that.
They said it has to be this way, that is all they know.
"All that noise can't be possible if we don't beat USC," Te'o said. "When you think of it in that aspect, it's pretty easy to avoid everything."
Added linebacker Danny Spond, "Everybody likes to talk about it, there's no doubt about it. But this is how we're trained. It's who we are. We've gotten pretty good at it."
Saturday was not the time to worry about the BCS anyway. Saturday was for Te'o to fights tears when he hugged his parents before the game, and then when he left the field of Notre Dame Stadium for the last time.
The poster player for this Irish revival, one of Hawaii's proudest native sons who has fashioned a Heisman run with interceptions and tackles, he came out of the locker room after the game wearing enough leis to stock a luau.
"A lot of lasts," he said of this day. But it had been what he had dreamed about. "Everything and more."
The BCS? Wrong letters. USC.
"It's a game we can actually do something," Te'o said, "taking this program to places it hasn't been in a long time."
They said it does not matter that USC is a four-loss flop. A chance to go 12-0 and finish the job against a traditional rival that has relentlessly beaten the Irish in recent years is enough.
"Our guys know what's at stake now," Kelly said.
He said that early in the evening. By midnight, things had changed. Just another curvy November day in the BCS road. At Notre Dame, they say they know the only way to travel such a road. One game to go.
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May 14, 2012
CLEMSON, S.C. (seminoles.com) - Top-ranked Florida State (41-11, 22-5 ACC) bounced back in game two of the doubleheader Monday night to record a 9-5 victory over Clemson (31-21, 16-11 ACC) and avoid the series sweep inside Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The win snapped FSU's three game losing streak while marking the first win in Clemson since May 5, 2008.
With the win Monday night, the Seminoles clinched the Atlantic Division title for the sixth year in a row and assured themselves no lower than the No. 2 seed in the ACC Tournament which will be held in Greensboro, N.C. beginning May 23.
The Seminoles' magic number to clinch the No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming tournament is one.
"We needed that game badly," said head coach Mike Martin. "That was one of the biggest wins of the year for us. I don't care what anybody says, this is the toughest place that I have had to play a baseball game in all of my years of coaching. I can't say enough about the grit and determination of this ball club. Take your hat off to Clemson; they beat us, they deserved to win the series. But we got it done tonight in a big game for us."
"It means a lot (to wrap-up the Atlantic Division), especially to come Clemson where the juniors and seniors have never won a game here" said Johnson. "It was a big weight off our shoulders to get this win."
Florida State wasted very little time jumping out in front Monday night running out to an early 6-0 lead thanks to two runs in the first and four more in the third.
"We did get off to a good start in this game tonight," said Martin. "We came through with some clutch hits to get us in a good position early. You get a five, six-run lead, it's a little easier to play."
Sherman Johnson led the Seminoles' 16-hit parade in game two of the doubleheader as the Tampa, Fla., native tied a career-high with four hits. Johnson reached base on all six of his plate appearances as he went 4-for-4 with two doubles, two singles and two walks. The senior, who was making his third start of the season at shortstop, drove in a season-high three runs.
The six through nine hitters in the Seminole line-up finished the evening 9-for-17 with four RBI, while scoring seven of the nine runs. John Nogowski tied a career-high with three hits, while Seth Miller matched that number going 3-for-4 with three singles. Josh Delph added two hits, while Jose Brizuela recorded a two-run triple. Nogowski, Miller and Brizuela all scored two runs in the win.
"You have to have that throughout the entire line-up to be successful," said Martin on the production from hitters 6-9 in game two. "This was a big win for us."
Gage Smith worked 2.1 innings in relief to pick up the win and move to 2-0 on the year. The sophomore right hander did not give up a hit while walking one and striking out two.
"I can't say enough about that guy," added Martin on the performance of Gage Smith. "He is a great competitor. He is a guy that is a perfect set-up for Benny."
Robert Benincasa worked a perfect ninth, striking out two to preserve the win.
FSU starter Luke Weaver did not factor into the decision in the series finale against Clemson as the freshman right hander worked 4.0 innings giving up two runs on six hits. He walked one and struck out three in his second straight start as part of the weekend rotation.
The Seminoles struck first in game two of the doubleheader plating two runs in the top of the first to take an early 2-0 lead. Johnson led off the game with a single through the right side and moved to third on a double down the third baseline by Devon Travis. Clemson starter Jonathan Meyer (2-5) robbed James Ramsey of a base hit gloving a groundball headed up the middle. Meyer threw on to third to get Johnson for the first out of the inning.
After Boyd was hit by a pitch to the load the bases, Stephen McGee brought home Travis for the first run of the game on sac-fly to right. Delph then followed with a two-out, RBI single through the left side to give the Seminoles a two-run lead.
Clemson registered back-to-back singles from Steve Wilkerson and Thomas Brittle off Weaver to start the bottom half of the inning, but the freshman right hander struck out Richie Shaffer and then recorded a pair of fly outs to end the inning.
Florida State loaded the bases with nobody out in the second but could not add to its lead. Miller opened the inning with a single. Brizuela followed with a walk and Johnson reached on a bunt single, for his second hit in as many at-bats, to load the bases. Meyer would leave them loaded getting three consecutive fly-outs to end the threat.
Miller came through with a web-gem in the bottom of the second to rob Jason Stolz of extra bases and to help keep the Tigers off the scoreboard. With Spencer Kieboom at first after recording a one-out single, Stolz blasted a shot to the gap in left center that Miller made a spectacular diving catch on running up the hill for the final out of the inning.
The Garnet & Gold added to their lead in the third plating four more runs to take a 6-0 advantage. Florida State strung together five consecutive one-out hits off Meyer including an RBI single up the middle by Miller, a two-run triple down the right field line by Brizuela and an RBI double to right by Johnson. Johnson's hit ended the evening for Meyer as the junior right hander allowed six runs on 10 hits in 2.1 innings.
Clemson pushed a run across in the third on a sac-fly by Phil Pohl to cut the Seminole lead to 6-1. Brittle drew a one-out walk off Weaver and advanced to third on a blistering single off the bat of Shaffer. Delph then made a great diving catch on a ball hit into the gap in right center robbing Pohl of a hit and holding him to a sac-fly. Weaver got out of the inning without further damage getting Jason Baum to pop up to Brizuela at third.
The Tigers continued to cut away at FSU's lead plating another run in the fourth. Brad Felder and Stolz put together consecutive two-out doubles as Stolz hit a chopper inside the bag at third to plate Felder and cut the Seminole lead to 6-2.
Florida State pushed its lead to seven thanks to a three-run fifth. Johnson picked up his fourth hit in as many at-bats with a two-run double to right to score Nogowski and Miller, who opened the inning with a single and walk, respectively. Ramsey drove in Brizuela for the third run of the inning on a sac-fly to center to give FSU a 9-2 advantage.
The Tigers crawled within four of the lead in the sixth courtesy of a three-run home off the bat of Stolz. Back-to-back walks by Hunter Scantling came back to haunt the senior right hander as Stolz deposited a 1-0 pitch into the seats in left center for his fifth home run of the season.
A two-out walk to Brittle ended the evening for Scantling. Smith came on and got Shaffer looking at a called third strike to end the inning and keep FSU's lead at 9-5.
Scantling went 1.2 innings on Monday night allowing three runs on three hits as he walked three and struck out one.
Florida State returns to the diamond at home on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium for the regular season series finale against NC State. The series begins Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. All three games will air live over the internet on ESPN3. Fans can listen to the games locally on 1270 AM (Thursday & Friday), 100.7 FM (Saturday) and over the internet on Seminoles.com. Live stats will be available via gametracker, while fans can receive updates on Twitter @FSU_Baseball. | http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/051412aad.html | 1,799 |
SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) — It was over in little more than a minute, but it will go down as one of the most memorable moments of the London Games.
A young Saudi judo fighter's decisive defeat on the mat Friday is being hailed as a victory for women in the conservative Gulf kingdom, a step that would have seemed unimaginable if thousands of fans at the sprawling ExCel Center and millions at home hadn't seen it with their own eyes.
Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani was one of just two women competing for Saudi Arabia at the games, the first time the Gulf state has sent female athletes at all. And she was only able to compete in judo after a compromise between Olympic organizers, the international judo federation and Saudi officials that cleared the way for her to wear a modified hijab.
Even that was unacceptable to hard-liners, who said she was dishonoring herself by fighting in front of men, including the male referee and judges.
The crowd roared as Shahrkhani stepped onto the mat for her fight against Puerto Rico's Melissa Mojica wearing judo dress and what appeared to be a tight-fitting black cap.
The drama was not in seeing who would win. In a competition where everyone else holds a high-level black belt, Shahrkhani has only attained a blue.
On the mat, the Saudi looked tentative and cautious on her feet, unwilling to grab Mojica's uniform and making little attempt to throw her off balance. The two heavyweights circled each other for about a minute before Mojica, the 24th-ranked judo fighter in the world in her weight class, grabbed Shahrkhani with a secure grip on her collar and flipped her onto her back, ending the match in 82 seconds.
As she rose to her feet, Shahrkhani gently reached for her head to make sure the hijab was still in place. It was, and the two women bowed to each other and left to a loud ovation.
Afterward, the teenager – whose age is given as 16 by Olympic organizers, but 17 or 18 by her father, and 19 on the Saudi Olympic website – walked with her father past journalists and TV cameras.
"I am happy to be at the Olympics," she whispered in Arabic, her brother, Hassan, holding both her arms. "Unfortunately, we did not win a medal, but in the future we will and I will be a star for women's participation."
Later, she sat on a sofa in her judo pants and a black Saudi Arabia track jacket and hijab, her father's arm around her shoulder.
"I was scared a lot, because of all the crowd," she said, giggling and animated as she answered questions from a small group of journalists, and vowed to be ready to compete again when the games move to Rio de Janeiro in 2016. "It was the opportunity of a lifetime."
Her father, Ali, a judo referee, told The Associated Press he "cried like a baby" watching his daughter compete.
"She was happy and smiled when she finished the fight. She hugged me and said: 'Daddy, I did this.' I was so proud," he said.
It didn't take long for voices of support to pour in – from the Olympic village and around the Middle East.
"Saudi judoka Wojdan Shahrkhani lost to her much more experienced competitor ... but many are proud of her," Saudi blogger and journalist Ahmed Al Omran tweeted.
Another Saudi resident, Alaa Al-Mizyen, added: "Wojdan remains a winner to me and millions of men AND women around the world."
Rafid Fatani, a Saudi-born man who has a blog called Saudi Root wrote, "I'll walk out later with the Saudi flag around my neck & my head up high as if we won the biggest gold medal in the history of the Olympics."
At the ExCel center, fans said they were thrilled to have witnessed history, even if the level of judo wasn't anything to write home about.
"I thought it was great, it's like a little piece of history that we saw this morning because it hasn't happened before," said Orla O'Connor, 33, from Cork in Ireland.
Mark Adams, a spokesman for the International Olympic Committee, hailed the participation of Shahrkhani and a female athlete from Qatar who competed in another event.
"It is a great symbol. It is a great message to women in those countries," he said. "Did we expect them to win gold medals? Probably not, but they're here, they're competing and I think we should be very happy."
Shahrkhani's opponent also had kind words, and said fears the hijab would get in the way, or even be dangerous, were overblown.
"There was no problem at all with the hijab. I think everyone has a right to their religion and to be given an opportunity," Mojica said. "This is no problem in judo."
In many ways, however, the young Saudi's story is just beginning.
Back home, some hard-liners have urged her not to jeopardize her place in the afterlife for a fleeting bit of fame on earth. Others have warned that she and her family could face ostracism when she goes home.
"She will definitely face difficulties (back home)," Hashem Abdo Hashem, editor-in-chief of Saudi's Arabic daily newspaper Okaz, told The Associated Press. "The society here will look at her negatively."
Saudi women face widespread restrictions in nearly all aspects of public and private life, particularly under guardianship laws that require them to have a male relative's permission before they can travel abroad, work, marry, get divorced or even be treated at some hospitals. It is also the only country in the world that forbids women – both Saudi and foreign – from driving. Some women who have challenged the driving ban have even been detained.
Recently, King Abdullah has pushed for some limited reforms in the face of opposition from the country's ultraconservative clerics. Women have been promised the ability to run and vote in municipal elections in 2015, and a new university near Jiddah allows men and women to study together in contrast to the strict general separation of the sexes across the kingdom.
The decision to allow Shahrkhani and another U.S.-based Saudi woman to compete in the games was an extension of those reforms.
After the match, Shahrkhani looked to the future, both for her and many other women in her country.—www.shafaqna.com/english
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Ahead of a Championship campaign that promises to be more competitive than ever, Newcastle United stalwart Steven Taylor says he's raring to go.
With the North East giants likely to be a prize scalp for the rest of the division and in the midst of a selling spree that threatens to leave them short going into the new season, Taylor concedes he has his concerns.
Last season's relegation was played out against a backdrop of boardroom battles and an unrest which still simmers going into the new campaign.
Speaking at the launch of EA SPORTS FIFA 10, Taylor was in a candid and talkative mood as he spoke to skysports.com's Alex Dunn about what's been happening on Tyneside.
From an outsiders' perspective looking in it's difficult to perceive Newcastle as being anything but a club in crisis. What would you say the overall mood is like at St James' Park?
I think the main thing is stability and the club hasn't had that since the Bobby Robson era really. As a group of players, a small group of players, we've had to stick together. We know no-one upstairs is going to help us, that's for sure, so we've got to help ourselves. We've had to do it our way and overall, I think we've had a decent pre-season. We had one little blip, which was well documented, and now we're ready for the first game against West Brom.
Given the drama that invariably attaches itself to the club, do you think the players have been brought closer together via a siege mentality?
I think relegation brought us much closer together. Now we know we have to stick together. Last season, certainly at the start, you'd come into the dressing room and around the training ground and frankly, it was dead. Now you come in and it's buzzing. You've got the younger lads mixing in with the experienced players. The older heads are helping out the young lads and it shows that everybody cares. The players we've got left at this football club want to be here. They want to play for Newcastle United. We maybe didn't have that last year. It's brought us much closer and we've had more bonding sessions. It has helped, we didn't have enough of that kind of thing last year.
Do you think players not wanting to be at the club was a genuine problem last year?
I think if people aren't happy what's the point in them being here? We're trying to create a team and if you don't want to part of that suit yourself and go and train separately. And, in the past, players have done that. Now they're gone. We've got a group of hungry, united players now and they're all dying for Saturday. The only thing is we're playing later on Saturday so the wait is even longer. I think we're going to be right at it and raring to go from the traps.
Yesterday was a strange one. Joe Kinnear said he'd been offered a two-year deal, the club remained silent, and our sources told us otherwise. How frustrating is it for the players being in the dark?
As players we feel like the fans do - frustrated. We don't know ourselves what's happening. Whether we're being sold, whether other teams have put in a bid, we just don't know. Genuinely, we get told absolutely nothing. All we can do is get on with our jobs, train hard and play hard. We've got to look after ourselves and as part of a team. That's all we can do.
How did you get on with Kinnear personally?
The best things about him were his team talks, very inspirational. There was a lot of swearing going on but if you looked around at the lads they were always laughing afterwards. But he made it more enjoyable. He certainly had a bit about him. Old school, definitely old school. He didn't care about any other team, any other players. He made us feel great as players individually, and as a team.
Do you think, as Kinnear has suggested, Newcastle would have stayed up had he not experienced his health problems?
You can never say that. If we'd have got one more point we'd have stayed up. I think Alan Shearer was so close to doing that. He had to come and help us when it wasn't a good time at St James'. I think it's difficult to say what might have been, you can do that all day...
Talking of Shearer, in the past you've been a strong advocate of your former boss. Would a Shearer return to St James' be your ideal scenario?
It would be great to see Alan Shearer come back as Newcastle manager. He knows what the fans think, what the players think and what the club needs. What he was asking for, and that stuff got in the papers, just give him it. He knows what this club needs to get back up to the top flight. He knows what this club needs, he wants to rebuild and he wants to it his way. There's not too many bigger characters, he's been there, done it. I don't know why it hasn't been sorted. Only the chairman knows.
Chris Hughton has had to take the baton on yet again in a caretaker capacity. How do you think he's done in what are difficult circumstances?
It's unbelievable how well Chris and Colin (Calderwood) have done. They've been absolutely fantastic along with Paul Barron. The three of them together have been amazing and I don't know how really - they don't get told anything either. To be keeping the lads fit all summer, upbeat, it's some job. We've had a hard but enjoyable pre-season. There's been a few laughs along the way and they know how to put a smile on the lads' faces. The training sessions are enjoyable again.
What would you like Mike Ashley to do to get the club on an even keel again? Do you think now it's time for him to cut his losses, find a buyer and move on?
If he doesn't want to be here, he doesn't want to be here. For us, we need a manager. We need stability. That's all we ask for as players - let's get things sorted. We just have to stick together I guess, as I said before the dressing room is so tight now. We're looking after each other.
You've lost so many players already over the summer, do you think they'll be more departures?
You never know with the chairman. If an offer comes in, and it's a good offer, if you're a chairman you're going to listen. They'll probably sell, going off what's happened so far, but at the same time we need players to come in.
We've got to bring in players, we've got a very small squad to start with. As I said last year, we were very small in numbers for a Premier League side. We're even smaller this season. It's not right, but we've just got to get on with it. There's no point arguing - the team that gets picked for Saturday will have to go out there and put in a performance and get the result that we need.
What about your own future - last season you said 'If we stay up or go down I'm staying'. Is that a statement you stand by?
I think you've got to take up that mentality. As a group of players we've said we're here to stay. I've got two-years left on my contract and if a club comes in for me then it's a different scenario. You never what the future holds. As players you say 'I want to stay' but sometimes people get sold. You've just got to get on with it. I give 100 per cent every game I play regardless of what's going on. It's as simple as that.
As a local boy I imagine relegation pained you more than anyone. Has it given you an even greater incentive to get promotion at the first time of asking?
It's massive, you want to prove a point. Seeing Newcastle out of the Premier League for me, it isn't right. We're there for a reason, because we didn't perform last season. The league table doesn't lie. We've got to prove ourselves and hopefully get back to the top flight sooner rather than later.
After all the talk it must a relief to get back on the pitch?
Yeah massively. You have that stint of four or five weeks off and you do miss it. It's nice to have some time away to let your hair down and relax. But it's been difficult this summer, constantly being reminded of relegation. It's not been a nice time.
We've spoken about Newcastle losing a lot of players, but you must still be confident with the quality that remains?
We've still got the quality in the squad, there's no doubting that. If not easy with reduced numbers but it's brought us tighter together. We've just got to rely on not getting too many injuries that's all. I think we've got some great players here, people who actually want to be at the football club. That's the best thing about it, let's not forget there are still some top class players here. Having that kind of experience, players who have won stuff, has got to be a good thing. I think it should be good enough for us.
Which clubs do you think will be at the business end of the table, challenging for promotion?
I think it's too tight to say. It's definitely one of the hardest leagues to get out of. I looked at the fixtures and there wasn't a single game where I was thinking 'yeah, I fancy getting three points there'. The grounds you go to, the smaller ones especially, it's so difficult to get anything. We can't be carrying any passengers. If any of our boys think they've got an easy ride, they've another thing coming. We got took by surprise, but I think it was a one-off at Leyton Orient. It was a big kick up the backside for everyone. Since that game, and I look at it as a good thing, everyone knows now how difficult it's going to be. This is how it's going to be in the Championship.
It's fair to say Newcastle are going to be the club to beat this season, a prize scalp for the rest of the division. Are you prepared for that?
Everyone has now real realised it's not going to be all nice, pretty-pretty football. Everyone is going to think 'Newcastle United - they're a soft touch, let's get into them'. If they can keep the crowd quiet for an hour they'll be thinking 'we can get a result here'. But we know what to expect, we're ready for that and we need to make it a fortress at St James'.
It's us against the world and we know that. As soon as we lose a game everyone will be after us. They'll try and nail us every single game. When we win a game it'll be 'Oh, Newcastle have won' - when we lose we won't get too much credit. But we realise that and it's part and parcel of being a professional footballer for a club like Newcastle. If you don't like it, go and collect stamps or do another job - because you're in the wrong game.
With Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins all having departed the obvious question is who's going to score your goals? Are you confident you've enough firepower?
I think we've scored a couple in pre-season. We've got Shola, Andy Carroll, Xisco and also Kevin Nolan has played up there. There are talented young lads coming through too, so we do believe we'll get goals. There's enough creativity in the side, both flanks are flying so I'm confident we'll have enough to get the right results.
It's been a sad week for Newcastle as a football club and as a city with the passing of Sir Bobby Robson. What did he mean to you as someone who knew him well?
He gave me my debut against Real Mallorca. I was a 16-year-old leaving school and I was in the Academy at the time. He put me straight in the reserves and to train with the first team every day was unbelievably nerve wracking. But it gave me so much confidence, when things weren't going right he'd put his arm around you and make you feel ten feet tall. He had that special quality about him. He knew how to treat his players.
He had so much respect from everybody, even players like Laurent Robert and Craig Bellamy. He knew how to control them and for someone to do that, I'm telling you, took some doing. Since then there hasn't been that stability in recent years and for Sir Bobby to give me that chance to play in the first team, to bring me from school, I had so much respect for him. I was absolutely devastated. It was sad to see him at the England versus Germany game but he'd been through a lot and I think he's in the best place now.
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The 2012 Summer Olympics were filled with unforgettable moments, from Michael Phelps to the Fab Five to the U.S. women's soccer team. Click below to relive the best moments of the Games.
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The Skyline girls basketball team advanced to the Class 4A state semifinals a year ago, then saw a good portion of the squad graduate.
It's a younger squad now, but not with reduced expectations as evidenced by the distraught reaction from the Eagles after a regular-season loss to Murray last week. The Eagles had won 12 of their last 13 before the loss.
The burning desire to succeed is fueled by junior Sydnee Taylor, a 5-foot-10 swing player who can pop a 3 or drive into the lane for a pull-up jumper. She was the one Skyline turned to in the waning seconds of that 37-34 loss as she tried to work free for a shot behind the 3-point arc.
That kind of responsibility is something Taylor embraces.
"I don't think she'd call it a burden," said Eagles first-year coach Lynette Schroeder. "I think she rises to that kind of pressure. She likes to have the ball in her hands in the last seconds. She definitely has the confidence to make those."
Taylor, who has earned time on the Skyline varsity since she was a freshman, has been prepping herself for this role for a while. Though much of her time is tied up with games and practices, Taylor said no other hobbies or pastimes infringe on her schedule.
"That's what I do in my free time," said Taylor, who added that she has read the entire Harry Potter book collection in a departure from the usual basketball regimen.
Taylor, who is averaging 12.5 points a contest, is aiming to play college ball and stay in the state of Utah to do so.
But that's down the line. For now, she and her teammates are aiming high.
"We're shooting for state," said Taylor, undaunted after last weekend's loss to the Trojans, who were winless last season.
"We've been undefeated in region, and I think we just underestimated them, and they came out intense," she said. "Even though we're young, we're doing well, I think."
Schroeder, who was Skyline's junior varsity coach a year ago, is counting on Taylor to lead her teammates back to the winning path.
"She has it all," Schroeder said. "Offense is obviously her strength, but defensively she's so long. She averages three steals a game. She can rebound. She is quiet and thoughtful. All her teammates love her. She just kind of has that quiet strength where she doesn't have to be the life of the party or anything." | http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/tribpreps/55765005-190/taylor-skyline-basketball-loss.html.csp | 534 |
Fired up over Devil’s championship runWritten by Quintin Ellison
If you want to talk high school football in Swain County there’s plenty of options. But one of the most enjoyable is to head to Smith’s Dry Goods on Everett Street, a Bryson City mainstay since the mid 1970s, and a place that doesn’t just smack of local color — Smith’s Dry Goods is local color personified.
Here in the wooden-floored, unabashedly blue-collar store you’ll often find former player David Smith, sporting his trademark Swain Pride ball cap, bellied up to the welcome heat of a big woodstove. He’ll undoubtedly be talking about the latest game — or the upcoming game, or even Swain County football games played several decades ago — while customers shop for items such as work clothes and work boots.
This was a Friday, game day, in Swain County. Smith, along with everybody else in this small town, was excited. Everyone, practically, seemed intent on being at the game that night. Which in Smith’s book is exactly how it should be, and why Swain County is such a fantastic place to live if you are a local football fan. At least, this is the place to live for those fans supporting Swain County football and who bleed the school’s colors of maroon and white, of course.
“The town could just about burn down, and no one would realize it until after the game,” Smith said, only semi-jokingly.
How important is football here in Swain County, where the population stands just fewer than 14,000 residents? The Chamber of Commerce has changed the annual Christmas parade from Dec. 3 to Dec. 10 so as not to conflict with the upcoming state championship game; and here in Bryson City, even the town’s crosswalks are painted maroon and white.
Football unifies community
Last Friday night, the Maroon Devils — cheered on by Smith and hundreds of other screaming Swain County fans — played West Montgomery for the right to vie for a state championship. Swain County ultimately won the game in heart-stopping fashion, off the kicking foot of player Evan Sneed, who saved the day and the hopes of Swain County football fans with his 32-yard kick. There were just 33.6 seconds left in the game at the time.
It took Swain’s players most of the game to rally from a near-fatal thumping in the first quarter.
“It was 28 to nothing at the end of the first quarter. We were wondering where our team was at,” said Teddy Green, a sports photographer in Swain County who has been shooting Swain football games for 35 years.
But in an amazing turnaround, the team closed the gap 28-21 by the end of the second quarter.
“By halftime they had the Maroon Machine hitting on all pistons,” Green said. “It was wonderful. It was so exciting. I tell you the truth, it was down to the wire.”
As for Sneed’s winning kick?
“That boy is a hero,” Green said. It was the first game Swain has won via a field goal in at least 15 years.
Football serves as a unifying force that has long knitted the people of Swain County together — the game is more of a passion than a sport here. This is one of the state’s powerhouse football programs, with a total of seven state championships. The last one was in 2004. Now Swain will play for the 1-AA state championship title Saturday against Ayden-Grifton High School, located in Pitt County.
Swain is 14-1 this season, and has won the last 11 games here at home. Swain County Coach Sam Pattillo coaches the team. That Pattillo is homegrown — a former Swain County quarterback now leading the team to victories — makes this team’s run at another state championship all the more sweet in Bryson City.
That’s endeared Teresa Maynard even more tightly to the team, too, though she’s admittedly not a huge fan of the actual sport of football itself. But Swain County football? Now that’s entirely different matter. A horse of a different color — a maroon and white horse — as it were.
“I’ve known Sam all of his life,” Maynard said proudly, taking a brief break from her volunteer job at the Friends of the Library Bookstore to chat. “I keep up with Sam through the newspaper, and with what he’s doing. I would really like to see him go all of the way — we are so proud of him, and of the football team and all of their coaches.”
Maynard, a Swain County native who lived away from the area for a time, knows what a great football community exists here.
“The local people are football people,” Maynard said. “You think Swain County, you think football.”
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If you come to Bryson City on a game day, you might want to stop at Na-Bers Drive-in along the Tuckasegee River. If it’s in the evening, you could find yourself dining with many of Swain County’s football players and cheerleaders. There’s a tradition here of eating at the six-decades old restaurant before each home game.
Eating at Na-Bers is considered good luck.
So what do the football players eat? Practically anything and everything on the menu — and plenty of it, said owner Ronnie Henderson.
“I’ve seen them eat hamburger steak, cheeseburgers, all of it,” Henderson said. “They’ll show up in a wad, three or four at a time in one car.”
These days, Na-Bers stays open only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is more restaurant competition in town than in the old days, when the drive-in would serve its trademark burgers and shakes as late as 1:30 a.m. on game nights. The place would be packed with fans and players, all eager to relive the game play by play, in endless and seemingly down to the smallest detail.
“We don’t stay open like that anymore, but we’ll stay open as late as people are here,” Henderson said.
Lance Holland isn’t exactly a newcomer to Swain County, but the owner of Appalachian Mercantile on Everett Street previously lived in Graham County and his daughter went to Robbinsville High School.
The Black Knights in Graham County, even the most ardent Swain County fan might agree, have played some pretty good football of their own. Between 1969 and 1992, Robbinsville High School’s football program won 12 Class 1A state titles. Holland, a former football player in Georgia, cheered them on. These days, however, Holland has caught the fever for Swain County football.
“I certainly am pulling for them,” Holland said while finishing up a smoke outside his store.
This Swain County team, Holland added, is really a good, fun one to watch.
“If you’re still practicing on Thanksgiving, like this team was, you made it pretty far,” he said.
Overwhelming community support
A bicycle shop might not seem like the place to stop and chat about local high school football. But sports are sports, after all, and football in Swain dominates everything anyway, at least during a championship drive — even conversation at the bicycle shop.
Diane Cutler, co-owner of Bryson City Bicycles, has been suitably impressed by football’s uniting power in Swain County since moving here about two-and-a-half years ago. Things were different in her previous hometown, the big city of Raleigh.
“It was hard to have that same concentration of attention there,” Cutler said. “But here, there’s an outpouring of support from the community.”
What else but football?
Down the road, at a new consignment shop in a new small strip mall along the river, local lawyer Elizabeth Brigham was overseeing sales. Brigham helped open the store, and agreed to cover business there on this day. She jokes about this being a “one-stop shop” where Swain County’s finest can take care of both their legal and shopping needs.
How important does she believe football is to the people of Swain County?
“Is there anything else here but football?” Brigham responds rhetorically.
Well, yes there is, of course. But not today, game day, with the team headed toward a possible eighth state championship.
Brigham’s boys didn’t play on the team, though one played a bit of league football, she said. That doesn’t prevent her from appreciating what the game does overall for this community.
“It brings the people here together,” Brigham said. “You can be of a different political mind, a different religious mind, but one thing unifies everybody in Swain County: football.”
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Swain County’s bid for its eighth state football championship takes place Saturday, Dec. 3, in Winston-Salem. A web broadcast will begin at 10:45 a.m. The pre-game show and kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. Listen to this live audio stream by going to www.ustream.tv and typing “maroon devils network” in the search box. | http://www.smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/5701-fired-up-over-devil%E2%80%99s-championship-run | 2,075 |
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Former England striker Gary Lineker says he will no longer be writing a column for The Mail on Sunday in protest over the newspaper publishing the secretly recorded allegations from FA chief David Triesman about England's rival World Cup bidders. Triesman quit as FA chairman and head of the England bid team following the newspaper's claims he had told a former aide that Spain could drop its attempt to host the 2018 event if rival bidder Russia helped bribe referees at this year's World Cup.
Lineker, also a BBC sports presenter, is an official ambassador for England's bid to host the World Cup. He said, "The story itself, the circumstances surrounding it and the actions of The Mail on Sunday in publishing it have undermined the bid to bring the World Cup to England in 2018.
"I wholeheartedly support the bid, because I believe that hosting the tournament would be brilliant for the country, and I am an official ambassador for it. I have therefore taken the view that I cannot continue as a columnist for The Mail on Sunday."
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By Ridge Mahoney
While in Buenos Aires last week, MLS commissioner Don Garber said while he knew nothing about a media "report" that stated legendary club Boca Juniors might be interested in securing rights to an MLS franchise some day, he welcomed the chance to work with Boca and other Argentine clubs.
What he didn’t say is what he can’t say about Boca, and couldn’t say about Barcelona and the New York Cosmos, which is: Any team sponsored by Nike and closely attached to it or any other supplier has no chance, zero, none, nada, of joining MLS in that capacity. Last summer, Adidas extended its partnership with MLS to 2018 at a price estimated at $200 million, and don’t think for a second it didn’t pay a stiff premium to shut Nike and other outfitters out of MLS.
During the dalliance a few years ago regarding Bolivian entrepreneur Marcelo Claure aligning with Barcelona to fund a team in South Florida, precious little about the Nike conflict could be found amongst all the talk of the glory that is Barcelona and concerns about the market and the gone-but-not-forgotten Fusion and a new football stadium at Florida International University that was supposedly going to host BarcaMiami or whatever the team might be called.
Months of meetings and discussions, according to sources, produced some compromise about whether MLS Barcelona could use the same jersey design and crest as the parent club and what it could call itself, but when it came to using the swoosh on the uniform or anywhere else, adidas refused to budge. Its deal, since extended, granted it exclusivity and in this case exclusivity means outfitting all league teams and their offshoots, providing the official MLS ball, and retention of its status as the only sports brand authorized to advertise at MLS games.
A sports marketing executive who knows a lot more about the business than me told me when I asked about the impasse, “Ridge, it's all about the Nike thing.”
He said most of the other issues could be worked out, but not that one. Foreign teams can wear their regular apparel for friendlies, exhibition tournaments, and international competitions such as Concacaf Champions Cup. If Barcelona plays this summer in the MLS All-Star Game, will it wear its famed jersey adorned by the swoosh? Of course it will, as did Manchester United -- another Nike team -- last year. The All-Star Game is an exhibition.
The Cosmos have unveiled an Umbro uniform fashioned in the green-yellow-white motif of their NASL predecessors. If somehow that fledgling operation assembles the resources to earn entry into MLS, Umbro will have to go, unless of course NY UmbrosCosmos is targeting a 2019 debut as the 28th MLS team, after the current adidas deal expires.
Media coverage of the Cosmos and Barca and Boca in connection with MLS is good for the league and a marketing-savvy commissioner – is there any other kind these days? – knows this well. But when it comes to joining MLS, in addition to paying tens of millions of dollars for an expansion fee and lining up guys with deep pockets to commit further hefty sums comes the obligation to play wearing adidas, or to not play at all. | http://www.socceramerica.com/article/41202/adidas-deal-supersedes-all-else.html | 685 |
[MY VIEW] The USA continued its streak of being the only nation to have qualified for all 14 Under-17 World Cups with five wins in five games at the 2011 Concacaf Under-17 Championship in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Despite Sunday's 3-0 overtime triumph by Wilmer Cabrera's boys over Canada, it's clear the under-17 residency program launched by U.S. Soccer in 1999 and based in Bradenton, Fla., has run its course.
There are any number of yardsticks by which to judge the U-17 residency program:
-- Success on the field. The six first U-17 residency classes produced one fourth-place finish at the Under-17 World Cup, but that's it. The 2-0 win by John Ellinger's U-17s over Mexico in New Zealand at the 1999 tournament remains the only U.S. win in the knockout phase of 13 tournaments, a remarkably poor record.
-- Developing future stars. Ellinger's 1999 team included Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley and Oguchi Onyewu, among others. But few current U.S. stars began their careers in Bradenton or at the U-17 level for that matter. Of the starters against Ghana in the second round of the 2010 World Cup, only goalie Tim Howard, Jozy Altidore and Donovan represented the USA at the U-17 World Cup. Many of the attacking stars on the very promising U.S. under-20 national team either left the residency program before the end of its cycle (Joseph Gyau and Sebastian Lletget) or moved abroad at a young age (Bobby Wood, Josh Gatt and Omar Salgado).
-- Jumpstarting the careers of young players. Players like Michael Bradley, too young to make the 2005 squad, and Altidore, a reserve on the 2005 U-17 team, benefited from being placed in a full-time soccer environment and made the leap to pro soccer at young ages. The same could be said for Neven Subotic, another 2005 reserve who now stars for Borussia Dortmund and Serbia.
-- Developing a style of play. The work at Bradenton would be beneficial if it instilled in U.S. teams a distinct style of play in the manner of such great programs at those at Barcelona or Ajax, but the teams that have come out of Bradenton have been largely unremarkable. Despite their success in winning the 2011 Concacaf tournament -- Mexico, the 2011 U-17 World Cup host, it should be noted was absent -- the Americans showed little pizazz. Indeed, in the quarterfinals against El Salvador and final against Canada, the USA looked like the second best team on the field for much of regulation.
Much of what was unique about Bradenton has been made moot by the launch of U.S. Soccer's Development Academy and the MLS homegrown program that has seen clubs sign players as young as 16.
In particular, MLS is offering the fast-track player development -- the opportunity for young players to train and play alongside older pros -- that was always lacking in American soccer.
More generally, Development Academy programs are beginning to replicate the daily academy training experience. A few are even adding a residency component. Real Salt Lake has launched a residency program in Phoenix. FC Dallas has its own residency program for Dallas players. The Schulz Academy, a former DA program in South Florida, has launched a new residency program.
Most of Cabrera's U-17s are DA products. Only two U.S.-based starters against El Salvador in the decisive quarterfinals -- Andrew Oliver (Westside United of Indiana) and Alejandro Guido (Aztecs Premier of California) -- were not affiliated with DA programs.
That doesn't mean that DA programs are the be all and the end all of American youth soccer -- after all, Oliver was the U-17s' leading scorer and Guido was their playmaker -- but they will catch much of the talent coming through the ranks.
With or without the residency program -- or a local academy club program for that matter -- Donovan and Subotic (discovered playing in a park in Bradenton) -- would have probably become stars.
And the demise of Bradenton as a residency program doesn't mean U.S. Soccer should drop the U-17 national team program or should abandon its extensive calendar of international trips or domestic camps that should have a special emphasis on providing opportunities for players outside the DA or MLS systems.
The U-17 national team program should continue -- and keep its record streak going for many years to come -- but there is no realistic need for a full-time program that takes a player away from home or out of his local soccer environment.
If U.S. Soccer and Nike were throwing out the idea of launching a full-time national residency program today, they'd probably pass.
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Magor Boys Help Bring Victory
The Undy Rugby Academy has been up and running now for a few years and in their latest development, they have created a new lease of life for the famous Magor RFC. Magor sadly nearly ceased to exist except for a veterans team who valiantly carried on the tradition.
With more interest in rugby in Magor and Undy, this new Magor team was born. Hopefully this indicates a new future for the club.
FoNR played a part in the process by proving a range of training gear, including tackle and skills equipment and were rewarded by having an endorsement displayed on the smart new Magor jersey.
So to match day. The training paddock was waterlogged so instead of a skills session, the Magor boys visited the Newport RFC museum where they were given a brief talk on the history of the club and its auspicious history. Following that they had a visit to the club shop and then took a seat on the famous Rodney Parade bench with Newport lock Dafydd Rosser.
At kick off time they formed the traditional Guard of Honour for the players as they took to the park. Newport have never experieced a defeat when Undy or Magor have been at the Parade, so we may need to invite them back more often. | http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/mylocalnews/newport/9571805.Magor_Boys_Help_Bring_Victory/?ref=rss | 266 |
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