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Vikings dive into another draft
Posted on Sat, Apr. 29, 2006
[size=18px]That time already? Vikings dive into another draft[/size]
Associated Press
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The NFL conducted part one of the annual selection meeting on Saturday, and those paying attention were able to learn several things.
The Vikings, whose territory clearly stretches beyond Minnesota, showed fans in neighboring states that they truly care by drafting a linebacker from a South Dakota farm who played for Iowa. (Hey, if Blaine doesn't work out, Zygi Wilf could always look toward Sioux Falls or Des Moines for that new stadium site. They're bigger cities than Green Bay.)
Anyway, his name is Chad Greenway, and he was rated very highly on the Vikings' board. They're very excited to have him in the first round. And so were the purple-clad folks swilling beers and shouting cheers at the party at the team's practice facility.
This is Paul Tagliabue's last season as commissioner, and he's leaving quite a legacy with this booming business. The most tangible proof of his genius comes each April, when 32 teams spend a weekend choosing a half-dozen or so college players to add to their roster - and millions of fans turn on their TVs to watch after digesting large volumes of draft analysis from various media.
Professional football has become so culturally prevalent that the word "offseason" has become obsolete. The free agency flurry ends, the draft is still weeks away and you swear you're not going to think about the sport for, say, 10 days. Then you find yourself in conversation with a friend, making jokes about the Lions and wondering if they'll take another receiver.
Opinions vary on whether this is good or bad.
"I don't think it's enough. The NFL is obviously America's game," said Wayne Zbytovsky, of Hopkins, who showed up at team headquarters with his friend, George Ramsburg of Burnsville. They've become regulars at the draft party.
"I think it's too much. How many times can you talk about the same player?" Ramsburg said.
For me, it's a bit excessive. At least, I thought, I could clear my brain with a morning jog before heading to Winter Park and hunkering down for a full day of draft coverage.
A mere seven minutes in, an imposing figure approached on a bike through the driving rain.
The face looked familiar.
It was Alan Page.
Yes, this sighting served as further evidence that, short of claiming a cave in the mountains of Afghanistan (check to make sure Al Qaeda hasn't beaten you to it), you can't escape the NFL. It's everywhere, it's unending and you just have to learn to get along with it.
It was interesting to stare at the screen, speculate which way the Vikings would go with their first five picks and wonder why the Raiders didn't want Matt Leinart. But in the meantime there was more immediate fun to be found inside the field house at the party with some obsolete jersey spotting.
Brian Russell, Dave Dixon, Cris Carter, Robert Griffith, Michael Bennett, Greg Biekert, John Randle, Nate Burleson, Chris Walsh and, of course, Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss were all present. So were Loyal Fan (No. 1) and Big Kahuna (No. 69), but the personalized versions are always en vogue.
Another highlight was ol' Denny Green's appearance on ESPN after the Cardinals picked Leinart. The Sheriff was beaming, as he should've been, speaking in his rapid, high-pitched tone about how Leinart fits his high-octane offense and how Arizona's new stadium will be one of the best in the National Football League. It's like he never left.
The time came to turn serious, too, and a look at Minnesota's first two picks showed intelligent use. Greenway filled a glaring hole for a heady, athletic linebacker who can actually cover a tight end or a running back. Cedric Griffin, the cornerback from Texas, should have the size, toughness and reliability the Vikings will want in their nickel back with the departure of Brian Williams.
If Griffin's learning curve is closer to Kevin Williams' than Dontarrious Thomas' and he's smart enough to help steer the rookie party away from those charter boats, the secondary should be in good shape.
If Williams comes back in better condition, Kenechi Udeze returns fully healthy and Pat Williams doesn't wear down, the defensive line is strong.
Even with Greenway and free-agent acquisition Ben Leber, linebacking probably won't be a team strength, but it appears at least they've added some guys who know how to line up and where to go on each play.
If that's true, the Vikings won't have to worry about that position when next year's draft comes around. And it will be here before you know it.
Dave Campbell can be reached at [email protected]
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[size=18px]Draft gives Vikings fans opportunity to celebrate[/size]
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - It's been a long time since we've seen a middle-aged human being dressed in purple ... clearly inebriated ... scream "VIIIIKIIINGS!" ... to no one in particular ... before getting sick on the sidewalk ... at 10:30 in the morning.
Not since Jan. 1, when the Vikings faced the Chicago Bears in the final game of the season. That was the last time the locals got a chance to howl, or hurl, as the case might be.
But Saturday was a big day for hardcore Vikings rooters. First, the wraps come off on draft day. Fans are allowed to roam the streets near Winter Park with impunity. It's the only officially sanctioned off-season bender on the schedule.
Second, this year they got to witness the continuing makeover of their favorite winter underachievers. The Vikings have new coaches. They've got new uniforms. They've got a new approach, which consists of spending tons of money on free agents. And they've got a new Triangle of Authority - or Pentagon of Pinheads, depending how on many actually are involved in making decisions on any given day.
They don't have a new stadium, but they're working on it. And they are pulling out all the stops, even if it means screwing up the Twins' chances for a new ballpark by trying to strong-arm their way onto the baseball team's bill. But I understand owner Zygi Wilf's impatience. He's already been in town eleven months, and they haven't broken ground yet.
And as of Saturday, the Vikings also have a fresh-faced new crew of young draftees, starting with linebacker Chad Greenway. Fran Foley, a member of the Vikings' Triangle/Pentagon, had this to say about Greenway: "He's bright-eyed, an articulate guy, and we felt like he likes football."
That's so much better than glassy-eyed, inaudible and apathetic. Greenway might be able to offer immediate help at the linebacker position, which isn't all that difficult to do. ESPN showed highlights of him actually tackling people, which gives him a leg up on several holdovers.
Meanwhile, some thought the Vikings should have traded up to get a top-notch quarterback prospect. The bosses were vague about whether they tried to do that. I know that's a shock.
"The phone rings. We make calls. They make calls," said Foley, who may have a future as a telemarketer. But the scouting report on Greenway is that he is a gamer. He's quick and has good instincts but needs to get stronger. The Vikings should be able to work with that.
They seemed quite pleased to have him. Brad Childress, looking thin and wan, even emerged from his Winter Park bunker, squinting in the natural light, to say something nice about him.
"We just feel strongly about this kid," he said. "This kid is a squared-away kid." Translation: If he ever goes on a team cruise, you can bet he'll be spending all of his time playing shuffleboard and eating s'mores.
The Vikings' public-relations staff spent several hours trying to get ahold of Greenway for a conference call on speaker phone. They kept hearing "hello, hello?" followed by a dial tone as they were cut off, or else they got Greenway's answering machine.
It was reminiscent of Childress trying to make contact with Daunte Culpepper this winter. Except for that little stadium thing, life is good for the Vikings and their fans. Les Steckel couldn't keep this team out of the playoffs.
Do the math. Despite all their problems last season - both on land and sea - they were 9-7. The consensus of the purple faithful was that coach Mike Tice was a blockhead. Replacing him with the brainy and reclusive Childress surely is worth one more victory. That puts the team at 10-6.
Then consider all the money Wilf has spent on free agents this winter.
Conservatively speaking, that's got to be worth one more victory. Now the team is 11-5. Add the terrific "bright-eyed" draft choices they selected on Saturday, and we're looking at 12-4, at least.
There are very few scenarios in which this team doesn't make the playoffs: A rash of injuries or incarcerations could sidetrack them, of course. Or Childress and his staff might prove to be clueless. But in reality, you or I could coach this team into the playoffs, especially in the weak NFC North.
It's difficult to blame the hardcore fans for letting their hair - and maybe their pants - down on Saturday. They had a lot to celebrate at their annual off-season slobber fest at Winter Park.
Draft gives Vikings fans opportunity to celebrate
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[size=18px]TAKING CHANCES Vikings select Greenway with safe first pick, then gamble[/size]
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The Triangle of Authority got off to a clean, safe start Saturday in the NFL Draft.
There was no clock management snafu.
There was no trade drama.
And their patience even paid dividends as they landed the player they coveted in the first round, Iowa linebacker Chad Greenway.
This year, though, they opened themselves up to criticism in the second round.
After taking Texas cornerback Cedric Griffin with their first pick of the second round, the Vikings surprisingly used the choice they acquired from the Miami Dolphins for quarterback Daunte Culpepper on Ryan Cook, a little-known center from New Mexico.
While its dangerous to critique players before they've played a single down in the NFL, the Vikings acted counter to several high-profile draft analysts. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. didn't have Cook being drafted in the first four rounds, and Kiper had Cook as his fourth-rated center. Pro Football Weekly didn't even project him to be traded.
The controversy didn't end there.
The Vikings then traded both of their third round picks, including the one they acquired from the Seattle Seahawks for receiver Nate Burleson, to nab Alabama State quarterback Tarvaris Jackson with the last pick of the second round.
"We're pretty pleased with the way the day worked out," said Fran Foley, the Vikings' vice president of player personnel. "When we set out our plan for the first day, we obviously had some needs that we wanted to take care of, some positions that we were targeting.
"I think everything went better or as well as we expected it to go. So I think we're all relatively pleased."
The Vikings considered trading up to acquire Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler. But the Denver Broncos jumped from the 15th spot to the St. Louis'
Rams 11th pick by giving up a high third-round choice. For the Vikings to even have a chance, they would have had to part with at least both of their third round picks, meaning they would have had to give up three of their five first-day picks for one player.
In the end, the Vikings felt the price was too steep.
"To say that we didn't call wouldn't be fair," Foley said. "But to say that we had an interest in going way up into the draft to get (Cutler), I don't know that we would say that."
But the Vikings were so enamored with Greenway, they considered trading up ahead of the St. Louis Rams (15th overall), who were said to be high on the Iowa linebacker. Based on the NFL value chart, the Eagles (14th) asking price would have been at least the Vikings' second third-round pick (95th overall).
While they wouldn't reveal their order of preference, the Vikings did have Greenway rated higher on their draft board than Ernie Sims, who was selected ninth overall by the Detroit Lions. The Vikings were concerned about Sims'
history of concussions and even had a character question about him.
There was one common thread for all four players: they were known for their character. The only apparent blemish was Griffin, who in September 2003 was charged with criminal mischief, for interfering with an emergency phone call in a dispute with another student.
Texas head coach Mack Brown dismissed the charge against Griffin and a teammate and did not reprimand either of them. Foley also said the Vikings were pleased with their research on Griffin and the other rookies.
As for Cook, Foley defended the criticism of him by draft analysts.
"A lot of the experts don't know a lot about New Mexico football, and that conference," Foley said. So I think it's unfair for those people, because they don't have the knowledge of the players that we have.
"We obviously don't rely on the mock draft experts."
College scouting director Scott Studwell said his staff had Cook rated as a second-round talent, and noted that he could serve as a backup to Matt Birk, who has struggled to stay on the field in recent seasons. In addition, Cook is versatile enough to play guard.
Foley also said the Vikings were planning to package picks to move up and get Jackson after about the 60th pick. The Vikings attended his workout with
14 other teams, and the club even arranged a private workout with the player that was done "under a shroud of secrecy," Foley said.
While the rookie salary cap pool hasn't been set, the estimated increase from last year should be between seven and 10 percent.
Assuming Greenway gets a 10 percent increase, his contract is expected to be for five years, about $10 million, with $6.786 million in guaranteed money.
That figure is based on the 17th pick in last year's draft, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker David Pollack, who signed a five-year, $9.45 million contract that included a $5.26 million guaranteed option bonus and a $1 million roster bonus.
Sean Jensen can be reached at [email protected]
TAKING CHANCES Vikings select Greenway with safe first pick, then gamble
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[size=18px]Vikings select nickel cornerback[/size]
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The Vikings found the player they hope will be their nickel back in Texas cornerback Cedric Griffin. He's considered a tough, strong player, but he does come with one past blemish.
In 2003, Griffin was charged with interference with an emergency phone call. According to university police, he and a teammate had a verbal altercation with another student outside a campus dorm. They were accused of kicking a student's car and causing damage, and Griffin was accused of knocking a phone out of the student's hand when he tried to call police. He wasn't suspended.
The Vikings weren't concerned.
"We ran the traps on all of these guys. ... We wouldn't take a player if we thought he was in any way, shape or form a detriment to the program,†Foley said.
Vikings select nickel cornerback
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Re: Vikings dive into another draftthey would have had to part with at least both of their third round picks, meaning they would have had to give up three of their five first-day picks for one player.
In the end, the Vikings felt the price was too steep.
But not for Jackson...To steep for Cutler...But not..................for Jackson...Um that makes plenty of sense.
Re: Vikings dive into another draft
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they would have had to part with at least both of their third round picks, meaning they would have had to give up three of their five first-day picks for one player.
In the end, the Vikings felt the price was too steep.
But not for Jackson...To steep for Cutler...But not..................for Jackson...Um that makes plenty of sense.A wise man once said," Defense Wins Championships!"
Re: Vikings dive into another draft
wow who to believe on this about Jackson? Some guy sitting around in his underwear posting on a forum, or coach Childress who is considered to be one of the top QB coaches in the NFL. :scratch: Kind of a no brainer for me.
Re: Vikings dive into another draft
everyone says about trading up for Cutler would be better but then we wouldn't have got Greenway!
Re: Vikings dive into another draft
I will back Childress until he clearly proves that he has no clue what is happening... I don't really care for Fran Foley. The Vikings could have gotten someone alot better then this clown. IMO
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An outspoken South Essex MP has branded the Government's army recruitment a shambles.
Today, the House of Commons was granted an Urgent Question session following revelations in the national newspapers about the Ministry of Defence's new IT system not working, despite costing the taxpayer £15.5million.
The online recruitment system is two years behind schedule and will not be operational until at least April next year.
Basildon and Billericay Tory MP, John Baron, who has repeatedly questioned the Government's plans to replace 20,000 regular troops with reserve forces, had his say on the matter.
He said: "Efforts to save money by replacing 20,000 Regulars with 30,000 Reservists will cost much more than the Government envisages, leading to false economies and a waste of taxpayers' money."
"The tens of millions of pounds wasted so far on IT systems not talking to each other is one example of this. How much more money will it cost taxpayers to put this shambles right?"
"Does this not also confirm that we should now stop any further disbandment of regular units and troops until we know for sure that the plan to replace them with reservists is both cost-effective and feasible?"
A backbench rebellion led by Mr Baron, which was designed to stall the Government's plans, was beaten narrowly in a vote last year.
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Hi Sunil / Thomas,
My name is Virender Verma, I am Diploma in Mechanical Engineering & having 12.5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing & Business Development, I got apportunity to work as a core team member SD Module for SAP Implementation in my last company (manufacturing), trained by Wipro team & gone for GO LIVE in 2007, worked as a SAP support in same company from 2007-2012, now I am passionate about career in SAP & planning to go for SAP Certification from Atos to get first job in SAP
Pls advice me, whether I am on the right way or not, any suggestion for me?
waiting your reply.
Thank you very much for appriciating my industrial experience. Surely it is helping me.
Thanks once again
Hi Virender,
It is good thought that you are interested to join SAP as carrer with huge domain experience (Just like me). As you are saying that you worked as a core team member 5 years back.
Are you still connected with SAP support work?
Do have SD configuration background?
If you are confindent on this then definately you can join SAP Community.
All the best,
Hi Sunil,
Thanks for your reply.
Pls note that I had participated as a Core Team Member in 2007 & from 2007 to Feb 2012, I had been working as a SD Support & coordinating with SAP Consultants, I have recently changed the job (Feb,2012) & joined a company in marketing Department, I have joined this company due to five days working, sothat I can attend my SAP Certification classes on Saturday & Sunday.
I am not connected to SAP support since Feb'2012.
I have fare knowledge about SD Configuration & Scenarios.
Pls comment.
My Path:-
Graduation in computer Science->Worked for 5 years in HR->SAP HR certification(self)->looking for SAP HR job.
This is how my SAP career started.
Bachelor's (Computer Science) -> Freelance web developer (6 months) -> SAP ABAPer ,trained by my seniors and consultant(2010-present) -> looking forward to enroll in any SAP Academy and get certifications.
Hi My Path,
Out of school-->Worked in the sales and Marketing field for 3yrs-->Started my Degree in IT(part time)-->Started my It career with an entry level IT job-->Worked as a Associate Business Analyst for 2 years-->Completed my Degree with few other certifications(OCPJP, CCNA, CISE)Got hired by an SAP consulting organization with an SAP entry level job(6 days)
Hey Faisal,
You're a master in ERP from victoria, G8!!!, so you can help me taking decision. I have 2 yrs SAP B1 exp and now looking for an SAP master program major in accounting and Victoria has it, before that i like to know about the course, uni and job prospects in Australia.
and i heard it too that all these SAP UA universities teach just TERP10 certification which is just the overview of business processes, which wouldn't help me much as i am already certified.
Can i find course like this, more promising in any other university in any country preferably Canada.
If you have any suggestion for me pls share, i was looking for a guy like you who has done what i am looking forward. pls do reply as i have to get to the decision by this yr.
mine was the hard way: I am a self-made consultant. My former employeers never cared about a training because of the costs, so I had to learn by myself. Of course, I had previous experience as programmer and had learnt programming at school, so this made the contact to ABAP light.
Since I am a freelancer, I pay myself for training.
Firstly; really nice thread - I could go on reading the interesting experiences shared by people here.
Second; my path -> Bachelors in Computer Science -> SAP Labs held campus recruitment test -> qualified -> worked at SAP Labs Bangalore for 5 years -> Now with consulting firm -> throughout into Basis. My former manager at Labs was initially a Basis guy and really helped us develop the subject interest and continue. He is now the SVP for global SRM and SCM development.
Third; Basis guys really do have a lot of fun ;-) for example late evenings/nights multiplayer LAN games to kill time (not all the time though )
Hello Thomas,
Mine is very simple & short !!
Bachelor's (Computer Science) ---> Campus Recruit ---> Support Engineer in SAP .
Hi thomas ,
I completed my Graduation in 2009 in electronics and instrumentation but didn't got the job for next 2 years then my father suggested me go for SAP SD module because he has been dealing with colgate palmolive in1998 -1999 so they use to give the training of SAP to our office staffs .
So I got the job last year in august in SAP SD profile because I have gone through the 200 hrs of elearning from a authorized centre.
Finally I am working in service industry where their is a small intergation of SAP sd with IS-utilities and my job is to observe the user so that that correct entry should be passed in the data base.
So kindly suggest me in which companies should I apply so that I can be better placed and I can make out the maximum use of the sales and distribution module.
good idea
Entry Level Job (IT Consultant non SAP ,3 years) --> Hired --> SAP functional (4Y) --> Bachelor's --> Master's --> SAP functional (5Y)
I completed my Graduation in 2007 in engineering.
Hi Thomas
Bachelor's in Information Technology-> Campus Recruit -> SAP ABAP Application Developer (1 yr). The posts in this discussion clearly depicts how difficult it is to enter into SAP domain. Lucky that i made it in the first shot
Hi Thomas,
Bachelors of Engineering IT --> Masters in Information and Computer Sciences --> 3 years Work experience in the middle east as a Procurement and IT Analyst --> 1 month of Self Financed SAP MM training from Seimens Information Systems Ltd --> Worked with Honeywell Aerospace as SAP MM Analyst --> Now looking for a career in Australia in SAP MM


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View of South Terminal - Photo by Steven Brooke - Visit MIA's Shopping and Dining directory
Miami International Airport (MIA) is operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and is the property of Miami-Dade County government. Founded in 1928, MIA is the largest U.S. gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean and is one of the busiest international passenger and freight airports in the world. Located on 3,230 acres of land near downtown Miami, MIA's terminal is being expanded to more than seven million square feet through a capital improvement program scheduled for final completion in early 2014.
Miami-Dade Airports:
| Economic Impact:
Miami International Airport's (MIA) and the General Aviation Airports' annual economic impact is $32.8 billion. MIA and related aviation industries contribute 272,395 jobs directly and indirectly to the local economy. That equates to one out of 4.1 jobs.
Land area: 3,230 acres
Personnel: Aviation Dept. and Other: 36,797
Hotel: Hotel MIA - 259 rooms.
Flight Operations: (Commercial Aircraft Movements - year 2013)
Passengers: (year 2013)
Freight: (year 2013)
Carriers: (03/14)
Number of Destinations: (1ST Quarter - 2014)
| Number of Ticketing Positions: 451*
Number of gates: 123* Common use
*changes according to construction
Airport Improvements :
Capital Improvement Program: MIA's $6.4 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is nearly completed, encompassing all aspects of airport operations, from the Terminal and roadways to the cargo facilities and the airfield.
Terminal: Extending from MIA's Central terminal, the South and North Terminals have added over 4 million square feet to MIA's existing 3.5 million square feet of space.
The North, Central and South Terminals will have a total of 130 gates, with 104 international capable gates and 26 domestic gates, and a total of 645 ticket counters.
|Cargo: MIA's cargo facilities encompass eighteen (18) cargo buildings with over 3.4 million square feet of warehouse, office and support space. Apron space is presently 4.4 million square feet, with 41 common-use cargo positions and 31 leased cargo positions.
Roadway Improvements:
Central Boulevard: To accommodate forecasted growth, improvement programs include: widening of Central Boulevard, new service roads, wider bridges and improved access to parking facilities.
|25th Street Viaduct: Construction of the east phase project was completed in July 2011. The west phase project commenced in June 2012, and will provide a direct connection between MIA's cargo facilities and NW 82nd Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in December 2015.
MIA Mover:The elevated train that connects MIA and the new Rental Car Center (RCC) and the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) opened September 9, 2011. The Mover runs through Central Boulevard with the capacity to transport more than 3,000 passengers per hour.
|Rental Car Center (RCC): A 3.4 million square foot facility opened on July 13, 2010. The RCC consolidates under one roof the operations of 16 rental car companies, with a combined inventory of 6,500 rental cars.
Miami Intermodal Center (MIC): Next to the RCC will be the MIC, a massive ground transportation hub being developed by the State of Florida Department of Transportation linking rail, light rail, automobile and bus traffic under one roof.
What's New
What's New At MIA For the fourth year in a row, MIA set a new all-time record for passenger traffic with 40.5 million passengers in 2013. The airport also set a new all-time record for cargo with 2.1 million tons of goods moving through the global gateway last year.
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The Japanese word "tsunami" (pronounced tsoo-nah-mee) means "great wave in harbor" (which describes the problem very accurately). The scientific term is: "seismic sea wave." The expression "tidal wave" is inaccurate as this kind of wave has nothing to do with tides (the moon, etc). But what is a wave? It is a disturbance that takes place in a medium (e.g. in sea water). It is this disturbance that travels in the water not the water per se. When the bottom of the sea moves vertically (either upwards or downwards) the result is an earthquake on the dry land and a tsunami (i.e. a great wave) in the water. Both phenomena originate from the vertical movement of the bottom of the sea, therefore it is not the quake that causes the tsunami but the latter is always accompanied by a quake.
If the movement of the bottom is horizontal there is no tsunami. California's faults move horizontally, so they do not generate tsunamis. The speed of a tsunami can be calculated by a simple mathematical formula (developed by Isaac Newton!). All we need to know is the depth of the water in which the tsunami travels. Thus, if we know the position of a quake we can easily find in how many hours a tsunami is going to hit our place. The tsunamis gain their greatest height in closed basin-like areas; harbors, etc. (As accurately described by the Japanese word).
Also tsunamis arrive at a place in trains. Usually it is the third and the fourth wave of the tsunami that is the most destructive. Thomas A. Jaggar, an ordinary American citizen, who worked as a scientist in the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory around 1912, had already understood and had been studying the quake-tsunami relationship. On the morning of February 23, 1923 Jaggar noticed that the seismograph in the Observatory traced a big quake which had happened 2,500 miles away, possibly under the sea off the Aleutian Islands.
Jaggar notified the pertinent authorities (of the, to this day, existing social system that "organizes" the American society) about the possibility of a tsunami hitting Hawaii later that day. The authorities ignored him. A tsunami hit Hawaii at about the time that Jaggar had estimated it would. Then, in the morning of April 1, 1946 a big quake, again in the Aleutian Islands, sent a tsunami to Hawaii that killed 159 people. The question raised is : "Why Hawaii was caught completely unprepared in 1946, when warnings were possible more than 20 years earlier?" The answer is found in the complete contempt for the life of ordinary humans (American or other) of the "benevolent" organizers of the American society. (A present example of such organizers: Bush the Second, Karl Rove, Condoleezza Rice, Antonin Scalia, etc). Finally in 1948 under the pressure of the Jaggar precedents and the 1946 deaths, the US authorities established the Seismic Wave Warning System, which was later changed to Tsunami Warning System (TWS). This system is based on the principle that a big quake (above 7.5 Richter) is an indication for the POSSIBILITY of a tsunami, but there is a need for CONFIRMATION of the actual tsunami through a network of monitoring devices along the possible path of the tsunami. On May 22, 1960 there was an 8.5 quake in Chile. It took a tsunami 15 hours to cover the 6,600 miles to Hawaii. This time the authorities warned the people. Yet there were 61 deaths in Hawaii. What went wrong was that in spite of the technical progress in the prognosis the warning acts on the part of the authorities were sloppy and in addition the people themselves had not understood the dangers from a tsunami because of inadequate dissemination of the necessary information. Once more, the organizing of society by the few "leaders" failed. So, at this point the question is raised: if the benevolent leaders all over the world do not give a damn about the life of ordinary people what are these people doing to protect themselves?
For example, what are the peoples in the Indian Ocean doing given the Jaggan precedents but also given that in 1876 (only 5 generations ago) on the same coasts that today there is hell there were 200,000 dead from a tsunami similar to the present one (A. Wijkman and L. Timberlake, "Natural Disasters", Earthscan, 1988, p. 97)? Why do they allow the elites of India to build nukes, or the elites of Thailand to offer tourist pleasures to the German pederasts, or the elites of Singapore to promote an "antiseptic" fascism with streets free of cigarette stubs, etc, etc, instead of these elites organizing a tsunami warning system?
What can these peoples (and their children with all these diplomas in engineering, especially in India) do to protect themselves? They can organize a tsunami warning and protection system themselves. This a significant case for a "pareconish" reaction of a group of peoples against the indifference of authority. It is about time that ordinary people should realize that the benevolent elites cannot organize human societies. An effective organization of a society results only through a collective effort. A grassroots-organized effective tsunami warning system is possible. For example, let us take the case of Greece. Tsunamis are generated in three ways: by a vertical movement of the sea-bottom accompanied by a quake, by submarine volcanic explosions, and by landslides. In 1963, in northern Italy, an earthquake caused a huge landslide in the slopes above the Vaion Reservoir. This caused a tsunami that went over the dam of the reservoir and flooded the Piave valley. There were 2,000 dead.
During the last 40 years a number of high earth dams were built in Greece. Take the dam and the Kremasta Reservoir: The sides of the basin that holds the lake behind the dam are of a material (flysch) which is extremely landslide-prone. What the people in the Kremasta area of western Greece can do is organize their protection against a Vaion-type calamity by themselves. (By establishing a warning system, estimating the effects of a possible overflow of the dam and taking measures before the accident.) Finally, addressing the present calamity in the Indian Ocean one could say the following: It is a FACT that there was a quake above 7.5 Richter. Therefore, there was a great POSSIBILITY for the generation of a tsunami.
Even if it proved to be a "false alarm" the local authorities should have warned the populations of the coastal areas. Ignoring these authorities, which are mostly US clients (i.e. largely controlled by the US), the US government, given its technical background and its tremendous means of disseminating information, should have warned these people about the possibility of a tsunami, even if it proved to be a false alarm.
Also, even if there was some kind of information given by the US authorities, their moral duty was to insist on disseminating the warning (and there was adequate time), again ignoring the greed of the local hoteliers or the immorality of the thick-skinned local authorities. That the US did not act to prevent the death of possibly two hundred thousand humans is a crime. It took only a few minute for the tsunami to reach and surpass the number of the dead in Iraq. The American Left, as well as the international post-"Seattle" community, should not let Bush get away with it once more.


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By Nick Margiasso
It's hard not to miss New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson on the court with his team. Even in practice, his presence looms large.
Or maybe it's just what he's wearing.
Greatest shirt ever. http://t.co/Oeki7tcNt9—
Chris Herring (@HerringWSJ) February 26, 2013
Thanks to Wall Street Journal Knicks beat writer Chris Herring for this gem of a pic. Follow him @HerrigWSJ.


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The former Athens High School coach, who went to trial on sexual assault allegations, is now facing new charges.
Prosecutors say Rory McKellips, 56, lied on the stand during his own trial. People may find some of the details of this story disturbing.
Just three weeks ago, McKellips was found not guilty of sexual assault, but he was found guilty of two other charges, including using a computer to facilitate a sex crime.
Now, prosecutors say McKellips and his wife lied on the stand, and they're both facing perjury charges.
This all dates back to some very intimate details of McKellips, that took place at trial last month. The teen girl who accused McKellips of sexual assault testified he did not groom his private area, but both Rory McKellips and his wife told the jury he did.
After the trial, police interviewed people who worked with McKellips at a mill. Those co-workers told officials they believed McKellips lied on the stand because they say they showered with him multiple times at work. Prosecutors say that was an important detail in the trial.
"In a case where credibility was a huge part of the case, especially in regard to the victim, the state is putting forth that this is a material fact," said Marathon County Deputy District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon.
In court today, McKellips told the judge he did not lie on the stand. We tried to reach out to McKellips attorney, but our calls were not returned.
McKellips' bond was revoked after the trial and he is still in the Marathon County Jail. His wife did not appear in court today on her charges, and the judge ordered for an arrest warrant to be issued.
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their energy
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the yummy bits
You know what I mean don't you?
Hope you have had a good week filled with lots of grateful moments.
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these photos look like they are from the pages of a magazine, a fashion one i'd say! what beautiful children, and what precious moments. never apologize for writing a post about your children. but...where are the gorgeous cakes!?! ;-) xx
Your children are incredibly beautiful and seem beautifully happy. X
Wow - so special Cathie.
And I can't believe how much they have grown up. Its crazy isn't it?!XX
They both look so tall of a sudden. What happened?
Aww, This is so sweet!! I love the photos. You have adorable kids!! ~Natalie :)
What a lovely grateful post! Your small people are sooo gorgeous.
So sweet! Those pictures are the dearest memories. It's so clear these are two happy, happy kids. My kids are adolescents now but some pictures of them when they were about the age of your children are still hanging in the hall and these pictures still put a smile on my face when I look at them.
Enjoy this time with your children Cathie!
Oh yes, children are certainly worth being grateful for! I love the way your two look so happy together - the little hand holding pic and the lollypop smiles are my faves. I also spied one of our favourite places to visit when we're in Melb. Have a fantastic Sunday Cathie. xx
Stunning photos! Such cuties and love the hats. xoxo
What a fantastic post, Cathie. Your kids are so lucky to have you as their Mum.
ohhhhhhhhh beautiful. they look the they'd be pretty easy to love! so cute!
Know exactly what you mean. Love the photos :)
Sounds like you had a great holiday period. Loving my two and grateful for them and being able to give them extra cuddles while Dad is away.
Hey we are heading your way in 5 months. Will an hour north - but closer:)
Cathie, that's a lovely post, treating us to your gorgeous photos as always. I am grateful that I have just had two weeks with friends from Germany. This time included their child, a 9 year old to play with my children- the wonder of children playing happily together despite language barriers.
Beautiful post! So beautiful, tears and goosebumps beautiful. The most perfect Grateful post. Oh - deep sigh - happy weekend lovely lady x
What special and beautiful photos and such a beautiful sentiment too.
I know that they know too xoox
Oh such gorgeous photos - no wonder you love them sooo much! awww :-)
have a great weekend
Cathie, your children soooo adorable. I would pay millions for that complexion! And, that cap! xo
I know what you mean.
What else is there to be grateful for, if not your kids?
Beautiful, really made me smile.
a beautiful post!!
this is a gorgeous post! It makes me really excited to be a mum some day. Your kids are adorable! I love that photo of them holding hands.
You make beautiful children Cathie. Absolutely gorgeous post x
Absolutely know what you mean. What I find humbling is those unexpected moments when the love and gratitude really hits you. Beautiful post Cathie.
I love this post, it's such a beautiful record of your children and your thoughts about them. How precious they are and so loved. Just gorgeous Cathie xo
Yep I get it!!
Oh I sure do know what you mean :) Love my five to bits, even on the bad days.
Gorgeous photos Cathie.
Gorgeous Cathie. Such a lovely post and beautiful photos.
beautiful words, and images.... little people are awesome! {thank you} xx
Aww they are two very cute little people in your life Cathie I can see why you love them lots. Beautiful photos. xx
Cathie, what a beautiful beautiful post. I definitely get it! Your children are stunning and it's so gorgeous that they are such good mates. So precious that you could capture these special moments in such a touching way.
what precious memories you have captured.
OMG Cathie what a gorgeous post to peek in on You on. Yes I agree with everything you say and you know what ... for me no matter how old they get the feeling stays the same. You're such a sweeheart♥
such cuties!
precious indeed. love all of these images you have captured so well. I know what you mean XO
Yes me too...I know exactly what you mean :) I love all your pictures these two are really gorgeous!Love that horse on their adventure too :)
Have a great week xx
loving aidan's cool hat. they are both absolute spunks!
... and i say be proud that you love being their mum. shout it from the roof tops. it's so refreshing after the grumblings i often hear from people about parenting. i think it's a fantastic gig (most of the time. . . ). xo
You have the most beautiful kids, I love all the photo's x Yes I love his hat and his beautiful locks, he is way cool!
Yep, know exactly what you mean...
gorgeous post.
far out you have stunningly beautiful kids - no surprise really, given their mother is just divine!!! gorgeous post - what every mother loves really xx
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Beautiful photos and a lovely post, I'm new to blogging and glad I have made new friend in you if you erer get a spare minute I would love you to join my sisterhood http://lovewendysworld.blogspot.com I will come and visit you again really enjoyed looking over your blog and getting to know you.
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What beautiful photos. (I love their coats too. WitcheryKids? I bought the same jacket for my eldest boy, and he hated it. Such a shame, because it looks divine on your son.) You have beautiful kids, and so glad that you adore all the big (and little) things about them.
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oh they are just perfection. love this post. x.
So many gorgeous and true shots in one 'kid post'!! That closeness between siblings just melts your heart doesn't it. xx


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As the end of the 2013 season gets closer and closer,
the numerous draftniks, free agent watch dogs, and coaching fanboys here on AP are gearing up for the endless debates about who should be targeted in the upcoming offseason. Intense strategies, that will never be heard by anyone of any importance, will be drawn up on the best ways for the Chiefs to improve moving forward. Terms like "Quarterback of the future (QBOTF)", "natural position", "ceiling/floor", "injury concerns", "fits the scheme", "for what we do", and "sleeper" will be thrown around all over AP ... to the point that many of the more casual readers will probably get sick of it. But what can I say? Some of us absolutely love the schemes, planning, and intricacies associated with running an NFL franchise.
After hitting on our big three needs and the offensive line, where we still need a lot of depth, it's time to round out where the Chiefs can make some other moves in preparing for the 2014 season. We'll run down the list of QB, RB, TE, NT, OLB, ILB, CB, SS and the ST to see what is out there that might help give us a boost moving forward. Did you really think I was going to do an individual post on each position? I do have a couple things in my life besides AP.
We know what we have, and we should always be looking to get better.
*Notes: Lock = Player is definitely on the team in 2014. Probable = Player should be back, but could be a surprise move. Up For Grabs = Open competition. Open = Player should not be brought back.
QB: Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, and Tyler Bray - It's safe to say that Alex Smith has earned his spot on the 2014 roster. He was a major catalyst in the Chiefs' turnaround, and his play got much stronger as the year went on. Chase Daniel didn't do anything to lose his job, but he has a terrible contract and we could use that money elsewhere. Tyler Bray is the real wild card here. This guy has the potential to be anything from an elite QB to a nobody, and we won't get a real feel for where he's at until next year. However, the Chiefs are not chained to either of these backups. 1 lock, 1 probable, and 1 spot up for grabs.
RB: Jamaal Charles, Knile Davis, Cyrus Gray, and Anthony Sherman - Charles and Sherman should be no-brainers to bring back. Charles was responsible for 35% of our offense, and I don't see how we would be able to replace that right now. Sherman came out and took everyone by surprise and was one of the best FBs in the NFL this year. Knile Davis' season is pretty much a 100% match to his scouting report. Incredible talent, strength, and speed...but struggles with ball security and injuries. He's good enough to be the backup for now and should be the KR in 2014. Cyrus Gray is probably out. I don't see any reason to hold on to him and expect he will be replaced by a late round draft pick or UDFA. 2 locks, 1 probable, and 1 spot open.
TE: Anthony Fasano, Travis Kelce, and Sean McGrath - There have been some calls to let Fasano go, but you need a veteran presence at each position and he is one of the more reliable players in the league. I expect he will be back in 2014. Kelce never got a chance to show what he can do, so there are some question marks there. But the Chiefs did show some confidence in him, so I think he's likely a lock for the roster next year. McGrath became a folk hero early on, but his play did taper off a little at the end of the year. Of course, some of that was the return of Fasano to the lineup. He's done enough to be given a shot next year, but the Chiefs shouldn't chain themselves to him. 2 probables and 1 spot up for grabs.
NT: Dontari Poe, Jaye Howard, and Jerrell Powe - Obviously, "Dontario" (as he is apparently known in the sports broadcasting world) is sticking around, and hopefully for a long time. Howard didn't show me much of anything beyond his ability to keep Powe off of the roster for pretty much the entire season...which doesn't say many good things about Powe. 1 lock and 2 spots open.
OLB: Justin Houston, Tamba Hali, Frank Zombo, Dezman Moses, and Josh Martin - Houston and Hali are both likely to return in 2014, although Hali could be dangled on the trade market. Of the backups, Josh Martin was the one who impressed me the most, and I think he gets himself a roster spot in 2014. Frank Zombo should get a camp invite, but the Chiefs should be ready to upgrade on him without much consideration. Moses seems like he's just another body on the roster at this point. 1 lock, 2 probables, 1 spot up for grabs, and 1 spot open.
ILB: Derrick Johnson, Akeem Jordan, Nico Johnson, and James-Michael Johnson - DJ is definitely a lock to return in 2014 as the captain of the defense. Akeem Jordan was about average this year, but I expect the Chiefs will want to see something better there next year. Hopefully that is either Nico or James-Michael Johnson. I think both of them have a good shot at making the 2014 team, but neither position is safe at this point. 1 lock and 3 spots up for grabs.
CB: Brandon Flowers, Sean Smith, Marcus Cooper, Dunta Robinson, and Ron Parker - Flowers and Smith should both be locks on the 2014 roster, but Flowers could be a trade option. Cooper showed enough that I think the Chiefs will want to keep him around. Ron Parker flashed talent, but never enough to get significant playing time. And Robinson is pretty much on his way out. 1 lock, 2 probables, 1 spot up for grabs and 1 spot open.
SS: Eric Berry - Yeah...so we really only had one SS on the roster, and he's definitely coming back. There could be room for another SS on the roster if we feel confident about FS in 2014, but it's a limited draft class and the Free Agent market isn't all that impressive either. 1 lock and 1 spot up for grabs (combined with FS).
ST: Dustin Colquitt, Ryan Succop, and Thomas Gafford - Between their performance and contracts, every single one of these guys will be back on the 2014 roster. Colquitt just got re-signed and Gafford has never caused us any problems. Even if you don't like Succop, are you willing to blow an extra $1 million to get rid of him? 3 locks.
So that's where I see the roster breaking down at. I've got 13 spots on the roster that should be locked up and another 8 that are likely to be back. But, as you can see, there are plenty of openings or positions that should be contested. That's actually not too bad of a situation and means that there will be plenty of competition in training camp. Of course, we've already seen that the Chiefs are being proactive by signing so many future/reserve contracts before this season is technically over.
First Stop: Free Agency - Instead of breaking down each option like I did with the individual position posts, I'm going to list a few free agents at each position with a brief synopsis of what I think we're looking for.
QB: Matt Flynn - GB, Rex Grossman - WAS, Seneca Wallace - GB, and Derek Anderson - CAR: The Chiefs don't need a starting QB, but a cost effective veteran with some starting experience could be idea depending on Tyler Bray's development. Any of these four players would likely cost less than Chase Daniel without being a step backwards in talent.
RB: Ronnie Brown - ARI, Toby Gerhart - MIN, LeGarrette Blount - NE, Felix Jones - PIT, and Jonathan Dwyer - PIT: A lot of this depends on the confidence the Chiefs have in Knile Davis moving forward. As I mentioned above, he flashed some great talent, but also the fumble and injury concerns that were his red flags. Cyrus Gray is more than likely gone, so adding a guy like Ronnie Brown or Felix Jones on a short term deal might not be a bad investment if Davis doesn't look 100%.
TE: Dante Rosario - CHI, Bear Pascoe - NYG, and Fred Davis - WAS: I don't see any situation where the Chiefs open up the check book on a TE this offseason, so we shouldn't look any higher than mid-level players that are cost effective. I don't see any of these guys being a better option than what we already have, but they could be cheaper options than Fasano which would open the door to drafting a TE early (as I have seen many of you calling for).
NT: Terrence Cody - BAL: There isn't much out there in terms of affordable 3-4 NTs. However, "Mt Cody" could be an option. He hasn't done enough to warrant a big contract at all, but with his size, he could be a big asset as a backup player and a short yardage/goalline specialist.
OLB: Edgar Jones - DAL, Albert McClellan - BAL, and Marcus Bernard - ARI: Unless Tamba Hali is traded, the Chiefs are only going to be looking at backups in Free Agency. Jones has the obvious familiarity with the Chiefs, and it would be kind of a nice twist to get him back after getting a 6th rd pick for him. McClellan and Bernard are both talented young players who have the potential to become starters.
ILB: Nick Barnett - WAS, Desmond Bishop - MIN, Brandon Spikes - NE, Karlos Dansby - ARI, Jon Beason - NYG, and Pat Angerer - IND: The question is how badly do we want an upgrade over Akeem Jordan? I don't see it as being a huge issue, and I think our 2014 starter is already on the roster. However, if we could get one of those players listed on a reasonable deal, it could be worth the investment.
CB: Antoine Cason - ARI, Captain Munnerlyn - CAR, Drayton Florence - CAR, Chris Carr - NO, and Sam Shields - GB: CB has become a seemingly hot topic here on AP. Some people think we need 4 starting caliber CBs. Some folks think it's time to move on from Brandon Flowers. Some think we should stand fast with what we've got. Some think we have the worst CB setup in the league. There are some options in Free Agency, and adding someone like Captain Munnerlyn as our #3/#4 CB would be a big push towards tightening up our secondary.
SS: Bernard Pollard - TEN, Major Wright - CHI, Yeremiah Bell - ARI, and Quintin Mikell - CAR: Taking over for Brandon Albert in the "natural position" category is Eric Berry. If Berry gets moved to more of a FS role, then the Chiefs will have to bring in a decent SS to take his spot, and there really aren't any in the draft. There is also a limited market at SS in Free Agency this year, so the Chiefs would have to pay more than normal for any additions.
Ultimately, I don't see the Chiefs bringing in much in terms of top talent via Free Agency. They did that last year and will probably stick with what is already on the roster for the most part. I expect one big signing at one of our big need positions (WR, FS, or DE) and then a few role players on cost-effective contracts.
Next Stop: The Draft - Rather than list all the prospects, I'm just going to list the players I think are the best option at each of our picks (based on their projected draft positions). To mix it up a bit, I'll indicate which player I think is the best option of the group.
Derek Carr - Fresno St - 1st Rd: If he does fall to #23, the Chiefs could be tempted to look to the future.
AJ McCarron - Alabama - 3rd Rd: Could be the best bang-for-buck QB in the draft if gotten in the 3rd.
David Fales - SJSU - 4th Rd: Boom or bust player. Has a lot of same problems as Tyler Wilson (and lord knows I was wrong about him).
Aaron Murray - Georgia - 5th Rd: How the mighty have fallen. There were people who wanted the Chiefs to take him with the #1 overall pick in 2013.
Connor Shaw - South Carolina - 6th Rd (CC's Choice): Move over Johnny...it's Connor Football time. This guy is a gamer with underrated skills.
Stephen Morris - Miami - 6th Rd: Started the season as a "lock" to go in the 1st rd.
1st Rd - No Options: If we reach on a RB in a draft with no 1st rd RB talent...that might be my breaking point.
Lache Seastrunk - Oregon - 3rd Rd: Seen him mocked as high as the 1st rd (haha, Browns).
James Wilder Jr - Florida St - 4th Rd: Not a bad option at all for a backup.
Antonio Andrews - Western Kentucky - 5th Rd (CC's Choice): Knile? Is that you? Great athletic ability...fumbles...Bobby Petrino...5'10, 225 lbs...yep, that's a Knile Davis clone.
Tyler Gaffney - Stanford - 6th Rd: Short yardage back. Could be a great goal line weapon.
Storm Johnson - UCF - 6th Rd: Great example of how devalued RB is in the draft. Late round steal right here.
Eric Ebron - North Carolina - 1st Rd: Doubt he's available at #23, but if he is, definitely worth thinking about.
CJ Fiedorowicz - Iowa - 3rd Rd: Iowa puts out some good TEs. Not the best, but maybe the most complete TE in the draft.
Marcel Jensen - Fresno ST - 4th Rd (CC's Choice): Could be a great steal. Seems to have all the talent you want...so why didn't he get the playing time?
Joe Don Duncan - Dixie St - 5th Rd: Broke every school receiving record in 2011...and then did it again in 2013.
Richard Rodgers - Cal - 6th Rd: Good athleticism and should be comfortable being split out...needs to add some weight back after playing WR though.
Jacob Pedersen - Wisconsin - 6th Rd: Athletic, but doesn't have a great build for the position.
Louis Nix - Notre Dame - 1st Rd: Everything Terrence Cody was supposed to be...except he's actually good.
Daniel McCullers - Tennessee - 3rd Rd: HULK SMASH!!! Dude is just plain big and strong.
Justin Ellis - Louisiana Tech - 4th Rd (CC's Choice): I predict that he will get the "Dancing Bear" tag from Mike Mayock...and deservedly so.
Ryan Carrethers - Arkansas St - 5th Rd: Tackling machine. This is what you like to see in a backup.
Eathyn Manumaleuna - BYU - 6th Rd: More of a DE, but can add size to be a utility d-lineman.
Zack Kerr - Delaware - 6th Rd: Could be an FCS diamond in the rough.
Ryan Shazier - Ohio St - 1st Rd: Makes a lot of plays in the backfield...exactly what you want in an OLB.
Jeremiah Attaochu - Georgia Tech - 3rd Rd: Has every physical tool you could want at OLB. Could be perfect player to groom behind Tamba.
Morgan Breslin - Southern Cal - 4th Rd (CC's Choice): Injury is the only reason he's projected in the 4th. Potential steal right here.
Prince Shembo - Notre Dame - 5th Rd: Good option as a backup. Jack of all trades, master of none. High effort player.
Kasim Edebali - Boston College - 6th Rd: Understands how to create pressure even when he can't get the sack.
Tyler Starr - South Dakota - 6th Rd: FCS star. Productive and has a talent for forcing fumbles.
CJ Moseley - Alabama - 1st Rd: Just an all around stud at LB. Really don't think he's even available at #23.
Shayne Skov - Stanford - 3rd Rd (CC's Choice): If Skov is available when we draft in the 3rd, it's a huge steal.
DeDe Lattimore - USF - 4th Rd: Physical and a good tackler. Better than Nico or Akeem? Eh...I don't think so.
Ronald Powell - Florida - 5th Rd: Projected as an OLB, I think he actually projects better on the inside. Should be a good blitzer vs run and pass.
Preston Brown - Louisville - 6th Rd: Athletic and productive, but definitely a backup caliber player.
Jeremiah George - Iowa St - 6th Rd: It's a weak class this year, but George could be a quality late round pickup.
Justin Gilbert - Oklahoma St - 1st Rd: Is he available at #23? Tough to say, but he's worth a look if he is. Also offers ST value.
Stanley Jean-Baptiste - Nebraska - 3rd Rd (CC's Choice): Has the size that Dorsey likes...just wish he used it correctly. Also a potential option at FS.
Deion Belue - Alabama - 4th: Almost like a bigger Brandon Flowers. Uses technique to make up for lack of size.
Lavelle Westbrooks - Georgia Southern - 5th: Versatile player with CB and S experience. Good option as a #3/#4 DB.
Walt Aikens - Liberty - 6th: Excellent athlete who needs some coaching. Has all the physical ability needed to be a talent.
Carrington Byndom - Texas - 6th: Would be overwhelmed on the outside, but good option in the slot against shifty WRs.
1st Rd - No Options: As I have already mentioned, it's just a weak class at SS this year.
3rd Rd - No Options: Some will ask about Jimmie Ward here...refer to the FS post. Again, just a weak class at SS.
Craig Loston - LSU - 4th Rd: Reminds me a lot (too much) of Demps. Good athleticism but lacks understanding of the game.
Vinnie Sunseri - Alabama - 5th Rd (CC's Choice): Might be the best SS in the class. Injuries are why he's projected in the 5th. If available here, he's definitely worth it...probably worth it in the 4th or 3rd as well.
Alden Darby - Arizona St - 6th Rd: Signature game came against a struggling Southern Cal team. After that, not much to speak of.
Hakeem Smith - Louisville - 6th Rd: Solid tackler, but nothing about him really stands out.
So there are certainly a number of players to keep your eye on as we move towards the draft. While most fans generally focus on our "positions of need", it never fails that there are always one or two picks that nobody saw coming (FB anybody?). Hopefully this list provides some decent intel for those of you who are preparing your mock drafts.
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Mountain biking glasses help keep dirt out of your eyes as you're dominating that trail ride, but they also play a major role in preventing eye dryness for cyclists. The air is rushing in your face as you're biking, causing your eyes to dry out and making the rest of your ride uncomfortable. Cycling glasses protect your eyes from dryness while riding, and also keeps harmful ultraviolet rays from penetrating your eyes, making for many more trail rides to come.
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Overlooked Cycling Accessory #3: Bug Spray
What could be more annoying than feeling the urge to scratch a nagging mosquito bike while cycling? Plus, it's dangerous to be leaning over to scratch your knee or taking one hand off the handle bars to scratch that bite on top of your shoulders. Just like sunscreen, always remember to spray yourself with bug spray before you leave, and keep a spare can in your car.
Overlooked Cycling Accessory #4: Cycling Gloves
You'll always see pro cyclists wearing cycling gloves. Their palms get so beat up from holding their handle bars that it's only natural to want to protect their hands with gloves. The same goes for any cyclist – you'll feel more comfortable and want to ride more often by wearing cycling gloves, with padding strategically placed throughout the palm to keep you feeling great and on your bike the next chance you get!
Take a cue from pro cyclists – the key to a great ride is all in the details. Wearing cycling sunglasses and cycling gloves, coupled with ensuring you're protected from sun and bugs, helps you have a pleasant ride each time you get on your bike. Tell us what's on your own bicycling checklist!