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---- — PLATTSBURGH — Betty Jean Lucia, 65, of the Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the home of her sister and brother-in-law on the General Leroy Manor Road in Cadyville. Betty Jean was under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.
She was born at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, Feb. 14, 1948, the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Mary Eileen (Ryan) Lucia.
Although Betty was trapped in a shell for a body, she was sharp witted, "inquisitive", and had a sense of humor and a laugh that was infectious. Her tenacity and strong will followed her right to the end. She inspired and amazed everyone who had the opportunity to meet and get to know her.
Betty Boop was a passionate Elvis Presley fan; the highlight of her life was a visit to Nashville in 1997. She more than just enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she loved it. She enjoyed soap operas, and Apple Pucker and ginger ale. She loved spending time with each and every one of her nieces and nephews. She was more than a sister and aunt; she was the glue that held everyone together.
Now she is running in her blue suede shoes, riding with Chuck in his mustang. In short as quoted by her nephew and godson, Michael, "we should not be feeling sorry for ourselves, we should all be grateful and happy that we had the opportunity and privilege to know her"
She is survived by her caregivers (sister and brother-in-law), James and Cindy Blair and their children, Patrick, Adam, and Mary, additional siblings, Daniel and Anna Lucia, Nancy and Steve Liberty, James and Cheryl Lucia, Eileen Wood, and Jeri Bennett and companion Kevin Bullis; special friend, Joanne Layhee; 25 nieces and nephews; including Godson, Michael C. Bennett; and 29 great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mary "Leen" Lucia and Daniel J. Lucia; and brother-in-law, Charles F. Wood.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora with Rev. Donald F. Kramberg, parish pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Dannemora.
Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or the North Country Cancer Fund.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru.
To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Betty Jean please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com 643-9055


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RALEIGH — You dont need to list the accomplishments of the previous two N.C. State quarterbacks for Pete Thomas.
He already knows what he and Manny Stocker are up against as they contend for the starting spot this spring.
Those are big shoes to fill, Thomas said.
Mike Glennon, the starter in 2012 and 11, threw for more than 7,000 yards and 62 touchdowns the past two seasons. Glennon is poised to be one of the first quarterbacks taken in the NFL draft later this month.
Russell Wilson, the primary starter from 2008-2010, nearly rewrote all of Philip Rivers school records, was one of the best quarterbacks in ACC history and is now an NFL star with the Seattle Seahawks.
Thomas, a transfer from Colorado State, and Stocker, a sophomore, have a different coach in Dave Doeren and a new offense to follow in the footsteps of Glennon and Wilson.
Doeren said Thursday that Thomas and Stocker have both taken snaps with the first-team offense but said Thomas was getting more because his decision-making is a little further along.
Doeren said the decision at quarterback, one of six starting spots to fill on offense, will come down to who makes the fewest mistakes.
We just have to have a guy that doesnt hurt us, Doeren said. Thats what were looking for right now, the rest of it will come.
Thomas has an edge in experience. Thomas started 21 games in two seasons at Colorado State and has thrown for 4,269 career yards and 18 touchdowns.
Stocker, who was Glennons backup last season, has attempted only two passes and appeared in five games last season.
Thomas and Stocker are trying to win a job and learn a new offense at the same time. The basic elements of the new offense under coordinator Matt Canada arent drastically different from what N.C. State ran last season, but the terminology is.
And, as Stocker put it, the new system is a lot faster.
Doerens Northern Illinois teams ran more than N.C. State, especially the quarterback. The first-year coach is willing to adapt to what Thomas and Stocker can do, but he wants to be able to play up tempo. If possible, a snap every 15 seconds is the speed Doeren prefers.
We want the ability to go as fast as humanly possible, but it also depends on the game, Doeren said. If we have them tired, were going mach speed. If our defense is struggling, well slow it down.
Canada, who was Wisconsins offensive coordinator last season, said he has been pleased with how Thomas and Stocker have picked up the offense.
Theres a long way to go for everybody, but at the quarterback position theres a lot to learn, Canada said.
Doeren, whose Northern Illinois teams went 23-4 the past two seasons, expected a learning curve in spring practice. Picking up the terminology has been a slow process, receiver Bryan Underwood said, but adjusting to the tempo has been the bigger challenge.
From the first day, weve been non-stop going, going, going, said Underwood, who led the team with 10 touchdown catches last season. Theres a lot of chaos going on.
Doeren has already seen the team make progress in the first few weeks of practice and expects to see more before the Kay Yow spring game on April 20 and even more by the opener against Louisiana Tech in August.
Its a process, Doeren said. Were still learning our personnel. Were just making sure we know what guys can and cant do.
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It's way too early to say what will make or break a team's season, considering the NFL isn't exactly sure when the 2011 season will begin. But it's safe to say that the Chiefs will not meet their high expectations if two former top-five draft picks don't produce at an elite level. DRE Glenn Dorsey, the fifth pick of the 2008 draft, and DLE Tyson Jackson, the third pick in '09, are going to need to improve, especially as pass rushers, in order for Kansas City to remain atop the AFC West. The former teammates at LSU combined for only three sacks in '10, a shockingly low number for two starting defensive linemen, even in a 3-4 defense. With double-teams likely coming at OLB Tamba Hali on a regular basis, both Dorsey and Jackson will have the chance to make plays one-on-one to collapse the pocket. Dorsey has tweeted during the offseason that he has been getting in better shape, and the Chiefs are hopeful he and Jackson will be in top form right away, especially given their lack of depth elsewhere on the defensive line.
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The green rush: Behind the marijuana industry
11:50 PM EST, January 20, 2013
Mendocino County spars with feds over conflicting marijuana laws
Mendocino County is fighting efforts by federal prosecutors to get records on medical marijuana growers who signed up for a program intended to sanction their businesses under state law.
3:23 AM EST, December 26, 2012
Roots of pot cultivation in national forests are hard to trace
Mexican cartels' role seems smaller than once believed, but the crops and the dangers they pose have proliferated in the last decade.
December 23, 2012
Pot farms wreaking havoc on Northern California environment
Burgeoning marijuana growing operations are sucking millions of gallons of water from coho salmon lifelines and taking other environmental tolls, scientists say.
8:03 PM EDT, September 29, 2012
Veteran growers see their way of life ending
Pioneering marijuana cultivators in the hills of Mendocino and Humboldt counties are being pushed to the margins by the legalization they long espoused. Photos
8:25 PM EDT, September 6, 2012
Medical pot returning to underground
Under increased legal pressure, 'Ricky' closed his dispensaries and resumed selling marijuana — but only to those with a doctor's recommendation.
June 17, 2012
Dispensing profit
Documents in pot shop cases show a cash-infused world bearing little resemblance to the one pitched to voters for '96 medical marijuana law.
March 25, 2012
Cultivating a higher grade
A new breed of connoisseur is producing pot that is potent, tastes smooth and has a pleasing aroma -- the kind of product now expected by ever-more discriminating consumers who frequent medical cannabis dispensaries. Photos
February 12, 2012
Testing pot in a legal vacuum
Few standards apply to quality of marijuana, because the federal government considers all use illegal.
December 2, 2011
Prep work is a payday
An international, countercultural labor force prepares pot on its path to market. Trimmers can make $200 a day plus lodging, sometimes 'with a crazy guy in the middle of the woods with an AK-47.'
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Got Married But Her Dad Wasn't There
BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE pulled a fast one on the media and pretty much EVERYONE by getting married last Saturday in France. Their rep made the announcement yesterday.
It's amazing that they were able to keep it under wraps . . . especially considering how obsessed the media is with their status . . . so now everyone is playing catch-up. Here's what we know:
It happened at an estate Brad and Angelina own in Correns, France, which is probably the main reason they were able to keep it so secret. And it was a short "nondenominational civil ceremony conducted by a California judge."
There were only about 22 friends and family members there . . . although Angelina's father JON VOIGHT was NOT there. He gets to see the kids from time to time, but he's been trying to be a bigger part of Angelina's life. Clearly that's not working out.
He only found out yesterday after the news hit the Internet. He said, "It seems like it was very nice . . . and with all of the kids involved, it must have been a lot of fun and very beautiful. I'm happy for them."
He told a British tabloid that he's on his way to Europe to spend time with Angelina, Brad and the kids. As for missing the wedding, he chalked it up to a timing issue, since he had to be in the States for Monday's "Emmys".
Brad and Angelina read handwritten vows, and all six of their kids were involved in the ceremony. Angelina walked down the aisle with Maddox and Pax, Zahara and Vivienne threw flower petals, and Shiloh and Knox were the ring bearers.
Angelina wore a plain white floor-length antique lace and silk wedding dress with a veil . . . Brad wore a cream linen suit . . . the boys wore matching cream suits . . . and apparently the girls each had a dress made to match their individual style.
Brad and Angelina got engaged in 2012. This is Brad's second marriage, obviously. He married Jennifer Aniston in 2000, then dumped her in 2005 for Angelina.
This is Angelina's THIRD marriage. She was married to Jonny Lee Miller from "Elementary" from 1996 to 1999 . . . and then to Billy Bob Thornton from 2000 to 2003. So this is her first marriage to someone who only goes by two names.
It doesn't sound like they'll enjoy much of a honeymoon . . . apparently they've gone right to work on "By the Sea", the movie they're doing together in Malta.
Britney Spears is Single Again . . . Did She Catch Her Boyfriend Cheating?
BRITNEY SPEARS and her boyfriend David Lucado have broken up after a year and a half together. Last night, Britney Tweeted, quote, "Ahhhh the single life!"
Sources say Britney dumped David after a video surfaced showing him dancing and making out with another woman in somebody's living room. It was reportedly shot earlier this month.
David actually has a rep for some reason, and when he was contacted, he said, quote, "David is very, very in love with Britney. This is unfortunate and he hopes that it all works out."
As for Britney, a source says, quote, "She is heartbroken. But she will get through it. She's a strong girl and he was never right for her."
Joan Rivers is in Critical Condition After She Stopped Breathing During Surgery on Her Vocal Cords
JOAN RIVERS is in critical but stable condition at a New York City hospital after she stopped breathing during surgery on her vocal cords, and went into cardiac arrest.
It happened at an outpatient clinic while doctors were putting a scope down her throat. She was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital.
She was sedated at the time, and it's not clear what drugs were used. Now she's been placed in a medically-induced coma, and they're going to take her out of it this weekend to assess the damage.
Her daughter MELISSA issued a statement saying, quote, "I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers."
Joan had just performed in New York the night before, and witnesses say she didn't show signs of any health problems . . . although she did joke about her age.
She said, quote, "I'm 81 . . . I could go at any moment. I could fall over right here and you all could say, 'I was there!'"
Blake Lively Got Attacked by Bees the Day Before Her Birthday
BLAKE LIVELY turned 27 on Monday, and she celebrated by nursing MULTIPLE BEE STINGS. Blake got SWARMED during a photo shoot on Sunday, and wrote about it on her website.
She said, quote, "I felt an electric shock of energy . . . was it excitement that I was about to turn another year older? Was it nerves? Why did it feel like agony? [My butt] hurt like hell . . . then my neck, back, legs and forehead.
"And oh my hands! They were shriveling. It felt like I was being shot by dozens of tiny invisible darts. I felt like the Wicked Witch, melting, melting, burning, melting."
"Now, I was a Monty Python sketch; running at top speed in no particular direction, whipping my arms and hands around like I'd just discovered they were growing out of my shoulders without my previous knowledge . . .
"I was shaken. I was swollen. I had to stop what I was doing to recuperate and / or shrink."
New Movies: Pierce Brosnan's Spy Thriller "The November Man" is Up Against the Horror Flick "As Above So Below"
1. "The November Man" (R) Trailer (Opened Wednesday)
Pierce Brosnan plays a former spy who's lured out of retirement for a mission to protect Olga Kurylenko from a CIA hit squad. That makes him the target of Australian actor Luke Bracey, a friend Brosnan trained before he left the agency.
Luke is the guy who got Keanu's role of Johnny Utah in the upcoming "Point Break" remake. And Olga is a former Bond girl. But not one of Brosnan's Bond girls . . . she was in the Daniel Craig movie "Quantum of Solace".
2. "As Above So Below" (R)
A found-footage horror movie about a team of explorers who enter the catacombs under Paris on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone . . . but instead find the Gates of Hell, where each of them is forced to relive the sins of their past.
Perdita Weeks from "The Tudors" is the archeology student leading the expedition. Ben Feldman from "Drop Dead Diva" is her partner, and Edwin Hodge from "The Purge" is their cameraman. You may also know Ben Feldman as Michael Ginsberg on "Mad Men".
Mathew Knowles Says the Beyonce / Jay Z Divorce Rumors Were a "Jedi Mind Trick" to Drum Up Interest in Their Tour
Divorce rumors have been dogging BEYONCÉ and JAY Z for months now . . . but maybe that's EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANTED.
In a radio interview yesterday, Beyoncé's dad MATHEW KNOWLES said they CREATED those rumors to drum up interest in their tour. And even Jay's elevator fight with SOLANGE was faked.
He said, quote, "I know [it was fake], because we've done this. From experience, there's a tour going on. So you sometimes have to ignite that tour. It's called a Jedi mind trick. The Jedi mind trick fools you a lot."
"Everyone's talking about it. Ticket sales went up. Solange's album sales went up 200%."
Do Queen Latifah and Her Girlfriend Want Lenny Kravitz to Father Their Child?
QUEEN LATIFAH and her girlfriend Eboni want to have a baby, and they have reportedly picked out a pretty cool dude to father the child.
"In Touch" magazine claims they want LENNY KRAVITZ to impregnate either a surrogate or Eboni herself.
A source says, quote, "Queen Latifah simply loves Lenny. Not only is he handsome, but she likes his inner peace and what he stands for as a man."
Lenny hasn't confirmed whether or not he's interested.
Jennifer Aniston is Tired of Being Hounded About Having Kids
JENNIFER ANISTON might want to have kids someday but she definitely wants people to stop HOUNDING HER ABOUT IT.
Jen tells NBC that people pressure her to become a mother. "It's always such an issue of, 'Are you married yet? Do you have your babies yet?' It's constant. I don't know. I don't have this checklist of things that have to be done and if they're not checked I've failed some part of my feminism or being a woman or my value as a woman because I haven't birthed a child. I've birthed a lot of things and I feel I've mothered many things. I don't think it's fair to put that pressure on people."
So there. Leave Jen alone.
A "Friends" Inspired Coffee Shop is Opening Up…Finally
If you were a fan of the show "Friends" then you're probably wondering why this didn't happen like 10 years sooner…
Warner Bros. and the coffee company Eight O'Clock Coffee are opening a pop-up cafe modeled after Central Perk on 'Friends'.
The New York coffee house will feature actual furniture from the show, including the orange sofa. A Central Perk blend will also be offered between September 17th and October 18th.
Tweet of the Day: Cee Lo Wants to See Your Soul, Not Your Behind
Are you tired of selfies? So is CEE LO . . . as he explains in our Celebrity Tweet of the Day . . .
He says, quote, "Send me a selfie of your soul. I've seen your ass already."
Miley Cyrus Had a Homeless Guy Accept Her "VMA" Award Because of the Backlash She Got Last Year
MILEY CYRUS had a young homeless dude named Jesse accept her Video of the Year award at the "MTV Video Music Awards" on Sunday . . . at least partially because of the backlash she got after her performance with ROBIN THICKE at last year's show.
In a radio interview yesterday, Miley said, quote, "I just didn't realize my platform, I didn't realize my power. I really realized it after the'VMAs' [last year] . . . no matter what I do, there's no winning or losing, it's just going to be talked about.
"So what do I want them to talk about? . . . Because I don't think what I was trying to say is what happened the year before. The reason it was so important at the 'VMAs' is because it's for young people.
"Jesse is my same age and that's what this show is for. I think people need to see this . . . at least, I know I did after last year . . . to remember what matters."
Emmy Highlights and Memorable Moments
"Breaking Bad" went out in style last night, capturing six Emmys for its final season . . . but that wasn't enough to go out with the MOST Emmys of the night. That honor went to"Sherlock". I was surprised and super excited about this. I thought that it was just me, my husband and few other friends who we demanded watch this show that even knew about it!
"Sherlock: His Last Vow", snagged seven Emmys, including Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. MARTIN FREEMAN, also snagged the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie and Steven Moffat, for Best Writing for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Dramatic Special. The show also won a bunch of Creative Emmy awards that weren't announced on the show last night.
"Modern Family" won Outstanding Comedy Series for the fifth straight year, and TY BURRELL won for Supporting Actor in a Comedy for the second time since 2011.
JIM PARSONS won his fourth Emmy for Lead Actor in a Comedy for "The Big Bang Theory" . . . while JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS won the female equivalent for "Veep".
And JULIANNA MARGULIES won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for "The Good Wife". She also won it in 2010.
GWEN STEFANI announced a win for "The Colbert Report" as the Best Variety, Music, or Comedy Series. But she mispronounced it "The Col-BOAR Report". But it was nowhere near as bad as John Travolta's "Adele Dazeem" Oscar moment.
This Year's Emmy Winners
Here is a rundown of some of the other Emmy winners in the biggest categories:
Outstanding Drama Series: "Breaking Bad" (AMC)
Best Actor in a Drama: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actor: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad"
Best Supporting Actress: Anna Gunn, "Breaking Bad"
Best Actress in a Drama: Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife" (CBS)
Outstanding Comedy Series: "Modern Family" (ABC)
Best Actor in a Comedy: Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS)Best Actress in a Comedy: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep" (HBO)
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Ty Burrell, "Modern Family" (ABC)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Allison Janney, "Mom" (CBS)
Best Variety Series: "The Colbert Report" (Comedy Central)
Best Reality-Competition Program: "The Amazing Race" (CBS)
Best Reality Host: Jane Lynch for "Hollywood Game Night" (NBC)
Live-Action Entertainment Program: "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: President Barack Obama" (FunnyOrDie)
Outstanding Miniseries: "Fargo" (FX)
Best Actor in a Miniseries: Benedict Cumberbatch for "Sherlock" (PBS)
Best Supporting Actor: Martin Freeman for "Sherlock" (PBS)
Best Actress in a Miniseries: Jessica Lange for "American Horror Story" (FX)
Best Supporting Actress: Kathy Bates for "American Horror Story" (FX)
Outstanding TV Movie: "The Normal Heart" (HBO)
Jennifer Lopez Got Skittles from Casper Smart at the "VMAs"
JENNIFER LOPEZ and CASPER SMART both attended the "VMAs" Sunday night, but the official word is they weren't together. Casper was supposedly there to support NICKI MINAJ, because he did some choreography for her.
But Casper WAS seated right in front of J-Lo, and at one point he even turned around to pour some SKITTLES into her hand. Sharing Skittles is a pretty big deal. That might point to a reconcilation.
The Highest-Paid Male TV Actors
"Forbes" has put together their annual list of "The Highest-Paid Male TV Actors" . . . and for the THIRD year in a row, "Two and a Half Men" star ASHTON KUTCHER is #1. He's raking in $26 million over the past year.
His co-star JON CRYER is second with $19 million . . . along with "NCIS" star MARK HARMON who made the same amount. Interestingly enough, nine of the Top 15 actors are or were on CBS shows.
Here's the complete Top 15:
1. Ashton Kutcher, "Two and a Half Men", $26 million
2. A tie between Jon Cryer of "Two and a Half Men" and Mark Harmon of "NCIS", with $19 million each.
4. Neil Patrick Harris, "How I Met Your Mother", $18 million
5. A tie between Patrick Dempsey of "Grey's Anatomy" and Kevin Spacey of Netflix's "House of Cards", with $16 million each.
7. Tim Allen, "Last Man Standing", $15 million
8. Simon Baker, "The Mentalist", $13 million
9. Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory", $12 million
10. A tie between Jason Segel from "How I Met Your Mother" and Johnny Galecki of "The Big Bang Theory", with $11 million each.
12. A THREE-WAY tie between Jon Hamm of "Mad Men", Charlie Sheen of "Anger Management", and Josh Radnor of "How I Met Your Mother", with $10 million apiece.
15. Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad", $8 million
The numbers were taken from June of last year up through this past June . . . so the big salary bumps for the "Big Bang Theory" stars were NOT included, which is why they're kind of low on the list. Next year will be a different story.
As usual, not ALL of this money came from the actors' TV salaries. It includes movie roles and endorsement deals as well. So, Tim Allen's Vegas stand-up money is also a part of his overall take.
"The Walking Dead" and the Third Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore Romantic Comedy Are Out on DVD
Here's what's new on DVD today:
• "Blended" . . . Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are stuck together at an African safari vacation resort after having already been on a blind date where they decided they hate each other.
• "The Normal Heart" . . . HBO's movie about the AIDS epidemic in the '80s, as seen through the eyes of a gay writer played by Mark Ruffalo. It also stars Julia Roberts as a doctor treating one of his friends.
• "The Love Punch" . . . Pierce Brosnan and Emma Thompson are a divorced couple who concoct a scheme to steal a diamond from the guy who stole their pension.
• "Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return" . . . Lea Michele is Dorothy, who returns to Oz to fight the brother of the Wicked Witch.
• "The Double" . . . Jesse Eisenberg plays a guy who meets his exact double and freaks out after the other guy starts to take over his life. Mia Wasikowska is also in it.
• "Trust Me" . . . Clark Gregg plays a struggling Hollywood talent agent who specializes in child actors, and Amanda Peet is the neighbor he has
The MTV VMAs . . . Highlights and Memorable Moments
For the second straight year, MILEY CYRUS tried to steal the show at the MTV Video Music Awards. But it was for a VERY different reason this time.
Miley's "Wrecking Ball" won Video of the Year, but instead of taking the stage, she sent up a young guy named Jesse, who revealed that he's HOMELESS.
He accepted the award for the, quote, "1.6 million runaways and homeless youth in the United States who are starving, lost and scared for their lives right now."
He also directed people to Miley's Facebook page, where she's asking people to donate to My Friend's Place, a homeless center for young people in Hollywood.
Meanwhile, on the total opposite end of the social consciousness spectrum, we have the Kardashians. Specifically, KIM KARDASHIAN and KENDALL and KYLIE JENNER . . .
Who appeared to be TEXTING while COMMON was talking about Ferguson, Missouri and asking for a moment of silence.
Other than that, the show was pretty unremarkable. A lot of people thought NICKI MINAJ was going to bring the raunch when she did"Anaconda", but aside from a little twerking, it wasn't that bad. Especially compared to Miley's antics last year.
Nicki did have a wardrobe malfunction when she did a quick change and came back out to do her verse on "Bang Bang" with JESSIE J and ARIANA GRANDE.
For some reason, the front of her outfit wouldn't stay closed, so she had to hold it together with her hands.
BEYONCÉ closed the show by accepting the Video Vanguard Award. And she accepted it from JAY Z, who took the stage with their daughter BLUE IVY after Beyoncé did a 16-minute medley of songs from her latest album.
In a "we're-so-not-getting-divorced" show of support, Jay even called his wife, quote, "the greatest living entertainer."
Beyoncé also won Best Video with a Social Message for "Pretty Hurts", and Best Collaboration for "Drunk in Love" with her husband Jay-Z. But those weren't announced during the broadcast.
Here are the rest of the big winners:
Video of the Year: Miley Cyrus, "Wrecking Ball"
Best Male Video: Ed Sheeran, "Sing"
Best Female Video: Katy Perry, "Dark Horse"
Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake, "Hold On (We're Going Home)"
Best Pop Video: Ariana Grande, "Problem"
Artist to Watch: Fifth Harmony, "Miss Movin' On"
Best Rock Video: Lorde, "Royals"
Best 'Lyric Video': 5 Seconds of Summer, "Don't Stop"
The Emmy Awards Will Be Handed Out Tonight
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by SETH MEYERS, will air NBC tonight at 8 p.m. ET. A highlight to tune in for: Veteran Emmy producer Don Mischer is planning a heartfelt but "fun" tribute to Robin Williams, led by pal Billy Crystal, as part of the awards show's traditional In Memoriam segment late in the broadcast.
Shia LaBeouf Calls 911 on a Stalker . . . While She's Standing Right There
SHIA LABEOUF called 911 to report a stalker at his house . . . while said stalker was RIGHT THERE. The woman was at Shia's door, so close to him that he even had interrupt the call to say, "Don't touch me!"
The woman, 31-year-old Graciela Nahle, has been bugging Shia for a while. She was arrested and pleaded no contest to trespassing. She was sentenced to 45 days in jail, but was released after just four.
Gwyneth Paltrow is "Very Happy" for Chris Martin and Jennifer Lawrence
GWYNETH PALTROW isn't bitter or jealous that CHRIS MARTIN has hooked up with JENNIFER LAWRENCE.
A so-called "source" says, quote, "She's very happy for Chris, that he has moved on and found someone else. Their split has been remarkably amiable and they both just want the best for one another."
Besides, Gwyneth has moved on herself. She's reportedly nailing "Glee" co-creator BRAD FALCHUK.
"Sin City" Bombed . . . and "Guardians of the Galaxy" Took Back the #1 Spot
None of new movies made significant waves at the box office this weekend. The best was that out-of-body teen drama "If I Stay", which made $16.4 million in 3rd place.
The "Sin City" sequel bombed HARD, bringing in just $6.5 million in 8th place. The original opened to nearly $30 million in 2005.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" reclaimed the #1 spot from "Ninja Turtles", though there was less than a million dollars separating the two. Here are this week's Top 5 movies:
1. "Guardians of the Galaxy", $17.6 million. Up to $252 million in its 4th week.
2. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", $16.8 million. Up to $146 million in its 3rd week.
3. NEW: "If I Stay", $16.4 million.
4. "Let's Be Cops", $11 million. Up to $45.2 million in its 2nd week.
5. NEW: "When the Game Stands Tall", $9 million.
Nick Cannon Confirms That He and Mariah Carey are Separated
NICK CANNON admitted yesterday that he and MARIAH CAREY are separated. He said, quote, "There is trouble in paradise. We have been living in separate houses for a few months."
He didn't say WHY they split. He just added, quote, "My main focus is my kids." Mariah's rep refused to comment, saying her focus is, quote, "on her children and her upcoming tour."
There's still plenty of speculation, of course. One source claims the beginning of the end came when Nick admitted on a radio show that he had once hooked up with KIM KARDASHIAN. Mariah did NOT appreciate him making that public . . . and she got even MORE upset when Nick revealed that she didn't give it up to him until they were married.
She also hates that he takes every gig that comes his way, even though they don't need the money. Sources say he likes to work so people won't think he's living off Mariah's money. And that Nick is reportedly fed up with Mariah's, quote, "diva antics."
Meanwhile . . . Nick took the Ice Bucket Challenge in nothing but a towel. And it reminded us of the ENORMOUS "Mariah" tattoo he has across his back. It's gonna suck getting that lasered off.
Jennifer Aniston Says She Stays Home to Avoid Being "Bullied on the Internet"
JENNIFER ANISTON doesn't want to be chased down by the paparazzi and ridiculed online for something she says or does . . . so to avoid that, she and her fiancé JUSTIN THEROUX stay holed-up in their house.
She tells Britain's "Express" newspaper, quote, "You do the best you can, but it feels like it's getting worse and very nasty because of bullying on the Internet. Even movie critics don't just comment on the film, they tear people apart on a human level.
"I don't know why that is happening but it is . . . [so] we just stay home so there really isn't anything to report.
Pamela Anderson Won't Do the Ice Bucket Challenge . . . Because She Says the ALS Association Does Animal Testing
If you've dared PAMELA ANDERSON to take the Ice Bucket Challenge, I have bad news for you: She's not doing it. And it's because she claims the ALS Association supports ANIMAL TESTING.
In a note on her Facebook page she said, quote, "Sorry, I can't bring myself to do your Ice bucket challenge . . . I thought instead I'd challenge ALS to stop animal testing.
"Recent experiments funded by the ALS Association, mice had holes drilled into their skulls, were inflicted with crippling illnesses, and were forced to run on an inclined treadmill until they collapsed from exhaustion.
"Monkeys had chemicals injected into their brains and backs and were later killed and dissected."
Then she listed statistics that supposedly prove animal testing really doesn't work, and urged fans to, quote, "find and support charities that never harm animals and which pour their time and resources into advanced, promising, human-relevant cures."
Meanwhile, PINK'S husband CAREY HART also refused to take the challenge, but not really on moral grounds. He donated to ALS instead. But he did call out the whole concept.
He Tweeted, quote, "It's extremely creepy and annoying how obsessed people are with this ice bucket challenge. The purposes is to raise money for an awful disease.
"If you are that into seeing people dump buckets of ice water over their heads, go find a wet t shirt contest. Time to find a hobby, people."
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Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (Rated R) ... Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Powers Boothe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Eva Green, Dennis Haysbert, Jeremy Piven, Ray Liotta, Christopher Lloyd, Stacy Keach. Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller reunite to bring Miller's visually stunning "Sin City" graphic novels back to the screen in "Sin City: A Day to Kill For." Weaving together two of Miller's classic stories with new tales, the town's most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more notorious inhabitants.
If I Stay (Rated PG-13) ... Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz. Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz) thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley). But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant, and now her own life hangs in the balance. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate. "If I Stay" is based on the best-selling novel of the same name
When the Game Stands Tall (Rated PG) ... Starring: Jim Caviezel, Laura Dern, Michael Chiklis. Inspired by a true story, "When the Game Stands Tall" tells the remarkable journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.
A New Survey Says Carrie Underwood Is the Best Female Role Model in Music, and Pharrell Is the "Chillest Man"
A recent survey asked people who's the "best female role model in music" . . . and as you'd expect, Miley Cyrus was NOT #1.
Instead, Carrie Underwood led the way with 36% of the vote. Taylor Swift was next at 17.2%, followed by: Adele (14%), Alicia Keys (10.8%), Beyoncé (10.6%), Katy Perry (8.5%) and Lorde (3.1%).
The survey also asked for the "chillest" man in music . . . whatever that means . . . and Pharrell came out on top with 23.2% of the vote. John Legend was second with 22.3%, followed by: Kenny Chesney (19%), Zac Brown (13.1%), Jack Johnson (11.3%), and Jason Mraz (11.1%).


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HR's Reign Supreme as Eagles Sweep Bethune-Cookman
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The FGCU softball team hit seven homeruns in two games as they swept a double-header from Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles are now 23-6 on the season and have won 19 of their last 20 games.
The Eagles took the first matchup from the Wildcats by a score of 15-3. Senior Rachael Edinger (Lakeland, Fla.) went the distance for the Eagles, pitching five strong innings, while striking out four to pick up her ninth win of the season. Samantha Waldron (Plant City, Fla.), Roz Tyre (Lake City, Fla.) and Desiree Miller (Hartville, Ohio) each hit homeruns in the game.
FGCU knocked off Bethune-Cookman in the second game by a score of 23-1. Carmen Paez (Belle Glade, Fla.), Cheyenne Jenks (Naples, Fla.) and Desiree Miller (Hartville, Ohio) each homered in the game, with Miller blasting two out of the park. Junior Dana Frantz (Brighton, Mich.) picked up her seventh win of the season, striking out four in five innings.
The Eagles will be in action tomorrow when they face Southeast Missouri State and Eastern Illinois on the first day of the FAU Miken Classic. FGCU will play SEMO at 9 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. matchup with EIU.
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The sale of the Atlanta Thrashers isn't quite done, despite a report to the contrary. That's what several of the principles are saying, and that's what Chris Vivlamore at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting this Thursday morning. He indicates that the sale could drag into next week.
Gary Bettman also reported on the radio in Florida on Wednesday evening that the deal could still fall through, saying that people are being "presumptuous about what's going on," although that seems more like posturing than anything else at this point.
The situation hasn't really changed: Atlanta Spirit wants to sell, and True North Sports and Entertainment is offering them more money than anybody else, especially now that no other groups are interested in the team. Therefore, they're selling the team to True North and that group will move them to Winnipeg.
There are still details to work out, apparently, but all parties want this deal to reach completion. It seems the biggest hurdle -- the allocation of the sale price and relocation fee -- has been cleared, and this still seems like a matter of not if, but when.
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Careers for the Common Good
A Wesleyan Program in Collaboration with the Center for Community Partnerships
The Careers for the Common Good program informs, inspires, and supports Wesleyan students who desire to lead socially responsible lives and to pursue careers in public service. It is coordinated in partnership by the Career Center and the Center for Community Partnerships. (more)
- Offices within the Center for Community Partnerships
- Office of Community Service and Volunteerism - Lists local volunteer and work-study opportunities, as well as program and van information.
- Service-Learning Center - Lists the service-learning opportunities at Wesleyan.
Past Events: PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS WEEK 2010
100 Projects for Peace
This outstanding program awards $10,000 for a summer project that advances or promotes world peace. Wesleyan students have received the award for the past two years.
Career Fields & Organizations
Government - Federal, State, Municipal
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It's time to get ramped up for one of the busiest times of the year for marketers and retailers: the time that falls between the moment you put your fork down at Thanksgiving dinner to the moment people are opening presents under the tree.
Black Friday is one of those legendary shopping days that offers amazing deals, but at a price: your sleep – and often your sanity, as you stand in long lines and fighting mobs searching for discounts. Cyber Monday has become the solution: shopping from the comfort of home in your pajamas with no lines, no outraged people, and no 2 a.m. wake-up alarms. Ahhh…
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1) Website materials. This could include a banner ad at the top of your website, home page image or tabs that prominently display what your business is doing in terms of deals on Cyber Monday that entice the reader to click to find out how to get them.
2) A press release. Great for SEO, a press release is a good way to get the keywords for your product or biz to rank in search when people are looking for it.
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5) Carefully crafted tweets. Craft your sale tweets ahead of time and figure out the best times to tweet them. Rework tweets to extend their life, and examine which tweets are getting the most clicks by using a service like bit.ly.
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7) Affiliates or partnership sale announcements. Are you selling products from other distributors? Ask them to advertise on their site that their products are available at your retail shop – which gets you in in front of a new audience.
8) Printable coupons to be used after Cyber Monday. Keep the sales coming in for those who can't make your online event by providing extended deals. There's still a whole month of shopping, so don't forget the procrastinators and give them some love too.
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The University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences invites you to attend our annual Una Ridley Health Sciences Lecture given by Dr. Patricia Martens, Director of the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.
Dr. Martens' lecture, Dressed for success: policy-relevant population health research, will highlight the three "pillars" of success – population-based policy-relevant research; world-class repositories of data; and knowledge translation strategies to enhance uptake by decision-makers. Using MCHP as a case study in "dressing for success" – what's the basic little black dress, what's the successful environment, what accessories do we choose, how to "mix it up" for different venues, and where is the ultimate destination for that success to occur (all dressed up and somewhere to go!). Intertwined her lecture will be a challenge to all in how we truly make a population healthier, and how we can shrink the gap in health outcomes.
Prior to the lecture students from across the Faculty of Health Sciences will be presenting research posters from 2-5pm. Please join us in viewing and discussing the research of future health-care professionals.
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This year's best book is actually a new printing of local favorite and New Mexico native Rudolfo Anaya's 2000 mystery novel, Shaman Winter. Originally published as a handsome hardcover, 2009 saw the book's debut as an equally handsome paperback. We here in the Southwest may sometimes take for granted the incredible mystery, intrigue and folklore surrounding our beloved area, but Anaya's novels embrace the region's qualities with all the respect they're due. Readers across the country and the world are pulled into fictional detective Sonny Baca's grapplings with traditional mysteries (in Shaman Winter, the mayor's daughter has gone missing) as well as legendary happenings (the missing girl has been kidnapped by Raven. No, that's not someone's name; we're talking about the bird). This blending of contemporary mystery novel and traditional mythology makes Anaya's work irresistible, fascinating and a perennial favorite.
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Travel to Mississippi
Whether you enjoy gambling in casinos, tanning on beaches, or exploring rich blues music culture, Mississippi has it all. For an exciting vacation in a geographically diverse and historical area, you should consider booking a Mississippi vacation rental.
Mississippi Gaming
Gaming is abundant in Mississippi and has increased the popularity of Mississippi vacation rentals. Casinos can be found along the stretch of the Mississippi River, on the Gulf Coast, and even in inland areas such as Philadelphia/Choctaw, which also features many restaurants and two golf courses. Mississippi allows unlimited licensing for riverboat casinos as long as they are permanently docked, so there are plenty of options for gambling on the river. While you'll need luck when gambling in the casinos, Mississippi condos are a sure bet, with full kitchens and plenty of space.
Mississippi Music
If you are a music lover, you will have a fantastic Mississippi vacation. Mississippi is the self-proclaimed "Birthplace of America's Music." It is considered the home of the blues, and the state also influenced the genres of Gospel, country, jazz, and rock and roll music. Many legendary musicians hail from Mississippi, including Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Lee Hooker, and Pinetop Perkins. It is also home to many contemporary artists, such as Faith Hill and LeAnn Rimes.
Stay in a Tunica vacation rental and explore the city's Blues and Legends Hall of Fame along with the Bluesville Showcase Night Club, where you can catch international acts. To visit the site of the American Blues Network radio station, stay in a Gulfport vacation rental and explore the city's rich blues culture. In Tupelo, you can visit the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum attraction, as well as attend the annual festival of food and music dedicated to him.
Relax on a Mississippi Beach
While you may not think of beaches when you first think of Mississippi, the state has more than 100 miles of coastline. Home of the "Playground of the South," the Gulfport-Biloxi area of the Coastal Region offers 26 miles of beaches that are prime spots for water sports, boating and yachting, jet skiing and aqua-cycling. The Gulf Islands National Seashore, which is a collection of remote islands, has rougher waters but is popular for swimming and fishing. A Gulf Islands Mississippi vacation rental is a great idea for beach bums! Biloxi condo rentals are another excellent way to experience the popular Mississippi coast.
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Mississippi home rentals are available all over the state and will make your trip even more enjoyable and affordable. Whether you are a music lover, history buff, high-rolling gambler, or outdoor lover, the state offers plenty of activities. Mississippi vacation rentals come in all shapes and styles and in a variety of price ranges. Escape from it all and travel to Mississippi for your next vacation!
Sites and tours to see
The Magnolias in Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen Cemetery
Mississippi River Tours in Vicksburg
Carriage Tours of Historing Downtown Vicksburg
Governor's Mansion in Jackson
Homes and gardens tour in Brookhaven
Jerry Clower Museum in Liberty
Brice's Crossroads near Baldwyn
Nanih Waiya Historic Site
Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island
Windsor Ruins in Port Gibson
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The Mountain West conference tournament is being held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada March 10th through March 13th.
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The Mountain West is now for sure getting four teams into the NCAA tournament. This matchup was the complete opposite of the previous round games which were high scoring and down to the wire. The first half of this game was less then desirable to watch as the game was scoreless for the first four minutes and half ended with San Diego State up 25-22. Neither team was able to shoot the ball which was a surprise since the Rebels were playing on their home court in front of sell out crowd that was a pro Rebel crowd.
The second half was only slightly better then the first half, but neither team really shot all that well. Both teams shot under forty percent from the field. The Rebels did look to look like they were going to pull away as they lead 38-34 halfway through the second half after coming back from a 28-24 deficit. Then the Aztecs decided to shoot the ball well to take control of the game, and Rebels kept shooting their 30 something percent. Plus the rebels had five of their 15 turnovers in the last eight minutes of the game.
The player of the game was MWC freshman of the year Kawhi Leonard who had 16 points and rebounds to lead all players. While the home team Rebels leading scorer was Tre'Von Willis and Oscar Bellfield had eleven each. Besides that no player stood out from either team.
First off the game is a 7PM eastern tip on Versus which is the third network in three days for the Mountain West, so no reason to cast blame for people who had a tough time watching the tournament. However, if you are a DirecTv subscriber find alternate solutions to watch the game since the channel is still off the air.
Now onto the game, each team pulled off the upset in last nights game with UNLV over BYU, and San Diego State defeating New Mexico. The San Diego State win makes them pretty much a lock to the NCAA tournament, as is UNLV. However, there is a small amount of concern since Houston upset UTEP in the C-USA final, and that could mean one less at large spot if UTEP gets in.
UNLV has the home court advantage in this matchup since it is being played on their home court, so expect at least a 70-30 fan advantage for the Lobos, and expect UNLV to come out early feeding off the energy of the home crowd. Both teams played amazing basketball last night which should make tonights games as entertaining as the previous two rounds.
Look for the stars of both teams to continue their great play they have been showcasing in the tournament. The key player for San Diego State is Billy White who had a career high 28 points in last nights win, as well as super frosh Kawhi Leonard. As for the Rebels watchout for Tre'Von Willis who is their leader but he did suffer a minor ankle injury but is expected to play, and the other Rebel to watch out for Chace Stanback.
Again tip is 7PM eastern and is on the Versus network.
Here are the highlights from last nights game between San Diego State vs. New Mexico and UNLV vs. BYU. There could have been many reasons to miss the game, CBS College Sports is not offered in your area or the games were to late for you east coasters.
Do not forget tonight's championship game is between New Mexico and UNLV with a 7PM eastern tip is on Versus. Heads up to DirecTv fans Versus is still off the air, so find a way to see this game because if it is as good as what the tournament has been so far then it will be an epic game.
The first half seemed like it was going to be a high scoring affair as UNLV was up 41-34, but then the defenses kicked in for the second half for both schools. The start of the game both schools were on fire and BYU's Jimmer Fredette looked like he was going to have a repeat performance from last night as he scored BYU's 10 of 19 points in six minutes. Then the Rebel defense took it to Fredette who managed only two free throws for the rest of the half. The Rebel defense combined with their offense was able to have a seven point lead at the half.
The end of the first half started the same as the second half as UNLV pulled ahead with a 51-42 lead midway through the half and were led behind their defense. The Rebels were using a press and were playing a physical style of defense to stop BYU's explosive offense.
The Cougars were able to fight back from a nine point deficit to eventually tie the game in the second half at 61 a piece, but then the play of the game was when UNLV's Tre'von Willis drove to the hoop to put the Rebels up three with a minute left in the game. With sixteen seconds left and BYU down three the Rebels put the clamps down on Fredette by bringing a triple team which forced a pass to Michael Loyd who shot and badly missed a layup which would have put BYU within one. Down the stretch BYU was without Jackson Emery due to foul trouble, and freshman Taylor Haws sat out due to his eye being swollen shut from being poked against TCU.
Tre'Von Willis scored 18 points, Chace Stanback added 17 and Brice Massamba chipped in with 13 for the third-seeded Rebels. BYU's Jimmer Fredette lead BYU with 30 points and the only other Cougar in double figures was Michael Loyd who had 11.
Third seeded UNLV will take on number four seed San Diego State for the conference title tomorrow at 7PM eastern and the game will be on Versus (sorry DirecTv subscribers).
San Diego State looks to be off the bubble and squarely in the NCAA tournament after upsetting top seed New Mexico, 72-69. Even if the Aztecs do not win the tournament title tomorrow night against either BYU or UNLV they appear to be in the tournament. New Mexico was ranked in the top 10 in the human polls as well as the all important RPI, so this was a high quality win for San Diego State. The Aztecs ran out to an early 18-7 lead over New Mexico, and the game looked to be a blowout in favor of the Aztecs. Then New Mexico woke up to go on a 32-10 run to end the half with a one point lead.
The second half was a back and forth game with the big players stepping up on each side. Las Vegas native and San Diego State forward Billy White had a career high with 28 points to lead all scorers. Then there was freshman of the year Kawhi Leonard who stepped up big to finish with 15 points and 12 rebounds. The game looked to be over when the Aztecs were up 62-55 with just under seven minutes left in the second half, but then New Mexico's Darrington Hobson and Ramon Martinez stepped it up to have a chance to win this game.
The officials were having problems with the clock tonight as San Diego State had a lay up count when the shot clock was clearly at zero and was not reversed when the officials took the time to review the monitors. That made basket could have been the difference in this game. Also, a shot clock violation against San Diego State with 11 seconds was not called and the clock ran down to just under eight seconds and once again the officials went to the replay monitor and did not add time back on the clock. Those officiating errors must be taken care of for the other semifinal and tomorrow nights final.
BYU freshman Tyler Haws played only 15 minutes in last nights win over TCU due to getting poked in the eye. This was a serious injury that his eye was swollen shut. Haws said this about his eye:
"It felt like somebody put their hand completely in my eye socket."
The shot to his eye was so severe that Haws' contact lens was pushed behind his eyeball and trainers originally had trouble finding it. And his left was completely swollen shut.
He missed shoot around earlier today to visit an eye doctor, because his eye is still severely swollen. It is safe to assume that his status will be a game time decision.
Friday's slate of Mountain West Tournament games
#1 New Mexico vs. #4 San Diego State, 9:00 PM ET on CBS College Sports
The Aztecs are squarely on the Bubble Watch and a win over regular season champ New Mexico would put them in.
#2 BYU vs. #3 UNLV, 11:30 PM ET on CBS College Sports
One of the most bitter rivals in the nation for hoops takes place tonight, and it just happens to be on the home court of the Rebels. Note to UNLV put a body on Jimmer Fredette just a friendly suggestion.
For more detailed analysis check out SB Nation's BYU blog Vanquish The Foe and the conference site Mountain West Connection.
Utah tried to follow up the trend with the lower seeds giving the higher seeds a tough game, but they ran out of gas in the second half. The Utes made a good effort in the first half to stay with UNLV, even when the Rebels were out ahead by 13 Utah made a charge to close the gap. The score was 31-30 in favor of UNLV with 18:10 left in the second half when the Rebels went on a 18-3 run and never looked back. During this run Utah was unable to slow down the Rebel attack due to turnovers, offensive fouls, and unable to score on offense.
UNLV's pressure defense caused havoc for the Utes all night. Forcing 15 turnovers and holding the overmatched Utes to a dismal 32 percent shooting. Tre'von Willis and Anthony Marshall led the balanced effort for UNLV with 13 points each. MWC Defensive Player of the Year, David Foster, had the biggest impact for the Utes with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. Carlon Brown also added 12 points.
With this win UNLV gained revenge against the Utes who somehow swept the two game series this season. The Rebels are pretty much a lock to make the NCAA tournament and their semi final game against BYU will be intense since the two schools have a heated history in tournament games over the past few years.
Yet another game that saw the higher seed struggle early on this game. At the half TCU was able to lead the Cougars and keep that lead through five minutes of the second half. Then BYU's Jimmer Fredette took over and scored 30 of his 45 points in the second half. This was BYU's 29th win on the year which broke a school record that stood for 60 years.
Two Mountain West records were set today by Jimmer Fredette which were for most points in a tournament game with his 45, the previous record was set in 2002 by Utah's Lou Kelly who had 30 points. The other record was for free throw percentage where Fredette went 23 for 24 while crushing the previous record held by Ricky Morgan who made 18 of 19 in 2005.
TCU's head coach Jim Christian had no answer to stop Fredette in the second half:
"Obviously, in the second half Jimmer took over the game. He's a great player. It's difficult because we tried everything we could do. You trap him, the other guys, they hit so many timely shots as a team. It's hard to take out one guy, especially when he can pass the ball and the other guys can play."
The only other player to score in double figures for BYU was Jackson Emery who ended up with 15 points and seven boards. TCU's performance was much better then their 30 point loss in the season finale last week, and they ended up having five players score in double figures. They were just unable to keep up with Jimmer Fredette.
The win for BYU puts them in the semifinals against UNLV.
The Mountain West tournament got off to a good start and if you were one of the many unproductive people able to watch the New Mexico and San Diego State games then you were one of the lucky ones. The Aztecs kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 72-71 win over Colorado State. D.J. Gay made two free throws with 23 seconds left to give the Aztecs the one point lead that would stand for the rest of the game. This game was tight the whole way as the largest lead was ten by San Diego State and seven by Colorado State.
San Diego State is the more athletic team but they were settling for three point shots -- where they went one of ten -- instead of driving to the basketball to get to the line. When San Diego State did attack the hoop that is when they had their most success as they were 17-28.
The game had three big plays that changed the outcome. The first was the ejection of Colorado States best player in Andy Ogide after an offensive foul. The second was a Billy White basket as the shot clock expired with 2:47 left in the game when DJ Gay threw it up to White who made a great catch and shoot to give the Aztecs a four point lead. The last big play was a Dorian Green turnover with 6.7 seconds who had a chance to win the game with the Rams down one.
This win by the Aztecs put them closer to assuring themselves an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament team,but a win over top seeded New Mexico will make the Aztecs a lock.
New Mexico was just trying to doing their best to copy the Big East with an early exit as a favorite in today's first quarterfinal in the Mountain West tournament. The Lobos were in a tussle the entire game against an Air Force team that had only 10 wins coming into the game. Air Force never lead by more then a point and that was very early in the game, but anytime when the Lobos seemed to put the game out of the reach the Falcons would get back within a few points.
Good thing conference player of the year Darrington Hobson and Dairese Gary showed up today, because these were the only two players to score in double digits. Hobbson lead all scorers with 28 points and 15 rebounds, while Gary ended up with 20 points for the Lobos.
There is something to be said about the Falcons three point defense as they held Wyoming to 2 of 18 in yesterdays win, and today they held the Lobos to a putrid 6 of 21 from three point range. The Lobos made up in their lack of three point shooting by 25 for 30 from the free throw line while the Falcons were 8 of 12, and that is the reason New Mexico won.
The Lobos seem to play down to their competition as they ended the season with close wins over the bottom of the Mountain West, and if they have a performance like this tomorrow the Lobos will be headed for an early exit.
This is the second year in a row that Air Force will advance out of the play-in game, and only their second Mountain West tournament win in school history. Coming into this game the Falcons were riding a nine game losing streak and it happens that their last win came against Wyoming.
Senior Grant Parker led the Falcons with 15 points on ten shots as Air Force used their traditional slow down style of play to limit the possessions. The Falcons played great team ball with 15 assists to just 9 turnovers, and then defensively they held Wyoming to 2 of 18 shooting from behind the arc. Air Force used a 9-0 run in the first half to get some breathing room and then a 12-0 run at the end of the game which sealed their victory. This game was never really in question for Air Force as they lead nearly the entire game.
Desmar Jackson had the game high with 18 points and was the loan bright spot for the Pokes. In addition to their poor three point shooting Wyoming was only 9 of 18 from the line. The Cowboys were never able to close the gap after making it a seven point game with 5:28 remaining. Wyoming was all ready missing players to injury but then also had to play without captain JayDee Luster who was out due to a groin injury as Wyoming went with a seven man rotation.
Air Force takes on top seed New Mexico tomorrow at 3pm eastern and will be televised by The Mountain West Sports Network and will be shown in glorious high definition which is a big deal since the channel has been lacking high-def coverage during the regular season.
This year has been the best for the Mountain West conference in their short 11 year existence. The league is pretty much guaranteed three spots to the Big Dance, but a fourth is not out of the question. The top teams this year were BYU, New Mexico, San Diego State, and UNLV with everyone else far behind. BYU, New Mexico, and UNLV have all spent time in the top 25 with San Diego State occasionally receiving votes.
New Mexico and BYU have been the most consistent out of the contenders with each boasting two separate ten game winning streaks this season. UNLV and San Diego State have been no slouches but have lost a few head scratches. Such as UNLV getting sweep by Utah -- who just happen to be their first found opponent -- and San Diego State losing to Wyoming.
The tournament is in Las Vegas and played on the home court of UNLV and that automatically makes them top contender. The Rebels have been the best tournament team in MWC history with six finals appearances and three titles. It just so happens that all three of their titles and five of six finals appearances have been on their home court.
For the first time ever the Mountain West has the opportunity to land four teams in the Big Dance. A statement that the conference has not just arrived as a football conference, but also as a top notch basketball conference. New Mexico, BYU and UNLV are locks to get in, with San Diego State in on most tournament projections, but are still in that bubble territory. If a team other than BYU, New Mexico or UNLV wins the tournament, there is a strong chance that the MWC will have four teams in the NCAA tournament.
Jimmer Fredette, BYU: The hot shooting guard can take over any game by taking opponents of the dribble with his quickness or using his deep range shoot where he happens to shoot 47 percent from behind the arc. He has made coaches all year pick their poison on defense with a zone or man to man. The only thing to slow down Fredette this year was illness, he has suffered mono and most recently recovered from a stomach virus.
Jonathan Tavernari, BYU: The Brazilian power forward is their sixth man that can provide a big spark for the Cougars. Tavernari is a good player but is hit or miss player all season where he has split the amount of double digit scoring games as single scoring games. His biggest asset is his energy that he brings to the team, but while he is the sixth man he plays starter minutes with no little or no let down when he is in the game.
Darington Hobson, New Mexico: An all around stud who scores 16 a game, averages nearly ten boards a game, and just under five assists. Hobson is the man for the Lobos and shows up every game and even more so for the big games. His rebounding asset to the team is just as big as his scoring and leads the Lobos who are a top 40 rebounding team. Hobson also was named conference player of the year.
Roman Martinez, New Mexico: The loan senior on the team plays step for step with is teammate Hobson as he is second behind him in scoring and rebounding. Martinez is a key deep threat for the Lobos and shoots 42 percent from three point range. Martinez is a defensive presence as well with almost two steals per game and typically defends the opposing teams best player.
Kawhi Leonard, San Diego State: He leads the entire Mountain West Conference in rebounding at as a freshman at 9.6 boards per and is especially good at offensive boards, which gives the Aztecs extra shots. Leonard also leads the team in scoring at 12.6 points, and should be up for Freshman of the year.
DJ Gay, San Diego State: The Aztecs lack a true threat from beyond the arc, but if DJ can turn it on and knock down some threes, SDSU will be hard to beat. He also needs to dish out the ball to get others involved and limit the turnovers.
Oscar Bellfield, UNLV: The easy way out is to point out guard Tre'Von Willis and forward Chace Stanback, the two leaders of the team. However, lets dig a little deeper and point to two players that could truly dictate how far this team advances in March. Oscar Bellfied is a sophomore point guard led the Mountain West in assist/turnover ratio, while putting up just under 10 points a game. UNLV has struggled when they've allowed other teams to get overly physical with them, thus disrupting their offense. If the Rebels are going to stay in their normal rhythm, Bellfield will need to keep the offense flowing.
Derrick Jasper, UNLV: The Rebels were rolling along fairly smoothly when Derrick Jasper inuried his MCL on a knee that already had micro-fracture surgery. The junior guard hasn't played since January and the Rebels will need to work him back into a rotation that has played fairly well over the last two weeks. Jasper doesn't lead the team in any particular category, but he is a do-everything guy who handles much of the grunt-work. If he can bounce back from the knee injury, the Rebels could go far.
New Mexico: Steve Alford has done a great job to guide the Lobos to a top ten regular season finish with a 28-3 record. The Lobos have played a very tough schedule and are 7-0 against teams that were ranked in the top 25 as well going 6-2 against the RPI top 50. Their three losses came during the only rough stretch for the Lobos which came against Oral Roberts, San Diego State, and UNLV. The Lobos have been good but they do tend to play to the level of competition and there have been many times they have been struggling against really bad teams for at least a half. Advantages that the Lobos have are their rebounding which allows them second and third chance shots plus they have the ability to score a lot of points with an uptempo style of play. If a team is able to limit the possessions and keep the score to a lower pace then the Lobos could be in trouble.
BYU: The Cougars arguably have the best player in the league with Jimmer Fredette who is a scoring beast, and had he been healthy for the most recent game against New Mexico they would have been conference champs. BYU is a deep team that has multiple secondary scorers to assist Fredette. Role players that should step up for BYU are Jonathan Tavernari, freshman Tyler Haws, and Jackson Emery. Emery second on the team in scoring and a lock down defensive specialist. One other thing that could propel them to the title is the emergence of Michael Lloyd Jr. who stepped up in scoring when Jimmer Fredette was out with his stomach virus.
San Diego State: The Aztecs can win the tournament because of their three very athletic forwards in Malcolm Thomas, Billy White, and Kawhi Leonard. Those three make San Diego State the best rebounding team in the Mountain West plus they can rack up a lot of blocks. They can get the ball inside and score in the paint at will which is an advantage the Aztecs must use. DJ Gay has come on strong down the stretch with the three ball and the team has improved from the charity stripe down the stretch. The Aztecs have beaten Colorado State six straight times and match-up well with likely semi-final opponent New Mexico having beaten them once already this season by double digits, giving them the needed confidence to reach the finals.
UNLV: The Rebels have to be one of the favorites to win the Mountain West tournament for two reasons: they're a solid basketball team, and the game is being played on their home court. They split against the other top three teams in the conference, with all three wins coming by double digits. UNLV has a lot of depth on their roster, rolling 11 deep when healthy. If they can avoid getting bullied around, UNLV has as good a chance as anybody to win this tournament, but they have struggled when the other team gets physical inside and forces the Rebels out of their normal rhythm. If they can turn the game into a track meet they'll likely win the whole tourney. Coincidentally enough, the Rebels get to face the one conference opponent they didn't beat this year, the six seed Runnin' Utes of Utah, in the first round of the tournament.
Expect the favorites to advance to the semis which is where there will be some good hoops action taking place. There have been only two teams fifth or below to beat a top four team, so do not expect any lower seed to advance. The expected matchup of BYU vs. UNLV in round two will be intense since neither school likes each other and there is a history between the teams when they play in the conference tournament. Also, UNLV has all ready beaten the Cougars in Vegas once this season. The Rebels should be cautious since they do play the Utes who swept the Rebels, but do not expect a third loss to the Utes by UNLV.
If New Mexico gets to go against San Diego State in the semis that game will be intense. The last time the two played it went in overtime with the Lobos pulling it out by two. The Aztecs go a bit deeper in their rotation, but lack the player who can really take over a game, where as the Lobos have that type of player in Darrington Hobson
Predicting who will win or even advance to the finals is very difficult since each of the top four have a legit shot to win this thing. San Diego State is the weakest of the three, because they have had some questionable losses. UNLV has the home court and has a 13-3 record, BYU has beaten the other three favorites, and New Mexico is riding a 13 game winning streak.
The outcome of the tournament will come between UNLV against New Mexico with the Lobos taking the regular and post season crown. The home court will be huge for the Rebels, but New Mexico has been the most consistent team and they play well in big games.
Opening Round Wednesday March 10th
Quarterfinals Thursday Thursday March 11th
San Diego State 72 - Colorado State 71
Semifinals Friday March 12th
Championship Saturday March 13th
#4 San Diego State vs. #3 UNLV 7PM ET (Versus)
For more about the MWC check out Mountain West Connection
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