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Detailing Diablo III: The Jay Wilson Interview
During Blizzard's 2008 Worldwide Invitation, they rocked the world with the announcement of the development of Diablo III. The fan base roared and bitched. Some liked the art style, some loathed it, but it was clear that fans of the series in general were pumped that there would be a follow-up to the legendary Diablo II (and it wouldn't be World of Diablo). So after the dust settled, how are things faring at Blizzard? We catch up with Diablo III Lead Designer and Game Director Jay Wilson to settle the matters of art direction, making everybody happy, the next Battle.Net, and more...
Crispy Gamer: I'm sure a million people have asked you this same question -- and I like the art style for the game -- but do you think the backlash is simply a case of it being hard to please everybody?
Jay Wilson: Yeah, I do think it's a case of that. The majority of the feedback that we've gotten on the art style has been really positive. Most of the people that come into this room ask the art style question. The first thing they say is, "I really like the new art style." [laughs] Most of the forums -- even most of the hardcore Diablo forums -- they are sick of people complaining about Diablo III's art style. But, yeah, we knew when we went with this art style that we were going to get some backlash from them. We went through two or three revisions on the art, throwing out all the art and starting fresh each time, because the game didn't look very good. We went for a darker, grittier, grayer environment. We found the environments became very monotonous. The creatures didn't stand out, and players didn't stand out compared to creatures. Diablo is very much a game about target identification -- that's a huge part of the gameplay.
If you look at Diablo II, it's a far more colorful game than people give it credit for -- especially in their creatures. What we found was a lot of the art design in Diablo II does not translate well into 3-D. An example that I like to use is if you take a comic book hero and put him into a movie and you translate their costume exactly, they look ridiculous because the art style is so much more simplistic in a 2-D drawing than when you up-res it and put it in 3-D. We try to make garish monsters on a more drab background, and it didn't come out most of the time because the lighting itself would gray everything down. So we found that we had to make the general background more vibrant.
The big thing that I would say is that there are people who just don't like colors, and they love the current trend of photorealistic gray/brown games which I personally don't care for. It's not like I dislike those, but it's so prevalent -- there's so many of them. It's getting where I can't tell them apart. I don't want to make a game that I can't tell apart from another game. I want a game that I work on to be original, and that's the way our team feels. They want everyone to see the art that they make and know that's a Blizzard game -- that it's something no one else would make.
When we were developing it, we ran into all of these issues. We stepped through the process of making the art style, and I think if we stepped the players through that process, a lot of them would go, "Oh, okay, what you guys did made a lot of sense." I think some of the players are concerned about the tone in general. They're concerned that the game's not mature or dark anymore, and we're going to make it light and comical like World of Warcraft can be at times. But I don't think players are going to be disappointed when they play the game as a whole. It's very dark in tone -- it's a very mature game. We know the Diablo games are mature-rated and we have no intention of stepping away from that.
Crispy Gamer: It's been quite a long time since Diablo II was released. All Blizzard games have rabid fan bases. What's it like bringing this game back and trying to balance between introducing new things, while at the same time keeping the hardcore gamers happy?
Wilson: It's a challenge. I think the key is when you're working with a loved license -- and it's not my first time as a designer working with a much loved license; I worked on a Warhammer 40K game, and that's a rabid fan base as well -- I think the key is identifying what the core philosophies are that made the game popular in the first place. It's a difficult challenge for a development team to do. But it's really important that you essentially break off. People have a tendency to look at things in a game and go, "Oh, this game was really successful so everything that appeared in the game is sacred and nothing can be changed." But the truth is, if you make a sequel where nothing changes and everything is held sacred, you're essentially going to rehash and you're not going to give the player something new to be interested in.
So to a certain degree, you're going to have to challenge conventions, and you just have to have the guts to do that. But the best way to do that is to learn what core things are important to the game. So for example, we consider approachability to be one of the core competency features of Diablo. That's why we chose the camera angle. We said right away, "We don't want to change the camera angles, and we don't want to change the type of gameplay." That's one of the things that made the game successful. It was very approachable and offered a type of gameplay that no other game offers. We didn't want to change the focus on cooperative gameplay. We didn't want to change the focus on the item game -- we really didn't want to change the core item game at all, actually. We pulled a lot of the conventions of Diablo II item game directly over.
Now there are details about it that we felt, ehhh… We're not really crazy about Runewards. There are details that we changed, but overall, it was a matter of figuring out what each of those core elements were, and figuring out what wasn't part of it. Obviously, we took the potion game out, which was a huge part of the original Diablo and Diablo II. But we didn't think it was a critical part, and we actually think it made the game worse. So being able to identify those things is certainly a challenge, but it's part of the fun, too.
Crispy Gamer: With a more simplified UI, it seems to lend itself well to the possibility of coming over to consoles. Would you like to see this game brought over to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3?
Wilson: We don't have any specific plans for a console port right now. We don't see ourselves as a PC developer, which probably sounds humorous considering we've made almost exclusively PC games. The only console ventures have been ports. I think that's mostly because of inertia and the types of games that we make. RTSes don't work really well on consoles, barring as of recent a few exceptions that I will give credit to for being able to break that barrier. World of Warcraft is not a game that would easily be translated into a console app. I don't see how you possibly could because of the UI.
I would say that out of all of the games that we've made, Diablo is probably the easiest to put on the console; I think it could be translated. There are a couple challenges in the controls that would have to be overcome. I do think it's possible to overcome them, but right now, it's more a problem of inertia -- we're focused on our PC and Mac development, and don't have the capacity to focus on console.
Crispy Gamer: Are the dungeons still going to be randomly generated?
Wilson: Yes, we have a ton of random generation in the game. All the dungeons' layouts are randomly generated. The exteriors are not. We have a new system of adventures that allows us to cut sections out of the terrain to put random -- whatever -- in there. We can put random terrain, we can put in scripted events -- we wanted to add a lot more scripted events into the game.
Crispy Gamer: That's got to be pretty challenging for you as a designer…
Wilson: Yeah. It's probably one of the biggest challenges we've made. But you got to take it on because it's Diablo! There's like seven things that we've identified -- replayability through randomness was one of them. Absolutely everything that we can do to improve the randomness. But we looked at the exteriors in Diablo II and realized, the fact that the layouts were random actually didn't improve the game that much. If anything, it hurt the look of the game, because organic environments don't lend themselves to being randomly generated.
You end up generating an outdoor environment like you'd generate a dungeon. So you create a room-like outdoor environment that also has no permanence to it. The world feels very transient. We decided to change that but add in things like the adventure system. On top of all that, all of the monster encounters are randomly generated. The rares and champions -- which are the mini-bosses -- are randomly generated. The items, and attributes on the items, are randomly generated. Essentially we're trying to match the amount of randomness you see in Diablo II.
Crispy Gamer: Diablo is more fun to play with friends, or in a party. You can solo it, but it's so much more fun to play with friends. With the social communities like Xbox Live or Steam, having a community list within the UI is almost a needed staple now. What are your plans for Battle.Net?
Wilson: We have a new version of Battle.Net that we are planning on unveiling in the near future. I'm not allowed to steal its thunder by talking about specific features, but essentially our goal is to provide the best online experience to players that you're going to find anywhere. At Blizzard, we know our fan base. We feel very close to our fan base -- that's one of the reasons we hold BlizzCon events and the WWI events -- and we hope we give our fan base an unprecedented view into how we operate, and a really strong connection to us, so they know we're one of them, and that we really love our fan base. We want to provide them with a way for them to stay together, for them to communicate with one another, and play together much more easily. And that's what the new Battle.Net is all about.
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It's curious, I have been around the forum for a while, and i have never seen IIYF(your name is too long, sorry) here before, yet he/she has written 10k+ posts. . .
And to the person above me, who apparently dislike BtVS. Are you actually Delta Goodrem? I have a hard time believe it. An Australian singer(i think actress as well), who abuse the English language to such a degree. . . It seems unlikely. Furthermore, it seems even more unlikely that a person who have fought(and beaten?) cancer, would be writing on a discussion forum about a crappy show. . .
You guys have no brains , ANd seem to make shit up without thinking properly or reading. I dont dislike BTVS i dislike itsa stupid fan boys on this forum , Fact is i have watched both BTVS and angel more than you guys , But if you want to be dickheads i will use your fav tv show to insult you , that doesnt mean i dont like it so ye , And delta goodrem well, I am going to be posting delta goodrem after all of invested in your futures post , ANd if you want to come out with stupid shit that came out of your mouth then feel free to do so. The fact you even think delta goodrem wouild post here prooved your sperm is in your head and your brains are in your ballz. I can have a filed day with all of you , you make it 2 easy
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I was browsing various pictures on the web (groups to join etc) and a lot of them have a watermark but when I put a watermarked photo on here last year it was heavily criticised so i threw the watermark idea out of the window (it was bad mind lol). I,m sure I was told that watermarks are easy to get rid of etc etc so why bother?. After looking at some of the photo,s I was thinking maybe I should watermark mine but if they that easy to get rid of is there any point?.
Whether do or don't it is your decision, but do not accept any criticism for choosing the "do" route! They are your images and you should do what you wish with them, short of smacking a monster in the middle of an image then it has no impact on me being able to see the composition or technical aspects of a picture, so as far as I am concerned the image is not ruined (although it could be better of course).
The choice is all down to you
Quote: A watermark will not stop people pinching your images
A lousy picture will!
I went through a few stages, I used to watermark with a logo. then after that it was text watermark, and now they are gone altogether.
Watermarks are old news, the new story is reverse image searches, it means you can keep an eye on where stolen versions are being posted without affecting how your image is viewed.
Add that to a good EXIF and you will always be able to trace where images are going.
Quote: Add that to a good EXIF and you will always be able to trace where images are going.
Can't that just be deleted in Photoshop and re-saved?
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Is a very good tool and in combination with Paul's watermarking method is about the best way forward.
Quote: Well ok got the self advertising but cant think of anything else, and if they easy to get rid of the advertising bit goes out of the window anyway. Am I missing something here?
If you have the original, the act of removing the watermark could be seen as deliberate attempt to defraud you, "I did not realise, sorry" wouldn't wash when they have gone to the lengths to remove it.
We live in a different world like it or not where materiel on the net is seen as public domain, your best protection as pointed out above is reverse image search, if you have the fight to get into a legal argument, otherwise your best to not upload or make them of such a quality that they can not be used.
I'm thinking of putting a logo on mine purely to let people know I took them, as I know in my case they will get shared everywhere.
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Quote: A watermark will not stop people pinching your images
Would you spend £hundreds attempting to sue somebody for using a picture of your origin with a value of maybe £50? (Upper agency price)
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A group of beauty professionals attending PBA's ISSE Long Beach in Long Beach, CA, took time to supplement their technical education with an inspirational tour of the nearby City of Hope campus. Among the group was industry philanthropist Harlan Kirschner, named recipient of this year's City of Hope Spirit of Life Award to be presented July 12 at a special "Celebrating Cures" event.
The 50 salon pros met patients in the Positive Image Center, where cost-free services and programs are available to patients of all ages hoping to minimize the cosmetic side effects of illness or medical treatment. At lunch, new City of Hope President and CEO Robert Stone shared his memories of the compassionate care his uncle received at City of Hope during his battle with cancer. The day concluded with a special guest speaker, Hannah Komai, who three years ago was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone. Now 23 and in remission, she is studying to be a pediatric oncology nurse.
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7 Putting Secrets You Need to Know
Being a better putter, that's every player's goal who really understands the game. After all, the flat stick is the one we use the most during every round played. The problem with putting is that there are more styles, stances and systems than for any other part of golf.
Just look at the range of putters available. It seems like every week another company comes out with the latest space age contraption. And of course you can get them in every length from your knees up to your chiny-chin-chin.
There's also been a proliferation of putting coaches and training aids to help you hone the perfect stroke. Many of today's top Tour players have coaches just for putting as this is what usually separates first place from everyone else (and allows them to eat pretty well, too!).
So what's the secret of being a better putter? For one thing, you have to find the setup and stroke that's right for you. It's my belief that there is no one 'right' way to putt. Just look at the game's best putters and you'll find as many different putting styles as players.
For example, Jack Nicklaus was a great putter who had a very hunched over style. Tiger Woods, who many feel is the best putter in the game today, stands very tall. It's sort of like finding your soul mate, there's someone out there for everyone, you just have to find them.
Finding The Right Setup
How do you find the right setup? I've never come across any system that helps you determine this. I don't think there are any shortcuts, you just have to take the time and try different styles until you find one that feels comfortable, comfortable being the key word.
Every golfer who has played much knows that you can be set over a putt and you almost know in advance it's going in, while other times it feels like you're holding a broomstick in your hands. For every golfer body type and mental outlook, there is a 'best' putting setup and stroke.
Remember, first and foremost you have got to be comfortable over the ball. Do what I did last winter. Find a place indoors to try different putting styles, being attentive to what feels right.
Trust your body, it probably knows more about what's best for you than your brain does. Put at least 10 or 15 minutes every day. Slowly you'll start to find the setup characteristics that feel the best to you.
Here are 7 putting secrets that are almost universally accepted as true today. The "secret" part is you may know these but they could be lying dormant in some dark closet along with your mold-invested golf shoes. Now's the time to bring some light and consciousness to them!
1. Keep your Head Still
This is critical. I don't care what kind of putter or stroke you have, if you lift your head at impact or just after you aren't going to be a good putter. Here's a good benchmark: on anything shorter than 4 feet, you should hear the ball fall in the cup before you look up.
2. Use the Big Muscles to Putt
This means rocking the shoulders to move the putter. The big muscles are more consistent and less prone to twitches. Keep the wrists stable through the entire stroke.
3. Make as Smooth a Stroke as Possible
Please make a stroke as smooth as possible (with your own unique tempo) and accelerate the putter head through the ball. Simple, right!
4. Keep your Grip Light (and fluffy!)
I mean really light, particularly on short putts. By doing this you let the mass of the putter head move like a pendulum which is the best way to make sure the putter strikes the ball squarely and online. If you grip tightly you are going to get the yips, no two ways about it.
5. Learn to Read Greens
You can have the best stroke in the world, but if you can't pick the right line you aren't going to putt well. More on this coming soon – don't worry – we gotcha covered.
6. Putt to Your Natural Tempo
Peter Kostis made an interesting point recently when he mentioned that your putting stroke should resemble your general overall swing temp/rhythm.
He mentioned Ben Crenshaw who had a smooth, rhythmic overall full swing and also one of the smoothest most beautiful putting strokes ever. It would be odd to add a pop-like putting stroke if you had a Ben Crenshaw-like swing. Get things syncing together. Make it easy on yourself.
7. Practice – Then Practice Some More
Oh no, you'd knew I'd say that, right?! You have got to spend time on the putting green if you want to get better. Putting is all about feel and the only way to produce feel is to practice. And practice with a purpose. There are a lot of golf books and web sites that can give you a lot of excellent putting drills.
Here's one last bonus tip that I got from Jack Nicklaus that has helped me tremendously. Once you have your line, pick out a spot a few inches ahead of the ball and make sure you putt over that. Think about it, if you've read the green correctly and have the right speed then the ball will go in the hole if you hit that spot.
This also helps keep your mind from 'adjusting' your aim during the through stroke. David Pelz has documented this all to common occurrence among pros and amateurs. If your mind is focused on something a few inches in front, it will be more of a help than a hindrance.
Hey, and if you're putting well, you'll be surprised at how many of your playing partners end up buying the same putter as you – see if you can get a little cut on that action!
PS: I mean golf, overall, is never an easy sport. It seems to come and go at times. But, then again, golf is not like playing bingo.
How Kinesiology Taping is Helping Golfers
You may have seen Michelle Wie or a number of others on the PGA or LPGA Tour using that strange, brightly colored tape on their bodies. Well, what the heck is it and why are they using it?
The first thing you might notice is how weird it can look. Looks like some bored kids who might have (just for fun) used some bright-colored duct tape on one of their siblings while sleeping.
It's called Kinesiology Taping (KT) and it's actually been around for over 40 years.
World Class athletes are touting the benefits of kinesiology tape for its ability to accelerate healing, increase circulation and relieve muscle pain and swelling – all of which help improve endurance and overall athletic performance.
Who Invented It
A Japanese chiropractor, Dr. Kenzo Kase, originally developed both the taping method and the first elastic therapeutic tape (Kinesio Tape) back in the 1970s because he was dissatisfied with the properties of the tapes available.
Previously the tapes available allowed for a totally different paradigm. They were non-elastic and were designed to provide rigid support and prevent movement (and only worn after short periods of movement) Then, of course, they were removed to allow for circulation and movement.
He also founded Kinesio, the company behind the product, in the 1980s, and formed the Kinesio Taping Association (KTA) in 1984. By 1994 he had published 20 books on the Kinesio Taping Method.
He was looking for a natural way to relieve pain. He knew the pain sensors were located between the epidermis and the dermis (the first and second layers of your skin) so he thought if he could lift these somehow, more blood would flow to the strained or inured area.
Originally, Dr. Kenzo used the tape with those (rather portly) Sumo wrestlers. They always seemed to be injured and once they started using it, the amount of relief was nothing short of amazing.
Before hitting the modern day world of competitive sports performance, the tape was primarily used by orthopedists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and chiropractors.
How It Works
The tape can work in several ways.
1. Take Pressure Off Painful Areas – this reduces the tension through weak, strained or inflamed muscles and tendons.
2. Relax Muscles – this assists the stretch receptors in the skin which provide
feedback to influence the control of the muscle tension under the skin.
3. Promote Blood Flow and Lymphatic Drainage – when applied to the skin with stretch the tape naturally wants to recoil a bit. As a result it lifts the skin and fascia to allow blood and lymph flow which helps speed up the healing process.
4. Provide Structural Support – provide structural support for weak or injured muscles and/or joints.
Is It Really Effective?
Renee Garrison, a physical therapist with MUSC Sports Medicine, shared her thoughts of kinesio taping. Although there is some debate about the effectiveness of kinesio taping and how and when it should be used, Garrison says the concept behind the taping makes sense.
"Kinesio tape has a little stretch, and the therapist applying the tape can apply more or less as needed," she explains. It is designed to ensure proper mechanics with sports movements by providing feedback to correct a joint's position. Because of its elasticity, it helps to reposition a shoulder, for instance, and thus correct faulty mechanics that come with fatigue.
Garrison normally sees this method used by athletes after injuries, and it can help them play through pain.
"By encouraging proper muscle contraction and facilitating the proprioception (a joint position sense) of a knee or shoulder, it might not hurt as much. Plus it does help stimulate the lymphatic system to help decrease swelling and rid the area of lactic acid more quickly.
Tape Properties
Kinesio tape is made of cotton over elastic fibers. It's breathable, flexible, and mimics the skin's elasticity.
It's unrestrictive properties allow many athletes to continue to train during injuries. It's designed to withstand the harsh conditions of sweat, dirt, and water and can be worn up to 3-5 days. You can even wear in the shower or while sleeping (although you might frighten your sleeping partner in the middle of the night!)
You can wear it in the shower and while sleeping so it's providing therapeutic treatment around the clock.
Interestingly, the first colors were designed were more a beige (or skin-like) color but a schoolgirl in Japan complained to Dr. Kenzo that it looked horrible and made her feel sickly. Soon after, shocking pink and blue were introduced. Of course, now, almost every crazy, cool color and patterns are now available.
What About Those Strange Patterns?
Why those strange, spiderman-superhero-like taping patterns are you seeing on athletes?
Some of them do, indeed, look rather strange but they are specifically designed to encourage and support proper postural and movement patterns.
Previously you had to cut these patterns yourself with scissors – round the corners, add pieces, etc. but no more. Most of the big manufacturers now offer pre-cut, ready-to-apply applications for specific body parts. So just peel, apply and you're off and running (or swinging)
How To Apply It
So can you apply it yourself or do you have to have a PT (Physical Therapist) or some sort of other specialized practitioner apply it?
I guess it sort of depends (great answer, right!) I mean if you livelihood depends of your athletic performance it might be a good (really good) idea to have a pro apply the tape – at least initially.
That being said most of the big tape producers (I'll list them below) have videos on how to apply it by yourself. Further, the a lot of the tapes are pre-packed by body area – shin, knee, shoulder, etc. – so it's just a matter of finding the right package, following directions on the package and/or checking out a video or 2 just to be sure.
Not Just For Athletes
Keep in mind too, that Kinesio Tape is not just for athletes. In my research I found a number of individuals swear by KT. Just regular folks like moms, gardeners, retirees, etc. who have found the tape to provide the relief and support they were looking for.
The funny thing is that some had no idea how it actually worked. They just applied and it did. But that's the cool thing, right? who cares as long as it works! The exercise physiologists have already figured the science out.
So don't feel like if you're not Rory McIllroy or or LeBron or Venus Williams that this product isn't for you. The only way you'll know is to give it a whirl.
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And while not an official sponsor, golf pro, Michelle Wie just recently began endorsing SpiderTech:
"This (SpiderTech) definitely helped me get through the week!"
Sponsorhips by kinesiology tape brands are also on the rise. Rocktape and PerformTex are sponsors of CrossFit, and PerformTex also is the first tape to sponsor a Nascar's team, the Turner Motor Sports Team. Strengthtape is the official sponsor of the IRONMAN® events.
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Why Aren't Sports Clubs Opening Their Doors to the Disabled?
According to the last census, there are 9.4 million disabled people in England (never mind the US) – that's almost one in five of the population. In difficult economic times, simple economics might suggest sports clubs would do all they can to open up to all fans – including those with disabilities. The reality is that this simply is not happening.
As a result of recent changes to the law – and especially the Equality Act 2010, it is now illegal for service providers to treat disabled people less favourably than other customers. As part of this, sports and golf clubs are required to look at their facilities to determine what adjustments are required to achieve equality (e.g. loop hearing, audio visual descriptions, ramps, suitable toilets, etc.).
Despite the passing of the Act, disability access is still a problem across many sections of the leisure industry – as was demonstrated in a recent survey from the charity, Vitalise. On looking at 52 of Britain's 100 most visited tourist attractions, the charity found 63% were not fully wheelchair accessible. Shameful!
Other findings included the fact 44% of sites offered no discount for disabled people and 26% of attractions failed to give accessibility information on their websites.
To some extent, catering for everyone may pose difficulties at historical sites, surely it's a different story at 21st Century sports stadia? Not always – according to a recent BBC report on the Premier League. Since 2004, English Football's top tier has had guidelines in place setting minimum standards for grounds in terms of provisions for disabled fans (about time!)
The report showed only eight out of 20 Premier League clubs currently provide the required number of wheelchair spaces specified under the guidelines. As part of the BBC investigation, disabled fans reported problems such as having to suffer extremely restricted views and not being able to sit with their own team's supporters. Some clubs were also shown to have specific disabled fan ticketing policies – meaning disabled supporters were faced with restrictions that do not apply to non-disabled fans.
It seems the R & A (Royal & Ancient Club) is doing more than the PGA in the golf arena in this regard including recently at the Open Championship. Provisions were set up for wheelchair friendly stands on the 8th, 15th, 17th and 18th greens. Wheelchair-accessible toilettes were also provided and marshals were requested to assist in asking spectators to allow wheelchair users to access the front of the rope line where possible. Not totally thought out yet, but a move in the right direction.
Just how difficult is it to achieve equality of provision?
If the richest sporting organization in the country is failing disabled fans, what hope is there for clubs at grass roots level? In fact, with a little common sense, a lot can be achieved; that's the message from the English Federation of Disability Sport in their recent guide, Access for All: Opening Doors.
The guide will make welcome reading to sports club trustees who want to make changes but are put off by 'health and safety' fears (e.g. fire risks) and the assumption that the cost is going to be prohibitive. As the guide puts it, "much can usually be achieved with either modest physical adjustment and/or the introduction of appropriate management practices".
The providers of sports insurance solutions can also perform a very useful role in helping clubs become more accessible. This is especially the case when it comes to risk management. The approach taken by specialists in this area is not to see disabled people as a 'problem' to be dealt with.
Rather, it is often about helping clubs work out the most effective ways of making sure everyone who wants to get involved with the club is able to do so.
Bluefin Sport is one of the UK's leading independent insurance brokers, providing specialist insurance and risk management services to individuals and businesses.
A Good Teacher For My Horse
If I had a horse, I'd trade him for a good golf teacher. But only if the price of gas goes below $3.00 again.
So we've decided that there are at least a few good teachers out there. I'll posit that most are where the serious money is – teaching the pros and opening up golf schools. That way they can stay away from us, the pitiful golfing public.
I mean, they tell you to do one simple thing, give you two weeks to practice and you still can't do it when you return. That's got to wear you down. You tell a pro to practice something, most of them are going to do it at least 6 days a week since it puts the food on the table.
And why won't we practice? Because you have to practice a lot to get a little bit better. And then, your likely to lose it anyway if you take just a week off. Or maybe you'll lose it anyway, even if you don't take time off.
Two weeks ago I played a good round of golf for me. Then I took a week off and went to the range this Monday. I felt like I'd never swung a club before. I swear some joker changed all my clubs for brooms.
How come pros can wake up one day and "all of a sudden" lose it. And how come you can't make a simple change and be back on track for Saturday and Sunday
And if a PGA pro can't do this, then what the heck am I beating my head against the wall for? How can I, average Joe or Joyce, expect to ever improve?
Conclusion? Simple. It's just golf.
Golf Visualization #2: Complete Your Follow Through
This is another visualization that maybe helpful if you are finding yourself not having much tempo or "feel" in your swing.
Sometimes a golf swing just doesn't feel like a golf swing. What do I mean by that? Well, a swinging motion is a very free motion. It's like being on swing set. You just start it in motion and just let centrifugal force take over.
It's not like you have to work hard when your on a swing. Didn't it always feel great and freeing? You never had to force yourself down with some "herkey-jerky" motion. Gravity brought you down.
Yes, swinging the club is not the same as being on a swing set but many of the principles ARE the same.
Try this visualization. Before you start your swing. Imagine yourself finishing the swing into a complete follow through. In order to get into a finished follow through you will have to complete a fuller (is that a word?) swing. You need to feel like you are hitting through the ball and not at it.
This can really help you "re-set" your swing into a more holistic motion. It sort of like when you do your practice swings. There is often a lack of tension and you "naturally" swing the club head in a smooth, unimpeded motion.
To help you "feel" this motion you can try Ernest Jones' favorite handkerchief and penknife experiment where you "feel" the weight at the end of the handkerchief.
The weight will exert a pulling motion as the handkerchief (or whatever you have rigged up – yo-yo, object on the end of a string, etc.) is swung. The key is swinging. Without swinging the handkerchief you'll break the momentum. Sound familiar?
Another way to try this is to just hold a golf club lightly between your thumb and forefinger and hold it out in from of you trying to create pendulum motion back and forth. Let gravity do most of the work as you feel the rhythm of the moving club head.
Hopefully these couple of thoughts will help you feel the "tension-free" feeling in a relaxed swing. Visualizing a complete swing will help reinforce this concept.
Note: You still have to use body mechanics here as well meaning you have to get on to your front side otherwise you'll hang back and "flip" your hands at the ball.
I find when my swing is headed South and feels more like a hitting motion instead of a swinging motion that imagining (then actually producing) a full, complete follow through that you almost immediately begin to swing more freely and naturally resulting in more consistent and powerful golf shots. Give it a go.
Interesting Facts about Valhalla Golf Club
Here are a few interesting facts facts that you may (or may not) know about Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, which is hosting this years 96th PGA Championship.
- Valhalla is a private golf club that plays to Par 71 (35-36), measuring 7,458 yards. It's the longest par 71 in PGA Championship history.
- In Norse mythology, Valhalla (from Old Norse Valhöll "hall of the slain") is a majestic, enormous hall where the souls of Vikings feast and celebrate with the gods.
- In the fall of 2011 Valhalla and the PGA of America enlisted Valhalla's course designer Jack Nicklaus to modernize the course, which opened in spring of 1986, by overhauling the drainage and irrigation infrastructure throughout the course.
The major focus was be on the greens which were rebuilt from the ground up enhancing drainage and softening contours.
Nicklaus, described the site in 1983 as a,
"Golf designer's dream because there is a variety of terrain, vegetation and water to work with. Everything necessary for an excellent golf course is here: room for wide, tree lined fairways and spectacular golf holes."
- The PGA of America completed a purchase of the private club in 2000 and utilizes the course to host major events including the PGA Championship twice (3rd time this year – 2014), Senior PGA Championship twice, and the 2008 Ryder Cup where the Americans were victorious with local Kentuckians Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes on the team.
- The winner receives $1.8 million of the $10 million purse – the largest purse of any of golf's majors. They also receive a lifetime exemption into the PGA Championship, five-year exemptions into the other majors – The Masters, U.S. Open and British Open and a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
- The club's Web site says of its clubhouse:
"The 17,500-square foot clubhouse, featuring a 45-foot Rolex clock tower and a veranda overlooking the 18th green, opened in February 1996. The clubhouse, in the traditional Louisville design, blends both Midwestern and Southern accents."
- Dwight Gahm, the founder who built Valhalla made most of his money manufacturing kitchen cabinets via the company, Kitchen Kompact.
- The 13th hole (name: "The Island") is considered to be Valhalla's signature hole. It's a short par-4, 355 yards, with a tee shot to a narrow landing area followed by a short approach to an island green that is supported by a wall of rocks and surrounded by water.
- Ticket sales this year are the highest in the 96 year history of the PGA Championship.
- Strict dress code at Valhalla – Here are just some of them:
For men. Shorts may be worn but must not pass below the knees or be higher than four inches above the knee. Cargo shorts are not permitted.
AND Please keep shirts tucked in and all headwear worn in the forward position (love that – "in the forward position!")
- The course has a front nine that is links-style, while its back nine is more traditional, tree lined and wooded.
- Over 60 bunkers are scattered throughout the course and water comes into play on a half dozen of the holes.
- Posted Green fees: Weekend (and Weekday) Green Fee (Including Cart): $250.00
Is Slow Play Ruining Golf?
It seems slow play has always been an issue in golf but how directly does it affect us amateurs? Do you find the game less enjoyable and more annoying?
The Rule for slow play is Rule 6-7 and states:
Undue Delay; Slow Play: The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not unduly delay play.
On the PGA Tour for example, a player has 40 seconds to hit a shot (with an additional 20 seconds) for differing circumstances – weather, etc.
First a player is informed he is "out of position" and placed on the clock. Then a player receives a warning. If they then are issued a second "bad time" they are issued a 1-stroke penalty and $5,000 fine. If he records a third "bad time" it's a 2-stroke penalty and $10,000 fine.
But is playing slow golf really as big an issue on the PGA as they make it or is it more an issue for the amateur players and golfing public at large?
The pros know how to play golf – that's why they're pros. Are some more deliberate than others – sure. But there's also lot more at stake at the professional level. Missed puts can results in thousands or hundreds of thousands of lost income, possible exemptions, sponsors and more.
You could smoke a whole cigarette waiting for Hogan to take the putter back – Sam Snead
For me, I can definitely understand deliberateness. But in the amateur ranks it seems to be a bit different.
I play a decent amount of golf and slow play is alive and well out here in the public realm. But I'm not sure it's one thing and one thing only.
I have a few observations on this. The most prevalent (to me anyway) is that people just don't play "ready golf." That means they're over talking with their buddies or meandering around or realizing they grabbed the wrong club – just really dumb stuff.
I mean you should be just about ready to hit just after your partner hits. You know where you are in turn – so get ready to hit!
Another is amateurs who think they're better than they are. Studying putts from every angle, waiting for players to leave the green on par 5's – thinking they're going to get there in 2, the yardage book guy – studying yardage like they're Mike "Fluff" Cowan – I mean – come on!
Almost all this is directly attributed to television. We all want to play like the pros and we watch the most golf on the tube so that's what we tend to replicate. But do we really need to read the green for 3 minutes?
There's certainly not a lot of monitoring of this. I have never heard one mention of "ready golf" from any course starter (or even anyone in the clubhouse). To me, this would be a good beginning. Plant the seed before the round starts. Get players acclimated – at least to the idea of "ready golf" so it's in their consciousness.
Also, what about some little laminated cards or even half sheets of paper with a few tips on speeding up play. Things one can do *specifically* to speed up their own play. Honestly, a lot of folks just don't know but, again, it would be a way to begin to introduce the concept to players less familiar it.
What do you think? Would love to hear your comments on this.
Golf Socks by Swiftwick
I receive a lot of golf equipment, accessories and apparel throughout the year but honestly one of my favorite things to receive in a nice, new pair of golf socks.
Yup, golf socks. Nothing like a nice, fresh, quality pair of golf socks. The ones I just received are by Swiftwick and I tested a number of them.
Remember when a sock was a sock? Not anymore. Swiftwick puts a lot of technology into their socks for all types of athletes (and non-athletes) including, of course, golfers.
My favorite was, The PURSUIT™. It's such a comfortable, plush sock. It's made from 21 gauge American Merino Wool.
The site says this:
The PURSUIT comes fused with the natural and thermal properties of super fine, 36 micron Merino Wool sourced from farmers right here in America AND is the only 200-needle compression wool sock on the market.
They just didn't think about the basics of a sock they thought about EVERYTHING, like:
No seams – all one construction, arch support, impact padding, full-cushioned foot bead, high density weave (for "no-bunch freedom" of movement), compression cuff (so it STAYS on the foot) and more.
The other ones I received were the ASPIRE™ and the VIBE™. The ASPIRE are true compression socks. They fit like a glove and are like another layer of skin. I'm not quite used to these yet but find I'm wearing them more often.
These are thinner, lighter socks. They're made with US manufactured T-66 Nylon (around a core Spandax) throughout the sock. Their Managed Compression™ prevents bunching and hot spots by supporting all 3 arches in the foot. Nice!
Here's the intro for the VIBE:
Unique in the Swiftwick family, the VIBE line is a little more plush, and a lot more colorful. Using a half height terry loop throughout the footbed, the VIBE offers a highly consistent, thicker feeling with linked toe construction and slightly less compression. To carry the color, it's flat knit, super thin upper is smooth and snug.
Honestly, you can get a little overwhelmed at the site. There's so much information. My recommendation is to start with the "Sport" tab in the left nav, that way you can start by targeting your sport and move from there.
Or, you can get and test a few different product lines, like I did. They even have a SockClub of the month! Now that's something that would be fun to receive every month!
They have a great selection of colors (including neon ones) styles and heights, materials (natural, synthetic) and, of course, sizes.
Swiftwick produces a high quality, innovative socks that will make your feet sing and most importantly, take care of those valuable appendages while enjoying the sports and activities you love.
There site is here: Swiftwick
Golfers Sign Anti-Betting Waivers at Open Championship
In the past, players could back believe in themselves with a legal wager at the Open but this year have been asked to sign a waiver to avoid betting on themselves.
Although sports betting has limited legality here in the U.S., betting parlors abound in the UK ( I read somewhere there are actually 82 betting shops in one London borough!) with a number near Royal Liverpool itself.
With so much money on the line (last years purse was close to $9M) I guess you can see the temptation for these wealthy players to make a wager or two.
Interestingly, this does not apply to caddies so what stops a caddie from putting down $110K from his boss? Who monitoring that?
Many players said it is the first time they've been approached to sign the waiver, but R&A's executive director of championships Johnnie-Cole Hamilton said it has been in place since the 2011 Open Championship.
"I was shocked when they handed me the sheet to sign," said one golfer, who wanted to remain anonymous.
Added Royal and Ancient CEO Peter Dawson:
I can say that this whole business of keeping sport clean in terms of betting is very high on the IOC's agenda at the moment, and something that we're following very closely because it's just a killer to sport to think that any outcomes might have been predetermined. And I really don't think that's applying in golf. But we have to be vigilant.
According to an ESPN report, one player representative, who chose to remain anonymous said:
There's probably … at least 30 guys in violation [of the no-bet waiver] already, and that number will be bigger by Thursday.
Rory McIlroy is 12/1 with Betdaq to win the Claret Jug and currently the favorite to win. Others include Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott and Justin Rose at 14/1 while Tiger lurks a bit back at 20/1.
Tiger Woods will be an interesting story this year (as he always is!) playing in his first major of the year. We just wrote a piece on him called, Woods Stumbles in Return to Action but his sheer presence at the Open is creating major buzz, which is good for fans, sponsors and the game itself. It's great to have him back on the scene.
Each betting establishment has it's own flavor and variation of odds. Not only can you pick a player to win outright but I've seen things like "Tiger Woods to make/miss cut," "Leader after Round 1" and "Mythical 2 Balls" where they take players and create a 2-ball pairing like with Phil Mickleson and Justin Rose.
I guess there's really no limit to the creativity these betting parlors can produce. The name of the game in the end is getting people to play and place a bet.
It's fascinating for me to look at these odds as they are purely of entertainment value for me only. However, it's only guessing when it comes to betting as we all know.
Quick 9: Interview with PGA Golf Fitness Instructor, Andrew Fischer
This month's "Quick 9″ interview is with Bubba Watson's Golf Fitness instructor, Andrew Fischer.
Andrew Fischer is a Golf Fitness instructor on the PGA Tour, most notably for 2-time Master's Champion, Bubba Watson.
Fish, as he is known on the tour, designs golf specific workouts for professional golfers based on their performance goals and personal needs.
He has worked with Bryce Molder, Jeff Overton, Chris Stroud, Ryan Moore, Bubba Watson and other PGA Tour pros.
Fish has helped dozens of golfers, all at different skills levels, reach their peak performance through physical conditioning and golf instruction.
His philosophy of function al training combined with golf-specific motor learning drills has elevated hime to the forefront of the Golf Fitness World.
Here we go. Let's learn a bit more from Andrew himself.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background
My name is Fish, and I'm a movement specialist for PGA Tour golfers, most notably, Bubba Watson. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and have spent years studying and practicing soft tissue rehabilitation.
2. How did you first get started working with Bubba Watson?
I met Bubba early in his career, when fitness was the furthest thing from his mind. At the time I was working with Ryan Moore on movement functioning, strength and conditioning.
Shortly after our introduction Bubba made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I took the opportunity.
3. What's it like working with Bubba?
Working with Bubba is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
He has more fun than any person I've ever encountered. He is fun loving and goofy. Basically he is a big kid.
Bubba is also the most "professionally disciplined" person I've ever met, with the exception of Tiger Woods.
4. Give us a brief overview of what a training schedule is like with Bubba
I have Bubba in the gym 6 days a week regardless if he is competing or not. Now, we aren't lifting weights everyday however. One day is dedicated entirely to cardio. Another day to mobility and therapeutic work, next day to corrective exercises, then strength and stability training, and power and balance is incorporated within each session.
Bubba also has some type of therapeutic modality treatment after each tournament round. His body is his business. It's his company. It's how he makes money. It must be treated as such. That goes for any golfer regardless of skill level.
5. Since working with Bubba on golf fitness he has had some amazing success. How do you measure the effectiveness of your work together?
In golf, much like in life, success boils down to one key factor- "Confidence."
To be more confident or effective, a competitive athlete must learn to run faster, lift more, or change their physique. These physical alterations are Measurable, clear, and tangible and therefore they work. Physical results can be measured and managed.
Mental results can not be. So to measure the effectiveness of our partnership, we focus on precision of changing the physical reality to indirectly effect the internal mental confidence.
6. I often get the comment, "There are just so many exercises and programs out there I have no idea where to start" How do you react to that comment?
In a sea of propaganda and sales marketing there is an over saturation of golf tips. Whether instructional or exercise based, it's intimidating.
But like in any subject, getting back to the basics, must be a priority. Otherwise, you will become addicted to the "search of getting better" rather than actual improvement.
I implore my students to start with the basics and stick with the basics. Fitness is quite simple. Motivation is the hard part.
When my clients are confused about how to start, I encourage them to just start. Nike has the "just do it" slogan for a reason. Action is more important than preparation.
Not to discredit preparation. In golf, a pre-shot routine is very important, but it's the execution of the shot that ultimately matters the most.
7. What are a couple "staple" exercises that can help one increase their power off the tee?
I receive this question most frequently. There's no real secret to golf swing power. Think Glutes and Abs.
Any exercise that is focusing on these muscle groups is going to be advantageous to your power output. (Lunges, Wall Squats, Split Squats, Bird/Dogs, One-legged Squats, Exercise Ball Ab Rollouts, Plank Holds, etc……)
8. What excites you most about the relationship of biomechanics and golf?
It's the future of Golf. Golf training and Golf instruction.
We are able to isolate deficiencies in the overall foundation of the golfer. Test their function, and then move to their skill.
Through biomechanical movement screens, specialists can pin point poor body mechanics, physical limitations, and proper movement sequencing.
Movement Experts discover body deficiencies to correct swing deficiencies. It's an exciting time to be in the Golf Fitness field.
9. Tell us a bit about your cool, new app, "FishFit" and how can we get it?
FishFit focuses on all aspects of Golf Fitness. Warm-up, Instructional Drills, Golf Fitness Exercises, and Injury Prevention.
It's a simple slogan, "Fix the body, to fix the swing."
Check it out for yourself. There's a few free sample videos for your education.
Here's a nice piece "mini-film" on Andrew Fischer
Top photograph credit: Jonathan Rojas


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FCC considering ban on Redskins nickname, punishment for announcersEric Edholm at Shutdown Corner13 hrs ago
The Federal Communications Commission, an independent government agency that regulates radio and television broadcasts, is considering whether to fine and punish broadcasters for using the Washington Redskins nickname, per CNBC.
John Banzhaf III, a George Washington University law professor, has sent the FCC a petition asking regulators to strip Washington D.C. radio station WWXX-FM (ESPN) of its broadcasting license when it comes up for renewal for using the name Redskins, which Banzhaf deems to be "akin to broadcasting obscenity."
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FCC chairman Tom Wheeler said yesterday that the petition is under consideration.
Chad Pennington is now a middle school coach in KentuckyDanielle Elliot at Shutdown Corner17 hrs ago
His back bent slightly, hands resting on his knees, Chad Pennington yells "Ready... Hit" as his players run through drills. He's sporting khakis and a polo that matches the green and white attire he wore for eight years as the quarterback of the New York Jets, but today he's far from East Rutherford, N.J., and the players are not exactly professionals.
Pennington's now representing The Lexington School Colts of Lexington, Ky. The Kentucky Herald-Leader reports that the two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year has been coaching the middle-school team there for two years. He also helps coach the school's flag football teams, as well as his son's Central Kentucky Youth Football League squad.
Greg Cosell's Week 4 analysis: Eagles have to consider adjustmentsGreg Cosell at Shutdown Corner17 hrs ago
In Sunday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, you could see two things affecting the Eagles: injuries on the offensive line and opponents are playing them differently than they did last year.
Both factors are disrupting the offense. I think Eagles coach Chip Kelly is at that moment when he's going to have to make some adjustments.
The Eagles are a run-first offense (last year they were one of four teams to attempt more runs than passes, and keep in mind that quarterback Nick Foles isn't a runner and doesn't affect that stat), and this year they are having trouble running the ball. Against the 49ers, left tackle Jason Peters was the only member of the Eagles' regular offensive line who was playing and in his normal position, due to injuries and Lane Johnson's suspension. You saw the Eagles try a little bit of everything to get the run game going against the 49ers and nothing worked.
Report: Oakland Raiders to name Tony Sparano as interim head coachEric Edholm at Shutdown Corner18 hrs ago
The Oakland Raiders are planning to name Tony Sparano their interim head coach, according to ESPN's Jim Trotter.
The Raiders are planning a 2 pm presser to name Tony Sparano interim coach, according to multiple team sources.
The Raiders fired head coach Dennis Allen after the team's 0-4 start and 10 straight losses dating back to last season.
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Sparano had the Raiders' assistant head coach/offensive line coach dating back to the start of last season. It's not clear if he will continue to coach the offensive linemen going forward.
Sparano, who turns 53 next week, has a regular-season head-coaching record of 29-32 (0-1 in the playoffs) from his three-plus seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2008-2011. Sparano was fired in 2011 after the Dolphins' Week 14 loss that season.
NFL enjoys record TV ratings despite Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson scandalsBen Rohrbach at Shutdown Corner19 hrs ago
Despite the public relations nightmare the NFL has endured throughout the first month of the season, football fans continue to watch in record numbers, according to Reuters.
Following Roger Goodell's highly criticized two-game suspension of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, his concession the league botched the punishment upon TMZ releasing footage of Rice's domestic violence incident and his stumbling through a series of media appearances in the aftermath — not to mention the Minnesota Vikings' mishandling of running back Adrian Peterson during his child abuse case — many fans vowed to stop watching the NFL in protest of a global brand gone awry.
FCC votes to end government approval of NFL blackoutsJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner20 hrs ago
The FCC has voted unanimously to end its support of a decades-old rule allowing the NFL to black out games in markets where tickets remain unsold.
The NFL blocks all local broadcasts of games if a team does not sell out before 72 hours of kickoff. The league did so with the FCC's blessing and backing, but Tuesday's 5-0 vote ends that support.
"The sports blackout rules are a bad hangover from the days when barely 40 percent of games sold out and gate receipts were the league's principal source of revenue," FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler recently wrote. "The NFL no longer needs the government's help to remain viable."
Only two games were blacked out by the NFL last season, and none have been this year. The NFL has warned that if the blackout rule is ended, more games could move from broadcast to cable television, an argument that sounds more like a threat than a defense.
NFL admits mistake in penalizing Husain Abdullah for religious celebrationFrank Schwab at Shutdown Corner21 hrs ago
The NFL wasted no time admitting a mistake in penalizing Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah, who went to the ground in Muslim prayer after scoring a touchdown against the Patriots.
Abdullah's touchdown, celebration and ensuing 15-yard penalty happened on Monday night, and by Tuesday morning the NFL was making sure the controversy didn't spread any further than it has, releasing a statement that the penalty was a mistake. Players are not allowed to go to the ground to celebrate, but NFL spokesman Michael Signora told USA Today's Tom Pelissero that religious expression is not included in that rule.
"Husain Abdullah should not have been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct following his fourth quarter touchdown," Signora said in an email to USA Today.
Raiders might have to place call to Jon Gruden about coaching openingEric Edholm at Shutdown Corner22 hrs ago
Two things felt inevitable following the Oakland Raiders' fourth loss to open the season, and 10th in a row dating back to last season: Dennis Allen was a dead man walking and that the Raiders were poised to go big for his long-term replacement.
Allen was fired late Monday night (by phone, incidentally), and already the rumors have started to fly: Raiders owner Mark Davis' next phone call might just have to go to Jon Gruden.
Gruden had just finished the Monday Night Football broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs pounding the New England Patriots when the news of Allen's firing broke, and it would have been fascinating to hear his immediate thoughts in the wake of the report.
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Brady doesn't congratulate Garoppolo, Belichick doesn't worry about his QBJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner23 hrs ago
Oh, this is gonna be good. If there's anything Northeast fans and media love more than winning, it's griping about losing. And the New England Patriots are giving us an early preview of just how nasty it's going to get up Boston way over the next few seasons.
Look, at some point Tom Brady will hang up his cleats and NFL-strength hair-care products once and for all. That could be 2015, or it could be 2022, but it's going to happen. Question is, how will he and those around him deal with it?
Monday night gave us a hint of a possible future. The Chiefs de-pantsed the Patriots in front of a national television audience, in large part because Brady could get nothing going. (Yes yes offensive line sucks receivers can't catch refs are biased blah blah.) Brady finished 14-for-23 with one touchdown against two picks, and after that second pick, he took a seat on the sideline. And nooooobody got near him:Mon, Sep 29New England14 - 41Kansas CityGame Recap
Shutdown Corner NFL Power Rankings: Dallas Cowboys, please riseFrank Schwab at Shutdown Corner1 day ago
Let's be serious for a moment here. And I have to kick the really over-the-top crazy Dallas Cowboys fans out of the room now so we can have a real conversation.
OK, good. Now ... what in the heck is going on in Dallas?
Look, you didn't see this coming, I didn't see this coming, nobody did. But now there's no getting around it: The Dallas Cowboys look good. They look great. Had Tony Romo not made some big Week 1 mistakes against the 49ers, they might be 4-0 with some quality wins. I just don't know how we got here.
The Cowboys didn't add much in the offseason, and the defense lost Jason Hatcher, DeMarcus Ware and Sean Lee. Romo was coming off back surgery. They've been the epitome of mediocre for years. All of a sudden, they're good. Logically, it makes little sense.


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In 2007, 4,776 people decided to make Indianapolis their home after being released from prison. Three years later, 52 percent of those ex-offenders were behind bars again. Indiana's recidivism rate, according to Roger Jarjoura, Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), reports that state's recidivism rate -- or habitual relapse into crime -- is less than 40 percent.
|As a condition of their release and parole requirements, many ex-offenders are required to find jobs
Re-entry is challenging on many fronts for men and women who have been incarcerated and earned their release. Finding a job is critical to their chances for a new life; indeed, many ex-offenders are required to find a job shortly after their release date. But job prospects are often limited, and those who have spent time in prison can expect to earn 60 cents on the dollar, compared to the general workforce, according to a 2010 study by the Pew Center on the States. Stable, well-paying jobs can provide ex-offenders with a better chance of staying out of prison.
A number of local organizations including RecycleForce, PACE, Southeast Community Services and New Life Development Ministries, currently featured in an Indianapolis Recorder series, provide job training for ex-offenders. As the Indianapolis Business Journal recently reported, local leaders are considering a "ban the box" initiative. The initiative could eliminate the check box indicating an applicant's felony conviction on job applications. Meanwhile, those local organizations are working to provide meaningful jobs and supports to ex-offenders.
As reported in the Indianapolis Recorder:
The "teach a man to fish" concept of New Life Development Ministries is simple yet profound. Participants are able to earn an honest paycheck and continue to develop their skill while putting the pieces back to their lives. They are also given access to supplemental help, such as clothing, food, housing and treatment programs if needed. These opportunities also give ex-offenders a chance to prove to their families they are changed and work on rebuilding those bonds.
Like several local programs, New Life Development Ministries provides individuals with opportunities to commit to a positive live path after incarceration. The Recorder articles feature several examples of men who have utilized their services, including Anthony Darvy:
|New Life Development Ministries hosted its first annual Carpentry Training graduation in August 2011.
From the mid 70s to the early 90s, [Anthony] Darvy went in and out of prison primarily for robbery. At his height, Darvy has stolen more than $80,000 worth of jewelry.
During the late '90s, Darvy met a Chicagoan and decided to move to the Windy City with her. Crime and drugs got the best of him so to permanently shake his bad habits, he sought drug treatment.
He then moved to Indianapolis where he lived and worked in a halfway house. Now at age 61, Darvy lives a slow, normal suburban life. He is married and has three middle-aged children.
"The wildest thing my kids see is a blue-haired skateboarder," laughed Darvy.
He is grateful for his stable life and is also grateful for the four years he's spent at New Life Development Ministries where he serves as a painter and crew supervisor.
"This is an opportunity to lift our lives up. Here, you learn how to live without all the madness," said Darvy. "This is something I missed growing up. That's why I've been here for so long."
Ex-offenders who seek help at another local agency, Southeast Community Services, find a range of job training, credit counseling and financial literacy opportunities to help them find meaningful employment. The wrap-around services at Southeast are part of the Center for Working Families model, an approach designed to foster self-sufficiency and economic stability. Like New Life Development Ministries, Southeast focuses on construction jobs.
"About a third of our clients have a criminal history, women and men," says Terri Garcia, Southeast Community Services' Executive Director. "Construction is a great career for ex-offenders, because they pay well and they just don't ask the question; they don't make criminal history matter."
The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate, provides financial support to several programs that support ex-offender job training and re-entry, including New Life Development Ministries and Southeast Community Services.
More about CICF's Family Success Initiative.
More about Southeast Community Services' ex-offender programs.


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Offensive woes for the women's team
November 18, 2006
Lewiston, ID - This afternoon against Westminster Colllege, Evergreen went without a field goal for nearly the first 13 minutes of the game in their 43-58 loss in their second game of the Staples Classic Basketball Tournament.
Westminster led 19-1 before Evergreen's Jennifer Solberg connected on a 3-point with 7:04 left in the first half. It was the only 3-point shot made by a Geoduck in the game.
Elisa Leader had 20 points to lead Westminster players.
Jenny Olson paced Evergreen with 14 points. Melissa Evans and Jennifer Solberg scored 9 points each.
Evergreen State went 0-2 in the tournament and stands at 1-3 overall this season. Westminster finished 1-1 in the tournament and is 4-3 overall.
Women's basketball waits a week before playing again. They'll be at home on November 25th hosting Linfield College at 5:30 PM.


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Who says you can't get an education while school's out of session? This summer, we in Georgia are seeing both the power and the peril of AAU basketball.
The power: UCLA, the school of Wooden and Abdul-Jabbar and Walton and 11 NCAA titles, hired Korey McCray away from the Atlanta Celtics to become an assistant coach. Why? Because UCLA believes McCray can be an effective recruiter.
The peril: The collegiate eligibility of two Georgia players — Jarvis Jones, projected as a starting linebacker, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the biggest Bulldog hoops recruit in nearly two decades — has been jeopardized by their ties to the Georgia Blazers, an AAU team based in Columbus.
Speaking in April, Korey McCray said: "AAU guys get such a bad rap." And it's true that AAU ball has come to be seen as too powerful. AAU teams can and do hammer out their own shoe deals: The Atlanta Celtics are sponsored by adidas, the Georgia Blazers by Nike. AAU teams operate outside the bounds of high school associations, existing in the shadowy (but lucrative) realm of summer basketball.
Nearly every prospect of any worth plays AAU ball. (When he was a high schooler in Little Rock, Ark., Joe Johnson commuted to Atlanta to play for the Celtics.) College coaches often bemoan, usually off the record, the sway AAU teams have come to hold over recruits, but no big-time program can afford to ignore the AAU. If a school wants to land top-shelf talent, it must take a dip in the pool of summer ball. Ergo, McCray to UCLA.
McCray saw the UCLA job not just as a victory for himself but for the AAU Way. "I would embrace it [the label of being the guy from an AAU club]," he said. "I've been in basketball my whole life. I have my Masters in adult education. I love summer basketball … If that's how they're going to label me, I hope to represent AAU basketball very well."
But now, through the reporting of Andy Bitter of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, we see the flip side. Writes Bitter:
Police records show that an unauthorized bank account controlled by [former Columbus Parks and Recreation director Tony] Adams and [assistant Herman] Porter was used to pay for flights to and from Los Angeles for Jarvis Jones, a two-sport star at Carver High School who played football for one season at the University of Southern California, and for the cell phone bill of the mother of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a five-star shooting guard from Greenville High School.
Georgia has referred the matter to the NCAA. The usual penalty for a player found to have received an improper benefit is to make monetary restitution and to a serve a suspension. Georgia fans know the drill all too well: Last season receiver A.J. Green had to sit out the first four games after it was found he sold his Independence Bowl jersey.
Possible football ramification: The Bulldogs, as you've heard, face a put-up-or-shut-up season that commences with games against Boise State and South Carolina. If Jones couldn't play, he'd be missed.
Possible basketball ramification: Georgia lost its two best players, Trey Thompkins and Travis Leslie, a year early to the NBA draft. The belief around the team is that the freshman Caldwell-Pope might have to lead the 2011-2012 team in scoring. If he has to sit out, he'll be hugely missed.
Yes, it's unfair to use one case as a smear against all AAU programs: The Atlanta Celtics are not the Georgia Blazers. But the image of AAU basketball has taken on a fairly negative connotation, and any bit of bad news becomes just another brick in the wall.
In Westwood, Korey McCray has a chance to strike a blow for himself and for AAU coaches everywhere. The reports from Columbus, alas, give us some indication of the perception he'll be fighting.
By Mark Bradley
June 30th, 2011
11:14 am
June 30th, 2011
11:15 am
And having watched Wilson complete 28 of 41 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns against Georgia Tech last fall, I can tell you he's pretty darn good.
My grandmother could do that against Tech and she is almost 80.
June 30th, 2011
11:24 am
headley, comments like that are jovial and junior varsity
June 30th, 2011
11:25 am
I will take the silver lamp for 2nd place though for my trouble. Just missed a kudos bar
June 30th, 2011
11:26 am
just wish kids shot free throws better…..doubt headley could complete 1 pass against any D1 D……
June 30th, 2011
11:27 am
Jordan Adams is a donut shy of earning a Jenny Craig endorsement. I wouldn't say Coach AAU getting him to a dead program is much of a land. Shaq Goodwin isn't going to UCLA.
June 30th, 2011
11:27 am
It will be just fine we will get same deal as AUBURN HA HA HA
June 30th, 2011
11:32 am
Not sure why Jones would be in trouble with the NCAA. When he received money or plane fare – He was in college, playing a different sport – Wouldn't the loans or gifts just be coming from an friend?? And how would he know what kind or who's bank account it came from?? I think his matter is a police matter, not an NCAA matter at all.
June 30th, 2011
11:33 am
Just use the Ohio State case if they try and suspend Jones and blow the NCAA out of the water. Who knew the fallout could kick in this fast?
June 30th, 2011
11:33 am
Jarvis Jones' fingernails creep me out.
June 30th, 2011
11:35 am
If Georgia played in the Big Ten, we'd get to pick and choose which games Jarvis will miss. New Mexico State and Coastal Carolina come to mind…
June 30th, 2011
11:36 am
Yet another THuga player in trouble with the NCAA again. Mmm mmm mmmm mmmmm….
June 30th, 2011
11:38 am
…played AAU ball on one of those teams "other than the Celtics and Blazers" and all of their sponsorships. Heck, all the other teams' players were in awe when those guys (at age U12, U14, U16 and U18) showed up on Friday's with all their Nike or adidas sponored warm-ups and shoes and bags, etc. Heck, even as a parent I was awestruck the first time I saw them arrive – and I was admittedly a little envious that my kid was not good enough to play on that team.
And, those guys can really play – but the question is, Is it really fair to those players? 'Cause not all of them make it to the college "big leagues", and their mystique is gone once they have to learn that "Celtic mania" is not good for anything other than those 2-4 years that they can play summer ball – it does not help them at school, it does not get them into college (heck, in today's world, ANYBODY can get some money to play college hoops SOMEWHERE). And, most of all, they have to learn the hard way that they really are not that special – nor are their coaches, even if they do make it to UCLA as a "recruiter"', though not necessarily as a COACH…
June 30th, 2011
11:46 am
Looks like we're a cinch to win the Fulmer Cup again this year. Life—up here and down there—is good! Go Dawgs!
June 30th, 2011
11:48 am
good grief!
June 30th, 2011
11:58 am
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June 30th, 2011
12:01 pm
ugag fans are very well accustomed to their players cheating. It's always a given every off season that ugag will post some NCAA violation.
June 30th, 2011
12:02 pm
Situation is way overblown, lets hear what the NCAA does if they do anything. By the way, the school can't get in trouble because neither player was with UGA when these events happened. The players could miss playing time but only time will tell.
June 30th, 2011
12:03 pm
Unfortunately AAU is not skills based, but only plays game after game after game. A notable graduate of AAU summer ball is Labron James. Blessed with incredible basketball talent, but sorely lacking in basketball skills.
June 30th, 2011
12:04 pm
Why cant Jarvis just use the Cam defense and say he didn't know about any money?
His mother could go on record saying it was her not Jarvis. Worked for Auburn.
June 30th, 2011
12:11 pm
When is the Georgia High School Association going to step up and act as the governing body of HS athletics in Georgia? There is no oversight at all in this field now. When you see some athletes changing schools every year there is blatant recruiting going on. The GHSA has completely abdicated their responsibility in this area and also where the AAU teams are concerned. The AAU teams are nothing more than All-Star teams and if you ever look at an All-Star basketball game you will not see any defense played, not a surprise that when these kids get to college they are not grounded in the fundamentals of basketball, particularly on defense. The GHSA could say that for every game played outside the high school regular season with a team not in the GHSA that player will not be eligible for the same number of games the following season with his high school team. A lot of the trouble with the recruiting is tied to the associations these players make playing AAU ball.
June 30th, 2011
12:11 pm
The word ineligible comes to mind. The NCAA has not been doing much forgiving lately. Very depressing. With this and the offensive line woes, 1-1 seems fairly optimistic if not a stretch.
June 30th, 2011
12:24 pm
I don't see how the NCAA can penalize a school by taking away the services of one of its recruits when the school did nothing wrong. But since it's Georgia, I'm sure the NCAA will find a way. Wonder what the chances of this being overlooked ala Auburn style or if penalized, whether we can pick the games ala Ohio State? I say the slow and random way in which the NCAA enforces its myriad rules is just as tyrannical as the corruption it tries to prevent.
June 30th, 2011
12:27 pm
Off the subject, but in response to the pathetic Nerd blogger: HMMMMM, another Jackette B-baller in trouble with the law. Mmmmmmmmm, mmmmmmmmmmmm.
June 30th, 2011
12:30 pm
Hey dumbo Spirit:
Zero arrests this off season and you think the Dawgs are shoo-ins for the Fulmer Cup? What do you base this on? Nerd B-ballers are the thugs in this state!
June 30th, 2011
12:33 pm
All you holier than thou thUGA fans. What do you have to say now. AJ Greene, Jarvis Jones, Caldwell-Pope. Bunch of hypocrites.
June 30th, 2011
12:37 pm
Mc Cray is a hired gun…nothing more. He'll be there a couple of years, no more.
June 30th, 2011
12:45 pm
Georgia hired Jim Tressel to consult on these matters. When he arrived he asked "Where are we at with this thing?" MacGarity replied that he had just reported the matters to the NCAA. Tressel asked him what that meant. When it was explained to him he just laughed and said that he couldn't help us but if we wanted to cover something up give him a call.
June 30th, 2011
12:50 pm
Mark – Nice, well-balanced article. The root of the problem, as always, is money. As long as Nike and adidas can sell shoes using famous athletes as endorsers (MJ, LeBron, etc) there is going to be bundles of money going to AAU teams. They want to influence "the next LeBron" to sign for them. The Adams and the Porters of the world are just pulling a Willie Horton.
June 30th, 2011
12:52 pm
This is a bit confusing … for Jarvis, this happened when he played AAU and ultimately signed with USC, right? Why would UGA, where he recently transferred, hold liability? Is it that the violation follows the player and when he's caught, he must then pay penalty? Just seems weird that UGA would have any exposure on this one.
June 30th, 2011
12:54 pm
If they were playing baseball in the minor leagues, this is not an issue. NCAA very inconsistent with rules and enforcement.
June 30th, 2011
12:55 pm
Hey "headley lamar," Russell Wilson was impressive the last 3 years– and not all the teams he faced were a sorry as Georgia Tech. That said, Tom O'Brien is a moron for letting him get away.
June 30th, 2011
12:59 pm
I think everyone is making way too much of this. This kid didn't do anything to hurt anyone and it wasn't near as bad as the OSU deal. For someone on here to call a kid a thug when you don't even know him, you need to take a good look at yourself. Also please tell me how the NCAA can punish the players or the program for something that happened off their watch in high school?
June 30th, 2011
1:02 pm
Georgia's clout with the NCAA has been gone since Vince left. He was well thought of and served as Chairman of several committees over the years. With Damon at the helm the last few years, we were thrown in the "pile'
June 30th, 2011
1:06 pm
Figures. Jones will be suspended for the first 2, while SCAM & thr Rev. Newton laugh all the way to the bank.Bulls**t, but we need a coach(a la Saban) who knows "how to play the game"
June 30th, 2011
1:07 pm
Headley; I've seen your grandma play; shis is no Wilson.
June 30th, 2011
1:08 pm
@ JB. We(and Okla.) sued the NCAA while Dooley was AD and HC. Doubt the NCAA boys have forgotten that. UGA has never gotten a break after that either.
June 30th, 2011
1:20 pm
You mean the NCAA remembers when UGA used the devlopmental studies program to keep athletes eligible for sports that couldn't read or write. UGA admitted to cheating for the 12 year period, but refused to frofeit the games won with illegal players. Once a cheater, always a cheater. SEC = Sure Everybody Cheats.
June 30th, 2011
1:23 pm
Who cares? All college bsketball has become is a semi-pro stepping stone to the pros for a select few players.I have never understood why different sports have different rules to turn professional.
June 30th, 2011
1:24 pm
Possibly GT. The NCAA may not even know that Tech is still a member insitution, since they are not relevant in any of the revenue generating sports. Oh I'm sorry, when you have to beg your season ticket holders to but more tickets so it's not a home game for your rival, maybe football is revenue generating either.
June 30th, 2011
1:27 pm
Beware of the NCAA, they are deserving of being charged with LOIC. Should there ever be an attempt to demonstrate the meaning of the somewhat
hackneyed phrase, "Pandora's Box", citing what is going on with the NCAA and
college football, especially as it relates to the UNC football program, could
best do the job. Surely there are some sane minds at our universities who
cannot see the utter "lack of control" and chaosthat surrounds the NCAA and
investigative activity. The NCAA, in getting involved in regulating the
monitoring of an athlete's participation in social media interaction, their
"comings and goings", and in areas which should be left up to the university to
police (honor code violations, parking infractions and adjudication, tutoring
programs, etc.), is giving precedent to a situation that would make
unjustifiable government involvement in the lives of our citizenry look like
mere child's play.
In the case of UNC, when it became apparent to the NCAA that several UNC
were in violation of NCAA rules, those players and other "individuals" who were
deemed to be in violation should have been punished. (I'm not sure that the
severity of the punishment in the case of Austin, Little and Quinn, wherein
accepted improper benefits which in no way was condoned by the university and
about which it was unaware, and which only served to damage the football
program, not give it an advantage, was equal to the "crime" in this case. )
a UNC assistant coach violated NCAA rules unbeknownst to the Head Coach, then
said coach should be punished appropriately as well. Player agents who are
guilty in such matters should be severly dealt with by the NCAA in whatever
manner that would serve as a strong deterrent to such improper activity. The
degree to which UNC was investigated was totally unnecessary, wasteful, and
ill-advised. To allow the NCAA to continue on this path will inevitably lead
truly "opening Pandora's Box" and creating a mess that will have a damning
effect on college football and its fans, to include their pocketbooks. College
presidents need to wake up before it is too late. While I commend UNC
Chancellor Thorp's willingness to accept blame where it is appropriate, I
strongly encourage him to take a leadership role in reigning in the NCAA and
curbing its undesirable activities. In addition, fans who support
the NCAA's activities out of hate for a rival program need to be more
responsible as well. And one more thing, the media is far from being without
sin in this matter as demonstrated by the fact that they are more keen on
participating in a "witch hunt" than a country squire is in participating in a
fox hunt.
June 30th, 2011
1:30 pm
Spurrier has the right idea, disassociate our institutes of higher learning from the cesspool that is major college athletics, pay the thugs to perform for the masses, and free up classroom space for qualified deserving students. Issues like this go away, and Thuga can carry on without further embarrassing our flagship university.
June 30th, 2011
1:32 pm
Did a tech fan accuse UGA of cheating? I bet bagmen of the AAU take continuing ed classes at TECH…HAHAHAHHA
June 30th, 2011
1:32 pm
The NCAA invited us to the Basketball tourney in 2010 and has invited us to 14 straight NCAA approved football bowl games.
June 30th, 2011
1:35 pm
I didn't accuse UGA of cheating. I said UGA is a cheater, a proven cheater. There really is a difference.
June 30th, 2011
1:39 pm
If you're going to cut'n'paste, at least clean up the formatting. TIA.
June 30th, 2011
1:44 pm
I did not accuse tek of cheating. They uses ineligible players and did not forfiet the games. Not to mention O'Leary's short term loan program.
June 30th, 2011
1:46 pm
Assuming the reports are true regarding Jarvis Jones, how will this affect Southern Cal and Lane Kiffin? The alleged violations occurred while Jones played for USC and USC is already in hot water with the NCAA. Could this lead to a death penalty for USC?
June 30th, 2011
2:04 pm
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