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Airport Rail Link (Bangkok)
Airport Rail Link
Skytrain at City Air Terminal. Makkasan Station.
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Type | Rapid transit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
System | Airport rail link | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Status | Operating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locale | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Termini | Suvarnabhumi Airport Phaya Thai |
Stations | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Daily ridership | 47,000[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Website | srtet.co.th/en | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opening | 23 August 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owner | State Railway of Thailand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operator(s) | SRTET | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technical | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line length | 28.6 kilometers (17.8 mi) (est.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrification | Overhead lines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Station Stops | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Airport Rail Link (Thai: รถไฟฟ้าเชื่อมท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ) is a rapid transit line in Bangkok, Thailand. The line provides as an airport rail link from Suvarnabhumi Airport, via Makkasan, to Phaya Thai station in central Bangkok. Most of the line is on a viaduct over the main eastern railway. It is owned by State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and operated by SRT subsidiary SRT Electrified Train (SRTET). Opened on August 23, 2010,[2] the 28.6-km route is the fourth rapid transit line in Bangkok, after 2 BTS and 1 MRT lines. Services consists of two Express Lines, a 15-minute nonstop service between the Makkasan city air terminal and the airport and an 18-minute nonstop service between Phaya Thai and the airport, and the City Line, a commuter rail service with 8 stations.
The key airport link contract was signed in January 2005, and construction began in July 2005.[3] The line was built by a consortium of B Grimm, STECON and Siemens, and is owned and operated by State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The estimated cost of the project is 25.9 billion baht.[4]
The line is built largely along the same alignment as the failed Bangkok Elevated Road and Train System (BERTS) project, started by Hopewell but stopped in 1997 when only 10% had been completed. Some BERTS pillars stood in the way of the new system, and after extensive debate on their suitability for reuse and demands for compensation from Hopewell, SRT decided to demolish the pillars and build new ones.[5]
While originally scheduled to be completed by 2006, the Hopewell debacle, an extended bidding process and a series of legal challenges from property owners who had encroached on SRT's land, have repeatedly delayed the project. Initial test runs were conducted in October 2009, with a free limited trial service open to the public running from April 2010 and full commercial service launched on 23 August 2010.
Extension continuing along the SRT Red Lines (former BERTS) alignment from Phaya Thai to Bang Sue is also planned.[6] The line may be extended to Don Mueang (site of Don Mueang International Airport) depending on Don Muaeng Airport's usage policy. In addition, the eastern section of the SRT Light Red Line commuter rapid transit, if built, will utilize the right of way of the SRL, with interchange provided at SARL at Phayathai, Makkasan and Hua Mak station.
Passive provision is being made for an extension of the rail link to a future second terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport.[citation needed]
The SARL operates daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight, with the City Line trains departing every 12-15 minutes and the Express Line trains departing every 45-60 minutes. Between 23 August 2010 and 3 January 2011, passengers were charged a promotional fare of 15 Baht or 100 Baht on the City Line and Express Line service, respectively. On 4 January 2011, a standard fare of 15 to 45 Baht for the City Line was introduced. The Express Line was priced at 150 baht but insufficient patronage lead to a promotional fare of 90/150 for a single/return trip (within 14 days) on the Express Line from 1 June 2011.[7] This fare has been extended until the end of 2013.
Since 4 January 2011, baggage check-in service is offered to passengers traveling on flights operated by Thai Airways International from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. Passengers checking in at Makkasan station (the city air terminal) are required to purchase an Express Line ticket and check in at least 3 hours prior to flight departure, or up to 12 hours in advance. Bangkok Airways discontinued baggage check-in service in this facility on 13 June 2011. However, very few passengers use the Makkasan station check in service with as few as 20 or less per day.[8] The SRTET stated that they wanted to encourage further airlines to use the City check in service in early 2014 with a target of 1000 people a day by late 2014.[9]
On 1 June 2011, additional Express Line services became available between Phaya Thai station and the airport with a total journey time of 18 minutes.[7] This effectively means that there are two distinct Express Services: one to/from Phaya Thai with a 60 minute headway; and one to/from Makkasan Terminal also with a 60 minute headway. This is due to a design flaw in the original laying of the rail which meant that the Express line track terminates at Makkasan and does not connect with the Cityline track further to Phayathai. The SRT allocated 17m baht in Feb 2012 to rectify this problem.[10] However, as of December 2013 the two tracks had not been connected.
The standard gauge line is 28.6 km long and is elevated, running above the existing eastern railway, with an underground terminal at the airport. Both non-stop Suvarnabhumi Airport Express services and "stopping" Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line commuter services are operated, with Express journeys taking 15 minutes from Makkasan and 18 minutes from Phaya Thai while Commuter trips take 27 minutes.[4]
Siemens supplied nine Desiro Class 360/2 trainsets. The only significant difference from the UK units is a much larger air-conditioning pod on the roof, providing extra power to cope with the Thai climate. City services is operated by five three-car trains, and the Express services by four trainsets with a fourth car for check-in baggage. The first trains left Germany in September 2007, and testing in Bangkok began in March 2008.[11] On 15 May 2012 the Thai Cabinet approved a budget of 5.2 billion baht for the SRT to order 7 new, 4 car sets of Siemens Desiro rolling stock to be delivered by 2014.[12] However, as of June 2013 no order for new rolling stock had yet been placed. The Ministry of Transport was considering purchasing cheaper Chinese (CNR) or Spanish (CAF) rolling stock which would require changing the Siemens closed signalling system to an open system.[13]
The line is electrified at 25 kV AC. All stations were built to accommodate 10-car trains, and the express train platform of Makkasan station and all platforms at Suvarnabhumi are fitted with platform automatic screen doors. The top speed is 160 km/h, but the short distances between the stations imply that commuter services don't reach that speed.[3]
At Makkasan and Suvarnabhumi, both lines have their own tracks and platforms. At Hua Mak the express line can bypass the city line via a passing loop.
Rolling stock[edit]
The 9 sets of Siemens Desiro II trains were built in Krefeld, Germany.[14]
4 trains - 4 cars, red colour - are used for the two separate express service between Makkasan & Phayathai and Suvarnabhumi airport.[14] The other 5 trains - 3 cars, blue colour - are used for commuter Cityline service stopping at all 8 stations on the Airport line.[14]
New rolling stock to be ordered[edit]
Approval was granted by the MOT for the SRT to purchase 7 new, 4 cars sets of rolling stock in early 2012 due to overcrowding and the urgent need to provide extra rolling stock. Currently, one Express set is being used for Cityline services. During, 2013 the MOT reviewed the purchase intention to consider cheaper CNR rolling stock. In December 2013, the Thai Cabinet approved 4.9 billion baht for the 7 new sets of rolling stock. [15] As of the end of 2013, a supplier has not been selected.
Code | Station Name | Thai | Express Train | City Train | Transfer | |
to/from MAS | to/from PTH | |||||
SVB | Suvarnabhumi (Airport) | สุวรรณภูมิ | • | • | • | Bangna-Suvarnabhumi LRT (proposed) |
LKB | Lat Krabang | ลาดกระบัง | - | - | • | SRT Eastern Line |
BTC | Ban Thap Chang | บ้านทับช้าง | - | - | • | SRT Eastern Line |
HUM | Hua Mak | หัวหมาก | - | - | • | Yellow Line : Phatthanakan (proposed) Light Red Line (proposed) SRT Eastern Line |
RAM | Ramkhamhaeng | รามคำแหง | - | - | • | Light Red Line (proposed) SRT Eastern Line |
MAS | Makkasan (City Air Terminal) |
มักกะสัน (สถานีรับส่งผู้โดยสารอากาศยานในเมือง) |
• | - | • | Blue Line : Phetchaburi Light Blue Line (proposed) Light Red Line (proposed) SRT Eastern Line |
RPR | Ratchaprarop | ราชปรารภ | - | - | • | Orange Line : Ratchaprarop (proposed) Light Red Line (proposed) SRT Eastern Line |
PTH | Phaya Thai | พญาไท | - | • | • | Sukhumvit Line : Phaya Thai Light Red Line (proposed) SRT Eastern Line |
Future extension[edit]
Since its inception, the ARL was always proposed to be extended to the new SRT Bang Sue Terminal (under construction) and ultimately Don Mueang Airport (DMK). The 21.8 km extension - 3.5 km underground and 18.3 km elevated - would consist of 5 stations beyond the current terminus at Phaya Thai: Chitladda Palace (underground), Bang Sue Intercity Terminal (under construction), Bang Khen, Laksi and Don Mueang.
Originally, it was thought that work on the extension would not commence until after 2016. However, the Thai Cabinet designated a two-airport policy in March 2012 encouraging airlines, particularly LCCs, to move to DMK.[16] This resulted in an advance of the ARL extension timeline.[17] The SRT budgeted for the extension in its 2013 budget and the 27 billion baht extension is planned to be tendered in the later half of 2013. However, a political crisis in the last 3 months of 2013 has delayed this tendered until the 2nd quarter of 2014.
Future Rayong HSR (eastern seaboard HSR)[edit]
It should also be noted that the ARL is intended to be the backbone of the future High Speed Rail line (HSR) to Chonburi and Rayong. The Makkasan terminal would be the terminal for all eastern HSR line trains. It is scheduled to be completed by 2018.
See also[edit]
- BTS Skytrain
- Airport rail link
- MRT Blue Line
- MRT Purple Line
- MRT Orange Line
- MRT Pink Line
- MRT Yellow Line
- MRT Brown Line
- MRT Grey Line
- Bangkok Metro
- SRT Red Lines
- Bangkok BRT
- ^ http://www.thairath.co.th/content/eco/372327
- ^ http://www.bangkokpost.com/lite/topstories/192521/airport-rail-link-begins-full-commercial-operations
- ^ a b "Bangkok Airport Express to change city travel". Railway Gazette International. December 2005.
- ^ a b David Briginshaw (April 2005). "Work starts on link to Bangkok's new airport". International Railway Journal.
- ^ "Removing 25 unusable Hopewell pillars to make way for the Airport Link". Prachachat Thurakij. November 18, 2004.
- ^ http://www.otp.go.th/th/index.php/project/18-2551/1822-itsi.html
- ^ a b "รถไฟฟ้าด่วนเปิดเส้นทางใหม่ พญาไท – สุวรรณภูมิ พร้อมแถมเที่ยวเดินทางอีก 1 เที่ยวฟรี". State Railway of Thailand. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ Agents, airlines blame SRT for poor rail link service, THE NATION, August 8, 2011
- ^ Airport Link to expand check-ins, BANGKOK POST, 16 November, 2013
- ^ [1]"แอร์พอร์ตลิงก์" ยันไม่มีปัญหาขาดแคลนอะไหล่ ปลดล็อกจอดรับส่งที่มักกะสัน, The Manager Online, 14 February 2012
- ^ "Bangkok Desiro deliveries begin". Railway Gazette International. September 10, 2007.
- ^ [2] แอร์พอร์ตลิงก์ชงบอร์ดซื้อรถใหม่ 7 ขบวน 4.2พันล้าน เตรียมเข็นล็อตแรกปี57, Pracha News, 16 May 2012
- ^ [3] แพงเว่อร์คมนาคมรื้อ"ซีเมนส์"ดึง"จีน-ยุโรป"เสียบแอร์พอร์ตลิงก์, Pracha News, 18 June 2013
- ^ a b c [4]
- ^ http://www.dailynews.co.th/Content/economic/199316/%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1.%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%96%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9F%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3
- ^ Single-airport policy ends. Don Mueang to be used for more budget flights, Bangkok Post, 16 March 2012
- ^ Transport Ministry speeds up Airport Link extension; sees completion in 3 years, Thai News Agency, 4 October 2012
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bangkok Airport Rail Link. |
- Official website (English)
- Airport Rail Link, BTS, MRT & BRT network map
- "2Bangkok Airport Rail thread" Semi-regular updates, articles, pictures and commentary (In English)
- "Skyscrapercity Airport Rail Link thread" Regular updates, articles, pictures and commentary (In Thai)


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BCS Bowl Predictions 2013: Predicting Potential Bowl Matchups
Barring anything unexpected, the National Championship game is set. Alabama will take on Florida State for college football supremacy.
But the rest of the BCS bowl games? Completely unsettled. There are a number of deserving teams, but only eight spots.
Based on everything that's happened this season, below is a prediction of the potential bowl matchups. Below that we'll do a preview of each potential game.
National Championship: Alabama vs. Florida State
The two best teams in the nation, by far.
The best quarterback and player in the nation in Jameis Winston.
The best defensive player in the nation in C.J. Mosley.
Man, is this going to be fun.
Can Alabama stop Winston? They struggled against Johnny Manziel, and Winston might be even better. Let's not forget about Rashad Greene and Kenny Shaw, maybe the best receiving duo in the nation.
So yes, Alabama has a great defense, and they've only give up 10.6 points per game, which is best in the nation. But Florida State will be the best and most complete offense they face all year.
At the same time, can Florida State stop Alabama? Alabama is known for its defense, but don't sleep on the offense. AJ McCarron is the most experienced and battle-tested quarterback in college football. T.J. Yeldon has rushed for 12 touchdowns and Kevin Norwood and Amari Cooper are pretty dangerous down the field.
Even though these defenses are good, I think we could see a shootout. This will be a potential shining moment for Jameis Winston. Is he really this good? We'll certainly find out.
I like the Seminoles and how well they've played. But going up against Alabama and their experience?
Yeah, give me the Tide in this one.
Rose Bowl: Ohio State vs. Stanford
Maybe it's me. But I think Stanford absolutely steamrolls over Ohio State.
The Buckeyes' best win is against Wisconsin. Nothing against the Badgers, but they are not an elite team.
Ohio State's schedule gives me no reason to conclude, with any confidence, that they are as good as their record. Yes, they have beaten the teams that they should. But is it really that hard to beat Florida A&M? Have you seen how bad California is?
Look, Stanford absolutely manhandled Oregon. The Ducks had no chance against that front seven. Trent Murphy is a monster. The loss against Utah was bad, but look who they have beaten: Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, UCLA and Arizona State. Those are all good teams. The Pac-12 is better than the Big 10.
I think Ohio State will be in for a rude awakening. Stanford's offense isn't explosive, but Braxton Miller will have no idea what to do against that front seven. It could get ugly.
Orange Bowl: Auburn vs. Oregon
It's a rematch of the 2011 BCS National Championship game, but all the actors are different. Both Gene Chizik and Chip Kelly are out the door, Cam Newton is in the NFL, and LaMichael James is returning punts for the San Francisco 49ers.
Despite that, these are two good teams, Oregon's recent loss to Stanford notwithstanding. Marcus Mariota is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation and the Ducks rush for 301.6 yards per game, good for seventh in the nation.
The Tigers, meanwhile, rush for a whopping 320 yards per game, which is third in the nation.
And both defenses are actually pretty good. The Tigers only give up 20.4 points per game, while the Ducks hold opponents to just under 18.
It's going to come down to which team can make the most stops. But that's not easy. Both of these teams are explosive. Auburn is the best offense Oregon will face and vice versa.
We could see a shootout, which is always fun. The big advantage for Oregon is with Mariota. Mariota is a potential stud pro quarterback. Nick Marshall? Not so much. He's a fine runner and could have a future as a Wildcat quarterback in the pros, but expecting anything more from him is unfair.
Look for the Ducks and Mariota to hold on tight for a victory.
Sugar Bowl: Texas A&M vs. Fresno State
Could this be the last act for Johnny Football?
It's certainly possible. If it is, he'll go out in a shootout.
Both these teams are not that stout defensively. The Aggies give up 30.9 points per game, while the Bulldogs give up 26.7 points per game.
But man, can these teams score. Fresno State scores 44.3 points per game, which is eighth-best in the country and Texas A&M scores 49.2 points per game, which is fourth in the nation.
It should be a big night for Manziel, who can easily throw for 500 yards against this defense. Same goes for Derek Carr, who is vastly underrated and may end up as a fine pro.
Fresno may score 40 points, but the Aggies might score 60. Think about it: if Texas A&M can drop 42 on Alabama, the nation's top-ranked scoring defense, then 60 is a realistic goal. Seventy? It's possible.
It'll be a fun one, but I just think Fresno is overmatched here. Look for the Aggies to win big.
Fiesta Bowl: Clemson vs. Baylor
I'm all aboard the Baylor express. Their offense is absolutely mind-boggling.
They've averaged 61 points per game, which is best in the nation. They have scored 70 or more points four times, including in three straight weeks. They manhandled Oklahoma. No game has been close.
Clemson is good, to be sure, even if they did get embarrassed by Florida State. They have a high-powered offense.
But can they keep up with the Bears? I really don't think so. I think Baylor is getting a raw deal. If there were a playoff system, you could see them ending up in the title game. But not this year. Baylor is for real, and they won't get a chance to prove it against the best. That playoff system can't come soon enough.
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Iowa State vs. Oklahoma: Top NFL Prospects to Watch in Big 12 Battle
The Iowa State Cyclones and Oklahoma Sooners will be playing in a Big 12 matchup, and the game will give us a good look at some interesting NFL prospects.
As for the game itself, it's likely not going to be a competitive one. The Sooners are 7-2 and coming off a tough loss against Baylor, but they're still the No. 18 team in the latest BCS rankings. Meanwhile, the Cyclones are just 1-8 this season, with their one win coming against Tulsa. They've lost six straight games, and the team is not looking good at all.
While the game is likely going to be a blowout, there will still be some great pro prospects to watch, as we will likely hear their names called in May at the NFL draft. With that being said, let's break down some of these prospects and look at which round they could be selected in.
Jalen Saunders, WR, Oklahoma
With names like Sammy Watkins, Mike Evans and Marqise Lee, the incoming class of wide receivers is going to be a very deep one. One of the names that's gone a bit overlooked in the process has been Jalen Saunders.
Saunders was a former receiver at Fresno State, scoring 15 touchdowns and putting up over 1,500 receiving yards during his first two seasons. However, he decided to transfer to Oklahoma, and after being declared eligible after four games of the 2012 season, he came in and was instantly productive, recording 62 receptions for 829 yards and three touchdowns.
This season, Saunders has continued to be a great slot receiver. He has 41 receptions for 505 yards and five touchdowns, including the 153 yards and two scores he recently put up against Texas Tech.
At 5'9'' and around 160 pounds, Saunders certainly isn't the biggest player. However, his size isn't too big of a concern for a slot receiver, and his explosiveness certainly makes up for it. He does a great job of adjusting to the ball when needed and has some terrific acceleration to fly past defenders.
With all of the other receivers out there, Saunders isn't going to be drafted very high in the draft. However, with his set of skills, some team with a need for a slot receiver will be getting some terrific value out of Saunders in the third or fourth round.
Jeremiah George, ILB, Iowa State
While the Cyclones don't have the best team right now, they do have an incredibly productive inside linebacker in Jeremiah George.
Last season was the first that George started, and he played directly next to A.J. Klein, who was taken in the fifth round by the Carolina Panthers this past draft. He was quite productive, starting in nine games and grabbing 87 total tackles with four for loss.
Now, George has become an even more productive player. He's recorded 102 total tackles with 3.5 sacks and two interceptions to start the year.
As an inside linebacker, George does a good job of finding the ball-carrier and quickly getting to him thanks to his solid speed. He does a good job of covering a lot of ground on the field and isn't afraid to get into some dicey situations to make a tackle.
What really hurts George's draft stock is his height, as he's only 5'11''. However, his mentality and aggressiveness are tough to ignore, and some team in the sixth or seventh round would be smart to give him a chance at the next level.
Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma
Without a doubt, the top NFL prospect to watch in this one is cornerback Aaron Colvin.
Although he originally played as a safety during his sophomore season, the Sooners decided to move Colvin to corner last year. It appears to have been the right decision, as Colvin earned First Team All-Conference in the Big 12 with 52 tackles and four interceptions. He had the opportunity to forgo his senior year and head to the NFL, but he decided to stay.
This season, Colvin hasn't been as productive, but that's because opposing quarterbacks haven't thrown at him as frequently as they did in 2012.
As a pro prospect, Colvin is a physical corner who loves to stop the run. He loves to use his physicality near the line to press opposing receivers and he uses this aggressive mentality well. However, he's not an ideal corner for NFL teams looking for a speedster, as he lacks top-tier speed and quickness. Sometimes his physicality hurts his team with pass interference calls, but overall it is still certainly an asset.
While his stock has taken a bit of a hit this season, Colvin is still one of the better cornerbacks who will be eligible for the draft next year. If he ends this season on a positive note, there's no reason that he can't be an early second-round pick.
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Michigan vs. Northwestern: Preview and Prediction for Big Ten Clash
The Michigan Wolverines and Northwestern Wildcats will be going head-to-head in an important Big Ten clash Saturday, and both teams are really hoping for a win.
Heading into Saturday, Michigan and Northwestern are at the bottom of the Big Ten Legends division. While teams like Iowa and Minnesota have usually been at the bottom in previous seasons, the landscape has changed quite a bit in 2013.
Below is a preview of both teams and what they've done this season, followed by a prediction for Saturday's big conference game.
Michigan Wolverines
They may have looked like a legitimate contender in the Big Ten at the beginning of the season, but the Wolverines have had a rough run recently.
Over the past four games, Michigan has gone 1-3, with its one win coming against the Indiana Hoosiers, scoring 63 points in the process. They have a 6-3 overall record, but they're also just 2-3 in the conference, with near losses to Akron and Connecticut.
Devin Gardner has had a very inconsistent run, recording four or five touchdowns in some games and then scoring none or one in others. Overall, his season has been decent, recording over 2,600 total yards and 23 total touchdowns. However, his 11 interceptions have really hurt this team, and the offense as a whole has to be smarter with the ball.
Defensively, this team isn't as good as they would like to be. They've allowed 350.4 total yards and 25.9 points per game, and their opponents average 5.0 yards per play.
The expectations were high this season, but now the Wolverines are just trying to grab a couple of wins before their game against Ohio State.
Northwestern Wildcats
At one point they were ranked as high as No. 16 in the AP poll, but the Wildcats have completely fallen out of the rankings as of late.
After a 10-3 season in which Northwestern won the Gator Bowl, it is currently only 4-5 without a single win in the Big Ten. They started the season with four solid wins, but everything went downhill after falling 40-30 to Ohio State, as they've lost every game since. To make matters worse, they're coming off of a tough loss after a game-ending Hail Mary by Nebraska.
The combined rushing efforts of Treyvon Green and Kain Colter have been impressive, with the running back and quarterback doing a lot of things on the ground. The two have carried the ball 94 times each, combining for 1,021 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The big issue for the Wildcats has been their defense, which has not played well. Northwestern is allowing 417.8 yards and 26 points per game this season, and the lack of offense recently has kept the Wildcats from winning games.
Neither of these teams has played well recently, but I think it's time for the Wildcats to end their losing streak and get their first win of the Big Ten season.
Green, who is averaging 6.5 yards per carry, will need to get more than a few carries, as he's heading into this one after running for 149 yards and three touchdowns two weeks ago in their last game against Nebraska.
Gardner has a nasty habit of turning the ball over at bad times, and since the Wildcats have 18 total interceptions this season, I think that they will be able to frustrate Michigan's starting quarterback.
Northwestern is clearly disappointed with how this season has gone, but they have a chance to make up for it Saturday.
Prediction: Northwestern 30, Michigan 28
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Alabama vs. Mississippi State: Top Storylines to Watch in SEC Clash
On Saturday, Nov. 16, the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a meeting of SEC football foes. Alabama will look to preserve its perfect season under Nick Saban, while Mississippi State will be searching for the upset of the year as it pursues a .500 record under Dan Mullen.
The question is, what should you be watching for when the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide clash this weekend?
Key Injuries
Entering Week 12 of the 2013-14 college football season, it's hardly surprising to note that there are injuries. As unfortunate as it may be, teams have played something in the ball park of 10 games, and that puts every player at risk of a nagging or sidelining ailment.
This game is no exception.
The most notable name on the injury list is Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott. Coach Mullen labeled Prescott as questionable for the game against Alabama, per HailState.com, due to an elbow injury.
Mississippi State has been splitting quarterback duties between Prescott and original starter Tyler Russell, but that doesn't make Prescott's health any less concerning.
As for Alabama, an already banged up Crimson Tide secondary could be without a key player. Andrew Gribble of AL.com reports that cornerback Bradley Sylve is still nursing a high ankle sprain, and that could keep him out of this weekend's game against Mississippi State.
Cyrus Jones has played well in his place, but depth in the secondary will be a key in this game and beyond for Alabama.
Upset Alert
This one's a long shot.
At 4-5, Mississippi State is far from a team that has earned the label of an upset threat. With a closer inspection of those losses, however, it becomes clear that the Bulldogs have been within striking distance during games against high-profile opponents.
That's either broken Mississippi State's spirits, or it's prepared them to do the unthinkable against Alabama.
Mississippi State lost 51-41 on the road to No. 11 Texas A&M on Nov. 9, and they trailed by 10 points with less than 14 minutes remaining before falling apart down the stretch. The Bulldogs were down 17-10 at the half against No. 10 South Carolina before losing 34-16 away from home.
Furthermore, the Bulldogs lost 24-20 at the No. 7 Auburn Tigers and 21-3 to No. 12 Oklahoma State. A 59-26 loss to No. 21 LSU is discouraging, but the score was 31-26 entering the fourth quarter.
Mississippi State has been in the thick of things against some of the best teams in the country, and that offers some form of hope entering a clash with Alabama.
It'd be the biggest shock of the year to see Alabama fall to Mississippi State, and that must be stated. With that being said, all five of Mississippi State's losses have come against Top 25 teams, and that makes Dan Mullen's squad a dangerous one.
Alabama deserves to be the heavy favorite, but this one may not be as easy as it seems.
AJ McCarron: Heisman Hopeful?
Johnny Manziel and the Texas A&M Aggies are having another magnificent season. Jameis Winston and the Florida State Seminoles are ranked No. 2 in the country.
Why does this matter? Manziel and Winston are the top two Heisman Trophy candidates. They're also two players who have been been out-classed by AJ McCarron and the Alabama Crimson Tide, whether it be on the field or in the rankings.
This isn't to say that McCarron deserves to win the Heisman Trophy, but where's his hype?
Through the air, McCarron currently has 2,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions on a completion percentage of 69.4. That creates career marks of 68 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during his time at Alabama.
More impressively, McCarron has already won two national championships and is in a position to win an uncanny third.
In his biggest game of the year, McCarron earned his Heisman moment by out-gunning Manziel in College Station. Manziel put up monster numbers, but it was McCarron who went 20-of-29 for 334 yards, four touchdowns and no interception en route to a 49-42 win.
Mississippi State is 4-5, but if McCarron is going to enter the Heisman conversation, he can't afford to do anything but take over this contest.
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Stanford vs. USC: Breaking Down Key Storylines in Pac-12 Clash
Florida vs. South Carolina: Stars to Watch for Both Teams in SEC Clash
The Florida Gators are unranked and in the midst of a five-game losing streak heading into Saturday's SEC showdown with BCS No. 10 South Carolina.
A slew of injuries has stymied any chances Florida had to be competitive in what is reputed to be the nation's best conference. It will take a stellar effort from the Gators' defense, competent quarterback play and an improved running game to pull off the upset in Columbia.
Head coach Will Muschamp succinctly summarized the state of the Gators earlier in the week, per the AP's Mark Long:
An early-season loss to Georgia and even a letdown on the road against Tennessee haven't slowed the Gamecocks much, as they are still in the hunt in the SEC East division.
Let's take a look at some of the stars that should have a huge impact on the outcome of this contest in Williams-Brice Stadium.
Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
There isn't a much better way to start than with one of the most talented defenders to grace college football in recent memory.
Clowney has faced his fair share of criticism for perhaps not playing to his immense potential ahead of a likely venture into the 2014 NFL Draft as a top-flight prospect. The junior has only two sacks, compared to the 13.5 he racked up a season ago.
Nevertheless, he's still commanded double-teams thanks to his freakish 6'6", 274-pound frame that is accompanied with incredible athleticism.
Whether it's Tyler Murphy—who is a game-time decision—or Skyler Mornhinweg under center for the Gators, this is the type of game in whcih Clowney can break out.
Running back Mack Brown isn't giving Florida much to complement its passing game, so look for Clowney to have a huge impact against both dimensions of the opposing offense.
Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
The superb freshman will likely be charged with locking down the Gamecocks' most explosive receiver in Damiere Byrd, who averages over 19 yards per catch.
Hargreaves could also line up frequently against Bruce Ellington, who leads South Carolina with five touchdown receptions. Either way, the Florida corner figures to come out on top.
What's encouraging, too, is that Hargreaves—who was named to CBSSports.com's midseason All-American team—has demonstrated a willingness to hit, as he racked up nine total tackles in the 23-20 loss to Georgia.
That will be critical in facing South Carolina's balanced offense, which averages 255.7 yards through the air and just over 200 on the ground.
Having a defensive-minded head coach in Muschamp will help in game-planning for the formidable Gamecocks attack, but the Gators have to be ready for anything. That's especially so, since their sputtering offense isn't likely to help the cause.
Every time out, it seems Hargreaves is growing as a player. This is another learning experience that can continue his rapid development against a quality opponent.
Mike Davis, RB, South Carolina
As the focal point of the Gamecocks' offense, Davis has not disappointed in running for over 100 yards in all but two games this season.
That's helped him eclipse the 1,000-yard mark, but the sophomore also has 29 receptions for 326 yards, good enough to rank second and third on the team in those respective categories.
This is the toughest test Davis has faced all season, though, because Florida ranks in the top five nationally in total defense and yields an average of just 3.62 yards per carry, per NCAA.com.
However, the 5'9", 215-pound runner has found success against SEC foes in 2013:
Davis—who has 10 touchdowns already—will be ready to get physical in finding his way back to pay dirt, since he's not scored a touchdown in either of South Carolina's previous two games.
Michael Taylor, LB, Florida
A torn meniscus has ended leading tackler Antonio Morrison's season, which means Taylor will be asked to step up in his fellow linebacker's absence.
Taylor has averaged seven tackles over the past four games and serves as a key cog in the Gators' front seven. With Davis coming at him full-steam and fresh off a bye week, though, he must hold his ground and become the leader in the linebacker corps.
OnlyGators.com documented how the defense will shift in Morrison's absence, with Taylor moving to the middle:
Especially with a freshman in Jarrad Davis now starting on the weak side, it is of optimal importance for Taylor to put the defense in position to succeed at the point of attack.
Otherwise, Davis will be able to run wild and set up Gamecocks QB Connor Shaw to build on his four-touchdown performance in their most recent win over Mississippi State.
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BCS Rankings 2013: Where Top 25 Stands Heading into Week 12
After a thrilling Week 11 that featured some of the best matchups of the season, Week 12 kind of falls a bit on its head. There are only two games featuring BCS-ranked teams (Georgia vs. Auburn and Oklahoma State vs. Texas).
So barring anything unforeseen, this will give us a chance to step back and think about where each of the ranked teams stand. Which teams are on the rise? Which teams are in trouble? And does anyone have a real chance of beating Alabama or Florida State?
Below is the Top 25 in the BCS rankings. Following that will be an overview of some of the biggest headlines entering the weekend.
Can Auburn Play Spoiler?
If Auburn can beat Georgia at home, then it will take on Alabama at home with the chance to send the BCS into chaos.
Not only would an Auburn victory catapult the Tigers into contention for the title game, but it would probably be the biggest shock of the year. Remember, Auburn went 3-9 last season.
Of course, the Tigers have to beat Georgia first, and the Bulldogs are seemingly getting back on track. Todd Gurley may not be 100 percent yet, but he's rounding into form, and he rushed for 175 yards combined in the past two weeks.
But let's not forget just how good Auburn has been. Its last close game was a four-point victory over Texas A&M in mid-October. The Tigers' offense is electric, as they average a whopping 38.6 points per game, and 'Bama struggled against the high-flying Texas A&M team. If it's a shootout, Auburn has a chance.
I don't think Georgia is quite the same team it was entering the season. The Bulldogs have just been ravaged by injuries. Aaron Murray has done a fine job, but he's not the type of transcendent talent who can win games on his own.
It's a real possibility—Auburn can go into the Iron Bowl with the chance to play spoiler. And you know what? The Tigers have a real chance of forcing madness.
Can Anyone Beat Alabama or Florida State?
Oregon lost out on its chance to play in the title game. So did other contenders like Clemson and Missouri. It doesn't seem that Baylor or Ohio State can leapfrog the two-top teams—imagine what the playoffs would look like?—so we're on a collision course for Alabama to defend its title against Jameis Winston and Florida State.
Is this predestined? I wrote above about how Auburn has a chance against Alabama, but it's just a chance, and the Tigers are certainly not guaranteed to win. Let's remember how good Alabama has been. Its win over LSU last week? That's about as dominating and impressive as a college football win can be.
And Florida State should walk into the title game. The Seminoles' hardest game remaining is against a depleted Florida team. That's really not that hard.
It would be absolutely shocking if Florida State did not make the title game. There's just no way the Seminoles are losing to Florida. But Alabama? As I wrote above, it's possible the Crimson Tide lose.
In that case, Baylor would probably have the inside track. Its win over Oklahoma was more impressive than any win the Buckeyes have or could have. The Big 10 is pretty bad. Ohio State has no real signature win. Baylor has dominated everybody.
It might be nice to see a team other than Alabama enter the spotlight. But, man are the Tide impressive. I'm more impressed with this year's version than last year's. The most likely outcome is an Alabama-Florida State matchup. But at least there's hope for something different.
Heisman Watch
Barring an unforgettable performance by Johnny Manziel, it seems that Jameis Winston has the Heisman locked up.
He's been utterly dominant, throwing for 26 touchdowns and 2,661 yards. More impressively, he's only thrown seven interceptions and has completed nearly 70 percent of his passes. And he's only a freshman.
Manziel and Marcus Mariota are still in it, and Bryce Petty has a fighter's chance. You could probably throw in AJ McCarron as well.
Manziel has the best chance to upset Winston. Manziel has been as good as last year, if not better. He's thrown 3,313 yards, 31 touchdowns and just 11 picks. He's also rushed for 611 yards and eight touchdowns.
Last season, he only threw 26 touchdowns, and he's completed five percent more of his passes this year. Johnny Football did run for more yards last season, and he did have 21 rushing touchdowns. But he's still been dominant and electric and could snatch the trophy out of Winston's hands with a signature performance.
It didn't help that Mariota and Oregon lost to Stanford. He struggled against a top defense. Heisman winners need to be transcendent in those games.
But he hasn't thrown a pick yet, which is amazing, and he also has nine rushing touchdowns. He's not bad, you know.
Still, this is Winston's to lose. The Seminoles have an easy schedule from here on out, and the quarterback will be able to put up some big numbers.
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Georgia vs. Auburn: Analyzing Critical Storylines in SEC Showdown
Saturday's showdown between Georgia and Auburn will feature something of a role reversal from what was expected at the beginning of the season.
Instead of the Bulldogs battling for the opportunity to go to the SEC Championship Game and an outside chance at the national title game, it is the Tigers. And instead of Auburn finding itself mired in SEC mediocrity, it is Georgia that has already lost three times.
Read on for some critical storylines as each team attempts to improve its bowl positioning late in the year.
The Look-Ahead Factor
Auburn's next game is against archrival Alabama. Regardless of records, the Iron Bowl is as big as it gets in college football, and this year the Tigers and Crimson Tide still control their own destiny for the SEC West.
Furthermore, Alabama still clearly controls its fate in the national title race. But if the Tigers were to upset the Tide, they would throw their own hat into the ring that is the chase for the crystal football.
While we as fans have the luxury of looking forward to that monumental clash, Auburn can't afford to overlook Georgia. Yes, the Bulldogs have struggled to live up to expectations, but they still have one of the best signal-callers in SEC history in Aaron Murray and an absolute beast in running back Todd Gurley.
If the Tigers are caught looking ahead at all, Georgia will take advantage.
Auburn Rushing Attack vs. Vulnerable Georgia Defense
Between running back Tre Mason and quarterback Nick Marshall, Auburn has one of the best rushing attacks in the nation. In fact, it ranks third in the country in yards per game on the ground.
Marshall himself leads SEC quarterbacks in rushing yards (734) after dashing for 214 yards against Tennessee (which was the highest single-game total in the SEC this year). Mason seemed pedestrian in comparison with his 117 yards, but he ranks in the top five nationally in rushing touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball will be Georgia's leaky defense, which held an opponent to less than 20 points for the first time all year with Saturday's 45-6 pasting of lowly Appalachian State. The Bulldogs give up nearly 30 points a contest and allowed 38 to Clemson, 41 to LSU, 41 to Missouri and 31 to Tennessee and Vanderbilt.
Look for plenty of lanes for Marshall and Mason Saturday.
Georgia's Recent Domination
Auburn may be in a better position this year, but Georgia has dominated the head-to-head matchups recently.
The Bulldogs dismantled the Tigers last year 38-0 and have won six of the past seven contests against Auburn. There are plenty of players on the Tigers roster that have never beaten Georgia.
While previous results won't have a direct impact on Saturday's game, if the Bulldogs jump out to an early lead memories of recent losses could creep into Auburn's psyche. If the Tigers want to head into their showdown with Alabama with a spot in the SEC title game still on the line, they must avoid any self doubt against Georgia Saturday.
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Washington vs. UCLA: 10 Things We Learned in Bruins' Win
Is UCLA Coach Jim Mora Risking Myles Jack's Future by Playing Him 2 Ways?
Freshman linebacker Myles Jack is one of the most electric defensive playmakers in the Pac-12. For a second consecutive week, he proved to be the same on offense, this time in a 41-31 win over Washington that puts UCLA head coach Jim Mora in an interesting dilemma.
Mora told reporters earlier this week Jack's number of repetitions at running back "depends on the situation," per UCLABruins.com.
The circumstances that forced Mora and offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone to use their freshman linebacker at running back a week ago against Arizona necessitated the freshman to again play on both sides of the ball on Friday—against his hometown team that recruited him at both linebacker and running back.
He didn't just meet the high bar set in his Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week-winning offensive performance last Saturday, he exceeded it against the Huskies. Jack matched a UCLA milestone that was untouched for nearly a decade, rushing for four touchdowns. Maurice Jones-Drew was the last Bruin to accomplish that, in 2004, and it's the second-most rushing touchdowns a Bruin ball-carrier has ever scored in a game.
Yet another outstanding offensive performance means talk will persist of Jack doubling up even after starting running back Jordon James gets back to 100 percent from an ankle injury. After all, Jack's five touchdowns in the past two weeks are as many as James scored in the Bruins' first four games.
Ultimately, the buzz will be just that—idle chatter that lasts for a few weeks but fades. Simply put, a weekly workload that has Jack on the field for 100-plus snaps is too demanding to be sustainable.
He told ESPN in his postgame interview he was "exhausted" after rushing 13 times against Washington. Only Paul Perkins carried the ball more for the Bruins, with 21.
So Jack's appearance on the offensive side wasn't limited just to goal-line snaps or other special circumstances, as Mora suggested might be the case. And with Malcolm Jones sustaining a head injury Friday, the backfield situation at UCLA is further muddied.
It stands to reason, then, that seeing Jack on both sides is something to which the football-following nation should get accustomed. If he does, he'll make modern history.
In recent memory, there have only been a few other two-way stars in the college game, with Michigan's 1997 Heisman Trophy-winning cornerback Charles Woodson being the most notable.
Per Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News, former UCLA head coach and current Pac-12 Network analyst Rick Neuheisel compared Jack's dual-position play to former Holy Cross standout and two-time Heisman finalist Gordie Lockbaum.
The modern game's complexities don't allow for the week-in, week-out two-way role. Understanding the nuances of an offensive playbook or defensive coverage is a full-time job.
Typically, such instances are seen in trick plays, like another of Mazzone's experiments on display Friday, when defensive end Cassius Marsh was used as a red-zone receiver.
The two-way, offensive-defensive player is a relic of an era of football reserved for historical footnotes and grandfathers to pontificate on how much tougher athletes were in yesteryear. To wit, Chuck Bednarik was among the last full-time offensive and defensive players more than a half-century ago.
Bednarik's name graces the award given to college football's best defensive player—an award that, coincidentally, Jack has the ability to pursue in his UCLA career.
And therein lies perhaps the most significant reason Jack can't play both offense and defense for the long haul. He's just too good at linebacker to spread thin with a hefty offensive workload.
Jack made no bones about signing with UCLA to play linebacker, a point he emphasized after the win last week at Arizona, per the Los Angeles Daily News, and reemphasized in his postgame interview, per SportsCenter's Twitter account.
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Pac-12 Football: How the Utah Utes Can (Maybe, Possibly) Upset the Oregon Ducks
The Utah Utes' transition into the Pac-12 has been an eye-opening experience for the program, as well as a mouth-opening one for the doubters. And that's to be expected. Respect is earned, not given in a BCS Conference.
Utah appeared well on its way to earning that respect after a 4-2 start to the season, including a home win over No. 5-ranked Stanford but has since lost three consecutive games by a combined 28 points. Injuries are piling up (add starting quarterback Travis Wilson to the list of casualties), the offensive line is struggling, the defense is feeling the pressure and answers are nowhere within reach.
Despite all that, the team is competing, but it's just not showing up in the standings, where it matters most.
"We're standing toe-to-toe with the best the conference has to offer and I said that in the press conference on Saturday night, but we've got to find a way to get more wins," head coach Kyle Whittingham said to Dirk Facer of Deseret News. "We're more competitive, but it's not about being competitive. It's about getting W's, and so, that's the next hurdle we got to get over — is finding a way to win these games."
So the search for another win continues Saturday at Autzen Stadium, against a very motivated Oregon Ducks team fresh off its first loss of the season. For the Utes to have any realistic shot at maybe, possibly pulling off an upset, all (and I mean ALL) of the following must happen:
Win Turnover Battle
Duh, I know. Let's get the obvious one out of the way first. No other single stat, other than points scored, more closely correlates to victories than the turnover battle. This season alone, Utah is 3-0 when winning the turnover battle and 0-4 when losing. While winning the turnover battle this weekend may not guarantee a "W," it's definitely a step in the right direction.
Too bad Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota has yet to throw a single interception this entire season, compared to 22 touchdowns through the air. The sophomore signal-caller is efficient running and throwing the ball, so the Utes defense must...
Pressure Marcus Mariota
Of all, this seems the most attainable. Led by defensive ends Trevor Reilly and Nate Orchard, Utah gets after opposing quarterbacks as well as any other team in the nation. In fact, the Utes lead the nation in sacks at 3.67 per game. And with Mariota bothered by a knee injury, expect the defense to apply pressure throughout the afternoon.
After all, it may be the only way to force Mariota into making mistakes—if that's even possible.
Establish Passing Game
Normally, teams establish the running game to open up the passing game. However, this is no normal game, especially with former walk-on Adam Schulz starting at quarterback. Against a stacked box, the Utes have to soften the defense with a few successful pass plays early on.
Some early completions could also help Schulz build his confidence and get into a nice rhythm. Otherwise, running backs Bubba Poole and Co. will have no room whatsoever to maneuver, eat the clock and keep the Ducks offense off the field.
Schulz, according to Coach Whittingham, has the strongest arm on the team, per a report by Mike Sorensen of Deseret News, but is it accurate enough to move the chains and put points on the scoreboard? Saturday we find out.
Convert Third Downs
Ahh, the team's Achilles' heel. In Pac-12 play, the Utes are converting just 32.2 percent of third downs, which is actually slightly above their 31.7 percent in nonconference games. But either way you look at it, it's been ugly.
More than anything, converting enough third downs to beat Oregon comes down to picking up chunks of yardage on first and second down. You know, 3rd-and-3 is a lot easier to manage than 3rd-and-long. And that's on co-offensive coordinators Dennis Erickson and Brian Johnson to dial up the right plays for their new quarterback. Expect a lot of screens, slants and quick strikes to receivers in space.
The Utes have to play perfect football to come away with a win. At this point, I don't think they have it in them. The defense will keep them close but ultimately run out of gas. Oregon wins 41-20.
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Pac-12 Football: How the Utah Utes Can (Maybe, Possibly) Upset the Oregon Ducks
Keith Price Injury: Updates on Washington QB's Shoulder, Likely Return Date
Washington Huskies quarterback Keith Price exited Friday's game against the Pac-12 rival UCLA Bruins with a shoulder injury.
CBS Sports reported on what specifically was ailing Price, citing the ESPN2 telecast:
Washington QB Keith Price is out with a shoulder injury per ESPN.
— Eye on College FBall (@EyeOnCFB) November 16, 2013The Tacoma News Tribune reporter Christian Caple added to that after the game:
Sarkisian said X-ray's negative on Price. In wait and see mode beyond that.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) November 16, 2013Washington athletic department representative Gregg Bell added this:
Keith Price, on if he can play next week at Oregon St with his shoulder: "I'm not sure....it (shoulder) hurt pretty bad." @UW_Football #UDUB
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 16, 2013College Football Talk's Kevin McGuire noted in his report that Price attempted to throw passes on the sidelines before the second half got underway, but he was unable to shake off the pain.
Price completed 10 of his 18 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown in Pasadena before leaving the gridiron.
The senior signal-caller has put together an efficient 2013 campaign in throwing 19 touchdowns to just four interceptions after his two-yard scoring toss to Jaydon Mickens in the second quarter.
A heavy dose of running back Bishop Sankey can be expected moving forward, but Price's replacement, freshman Cyler Miles, has completed three of four passes for 15 yards and a touchdown thus far.
Miles' one-yard scoring strike to Austin Seferian-Jenkins cut the Bruins' lead to three, but UCLA's Myles Jack had his fourth rushing touchdown of the evening to put the home team up 34-24.
While there is still hope for Washington to notch a key road victory in the conference, the loss of Price is a downer—especially if he misses any more time in the coming weeks.
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5 Biggest Adjustments Florida Football Needs to Make in 2014
Florida (4-5, 3-4 SEC) has been the last dog to the bowl in its past few contests.
The Gators have dropped four consecutive games for the second time under the tenure of coach Will Muschamp, and presumably, the season has become a wash.
In the span of a few weeks, Florida's coaching staff has had to make sizeable adjustments following key injuries to both the offensive and defensive lines.
Injuries to middle linebacker Antonio Morrison and tackle Tyler Moore puts Florida's season-ending injury total to 10. And in the past four games, the Gators have eclipsed the 20-point mark once.
Needless to say, the Gators have had a shortage of luck.
We'll take a look at where Florida will need to make the biggest adjustments in 2014.
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BCS Rankings 2013: Projecting Week 12 Scores for Most Competitive Top 25 Games
There isn't a lot of potential for upsets to shake the foundation of the BCS rankings heading in Week 12, but there are some games amongst the top 25 teams in the country that should prove to be thrillers.
The only two ranked matchups on the upcoming schedule offer their own intrigue, featuring two powerful conference clashes in which the underdogs could disrupt their opponents' quest for a BCS bowl.
Let's take a look at how the standings stack up at the moment, along with a closer look at the best showdowns on tap, with predictions as to how they'll shake out.
Note: All team statistics are courtesy of NCAA.com.
No. 12 Oklahoma State vs. No. 24 Texas
Longtime Longhorns head coach Mack Brown has certainly dismissed many of his detractors. After starting the 2013 campaign 1-2, Brown has led Texas on a six-game winning streak.
The most recent triumph for the Longhorns came over another Big 12 foe in West Virginia.
Quarterback Case McCoy drove the team to a tying field goal with 13 seconds left in regulation, then capped off the winning drive in overtime by hitting Alex De La Torre on a two-yard touchdown toss to win 47-40.
McCoy has been clutch late in games in the midst of this winning stretch in notching four fourth-quarter comebacks on the road. However, he will face his stiffest challenge this week at home since Oct. 12 when the Longhorns beat Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.
The Cowboys lost to the Mountaineers earlier this year, but that is the only blemish on their record. A win in Austin would provide a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Longhorns in the Big 12 standings.
However, QB Clint Chelf completes barely over half of his passes, and Oklahoma State doesn't run the ball well enough to exploit the Longhorns' 84th-ranked rush defense.
It should be close, but look for McCoy to pull off some more late-game heroics and boost the Longhorns to 7-0 in the conference in a tight victory.
Prediction: Texas 31, Oklahoma State 24
No. 25 Georgia vs. No. 7 Auburn
After weathering a tough early-season schedule rather well, the Bulldogs have been depleted by injuries.
At least senior signal-caller Aaron Murray is still running the offense, but he's doing so without dynamic receiver Justin Scott-Wesley and running back Keith Marshall.
Thankfully, Todd Gurley has returned to the backfield for the past two games after being out for three contests, and the Bulldogs have kept fighting in the meantime. Head coach Mark Richt has been impressed with how Gurley has gutted it out:
As David Ching of ESPN.com points out, too, starting tight end Arthur Lynch and receiver Chris Conley should be back this week to face the Tigers.
Although Auburn is a juggernaut that averages 320 rushing yards per contest, Georgia is yielding just 3.45 yards per carry.
With the increased weapons at his side, Murray should flourish and keep the Bulldogs within striking distance. Gurley's presence will be what puts the underdogs over the top to pull the upset in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Prediction: Georgia 27, Auburn 21
No. 16 Michigan State vs. Nebraska
The Spartans defense has been incredible, ranking third in the nation in scoring defense (11.6 PPG), third in passing yards allowed per game (166.8 YPG) and tops in rush defense.
Savvy middle linebacker Max Bullough runs the show, while speedy weak-side linebacker Denicos Allen flies to the football and makes plays. Defensive end Shilique Calhoun is a load as a pass-rusher, and before the team's bye, he racked up 2.5 sacks in the 29-6 win over Michigan.
Sophomore QB Connor Cook has been solid but not spectacular, though, and this game has a lot at stake for Sparty. If Michigan State loses in Lincoln, it will fall into a tie with the Cornhuskers for first in the Big Ten's Legends Division.
However, Nebraska will have beaten them head-to-head and thus would have an inside track to the conference championship game.
This should be an old-fashioned, three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust Big Ten showdown, but as long as the Spartans shut down Cornhuskers running back Ameer Abdullah—who's run for 1,213 yards and seven touchdowns this season—they should come out on top.
Prediction: Michigan State 17, Nebraska 13
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College Football Predictions Week 12: Projections for Top 25 Teams on Saturday
As we approach the end of the college football regular season, a number of Top 25 teams are preparing to finish the rest of the year without much trouble as they get prepared for their conference championships and bowl games.
Based off of what we've seen in previous seasons, this is the time where teams can't afford to coast. A number of top teams tend to fall late in the season, and that puts a few programs on upset alert for Week 12.
Below is a full list of predictions for the BCS Top 25 teams on Saturday, followed by a breakdown of the day's most exciting games.
No. 4 Stanford Cardinal (8-1) at USC Trojans (7-3)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Prediction: 28-24, Stanford
While the Stanford Cardinal are trying to make a run for the national championship, the USC Trojans have recently started to turn things around and are trying to get a better bowl bid.
Things have been shaping up nicely for the Cardinal. Since losing to Utah, Stanford has wins over UCLA, Oregon State and Oregon. The defense has been playing very well, allowing just 19.4 points per game.
Tyler Gaffney has led the offensive attack on the ground and is having an overall terrific season. He's run for 1,043 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, scoring six in the last three games.
For USC, they have three straight wins after losing 14-10 to Notre Dame. They're also coming off of a dominant 62-28 win against California, recording 499 yards of total offense.
Marqise Lee, who has been dealing with a knee injury, is finally back. He's caught 38 passes for 521 yards and two touchdowns this season, and he should be a more productive part of this offense.
With Lee back in the offense, I think that the Trojans can hang it there at home. However, Lee's presence isn't going to be enough to take down one of the top teams in the nation, although they will give them a bit of a scare.
No. 12 Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-1) at No. 24 Texas Longhorns (7-2)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Prediction: 35-28, Texas
There's a tight race at the top of the Big 12, but whoever loses this game will fall out of the race.
The offense for the Oklahoma State Cowboys has been strong all season, scoring 40.7 points per game. That high-powered offense for the Cowboys has helped a lot, as they've won their last five games.
Clint Chelf has taken over the starting job at quarterback over the past few games, and he's coming off of a great game, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns. The ground game has been led by Desmond Roland and Jeremy Smith, who have combined for 825 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.
After struggling to start the season, the Texas Longhorns have bounced back, winning their last six games and scoring at least 30 in each. The offense has scored 34.4 points per game, but the defense has been a slight concern, as they're allowing 24.7.
A lot of the team's success will have to do with how Case McCoy plays. He's been inconsistent this season, throwing for 1,471 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions.
After coming up with a big game against West Virginia, I expect McCoy to ride that momentum into this one and pull off the big upset, keeping the Longhorns on top of the Big 12, at least for now.
No. 23 Miami Hurricanes (7-2) at Duke Blue Devils (7-2)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Prediction: 30-20, Duke
Did anyone really think that the Duke Blue Devils were going to be this good?
The Blue Devils have rebounded this season. They had two straight losses in September, but since then they've had big wins over teams like Virginia Tech and NC State. As a team, they're putting up 409.3 yards and 33.4 points per game.
The Blue Devils focus on a balanced offensive attack on the ground and through the air. Defensively, they're allowing just 22.2 points per game. Jeremy Cash has led the secondary, recording four passes defended and four interceptions.
While the Blue Devils are exceeding expectations, the Miami Hurricanes are starting to fall apart. After starting the season undefeated, they've lost their last two games by a combined score of 83-38.
Without Duke Johnson, the running game that the Hurricanes have relied on all year couldn't get going against Virginia Tech. They ran the ball 24 times, putting up just 28 yards. While Stephen Morris was able to throw for three touchdowns, he won't be able to do that against the Duke secondary.
I think that the Blue Devils prove to the nation just how good they are in this one. With how much Miami has struggled, I don't think that they can get it done.
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Georgia vs Auburn: Highlighting Top Impact Players in Saturday's SEC Showdown
The Auburn Tigers will attempt to keep their slim national championship hopes alive on Saturday afternoon when they play host to the upset-minded Georgia Bulldogs.
Georgia has rebounded from its two-game losing streak in mid-October to win two straight. But the Tigers have won six straight overall and are currently seventh in the BCS standings.
With the stage set, let's take a look at a trio of impact players who will be worth watching in Saturday's top-25 showdown.
Corey Grant, Auburn, RB
If Tre Mason is Auburn's workhorse back, consider speedster Corey Grant as the Tigers' home run hitter.
The 5'11", 205-pound sophomore only averages five attempts per game, but averages 10.1 yards per attempt this season. Against Tennessee last week, Grant carried the ball four times for 48 yards and also showcased his talents as an explosive return man, taking the second-half kickoff back 90 yards for a score.
Grant has averaged 12 or more yards per carry on three different occasions this season and has rushed for at least 40 yards in 7 of 10 games. That's awfully impressive when you consider that he's touching the ball five times per game on average and hasn't touched the ball more than nine times in a single game this season.
Mason and quarterback Nick Marshall are both big reasons why Auburn ranks third in the country in rushing yards this season, but Grant is the runner who can change the game when you least suspect it.
Aaron Murray, Georgia, QB
Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray will be the most dangerous player on the field Saturday afternoon in Auburn. After all, the senior signal-caller is one of the most prolific passers in college football and will be up against a suspect pass defense.
Murray is one of only 21 FBS quarterbacks to have thrown for at least 20 touchdowns this season and is one of only 13 who averages at least nine yards per pass attempt.
The Tigers rank 78th against the pass in 2013 and have been giving up chunks of yardage through the air. Georgia's Murray-led aerial assault will be the third-best that Auburn sees this season behind Texas A&M and Washington State.
If Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson can't come up with a game plan to contain Murray and Georgia's outside weapons, this game could become a shootout.
Dee Ford, Auburn, DE
If you're searching for an impact player to follow on the defensive side of the ball, look no further than Auburn defensive end Dee Ford.
The senior pass-rusher has recorded seven sacks since the start of October and leads the Tigers in tackles for a loss with 10.5. Keep in mind that Ford, who was on the Bednarik Award preseason watch list, did not appear in Auburn's first two games.
With Aaron Murray standing across the line of scrimmage, you can bet Ford will play a key role in Saturday's matchup. If the 6'2", 240-pound edge-rusher can pressure Murray and get to him throughout, Auburn will be in great shape as they look to pick up win No. 10 on the season.
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CIAA Championship Game Cancelled After Attack on Winston-Salem State QB
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association's championship football game between Winston-Salem State and Virginia State has been cancelled due to a fight that broke out between players from the opposing teams.
John Dell of the Winston-Salem Journal reports that Winston-Salem State quarterback Rudy Johnson was assaulted on Friday during a luncheon on the WSSU campus by a members of the Virginia State football team.
CIAA officials met Friday evening after the incident in WSSU Chancellor Donald Reaves' office. ESPN.com news services documented a statement from CIAA commissioner Jacqie Carpenter on the matter:
We understand that some Virginia State University and Winston-Salem State University student-athletes were involved in an incident during the time of today's luncheon event...The police are currently investigating the incident and are speaking with the individuals involved. Leadership from the CIAA and the participating institutions are fully cooperating. Further details and updates regarding the status of the championship game will be forthcoming.
Virginia State running back Lamont Darnell Britt, 22, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury, per Dell. According to the arrest warrant, the junior hit Johnson in the face and head, causing Johnson to have a swollen eye and a laceration above it.
The confrontation broke out in an Anderson Center bathroom on the WSSU campus. An employee and two WSSU football players provided that information to Dell.
Britt had his bond set at $7,500 and is being held in the Forsyth County Jail. He has been the only player arrested at this time, and likely will be the only one through Friday night, per the magistrate. In an earlier report, Dell noted that five Virgina State players were responsible for the assault.
Reaves shared his thoughts on the fight, too.
"We don't know a lot of what happened but we do know our starting quarterback, Rudy Johnson, was beaten up...and he didn't beat himself up," said Reaves.
Johnson is 9-0 as a starter this season, and one of his teammates, who remained anonymous, said Johnson was beat up bad enough to be unable to play.
Two hours after the unfortunate scuffle occurred, the game was rendered canceled at 4 p.m. ET.
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A new survey just released by Mom Corps, a national flexible staffing firm, shows what many of us know anecdotally: Flexible work options are so important to many workers that they are willing to sacrifice a chunk of salary to get them.
The second annual online survey was conducted for Mom Corps by Harris Interactive from July 26-30, 2012, among 1,096 working adults.
Overall, 45 percent of those surveyed reported that they are willing to give up some percentage of their salary for more flexibility at work, and the amount of money they are willing to relinquish (5.8 percent of their salary among last year's workers vs. 8.6 percent this year) is on the rise.
Not surprisingly, the appeal of flexibility is greatest among the 18-34 age group, where workers are simultaneously juggling young families and careers. On average, these employees would be willing to give up almost 14 percent of their salary for flexibility. Eight out of 10 of those employees report already having a "at least a little flexibility" at their current job.
So, what are we talking about here?
Flexibility at work can mean working remotely once or more per week; working reduced, part-time or alternate schedule hours; job sharing; and flexibility when it comes to taking time off.
Flexibility offers many benefits to both the employee and the employer. A University of Minnesota study published in the December issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior reported that an initiative to increase flexibility at Best Buy (employees could routinely change when and where they worked without seeking permission from a manager or even notifying one, among other changes) reduced turnover by 45 percent. Workers also reported better sleep quality and energy levels and decreased emotional exhaustion and psychological distress.
Employees who have flexibility also tend to report greater engagement on the job, greater job satisfaction and greater desire to stay with the organization.
How, then, do we gain more flexibility? An organization I really like, When Work Works, offers a wealth of information for both employees and employers, including tip sheets and organizational plans, about how to move toward greater workplace flexibility.
Other results from the Mom Corps survey:
Sixty-one percent of workers strongly or somewhat agree that flexibility is one of the most important factors they consider when looking for a new job or deciding what company to work for, and one in five strongly agree.
Sixty-seven percent of working adults agree that it is possible to "have it all" when it comes to work-life balance, with little difference between women (68 percent) and men (66 percent).
Fifty-two percent of working adults would be interested in starting their own business in order to achieve a better work-life balance, led by men age 35-44 (75 percent).
More than half (53 percent) of working adults think they would get more work done if they had the ability to work from home occasionally. Sixty-two percent of 18-34-year-olds agree.
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I fall into that age group, but the reason why I want flexibility isn't because I have a family (I'm single)... it's because I'm a night owl. I told my employer that they're going to have to tolerate me coming in late some days, depending on how much sleep I need, or tolerate me not getting much work done! I still work my requisite 40/week, mind.
...tolerate you not getting much work done? And you're still employed? How about you adjust your schedule to fit the work week? And even if you are a night owl, your employer's paying you to be there on time, every day, and to be productive - and not simply put in "40 hours".
Look at your situation from an employer's perspective. Would *you* employ *you*, given your laissez-faire attitude?
I work with many women who want "flexibility". They are bad mothers AND unproductive at work. The modern double threat
quite a grave and harmful assumption you're making and perpetuating there. what makes you think flexibility is equal to "bad mother" and "unproductive" on such a broad basis?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica Specific Questions
Any local dish I should try while in Costa Rica?
A burrito from a local restaurant! - if its busy with Costa Ricans then it will be good and well priced.
Sharmil Goswami - Sales
Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to Costa Rica where you can find out what plugs they use, as well as more detailed Country information in the menu on the left of the page.
I'm travelling via the US, do I need a visa?
Most clients are eligible to travel via the US under the US Visa Waiver Programme, however to do this you must register for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). This must be done prior to departure - more details can be found at www.exodus.co.uk/usvisa.
Rebecca Caldicott - Customer Operations
Walking & Trekking Specific Questions
Walking and Trekking Grades guide
You can view the Grading System for our Walking & Trekking programme online.
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