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Me and 32 other fans at MockingtheDraft, a sister SBnation site, participated in a 7 round mock with trades. Here are the results:
- The Titans trade the 16th pick to the Bucs for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 7th round picks
- The Falcons trade the 19th and 179 pick to the eagles for the 24th and 87th pick.
- The Colts Trade 31st and 94th picks to the Ravens for 25th and 152nd picks.
- The Cardinals Trade there 26th pick to the Raiders, The raiders get the Cards 2nd and 4th.
- The Bills send the 41 pick to the Dolphins for the 43pick and a 6th rounder.
- Atlanta trades #83 and #87 in the 3rd round and its 4th round pick for the Rams 3rd and 4th.
- The Titans trade pick #98 for Miami's #12 and a 7th rounder
- The Jags trade there 4th round pick for Panthers 4th and 7th
1) St. Louis Rams - Ndamukong Suh (DT, Nebraska) - I haven't bought into the Bradford bandwagon yet. Suh just makes good sense. It's boring but that speaks to the solidarity of this choice. We're not ready to protect our QB yet. I may go QB in this draft but only for a back-up, and I severely doubt that.
2) Detroit Lions - Russell Okung (OT, Oklahoma State) - The Lions have OL needs, namely at LG. This past year LT Jeff Backus did perform better as he was free from nagging injuries and the Martz scheme. But a replacement for the 34 year old Backus has been called for by Lions fans for years. Russell Okung showed up at the combine/his proday with 36" arms and performed very well in drills, strength tests, athletic tests. He solidified himself as a top 5 pick. Gerald McCoy would be an excellent pick here too, I chose him in the previous mock. McCoy had a solid showing at the combine, but his limited bench press reps and casual nature didn't help him. Is he taking it seriously enough? In addition, the Lions added DT Corey Williams, whom I strongly believe will have an impact. So DT need has diminished. The Lions choose the top blindside protector for their young franchise qb.
3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Gerald McCoy (DT, Oklahoma) - The Bucs desperately need a Defensive Tackle to improve their terrible run defence. Gerald Mccoy fits great into Raheem Morris' Tampa 2 scheme. He will be a starter right away and will be a starter for years to come. He was the best player available and the Bucs biggest need.
4) Washington Redskins - Bryan Bulaga (OT, Iowa) - With LT Russell Okung off the board, the choice was between drafting FS Eric Berry or QB Sam Bradford, trading down, or reaching a bit for Bulaga. Although Berry would fill a need at FS, the Redskins can either find a FS later in the draft, or (gasp!), find a way to properly utilize the 5 safeties on the roster. The need for offensive line help, especially at LT, is far greater than the need for a QB given Jason Campbell's presence, so I reached slightly for grab Bulaga, the 2nd-best LT in the draft in my view. Bulaga is a legitimate top-10 talent with ideal height, great talent, youth (20, soon 21 years old), and great intelligence. Bulaga is also a better fit for the ZBS Shanahan is sure to install than someone like Anthony Davis, making him the pick here.
5) Kansas City Chiefs - Eric Berry (S, Tennessee) - With Bulaga, Okung, and Suh all gone i had to pick BPA without reaching. Eric Berry is possibly the most talented player in the draft and fits a big need for the Chiefs. He steps in immediately and improves a struggling safety position. Should make Brandon Carr and Jarrod Page look much better
6) Seattle Seahawks - Jimmy Clausen (QB, Notre Dame) - This pick was made before the Charlie Whitehurst trade (or should I say fiasco?) Clausen has worked well in a pro style offense with a shoddy offensive line. He has also played injured and while some question his character, Pete Carroll recruited him hard for the better part of a decade. If this were after the Whitehurst deal, I think I would trade back at a deep discount since I can't see paying a 3rd string QB $5 million per year, and most of the prospects the Seahawks want are still there at 15 (where the prospects are much cheaper too). Also with two QBs on board at this point, the possibility stands that a QB will fall to 14.
7) Cleveland Browns - Joe Haden (CB, Florida) - The Browns pass rusher was pretty good, but the coverage was so bad as to completely ruin the pass D. Haden is a great young corner to improve the secondary play. He didn't run well at the combine, but that's unimportant to a guy that didn't have any speed issues in college.
8) Oakland Raiders - Trent Williams (OT, Oklahoma) - No secret the Raiders need lots of help along the offensive line.With Bulaga off the board and Bruce Campbell's bust potential a little too high for me to want to spend a top 10 pick on him, Williams was the natural choice. He has experience at both left and right tackle, so he can push Mario Henderson for blindside protector while at the same time be perfectly capable of being the kind of big, physical run blocker the Raiders need on the right side. He's athletic and has a lot of experience. He's a total package, in short.
9) Buffalo Bills - Sam Bradford (QB, Oklahoma) - Buffalo has passed on the chance to get a franchise QB so many times since Jim Kelly that I've lost count. Every single QB since then has either been a reach, (JP Losman) a wily veteran (Drew Bledsoe) or a later round choice that the Bills hoped would be the exception to the rule (Trent Edwards). Bradford is in some peoples eyes the best QB in this draft, and when he fell to 9 I was pretty much obligated to take him. He's got a great arm, great intangibles, and if he can learn to play under center quickly and efficiently I think the kid is going to be an NFL star. Besides, how often does a guy who was supposed to go 1st overall fall into your lap at the 9th pick?
10) Jacksonville Jaguars - C.J. Spiller (RB, Clemson) - It came down to Cj Spiller or Rolando Mcclain, who've I've cooled down on even though i'd love to get him. CJ Spiller is a possibilty because the league is becoming a 2 RB league and besides MJD, we don't have much firepower that's suited to our run you through scheme. Dez Bryant is not a viable pick because of character and positional issues. Jags would be scared away from the WR position because of past experiences and the lack of passing in our offense. We'll go BAP and that's why Spiller was the selection.
11) Denver Broncos - Dan Williams (NT, Tennessee) - Although the Broncos made a lot of moves in FA to address short-comings along the defensive line, they cannot count on older free agents forever. By drafting Williams, they hopefully find a long-term solution for one of the most important positions on any 3-4 defense. It doesn't hurt that Williams will get to learn the ropes from Jamaal Williams, one of the better players at the position for the last decade. The pick also frees up Ronald Fields and Justin Bannan to play at their more natural DE positions, where the undersized Broncos were exposed as the 2009 season wore on.
12) Miami Dolphins - Earl Thomas (S, Texas) - With Berry, Haden, Spiller, and Dan Williams all off the board before my pick, I was left with two options, trade back in the round to add a few extra picks and take and rush linebacker, or take the best player available that fills one of our 4 greatest needs (NT, OLB, FS, WR). I could not find a trade partner so I went with the latter. Earl Thomas not only fills one of our biggest needs, but he was also the best player left on my board. He should be able to start immediately in our secondary and be a huge (much needed) playmaker for the Fins for years to come.
13) San Francisco 49ers - Brandon Graham (DE/OLB, Michigan)
14) Seattle Seahawks - Derrick Morgan (DE, Georgia Tech) - Morgan is now a need since Pete Carroll / Schneider traded away Darryl Tapp, a young and disruptive DE. Morgan is pretty much the consensus best DE in a deep D-Line draft, and is also a good 4-3 fit (perhaps the reason he fell here). While LT is a pressing need, if your team is as bad as the Seahawks, you take the BPA.
15) New York Giants - Rolando McClain (ILB, Alabama) - Best player available + one of team's needs...what more can you ask for. McClain for some reason is falling in drafts, and that plays right into the Giants hands. He's the best LB in the draft and is athletic and smart enough to be the Mike backer in the Giants scheme...whatever it may be. Big Bad Insane McClain would bring back memories of Pepper Johnson and Harry Carson...but I'll settle for Mike Barrow.
16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (From Tenn) - Dez Bryant, (WR, Oklahoma State) - Traded up into this spot for a guy who i see as one of the top 10 talents. He was the BPA and the moment and he was the Bucs biggest need. He is able to stretch the field and make all of the tough catches. Freeman passing to Dez Bryant and Winslow can be lethal. He is the reciever with the best tools to be a #1 wideout. His 08 numbers 87 receptions for 1480 yards and 19 touchdowns.
17) San Francisco 49ers - Mike Iupati (OG, Idaho)
18) Pittsburgh Steelers - Sean Weatherspoon (LB, Missouri) - With most of the players I wanted already gone, I went with Talkative LB to replace Farrior and too be the trash talker we've missed since JP left. Even with the recent signing of Foote this is still a good pick which can allow Timmons to move to outside and backup Wood and Harrison.
19) Philadelphia Eagles (from ATL) - Jason Pierre-Paul (DE/OLB, South Florida) - With two of their top three targets already off the board the Eagles decided to trade up five spots to make sure they can get South Florida's Jason Pierre-Paul. The raw but extremely athletic Pierre-Paul finally gives the Eagles a Defensive End to compliment Trent Cole that they have been looking for a while. Pierre-Paul might start the season behind Juqua Parker but should take over the starting Left Defensive End spot by the end of the season.
20) Houston Texans - Taylor Mays (S, USC) - Eugene Wilson was placed on injured reserve in the middle of the season. He has also missed 29 games in the last four years. The Texans need a big physical safety to stop Chris Johnson, MJD, and Peyton Manning twice a year.
21) Cincinnati Bengals - Brian Price (DT, UCLA) - When Domata Peko went down to injury at the end of the year, our run defence collasped, which showed our huge need for d-line depth exactley what Price provides.
22) New England Patriots - Sergio Kindle (DE/OLB, Texas) - The Patriots' pass rush ranged from mediocre to abysmal last season. The addition of Sergio Kindle would give the defense a more deserving boost. His performance in the BCS game rose his stock, but the kicker in this pick is his experience in the 3-4 in Texas, both at the DE and the OLB positions. However, I would project him as an OLB in the pros.
23) Green Bay Packers - Anthony Davis (OT, Rugters) - Packers fans rejoice as one of the top 3 OTs manages to fall to #23. Davis has had weight concerns but was looking relatively trim at the combine. Davis has LT size and tools, pass blocking and run blocking very well. Aaron Rodgers will not be so throughly beaten up with Davis in the fold.
24) Atlanta Falcons (from PHI) - Everson Griffen (DE, USC) - After spending all morning trying to trade down with teams, I finally found a taker in the Eagles, the "points" worked out perfectly, and I was able to get an extra 3rd round pick. After signing CB Dunta Robinson, our biggest holes are pass rushing DE and OLB. With fan favorites Brandon Graham and Sean Weatherspoon already off the board before my original pick, I trade down giving up DE Jean Pierre-Paul to the Eagles, before chosing Griffin over Dunlap. FYI I tried to trade #24 to the Colts for (another 3rd round pick) who traded up to #25 instead ( I left out one letter on their email, and it was returned with one min on the clock)
25) Indianapolis Colts - Charles Brown (OT, USC) - The Colts gave up few sacks last year, but Peyton was pressured much more often than you would like, forcing short passes, incompetions or turnovers. A top tier pass blocker like Charles Brown at LT will give the Colts already excellent passing offense a boost, and kicking one of the current tackles inside to guard will help the Colts terrible run blocking.
26) Oakland Raiders (from cardinals) - Maurkice Pouncey (C/G, Flordia) - When I saw the Cards offering their 1st rounder for a reasonable price, I jumped all over it with this precisely in mind. Pouncey is another guy the Raiders are in desperate need of. I think even as a rookie, he'd be an upgrade over either Cooper Carlisle at right guard or Samson Satele at center. He's an intelligent, good character guy who's not afraid to lead. Those kinds of men are all too rare in the Raider locker room.
27) Dallas Cowboys - Jared Odrick (DE/DT, Penn State) - I took Golden Tate the last two drafts so I thought I'd try something different this time by taking Jared Odrick. Odrick is athletic and has prototypical size for a 3-4 DE, but more importantly he has a great motor. This is why I like Odrick so much, because he'll never take a play off. It should be noted though at the present time there are no holes at DE for the Cowboys. However, Marcus Spear was tendered and it doesn't look like the Cowboys have any intention of keeping him beyond this year. Plus Odrick can get penetration, and can play all three downs unlike Spears.
28) San Diego Chargers - Ryan Matthews (RB, Fresno State) - In hindsight, this pick may have needed to be a NT since the Chargers didn't get a shot at one in the 2nd round. However, the Chargers have a big hole at RB and Matthews was my top RB after Spiller. He fits what the Chargers will want him to do as long as he can hold onto the ball with his upright running style. Hopefully, the offensive upgrade of actually having a running game will substitute for upgrading the defense with something better than a rotation at NT.
29) New York Jets - Devin McCourty (CB, Rutgers)
30) Minnesota Vikings - Jermaine Gresham ( TE, Oklahoma) An elite player falls to the Vikings in the first round, and the Vikings draft him. While the Vikings already have one excellent pass receiving tight end, adding a second one will enhance the potency of the offense.Anytime the Vikings can add a 6'6 tight end with hands of glue and the ability to get open and get yards after the catch, we will take him. He isn't just another pass option, however. The talent of Jermaine Gresham has led some to draw comparisons to Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow, Sr.With his knee injury now fully healed, the humble Jermaine Gresham will add youth and athleticism to the Vikings at the tight end position. AsCBS Sports wrote today, "No tight end at or more than 260 pounds was faster, quicker or more explosive leaping in any drill than Gresham was at the combine." Finally, no tight end is complete without blocking ability. Here Gresham needs to hone his skill. Gresham has shown effort in blocking and can improve his technique to become a complete tight end.
31) Baltimore Ravens (From Colts)- Kyle Wilson (CB, Boise State) - Wilson fits a huge need for the Ravens. With starting CB's Fabian Washington and Lardarius Webb coming back from season ending knee injuries, depth will be crucial for this team. For the last two seasons, the Ravens have gone into the playoffs extremely slim at the CB position and Wilson should add great depth here. A physical player who excels at press coverage. Would fight for the #2 CB spot between 2 other plays.
32) New Orleans Saints - Carlos Dunlap (DE, Flordia) - We felt we needed to add depth on the D-line especially after the release of Charles Grant, Carlos Dunlap is a player we feel could have been a top 10 pick under different circumstances and feel he has tremendous upside we view him in the Mold of a Mario Williams / Julius Peppers type player. We are full aware of the character concerns that caused him to drop and feel the risk reward is great enough to make this selection.
33. St. Louis Rams - Bruce Campbell (OT, Maryland) - It seems like it should be more difficult to get good players after drafting from the same pool of players over and over against the same guys but this is just getting easier. We got Griffen with our second pick the first time. The second time it was JPP. Now they've moved up and Campbell has dropped? For what? A good showing at the combine? We need the second bookend tackle to start long term across from Smith. Campbell is still a top O-line prospect worthy of a top half of the first round pick. I don't understand how he's dropped since the combine but I'll take him. We needed this to avoid skipping the franchise QB next year. And don't even think about telling me one won't be available. By the way Kudos to General Pug for standing in and taking heat for this pick, thanks man.
34. Detroit Lions - Jahvid Best (RB, Cal) - The Lions need to address the defense, but drafts rarely fall as you'd like so I went with explosive Jahvid Best in the 2nd. He was tremendous at the combine in drills and was the fastest back there. The Lions are looking for a game breaker at RB. A back who can join Nate Burleson and capitalize on the attention paid to Calvin Johnson and take pressure off Matthew Stafford. Even before Kevin Smith's serious knee injury questions about him arose. Maurice Morris is a solid back, but there is a reason he's a lifelong #2. Best shows good vision, instincts, patience, and cutback ability when running it downhill but time will tell if he can be effective running it between the tackles. Teams have gotten smarter with how to play the Reggie Bushes, Jamaal Charles, Percy Harvins - whether that's in the slot, as 3rd down back, I-formation 1st down, split wide, wildcat - whatever. Jahvid Best's elusiveness and ability to hit the edge and take it the distance set him apart. He's a player that can bring NFL fans to the edge of their seats. His injury history is only a minor concern. The concussion was a freak play.
35. Tennessee Titans (from bucs) - Jerry Hughes (DE, TCU) I picked Jerry Hughes because i think he is a dynamic pass rusher and will help fill the void left by KVB.
36. Kansas City Chiefs - Golden Tate (WR, Notre Dame) - With Jerry Hughes and Maurkice Pouncey off the board i again went BPA in a position of need. Tate can play the slot and return kicks for us. I did not want to reach for Cody and didn't feel any other players were worthy to be picked this high.
37. Washington Redskins - Brandon Spikes (ILB, Flordia) - One of the greatest areas of need for the Redskins is an ILB, especially with the switch to 3 - 4. Even in the 4 - 3, the Skins still needed an MLB to take over for London Fletcher when he retires, and, in the 3 - 4, the Skins need more guys to play in the middle. Spikes is an intelligent player who can play inside 3 - 4 and play the run, rush the passer, and drop back into coverage, and, with him slipping a bit into the 2nd round, he was a pretty easy pick to make.
38. Cleveland Browns - Jonathan Dwyer (RB, Georgia Tech) - Dwyer is a big pounding back to take a complimentary role to the small speedster Jerome Harrison. Dwyer will need work in the passing game coming out of the triple option, but has the tools to block and catch.
39. Arizona Cardinals (from raiders) - Navarro Bowman (LB, Penn State) - I went bowmen to play either weakside ILB possibly a cover LB in situations
40. Seattle Seahawks - Damian Williams (WR, USC) - He's from USC, so Pete Carroll is familiar with him, and with Detroit signing Nate Burleson, WR is a pressing need. I'd personally rather get a LT or a DT, but I wasn't here to make the pick and it looks like all the good LTs are gone by pick 33 (unless you count Saffold or Veldheer, which I believe were overdrafted due to the run at LT). The point is moot anyways since the Seahawks traded this pick for the #60 and Whitehurst. More realistically, we would draft Alualu or Houston with pick 60.
41. Miami Dolphins (from Bills) - Terrence Cody (NT, Alabama) - I decided to move up a few picks in the 2nd round to secure a NT (I gave up one of our three 6th round picks). Terrence Cody is a beast of a man. He'll clog up the middle of Miami's D and give Dansby, Wake and the rest of our LB's space to make plays. Much needed.
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Chad Jones (S, LSU) - Chad Jones will be the replacement for Sabby Piscitelli. Piscitelli gets moved back to Special Teams and our secondary wont get burned for what seems like every game. Jones has the physical tools to succeed. Bucs have now drafted someone to fill each of their top 3 needs.
43. Buffalo Bills(from dolphins - Roger Saffold (OT, Indiana) - Roger Saffold: Before I traded my pick to the Dolphins I had two options, either go for broke with Cody and then hope a franchise LT would still be there in the third or give up Cody and go with the LT I knew was already there. Part of what infulenced me was the fact that the Bills seem to be attempting to get new blood at NT via free agency, LT not so much. It seemed strange to me to have to go offense on my first two picks considering the mess that the defense has been thrust into after the 3-4 switch, but for every great QB, you'll find a great lineman keeping him on his feet. Saffold certainly isn't the best lineman available this season, but I'll take a 4 year college LT starter over a lot of the other guys out there. Saffold might need some time to sit out and learn the ropes from the coaching staff, but hey... so will Bradford.
44. New England Patriots - Corey Wootton (DE, N orthWestern ) - This one happens in the event that the most attractive option on the OL (Saffold) goes before this pick comes up. Regardless, I don't think the Patriots would be satisfied with just picking one player for their defensive scheme. This is where Corey Wootton comes in. Although he played in the 4-3 system in Evanston, he has the frame and ability to play the 3-4 as well. Wootton brings similarities to Richard Seymour, except taller and slimmer. The fact that (a) he's one of the most versatile ends in the rookie class and (b) he gives it his all on every play makes him a winning pick for New England.
45 . Denver Broncos - Damaryius Thomas (WR, GT) - While the initial draft plan was to land players for the offensive and defensive lines in the first two rounds, D. Thomas is too promising to pass up. Whether Brandon Marshall is traded or not, Denver needs additional play-making talent on offense. The hope is that the deceptively fast D. Thomas can help stretch the field and make it more difficult for defenses to sit on the short and mid-range routes that the Broncos offense emphasizes. Thomas is also dangerous with the ball in his hands and should be a natural fit in an offense that uses its fair share of quick slants and bubble screens. Thomas should also free up Eddie Royal to move to the slot role, which seems to be a better match for his talents.
46. New York Giants - Nate Allen (FS, South Florida) - Giants signed Antrel Rolle, but while Kenny Phillips may start...who exactly knows what he's going to be coming off major surgery and IR last year?? Giants really need to cover their arses after the debacle the position was in 2009. The Giants don't seem to go with a distinct FS or SS..just 2 safeties. Nate Allen is a do it all safety who've very smart...so he could be a quick learner and may start over Phillips, who could backup both spots.
47. New England Patriots - Mardy Gilyard (WR, Cincinnati) - Randy Moss' contract is coming to the near end, Wes Welker will be out of action for a good amount of time, and Julian Edelman, although impressive, is still unproven. Gilyard brings comparisons to a Desean Jackson-type, and has the highest amount of potential among this year's rookie receiving bunch. The Patriots could use a playmaker of sorts on a receiving corps that has become questionable looking.
48. Carolina Panthers - Arrelious Benn (WR, Illinois) - With Muhsin Muhammad getting older the Panthers are in desperate need of a big body who can stretch the field opposite Steve Smith, but also be an effective blocker. Simply put, Benn is the best blocking WR in the 2010 draft. Both DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart like the stretch the edges of the field and aren't afraid of running to the outside, it's here that Benn's ability as a blocking WR shine.
49. San Francisco 49ers - Jared Veldheer (OT, Hillside College)
50 . Kansas City Chiefs - Cam Thomas (NT, North Carolina) - With a desperate need to upgrade the NT and C position this was a tough choice. Cam Thomas has all the potential to be a Great NT and i believe that Crennel will make him just that. Cam will probably compete with Smith for the starting job and hopefully be the starter.
51. Houston Texans -- Chris Cook (CB, Virginia) - With Dunta Robinson gone, corner is the biggest need. At 6-2, 212, Cook ran a 4.43 at the Combine, which means that he's a great player with size and speed to help stop the Colts aerial attack.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers - Morgan Burnett (FS, GT) - After failing to trade up to get Nate Allen, I drafted Burnett to eventually replace Clark. And since he can also play SS next time Troy goes out he can replace Troy and maybe the secondary doesn't fall apart next time
53. New England Patriots - Aaron Hernandez (TE, Flordia) - TE has now become a growing concern for the Patriots, thanks to the departures of Watson (Cleveland) and Baker (Seattle). Plus, the two TEs they have now have not seen regular season action in their careers. Hernandez can come in and make an immediate impact as a receiving TE, and can close a hole in that position.
54. Cincinnati Bengals - Mike Johnson (OG, Alabama) - With Bobbie Williams on the wrong side of 30 the Bengals need someone to develop for the future at the RG spot.
55. Philadelphia Eagles - Daryl Washington (OLB, Texas Christian) - Daryl Washington: Washington gives the Eagles a Linebacker that can cover a Tight End or Running Back unlike last year. Washington played MIKE Linebacker at Texas Christian but with Stewart Bradley returning the Eagles will move him to WILL Linebacker. Like Pierre-Paul, Washington might start the season behind Akeem Jordan playing special teams but if the Eagles continue to have problems with Tight Ends and Running Backs he should be starting by the midway point of the season.
56. Green Bay Packers - Patrick Robinson (CB, Florida State) -Another pick with excellent value, Robinson can play receivers aggressive and physical at the line just how the Packers like it.
57. Baltimore Ravens - Rob Gronkowski (TE, Arizona) - Todd Heap Jr, that is what Baltimore would call him. Gronkowski has the attitude and numbers to show he can be successful in this league and also fills a hole for the Ravens. Todd Heap was the only TE used last year, and much of his playing time was used for blocking. LJ Smith had only 2 catches this past season. Gronkowski should be able to see a good amount of playing time in a two TE system and will eventually take over for Heap.
58. Arizona Cardinals - Eric Norwood (OLB, South Carolina) - Eric Norwood as a rush linebacker to get some youth in one of our biggest need areas
59. Dallas Cowboys - Vladimir Ducasse (OT/OG, Massachusetts) - OT/OG Vladimir Ducasse has great size, arm length, power, and feet. He was also extremely productive and dominated the competition. Unfortunately for him that competition was Division II players. Moreover, as a recent immigrant from Haiti he is not that well developed and has poor technique. Despite all of this a lot of draftniks like Todd McShay and Scott Wright have him rated as a first day prospect based on his size and potential. And with his great work ethic and willingness to put in long hours in the film room he should live up to that potential.
60. San Diego Chargers - Kareem Jackson (CB, Alabama) - I love Jackson's man to man coverage skills and on my board he actually was in the top 30, so he looks like a steal here for me. He'll compete with Antoine Cason for the starting cornerback role in 2010. Hopefully he'll develop into a sort of Darrelle Revis light where he shuts down whatever receiver he has in coverage. His lack of physicality will be tested in the NFL, but maybe that's something he can improve on. It hurts not being able to get a NT though.
61. New York Jets - Jordan Shipley (WR, Texas)
62. Minnesota Vikings - Amari Spievey (CB, Iowa) - Amari Spievey is a physical corner who defends against the run. He didn't get thrown at a lot his last year at Iowa because he was dominant in Iowa's Cover-2 defense (the same zone coverage that the Vikings usually run). He has good foot speed. He ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at theCombine, despite having a chest cold. Spievey has good intangibles. A high character guy, he is an aggressive cornerback who tackles explosively, and baits the quarterback for interceptions. Spievey will bring his heart and considerable talents to the Vikings and beef up the secondary. Cornerback is a very important position, and the Vikings have a critical need there. The Vikings suffered injuries at the cornerback position in 2009 and in the playoffs. It is possible that Spievey will see a good amount of playing time in the 2010 campaign. Spievey will make the Vikings' secondary better.
63. Indianapolis Colts - Ricky Sapp (DE, Clemson) - Without a pass rush from the DEs the Colts D falls apart. The Colts suffered late in the season, into the playoffs, when Freeney and/or Mathis were not 100%. The Colts don't have another talented speed rusher to back them up, and their personnel and scheme isn't built for the DTs and LBs to pick up a significant amount of the slack. Ricky Sapp is great value on a player to backup Freeney and Mathis and work his way into the lineup as he develops and Freeney/Mathis age.
64. New Orleans Saints - Tyson Alualu (DT, Cal) - Again we capitalize on drafting a player we feel will help upgrade our D-Line, paired with Sedrick Ellis we feel will improve our interior run defense. Hard worker and no nonsense type player we feel brings an attitude to this defense.We had him as a borderline 1rst rd pick and in fact was almost the pick at 32 so we`re thrilled to get him at 64 overall.
65. Atlanta - Brandon Lafell (Wr, LSU) -
66. Detroit - Lamarr Houston (DT, Texas)
67. Tennessee - Perrish Cox (CB, OSU)
68. Kansas City - J. D. Walton (C, Baylor)
69. Oakland - Torrell Troup (DT, CENTRAL FLORDIA)
70. Philadelphia (from Seattle) - Donovan Warren (CB, Michigan)
71. Cleveland - Colt McCoy (QB, Texas)
72. Buffalo - Koa Misi (OLB/DE, Utah)
73. Miami - Thaddeus Gibson (OLB, Ohio State) -
74. Jacksonville - Tim Tebow (QB, Florida) -
75. Chicago - Reshad Jones (SS, Georgia)
76. New York Giants - Linval Joseph (DT, East Carolina)
77. Tennessee - Dakota Watson (OLB, FSU)
78. Carolina - Jamaine Cunningham (DE, Florida) -
79. San Francisco - Jacoby Ford (WR, Clemson)
80. Denver - Jon Asamoah (G, Illinois)
81. Houston - Geno Atkins (DT, Georgia)
82. Pittsburgh - John Jerry (G, Ole Miss.)
83. St. Louis - Dexter McCluster ( RB, Ole Miss.)
84. Cincinnati - Anthony McCoy (TE, USC)
85. Browns (from OAK ,from NE) - Kyle Calloway (OT, Iowa)
86. Green Bay - Toby Gerhart (RB, Standford)
87. St. Louis - Ed Dickson ( TE, Oregon)
88. Arizona (from ravens) - Sean Lee (ILB, Penn state)
89. Arizona - Ciron Black (OT, LSU)
90. Dallas - Major Wright (S, Florida) - Major Wright is a true center fielder who can get turnovers, which is what we have been lacking with Ken Hamlin. He will have to work on his tackling technique, but Major has the speed, quickness, and hips to become a very good cover safety.
91. San Diego - Eric Decker (WR, Minnesota)
92. Cleveland (from jets) - George Selvie (DE/OLB, South Florida)
93. Minnesota - Jason Fox (OT, Miami)
94. Ravens - Alex Carrington (DE, Arkansas State)
95. New Orleans - Jason Worilds (OlB/DE, Virginia Tech)
Round 4
96. Atlanta - Matt Tennant (C/G Boston College) -
97. Detroit - Brandon Ghee (CB, Wake Forest)
98. Miami (from Titans) - Jimmy Graham (TE, Miami)
99. Kansas City - Micah Johnson (ILB, Kentucky)
100. Washington - Marshall Newhouse (G, TCU)
101. Seattle - Arthur Jones (DT, Syracuse) -
102. Cleveland - Javier Arenas (CB, Alabama)
103. Arizona - Dominique Franks (CB, Oklahoma)
104. Buffalo - Boo Robinson (DT, Wake Forest)
105. Panthers (from Jags) - Dennis Pitta (TE, Brigham Young)
106. Chicago - Shawn Lauvao (G, Arizona State)
107. Tennessee (from Miami) - Taylor Price (WR, Ohio)
108. Tennessee - Montario Hardesty (RB, Tennessee)
119. Jags (from panthers) - Pat Angerer (LB, Iowa)
110. San Francisco - Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (CB, Indiana(PA)
111. Denver - Donald Butler (ILB, Washington)
112. New York Giants - Ben Tate (RB, Auburn)
113. Pittsburgh - Trevard Lindley (CB, kentucky)
114. Rams - Austen Lane (DE, Murray State)
115. Houston - Carlton Mitchell (WR, South Florida)
116. New England - Anthony Dixon (RB, Mississippi state)
117. Cincinnati - Darrel Stuckey (S, Kansas)
118. Philadelphia - Joe McNight (RB, USC)
119. Green Bay - Greg Hardy (DE/OLB, Mississippi)
120. Arizona (from Baltimore) - Tony Pike (QB, Cincinnati)
121. New York Jets (from Arizona) - D'Anthony Smith (DE, La Tech)
122. Dallas - Jerome Murphy (CB, South Florida) - Murphy presented good value here. He can give us some size at CB that we have lacked since Anthony Henry got traded, and he is great against the run. Plus our CB depth chart is kind of sketchy. You have Newman, who is old, Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, then Alan Ball splits time between safety and corner. Murphy can provide depth for now and will eventually compete with Scandrick to be Newman's successor.
123. San Diego - Selvish Capers (OT, West Virginia)
124. Seattle (from Philadelphia via New York Jets) - Tony Washington (OT,Abilene Christian) -
125. Minnesota - Mitch Petrus (G, Arkansas) -
126. Indianapolis - Rennie Curran (OLB, Georgia)
127. New Orleans - Eric Olsen (C, Notre Dame)
128. St. Louis - Roddrick Muckleroy (OLB, Texas)
129. Detroit - Andre Roberts (WR, Citadel)
130. Cleveland (from Tampa Bay) - Brandon Deaderick (DE/DT, Alabama)
131. Washington - Myron Lewis (FS, Vanderbilt)
132. Kansas City - T. J. Ward (S, Oregon)
133. Cleveland - O'Brien Schofield (OLB/DE, Wisconsin)
134. Oakland - Alterraun Verner (CB, UCLA)
135. Seattle - Mike Williams (WR, Syracuse)
136. Buffalo - LeGarrette Blount (RB, Oregon)
137. Chicago - Kam Chancellor (FS, Virginia Tech)
138. Kansas City (from Miami) - Dezmon Briscoe (WR, Kansas)
139. Jacksonville - Myron Rolle, (SS, FSU)
140. Kansas City - Ed Wang (OT, Virginia Tech)
141. San Francisco 49ers - Deji Karim (RB, S. Illinois)
142. Cleveland (from Detroit via Denver) - Tony Moeaki (TE, Iowa)
143. New York Giants- AJ Edds (OLB-Iowa)
144. Tennessee - Larry Asante (SS-Nebraska)
145. Atlanta - Jamar Chaney (LB-Mississippi State)
146. Houston - Charles Scott (RB, LSU)
147. Pittsburgh - Vince Oghobasse (DE, Duke)
148. Cincinnati -Jeremy Williams (WR, Tulane)
149. Tampa Bay (from New England) - Brandon Lang (DE, Troy)
150. Green Bay - Mike Neal (DE, Purdue)
151. St. Louis - Dan LeFevour (QB, Central Michigan)
152. Indianapolis (from baltimore)- Garrett Graham (TE, Wisconsin)
153. Baltimore (from Arizona) - Arthur Moats (DE/OLB, James Madison)
154. Oakland (from New England via Denver and Dallas) - Phillip Dillard (ILB, Nebraska)
155. San Diego - Darryl Sharpton (ILB, Miami)
156. Cleveland (from New York Jets) - Riley Cooper (WR, Florida)
157. Minnesota - Walter Thurmond (CB, Oregon) -
158. Indianapolis - C.J. Wilson, (DE/DT, East Carolina)
159. New York Jets (from Philadelphia via New Orleans) - Robert Johnson (FS/CB, Utah)
160. St. Louis - Willie Young, DE, NC State
161. Atlanta (from Detroit) - Jevan Snead, (QB, Mississippi)
162. Tampa Bay - Syd'Quan Thompson (CB, Cal)
163. Miami (from Kansas City) - Clifton Geathers, DE South Carolina
164. Buffalo (from Washington) - Danario Alexander, WR Missouri
165. Carolina (from miami via from Oakland) - Armanti Edwards, QB- Appalachian State University
166. Seattle- Zane Beadles, OT/OG from Utah
167. Cleveland - Kurt Coleman S, Ohio State
168. Buffalo - Jeff Owens, DT, Georgia
169. Miami - Dorin Dickerson, FB/TE/WR Pitt
170. Jacksonville - Jeff Byers, OC, USC
171. Chicago - Antonio Brown WR Central Michigan
172. San Francisco - Freddie Barnes WR, Bowling Green
173. Denver - John Skelton, QB, Fordham
174. New York Giants - Kevin Matthews, C Texas A&M
175. Tennessee - Al Woods DT, LSU
176. Cleveland (from Carolina) - Sam Young OT Notre Dame
177. Houston - Adam Ulatoski OT/OG Texas
178. Pittsburgh - Joe Pawelek ILB Baylor
179. Philidelphia (from Atlanta) - Marcus Easley WR Connecticut
180. New England - A.J. Jefferson CB Fresno State
181. Cincinnati - Jamar Wall, CB, Texas Tech
182. Buffalo (from Philadelphia) - Clay Harbor, FB/TE, Southern Missouri
183. Green Bay - Terrell Skinner S Maryland
184. Baltimore - Trindon Holliday, WR, LSU
185. Arizona - Joe Thomas, OT, Pittsburgh
186. Dallas - Emanuel Sanders, WR, SMU - Very productive small speedy receiver who can help out in the return game as well. Think a faster version of Devon Bess, another June Jones WR.
187. Houston (from San Diego) - Perry Riley, OLB, LSU
188. New York Jets - Cameron Sheffield OLB, Troy
189. Minnesota - Tyler Sheehan, QB, Bowling Green
190. Philadelphia (from Indianapolis) - Brandon Carter, OG, Texas Tech
191. New Orleans - Joique Bell, RB, Wayne State
192. St. Louis -Walter McFadden CB Auburn
193. Buffalo (from Detroit) - Sean Canfield, QB, Oregon State
194. Tennessee - Lindsey Witten, DE, UCONN
195. Washington - Jonathan Crompton, QB, Tennessee
196. Tennessee (from Miami via Kansas City) Brandon Banks, WR/KR, K-State
197. Seattle - Harry Coleman, SS, LSU.
198. Detroit (from Cleveland) - James Starks, RB, Buffalo
199. Oakland - Leroy Vann, KR/PR, Florida A&M
200. Buffalo - Reggie Stevens, G, Iowa State
201. Tampa Bay (from Jacksonville) - Kavell Conner, OLB, Clemson
202. Chicago - Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, DE, Washington
203. Miami - Dexter Davis, OLB, ASU
204. Denver - Ted Larsen, C, NC State
205. New York Giants -Sean Lissmore DT William and Mary
206. Tennessee - Callahan Bright, DT, Shaw CC
207. Jacksonville (from panthers) - George Johnson, DE, Rutgers
208. San Francisco - Vincent Rey, LB, Miss St
210. Pittsburgh - John Conner, FB, Kentucky
211. St. Louis (from Atlanta) - Blair White WR Michigan St
212. Houston - Zac Robinson, QB, Oklahoma State
213. Cincinnati - Andre Dixon, RB, UConn
214. New England - Sergio Render, G, Va Tech
216. Green Bay - Mike Tepper, OT, Cal
216. New England (from Philadelphia) - Jarrett Brown, QB, WVU
217. Tampa Bay (from Baltimore) - Chris Marinelli (OT, Stanford)
218. Arizona - Dough Worthington, DE/DT, OSU
219. Dallas - Hunter Lawrence, K, Texas - Accurate kicker who has made many big kicks in his career at Texas.
220. San Diego - Matt Nichols (QB, E. Washington)
221. New York Jets - Chris Scott, OT, Tennessee
222. Minnesota - Jay Ross, DT, East Carolina -
223. Indianapolis - Leigh Tiffin, K, Alabama
224. New Orleans - Chris Hawkins, CB, LSU
After the mock we also did undrafted free agency on a first come first serve basis. Here are the results for the Cowboys:
NT Martin Teveseau UNLV
FB/RB/H-back Charles Clay Tulsa
C Sean Allen East Carolina


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CATEGORIES MoviesHe's busy working on remaking the musical classic "Annie," but Will Smith already has yet another reboot in his sights: "The Wild Bunch."
Smith is currently in negotiations to star in and produce a revamped version of the 1969 classic western about a gang of aging outlaws set to pull off one final heist on the Mexican-American border in 1913. The reboot would be set in modern times, and focus on a disgraced DEA agent who pulls together a team to hunt down a Mexican drug lord -- and his money.
Warner Bros. and Smith's producing partner, Jerry Weintraub, have been trying to wrangle together a "Wild Bunch" remake for some time, most recently with director Tony Scott on board and a screenplay half-finished. But that plan was put on hold after Scott's death last year, and now the filmmakers are looking for a new writer to pen the project.
The Wrap notes that Smith has never made a "proper western," which is true. He infamously rebooted the 1960s television show "Wild Wild West" in 1999, and the film disappointed with critics and audiences alike, barely recouping its production costs at the box office. Considering "The Wild Bunch"'s iconic legacy -- the film starred many Hollywood heavyweights, including William Holden and Ernest Borgnine -- it may be difficult for Smith's take to do it justice.
If he can resist the urge to record a single to soundtrack the new film, that's already a step in the right direction.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Tamba Hali - #91 - LB
|6' 3"/ 275 lbs.
|Gbarnga, Li
|Penn State
|Years played
|2006, 1st round, 20th pick by Chiefs
Bowe nearly out of chances in K.C.
During their year and a half in Kansas City, GM Scott Pioli and head coach Todd Haley haven't exactly been known for their patience. But maybe the most egregious offender is that time span, WR Dwayne Bowe, has mostly ...
Page's status in K.C. could affect Berry
Although a deal still appears likely, S Jarrad Page is certainly playing hard to get with the Chiefs.
K.C.'s McCluster will be more than runner
One of the more questioned picks of the Chiefs' draft was their early second-round selection of Ole Miss RB Dexter McCluster, especially given the club's apparent strength at the position. However, the coaching staff has plans for the rookie ...
2010 draft choices by team: Chiefs
Here are the players who were chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010 NFL draft.
Pioli has speed, versatility on the mind in Round Two
Chiefs GM Scott Pioli used his two second-round picks to add speed to the Chiefs' roster in Ole Miss RB Dexter McCluster and Alabama CB Javier Arenas.
Chiefs' choice of McCluster shocks Eagles
The Eagles were poised to draft Dexter McCluster, writes Eric Edholm, but K.C. beat them to the punch. In "Around the NFL," Edholm will be posting blog entries throughout the draft.
Chiefs realize Berry is can't-miss safety
Teams are typically hesitant to draft a safety in the top five, but the Chiefs saw that Eric Berry was a special player worth taking that high.
Chiefs re-sign RFAs Croyle, Niswanger, O'Callaghan
The Chiefs announced Thursday that restricted free agents QB Brodie Croyle, C Rudy Niswanger and OT Ryan O'Callaghan have signed their one-year tenders.
Chiefs ILB Johnson entering 'monumental' season
Understandably, Chiefs ILB Derrick Johnson was not thrilled with his role during the 2009 season. A former defensive leader, he rubbed the Chiefs' new regime the wrong way in training camp and was relegated to the bench for much of ...
Chiefs weighing pros, cons of drafting Berry at No. 5
Word around Kansas City is that the Chiefs are struggling with the decision of whether or not to use their fifth overall draft pick on Tennessee S Eric Berry.
Chiefs LB Johnson, OL Ndukwe sign RFA tenders
The Chiefs announced Thursday that ILB Derrick Johnson and OL Ikechuku Ndukwe have signed their restricted free agent tenders.
New Chief Jones not expected to knock Charles from starting perch
The Chiefs made an early splash in free agency by signing RB Thomas Jones, cut by the Jets as a cost-cutting maneuver, to bolster their shallow backfield. But contrary to its appearance, the move does not signal the end of ...
Chiefs sign ex-Colts OG Lilja
The Chiefs bolstered their offensive line on Tuesday by signing free-agent OG Ryan Lilja. The deal is reportedly for three years.
Chiefs sign C Wiegmann
The Chiefs announced they signed C Casey Wiegmann late Friday.
Chiefs sign ex-Cardinals WR Urban
The Chiefs announced Thursday that they have signed free-agent WR Jerheme Urban. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
An illness running through the Kansas City Chiefs the past few weeks kept running back Jamaal Charles, linebacker Tamba Hali and left tackle Donald Stephenson out of practice Wednesday.||||||| Coach Romeo Crennel said that Hali and Stephenson were sent home soon after arriving at the team's practice facility.
The Chiefs have waived linebacker Cameron Sheffield to make roster space for Hali, who was suspended for Week 1 for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.||||||| Hali did not count against the Chiefs' 53-man roster while he was suspended for the season-opener against Atlanta. He's eligible to return for this week's game at Buffalo. Hali is coming off a standout season in which he had 12 sacks and reached his first Pro Bowl.
The NFL has suspended Hali of the Kansas City Chiefs for the season-opener against Atlanta for violating its policy on substance abuse. The league announced the suspension in a brief statement Monday without disclosing details.||||||| Hali will miss the Sept. 9 game against the Falcons and be fined an additional game check. He will be eligible to return the following day and he is still allowed to participate in preseason practices and games. The Chiefs play the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night.
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that Hali and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms on a five-year deal worth $60 million.||||||| The person, who spoke late Wednesday on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made, said $35 million of the contract is guaranteed. The person also said that Hali will be at training camp Thursday afternoon on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Hali had been designated as the Chiefs' franchise player after a breakthrough season in which he led the AFC with 14 1/2 sacks.
The Kansas City Chiefs have put the franchise tag on Hali, with the team saying it was hopeful of reaching a long-term deal.||||||| The non-exclusive tag was placed on Hali on Wednesday. He can negotiate with other teams, but the Chiefs have the right to match any offer or receive two first-round draft choices for letting him go elsewhere. Hali led the AFC with 14 1/2 sacks this season and was a late addition to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. He also had 50 tackles, 19 quarterback pressures and four forced fumbles. He was the Chiefs' first-round pick in the 2006 draft.


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If you are just a photographer and not in multimedia which I find hard to believe, then a version of photoshop is £17 a month which I also see as good value, compared to spending the full outlay on PS Extended which is £649, then a new version will be out in 18 months with an upgrade path of 50% off so thats £900 for one programme. or £204 a year for PS CC.
TBH I feel most of the people who are complaining are not current subscribers to CS anyway and get it some how under the rug...
A price increase is a price increase, no matter how you spin it. And for most photographers it is a hefty price increase.
After the initial investment, Photoshop was $11.11/mo. if you bought *every* update ($200/18 mos.) or $5.55/mo. if you skipped a version and bought every other update. Now Adobe wants $19.99/mo., every month, for the rest of your working life. For many photographers this nearly doubles, or more than triples, the long term cost. How is that "a good value"?
And yes I am talking about photographers who buy it legally. Your "feeling" that most of the people who are complaining "get it some how under the rug" is just plain wrong. Most people who are complaining recognize a big price increase when they see it. You just have to do the math to see what's happening.
Some people just don't want to see it. But yes... for MOST people it is a doubling of price and ultimately that cost has to be absorbed or passed on to the consumer


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7 bed beautiful home near Beverly Hills and Hollywood in Los Angeles
- bedrooms 7
- baths 4
- sleeps 14
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Mid Wilshire
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,500 - $ 3,250 / week
$ 5,000 - $ 7,000 / month
vacation rental description
Fully gated with free WiFi and Parking .
Mapquest this address for the house area location: 1000 Queen Anne
Place Los Angeles California 90019.
We have a 3800 Sq ft house that is fully gated 100 feet from the street "NICE and QUITE"
The property is centrally and conveniently located between Hollywood
and Beverly Hills in Los Angeles(about a mile or two from each).
The main house comes equipped with 2 king size bedrooms, 4 queen
size bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a
beautiful 1200 sq ft half enclosed deck with a half open-roof
private sundeck.
The house also comes equipped with a beautiful large living room,
formal dining room(with an 8 seat dining room table). The House is tastefully furnished with a vintage feel.(Wood floors and high ceilings)
The rooms are tastefully furnished with, firm comfortable beds;
clean down comforters, sheets and towels.
Across the street there is a staffed park with basketball courts,
tennis courts, jungle gym, and a grass area with matured trees.
The guesthouse (can be only rented with the main house).
Sorry, due to renovations, the guesthouse will not be available at this time.
The guesthouse has a private kitchen, a private full bathroom, a king
size bed, a double size sofa bed, High speed Internet and cable
Ideal for a couple or a small family!
Note: The Main house has 5-7 bedrooms available and 3 1/2 bathrooms.
The guesthouse/Studio has its own full bathroom and kitchen.
Feel free to request an additional slide show presentation of the
main house and the guest house.
house rental amenities
-Central Air Conditioning and Heating
-Satellite TV with HBO, Discovery channels, Disney channels...etc
-High speed Internet
-Gourmet Kitchen equipped with two refrigerators, wine fridge,
toaster, coffee maker, Espresso machine, microwave, conventional
ovens, pots, plates, utensils, pans and a blender.
-Towels, Linens
- Gated property, house and parking spaces
-A large outdoor Wood Deck
-Lots of fruit trees in the yard!
activities and attractions in Los Angeles Los Angeles Area
Shopping on Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Chinese theater, the walk of
fame, Grove shopping, Farmer's market, China town, down town LA,
Santa Monica (15-20 minutes to the beaches of Santa Monica & Venice,
3rd Street promenade), Malibu camping, State Parks, Disney Land,
Universal Studio Hollywood, Night clubs, Bars, Hiking on Santa
Monica Mountains and Beaches.
Enjoy dinning, shopping & Sushi at the beautiful street of
Larchmont, only blocks away from the house.
Hike in the Hollywood hills at the same height of the Hollywood
We are 15 minutes from Santa Monica 3rd street Promina with
musicians from all over the world playing Latin music, Jazz, rock &
Minutes from L.A.'s finest nightclubs, bars, restaurants, lounges,
clothes shopping, Hollywood, The Sunset strip, The Beverly Center,
Hard rock Café, Century city, Beverly Hills, sky Bar, White lotus,
The Blue Monkey Bar & Lounge, home of The Spazmatics: Dragonfly,
Johnny Depp's Viper room, the famous Sunset room, The House of
Blues, Melrose, Urth cafe, News room, Star shoes, Big Wangs, Beauty
Bar, Tokyo Delve's Sushi Bar, The Roosevelt Hotel/Hollywood, The
Hotel Cafe, The Standard hotel roof top bar, The Hollywood Walk of
Fame, The Hollywood Bowl, Universal Studios/Hollywood, West
Hollywood, The Grove, Farmers market and more.
Have dinner or just a drink while over looking the entire city at
one of several restaurants/bars on Sunset or down town. Enjoy a 360-
degree view of the whole city from the 34th floor in a revolving
cocktail lounge.
Come stay for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years, the Rose
Bowl, Grammy's, Oscars, MTV Movie Awards and more.
You will be near all the attractions yet feel far away in this
charming house.
vacation rental rates
The 5-bedroom package is $2500.00 a week (2-Kings/3-Queens/sleeps 10)
a night
The 6-bedroom package is $2875.00 a week (2-Kings/4-Queens/sleeps 12)
a night
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singles/sleeps 14)$650.00 a night
Note: If your only using 5 of the 7 bedrooms, the other bedrooms are
simply kept locked.
No one else will be using the other rooms and the house is
completely private.
Sorry, due to renovations, the guesthouse will not be available at this time.
The studio/cottage (on the same property, but detached) is $1200.00 a week / $200.00 a night (3 night minimum) and a $200.00 deposit.
Studio stipulation: the studio can only be rented with the 7-bedroom package.
With the 6th or 7th bedroom, add $350/week for each
Note: Please book according to your group size. Groups that are
larger than a specific package are considered over occupancy.
Ask us for Monthly Rates!
Cleaning Fee: $300.00 a week for the main house and $85.00
a week for the guest house.
Guest House Rates: ($200/night)
Cleaning Fee: $85.00
Ask us for Monthly Rates
Questions? Call or Email us!! The primary phone# is the 949 code (Not 310)
Many weekends are not available because of inquires for the full
week rates.
We prefer full week inquires, but we do have many weekend reservations offered.
Feel free to inquire about our daily rates and
In order to secure a reservation a $1000.00 deposit is required.
Also, a signed contract must be completed following the clearance of
your deposit money. Contracts must be signed by persons 25 years of
age or older.
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processing fee. All cancellations must be made in writing (email
acceptable). For cancellations less than 120 days, Security Deposit
is forfeited. Less than 30 (thirty) days of
your check-in date (30 days for arrivals 12/5 to 1/5 and 5/15 to
9/5), your full rent and taxes will be forfeited
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POUGHKEEPSIE. N.Y. -- The 1,051 Marist College graduates who sat through a steady rain Saturday were treated to a surprise speech by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, and a surprisingly short one at that.
"I've been an elected official for 39 years," the New York Democrat said in remarks that lasted only a minute. "I've given a lot of graduation speeches, and I enjoy doing them. But I learned one thing: The colder, the rainier, the wetter it is, the shorter the speech. I wish you congratulations, good luck, God speed. You are the greatest!"
The primary commencement speaker was Ernie Anastos, a longtime New York City TV news anchor who now works for Fox 5. He encouraged the Class of 2013 to seek careers they will enjoy and he wished "happiness to new college graduates." He said that happiness is "important to our global community."
"Unhappiness breeds war and terrorism," he said. "Countries that unjustly attack other countries are doing so because they are not happy with certain international realities. Terrorists who attack individuals and populations are deeply dissatisfied with various social, political, religious and economic realities."
Anastos suggested the newly minted graduated try to avoid being caught up in a search for fame.
"I'm not putting any pressure on you because the truth is that there's more to life," he said. "There are important things that we all have to remember."
Valedictorian Lindsay Victoria Kirkham asked her classmates to reflect on the past four years as proof they can meet challenges.
"With each victory, our confidence and maturity has grown," she said. "We are not the same people we were just a few short years ago. We are stronger, wiser and much more independent."


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Both Tony and John have had abnormal success and speak from experience at being successful over many years.
Other advice you can get is from people who have failed and learned from that experience.
They both love leverage, and they get that by helping you and me get results.
There are more entertaining things on YouTube but here is where you'll learn lots.
John is "allergic to bullshit!"
As Tony says, please just shoot it to me straight.
Nobody wants to walk around being wrong or in an allusion, suffering from wrong advice and training.
Tonight, Tony and John invited people on their list to drive the content tonight by asking questions.
This discussion will help you in whatever home business you are in.
Question: How would you explain to a Newbie how their passion can make them money online?
John dissected the question very well, describing a Newbie as something we all were at one stage, full of excitement and passion for this new career. Especially online career if they haven't been online much before.
We need to identify our passions. Everyone has different passions. John described some of his passions - self development and psychology, motorbikes, politics, music.
He talks about a video he made when he first came into EN - Revelation - which brought in twelve sales and he was immediately in profit. (I think he emailed his list to achieve that).
He was excited at finding Empower Network and it shows in the video. His market at that time,18 months ago, was mainly people he knew offline cos he had their email addresses. So this video he made was a 'bridge' into his business, a video where he revealed his excitement at joining EN.
You can google John Lavenia and Revelation to find that video. It is not at all hypy, a very measured analysis of what Empower is, but beneath it you can feel John's passion.
My thoughts on this would be how we can blog about our passions and get lots of views on our posts which have EN banners beside each one.
They both pointed out that we need passion to make us motivated each day to get out and produce.
Question: How does it work for students?
There is no difference. It works for anyone, high school student, college student. Most people start off part time in home business, whether they are working or studying.
Question: What should I do if somone wants my financial details over the phone?
Tony said to run like hell the other way! The way EN pays us is via a PayPal-like online bank called E-Wallet. The money is then transferred directly to our bank online. So you have to put in some bank information but that is just to enable transfers in. No money can be taken out.
We pay for products the same way, via Credit or Debit card online. But we don't hand that information to a stranger over the phone, we are dealing with large financial institutions who are set up to respond to customer requests. EN for example is delivering over $1,000,000 a month in product sales after only 2 years.
Scams a actually quite easy to spot. People should not be afraid of them, just educate yourself and learn to distinguish between scams or pyramid schemes and legitimate online businesses.
Question: In the beginning, when you were starting and in the grinding phase, did you have to learn to accept your own personal image first before going on. Would you say that personal image and how you value yourself was pivotal in the leaps forward to making videos for, say, lead capture pages?
John's answer is YES and still working on it. When you look at successful people, they are all still working on themselves, none of them have "arrived". We all have issues that could increase or diminish our certainty and our confidence.


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2014 Indoor: Ran in the 3000 meters at the Jack Pyrah Invitational and finished in ninth place with a time of 9:19.56.
2013 Cross Country: Competed at three meets as an unattached runner ... Opened the season with a time of 20:04.20 over 6,000 meters at the Friend Big Five Invitational ... Placed 48th in that meet ... Ran twice on the four-mile course at Haverford, coming in 61st at the Main Line Invitational (21:09.96) and 23rd at the Haverford Invitational (21:18.30).
Catholic High School: Registered consecutive top-15 finishes at the Arkansas 7A Cross Country Championships ... Came in 12th at the state meet as a junior and finished ninth as a senior ... Runner-up in the 1600 meters at the Arkansas Outdoor Track & Field Meet of Champions ... Earned all-state honors in both cross country and track ... Was the 7A state champion in the 1600 meters as a senior ... Member of Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society) and the Beta Club.
Emerald A.C.: Competed for Emerald A.C. in Ireland and was a member of the U18 Boys national championship 4x400 meter relay team ... Placed third individually in the U18 Boys 1500 meters.
Personal: Born 1/5/95 ... One of three sons of Frank and Patty O'Mara ... Has two brothers, Jack and Harry ... Father is a three-time Olympian for his native Ireland and a two-time world indoor champion in the 1500 meters ... Also ran collegiate track at Arkansas and was an NCAA individual champion in the 1500 meters ... Has yet to declare a major.
800 Meters 1:57.4 High School 3000 Meters 9:02.58 High School


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Oktoberfest - Lake Superior Brewing Company
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3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
10-23-2013 03:19:53 | More by MN_Beerticker
3.6/5 rDev -1.6%
Thanks to Joe for this one!
Pours a dark coppery orange, compact layer of smooth creamy foam. Minimal lacing that forms a delicate arc or two in the glass, with lasting surface coverage. Good clarity, with a flurry of ascending carb trails visible throughout.
Dried fruit and nuts in the yeasty aroma. Cranberry or grape? Huh.
Tastes good, also fruity, a little bit of apple and grape, with a husky malt character, nutty and fairly bitter in the aftertaste. Smooth feel, easily drinkable. A little bit more bitter and fruity than most, it was interesting to try. Thanks again Joe!
10-08-2013 00:24:44 | More by emerge077
3.66/5 rDev 0%
12oz bottle with no date, poured into globe
look is a dark ruby, mostly filtered. small head that fades to a ring. smells like gingerbread. feel is great:malty smooth fullness. the taste is on the lighter side for the style: pulpy pumpkin, light allspice, caramel malts.
09-30-2013 07:34:04 | More by jimmah120
4.13/5 rDev +12.8%
12oz Bottle
$9.99 6-Pack
Star Liquor - Ashland WI
Lake Superior's Oktoberfest is invitingly transparent, russet, and shows off autumnal orange highlights when backlit. The head is more beige than expected but is incredibly dense and velvety. A sticky network of lacing decorates the glass as I drink.
The aroma is that of pure, unadultered, crisp toasted grains with a backbone of that mouthwateringly sweet Munich malt. The slightly sweet maltiness adds a touch of caramel to the clean graininess and with deep pulls releases some floral undertones. I get floral notes from some of my favorite Oktoberfests out there. If it tastes as good as it smells I'll be in for a treat. Clean and to the point.
Sweet Munich malt gets things moving and follows through to the finish with the crisp, clean, lightly toasted graininess picking up mid-palate and pushing through the swallow. That floral quality lingers in the background. The flavor follows closely to what the aroma suggested. I'm digging this Oktoberfest, very clean and precise.
A body on the lighter side of moderate tops things off and the long finish is fairly dry which I think really helps the overall character of this beer. It would be beyond easy to put back a couple liters of this guy.
I have to admit, I'm pleasantly surprised at the very high quality of this Octoberfest. I haven't heard much about Lake Superior Brewing over the years but they nailed this particular style. It's unfortunate that this beer isn't available in my area because it's one of the better Oktoberfests I've yet to come across.
09-29-2013 01:43:28 | More by joe1510
4/5 rDev +9.3%
09-28-2013 15:15:31 | More by drop6301
3.78/5 rDev +3.3%
Really digging this offering from Lake Superior. Good color, clear and bright. It isn't overly sweet, but like a traditional marzen it has a lot of malt character. A little toasty and the malt has a lot of depth without coming across as too heavy bodied. Haven't always been a fan of Oktoberfests, but this is a clean beer and not too over the top with the malt bill. 77/100
09-25-2013 00:06:50 | More by MetricOcean
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
09-22-2013 03:48:50 | More by maDUECEgunner
3.33/5 rDev -9%
This beer was poured out from a bottle and into a pint glass. It looked amber in colour. Smelled of malt, spicy pepper, and slightly hoppy; a combination of different elements yet well balanced. Tasted a presence of malt, hop, and bitter hops. Seemed like a nice oktoberfest beer.
Would I buy this beer again? Probably.
02-07-2013 20:26:44 | More by NilocRellim
3.45/5 rDev -5.7%
A - Clear, burgundy color with a one-finger, khaki colored head of foam. Little to no lacing.
S - It smelled of caramel, toffee and some floral notes.
T - Sweet caramel maltiness with a touch of toffee and bread crust. Slight bitter hop bite.
M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A light to medium bodied lager.
O - This is a nice oktoberfest. I drank it a little out of season but it was still good.
01-11-2013 02:15:53 | More by zeff80
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
12-30-2012 02:23:50 | More by elcrawl
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
11-15-2012 01:36:51 | More by Richeeeee
3.85/5 rDev +5.2%
Poured into a 12oz Tumbler Glass
Appearance - Dark Orange with a some red saturation. Pours a slightly orange 1 finger head. Leaves behind some decent lacing as well
Smell - Slight Spicy scent with hints of dry hops and yeasts. I also noticed a slight overlaying ginger and butter nut smell as well.
Taste - Has a very noticeable caramel and buttery flavor, especially in the back of the palette. It's definitely one of the more flavorful Oktoberfest beers I have tried. It finishes off with a slight bitter butter flavor to it, almost reminiscent of a Bitter Ale
Mouthfeel - Carbonation is light as well as the overall body. It's a pretty smooth beer to drink
Overall - Fairly good Oktoberfest beer. The flavor is probably what sets it apart the most from other Oktoberfest beers, which is certainly not a bad thing but it also doesn't feel as much like an Oktoberfest as it probably should. With that being said, it's still a good beer in it's own right
11-12-2011 02:28:24 | More by NuclearDolphin
3.48/5 rDev -4.9%
pours out a deep and darkish crimson colour with a thin fine head and bits of lace. sturdy malt aroma...chunks of ripe fruit with cocoa and caramel. taste follows suit with a depth of malt character showing off bready, doughy malts...hints of cocoa and toffee and an underlying spice that fits in well. really a lot of layered malt character. medium bodied with a suspect mouthfeel...has an adjunct feel to it although i cannot verify that. nice drinkability...tasty enough although there seems to be some holes here and there.
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10-28-2011 23:56:20 | More by budgood1
4.13/5 rDev +12.8%
Poured from 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams perfect pint glass. 2011 Bottle.
Appearance: Deep ruby reddish amber with some orange. Lots of bubbles and a solid three finger off white head with good retention. Decent amount of lacing.
Smell: Rich aroma of roasted caramel malts with some grains. Has a quite noticeable cinnamon like spice along with a light presence of earthy hops. Also some hints of nuts. Smells full and inviting.
Taste: Like the nose, a big upfront taste of roasted caramel malts with wheat grains. A good amount of spice and some rye. Finishes with a noticeable kick of hop bitterness. Very tasty and well balanced.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a low to medium level of carbonation. Very smooth, creamy, and chewy.
Overall: A very solid American take on a Marzen. Malts are bold and everything is well balanced.
09-23-2011 05:27:40 | More by MattyG85
4.25/5 rDev +16.1%
Pours a brilliant orange color with a creamy thick off white head. Very good.
Smell is of rich malts with some caramel goodness, very nice.
Taste is rich and malty with that typical Marzen flavor which goes so good in autumn.
Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, good beer in this category.
Overall quite a tasty beer, I really enjoy it.
09-13-2011 01:28:06 | More by pmccallum86
3.55/5 rDev -3%
A- Caramel colored, one finger head of fine textured white bubbles.
S- Smell is caramel, a bit earthy, with a nice caramelized nut aroma.
T- It's a nice nutty tasting beer. There is a good underpinning of caramel as well. It's tasty enough but it's pretty one-dimensional.
M- Low, smooth carbonation. Medium body, maybe a touch fuller.
O- A easy drinking enough beer but it's a bit too one-dimensional and doesn't have the depth an example like Paulaner does.
09-09-2011 19:49:43 | More by jsprain1
3.43/5 rDev -6.3%
Pours a brilliant copper in color, topped with a tawny (darker than off-white...) two fingered head. Just a touch of lace is left as the head recedes.
Nose is malty, pleasant, and even mildly hoppy. . .
Lightly-sweet on the first sip, with the slightest bitterness coming through and lingering and lingering . . . The hop aroma comes through in the drink, but is very subtle, almost too subtle, as it mingles with the bready quality of the malt.
There's a bigger beer that wants to come out of this particular brew, and it feels as if this one was cut short, so to speak, from getting "too big". I know, that doesn't make much sense, but it's an impression I get.
This is a pleasant, mild, and quite tasty beer, but it's almost too subtle overall. It's not a beer that I'd go out of my way for, but it's not as if I could even *find* this damned beer if I wanted to -- LS is harder to find on tap in Minnesota than any other commercial brewer, and as such I am seeking this fugger out on tap! I know that it sounds silly, but I wanna determine whether or not the wholesaler didn't in fact just dump a bunch of year-old beer (it happens...). I can't for the life of me find a bottling code . . .
EDIT: Upon further quaffing over a couple of days, I've re-considered a little bit, and raised my score (it happens, folks). Although this is a pretty standard Oktoberfest and nothing earth-shattering, it is above average by all means, especially seeing as there are a *lot* of 'Autumn Ale' pretenders out there, so in light of this I'd say this should be closer to a B. Carry on . . .
10-23-2010 02:26:23 | More by Chaz
2.98/5 rDev -18.6%
This beer pours a clear bronze color. The head is one inch in height, and recedes quickly into minimal lacing. The aroma is malty and bready with a bit of toffee. There is a hint of noble hops. Very pleasant, but a little too faint for the style. The taste is along the same lines. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and slightly undercarbonated. Overall, thisi s a very mediocre beer that is right on par with nearly everything else Lake Superior puts out. I will not drink this again.
10-14-2010 23:24:12 | More by KarlHungus
3.6/5 rDev -1.6%
Dark copper color with just a small ring of foam around the glass.
Caramel malt with some earthy spice.
Moderately sweet caramel malt with some breadiness and fall spices.
A little lacking in carbonation. Medium bodied and lightly chewy.
A nice example of the style. I would have it again and I could drink several.
10-08-2010 00:02:31 | More by jera1350
3.63/5 rDev -0.8%
A: Clear, deep burnt orange/bronze color with a nice khaki colored head. Good slick spots of lacing here and there.
S: Lightly toasted malt. Carmel malts, a little nutty.
T: More carmel malt and toasted malt. Some nuttiness as well. Some bread and slight sour notes near the end and a little bit of mild hop bitterness comes through at the finish. This tastes really fresh.
M: Medium body, very low carbonation makes for a slicker mouthfeel, but it feels kind of dead.
D: Pretty good drinkability. Its more flavorful than most O-fests. I wonder what the ABV is? Seems like it is in the mid 5% range.
10-01-2010 00:59:16 | More by herman77
4/5 rDev +9.3%
deep almost burnt amber color. An inch of white head, leaving a collar of retention.
Slick spotty legs of lace.
Aroma is fairly decent, and plenty of it. Large malt presence, some grains and a touch of roasted grain too, bordering chocolate. Small amount of caramel sweetness in the distance.
Taste is full of flavor as well, large amount of malt, sweet, toasted grain notes and a little rye on the finish. A bit sweet, but still very pleasant and full of flavor. Some hop bitters on the finish as well.
A great contender for the style.
09-26-2010 19:27:20 | More by Buebie
3.83/5 rDev +4.6%
A= The pour is a deep amber color with a big off white head to it that is sort of vanilla ice cream colored. Decent retention and lacing.
S= Nice sweetness to it. Toasty and nutty sort of. Good toffee nose to it. The problem is that it has a sort of crayon nose to it.
T= The taste isn't close to where the nose was. Light for an oktoberfest for sure. Has a light caramel flavor and is somewhat grainy tasting. There is a light bitterness to it as well.
M= Nice. A little light but not too bad. I like my Oktoberfests a little more "meaty"
D= A little plain. The nose was awesome except for the crayon but it was good for sure. The taste was too light though.
09-25-2010 03:40:55 | More by jjanega08
3.2/5 rDev -12.6%
Appearance is good with a nice copper/red color and little head and lacing. Smell and taste are good with some nice caramel malt, low on hops, low on spice and a sweet finish. Mouthfeel is a bit weak, light and some carbonation. Drinkability is pretty good, very true to the style.
Serving type: on-tap
Reviewed on: 09-28-2008 02:23:37
09-14-2010 01:35:35 | More by supercolter
3.15/5 rDev -13.9%
This Oktoberfest poured a golden/light copper with a thin white head that laced the glass nicely. The aroma is moderately grainy, slightly spicy, there is a hint of spicy hops and the beer exhibits that common Oktoberfest lager aroma. The flavor is moderately malty, rather smooth and medium-thin bodied. The hop bitterness is medium-low with a hint of hop flavor. The finish is slightly dry. Overall not a bad example of an Oktoberfest, but the flavor and aroma seemed a bit under powered and the beer was rather one-dimensional, not much to really hang your hat on.
11-07-2007 02:20:32 | More by uwmgdman
3.68/5 rDev +0.5%
Lake Superior Oktoberfest, their latest special edition, pours a big stiff
head over a slightly cloudy amber brew. Carbonation is steady, and
the nose is rich malt and herbal hops. The flavor is rich, slightly sweet
malt with an herbal hop finish. The flavors really do evoke the smells
of late summer meadows. This is how it's done. The mouthfeel is round
and satisfying, and there's good lacing all the way down. Simple stuff,
but really tasty- this is why it's better to drink local.
08-17-2007 21:11:30 | More by shadow1961
Oktoberfest from Lake Superior Brewing Company
83 out of 100 based on 30 ratings.


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Ex-Gillingham boss Allen is early favourite with bookies (From The Oxford Times)
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Ex-Gillingham boss Allen is early favourite with bookies
7:00am Monday 27th January 2014 in Sport By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
Even while Chris Wilder was releasing a statement saying he had not resigned, bookmakers were already taking bets on who would take over at Oxford United.
Martin Allen, who guided Gillingham to the League Two title last season, is the early favourite and was as short as 6-4 last night.
The 48-year-old is available after being sacked by the Gills in October and was among the large number of managers watching United's 3-0 FA Cup defeat to Charlton Athletic at the Kassam Stadium last Tuesday.
Another out-of-work boss fancied is Sean O'Driscoll, who has enjoyed success with Bournemouth and Doncaster Rovers, but was sacked by Bristol City in November.
Mickey Lewis, United's caretaker-boss, also features prominently, although it is unclear whether he would want the job on anything more than an interim basis.
Other League Two managers among the top of the list include Cheltenham Town's Mark Yates and Justin Edinburgh, who is at Newport County.
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9:32am Mon 27 Jan 14
dave from witney says...
10:09am Mon 27 Jan 14
Dolly76 says...
10:29am Mon 27 Jan 14
Richard Wickson says...
Dolly76 wrote:Strange how we all see things differently, but that's human nature for you. I personally think exactly the opposite to you, on previous games between us and the two you mention I wouldn't want Tisdale even if he offered to do the rest of the season for free, arrogant jumped up little guy, although maybe, just maybe, he's the type of guy we need to change the home form, to create that self belief that our players have away but not at home, show the opposition less respect. We wait and see!
Please not Martin Allen. Paul Tisdale would be my choice.
10:56am Mon 27 Jan 14
adlibber says...
I can't believe Mickey Lewis is even a contender I think the entire first team coaching staff should go and a new team with fresh ideas and stronger motivational skills. Wouldn't like to name a specific man to come in but there are some young talented managers making their way in the Conference.
11:00am Mon 27 Jan 14
train passenger says...
12:00pm Mon 27 Jan 14
H.J.Harris says...
12:58pm Mon 27 Jan 14
remberingthe80s says...
or if possalbe glen hoddle
1:10pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Manor Born says...
Can't see Edinburgh or Yates leaving their respective clubs to come here. Edinburgh seems very loyal to the project at Newport and has already turned down talks with the likes of Portsmouth and Northampton. He's either going to stay where he is or try his hand at managing a top end League 1 or a Championship side should that opportunity arise. Yates has done a cracking job at Cheltenham and is very settled there.
Not sure Mickey Lewis would want to be top dog for too long, maybe his old friend David Penney might like to try his hand as manager again - although he's currently doing fine work as Phil Brown's assistant at Southend and I'm not 100% sure that we want someone who has a previous connection with the club at the helm.
What is important is that the chairman conducts a thorough application and interview process and from there appoints the man who has the best credentials and ideas on how he will take this club forward. Interesting times are ahead that's for sure.
1:14pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Manor Born says...
train passenger wrote:What makes you say that? He has no experience of management apart from a spot of coaching at the university.
The best man for the job would be Martin Keown, local boy who wouldn't need to do it for the money. Don't think he'll make himself available for L2 though (perhaps not for any league).
As you say Keown doesn't need the cash, he also doesn't want the aggro, he's got a successful career in the media and a few successful businesses. At no point has he ever stated his desire to go into football management, he seems quite content with where he is at the moment.
1:48pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Sid Snakey says...
Anyway, whoever we choose, I think they should be sacked. New manager Out!
2:31pm Mon 27 Jan 14
OX4-OUFC says...
Sean O' Driscoll ....win percentage, 35.54%
Paul Tisdale....win percentage, 37.60%
Martin Allen (Big Al Biker choice apart from himself !) win percentage, 40.69%
CHRIS WILDER ! win percentage, 44.67% !
4:08pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Richard Wickson says...
I totally agree with you that the Chairman needs to be thorough in the way he picks a future Manager, pretty much the way CW was chosen. He has done a reasonable job but I am definitely one that says he went as far as he could with us, maybe with any team, time will tell.
4:12pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Richard Wickson says...
Sid Snakey wrote:Well Sid at least it gave me a giggle, he's got a bit of pedigree tho as he was the third longest serving manager till Saturday tea time. Don't think the majority of fans would want him though.
I'd go for the Northampton Town manager myself. He got his last club promoted in his first full season, and then got them well established in the next division up. Did it on a budget as well.
Anyway, whoever we choose, I think they should be sacked. New manager Out!
5:14pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Happy09 says...
11:05pm Mon 27 Jan 14
Davos P says...
Dolly76 wrote:Totally agree. Tisdale has learnt a lot at Exeter and has the most potential to keep improving. It hasn't served us well at this level bringing in older experienced guys who are stuck in their ways. We want someone with lots of energy who can get some momentum going quickly.
Please not Martin Allen. Paul Tisdale would be my choice.
10:26am Tue 28 Jan 14
Dolly76 says...
Davos P wrote:I would also like to rule out any current managers who have a connection to OUFC. Dean Saunders etc and any former players. I think it's a great opportunity to really freshen things up for our promotion push and bring someone in with a fresh approach and ideas without any additional pressure.
Dolly76 wrote:Totally agree. Tisdale has learnt a lot at Exeter and has the most potential to keep improving. It hasn't served us well at this level bringing in older experienced guys who are stuck in their ways. We want someone with lots of energy who can get some momentum going quickly.
Please not Martin Allen. Paul Tisdale would be my choice.
When we have gone down this route before, it's been a disaster, Malcolm Shotton springs to mind.
11:43am Tue 28 Jan 14
yabbadabbadoo256 says...
2:36pm Tue 28 Jan 14
mattyi says...
5:57pm Tue 28 Jan 14
Taff Ewe says...
OX4-OUFC wrote:I note that none of the anti wilder knobs...sorry yobs, have made any comment to this post as yet.
Very easy to Google and look at managerial stats;
Sean O' Driscoll ....win percentage, 35.54%
Paul Tisdale....win percentage, 37.60%
Martin Allen (Big Al Biker choice apart from himself !) win percentage, 40.69%
CHRIS WILDER ! win percentage, 44.67% !
6:46pm Tue 28 Jan 14
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The students are chosen for the program by school guidance counselors who see the children with the most need. The Assistance League provides the children with two complete uniforms, two shirts and two pairs of pants. They also provide them with toiletries and undergarments. But perhaps the most exciting part of their personal shopping experience is when they get to pick out a brand new winter coat.
"It feels so snuggly," said Aaliya, the second grader from Briarwood Elementary I was honored to help. Today the assistance League invites members of the local media to come be "personal shoppers" with the kids. It's made all the more fun with the antics of Sir Purr and Rufus on hand.
The Assistance League is one of our areas longest running charitable organizations that is changing lives through the Operation Stop Hunger program, that offers kids a healthy after school snack. Operation School Bell has clothed thousands of kids over the years. Teen Court is another philanthropic program that gives teens a second chance after their first offense.
All of these programs are funding largely by the money raised at the Assistance League Thrift Store on South Tryon at 3600 South Tryon close to Clanton on the outskirts of SouthEnd. They also make a large amount of their operating funds at their Baubles and Bags Event.
This Saturday the warehouse at the AL Thrift Store will be packed with frugal fashionistas shopping for great deals on some high end, designer bags and beautiful pieces of jewelry. The doors open at 9am and close at 3pm. The experts recommend you come early. There is always a good chance the line will start forming well before doors open.
The Assistance League is always looking for volunteers and financial support. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help a real treasure in our community, click here.
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