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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Podcast: BYU Rivalry Chat with Jason Franchuck of the Provo Daily Herald
Podcast: BYU Rivalry Game preview with Raven and fan guests Chad Sexington and Ute King
Utah vs. BYU
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Podcast: San Diego State recap with Raven, Chad Sexington and Ute King
Utah 38, San Diego State 34
Monday, November 22, 2010
Podcast: Special Rivalry Week episode with Kim, Eric Weddle, Jason Boone, and John Madsen
Friday, November 19, 2010
Game Preview: Utah Utes vs. San Diego State Aztecs. Nov. 20th
Utah enters the game reeling, losing the last 2 games by a 75-10 margin. Their last 2 game losing streak was 2007 and the last 3 game losing streak was in 2005. Utah will be searching for some answers as they attempt to right the ship on their season.
San Diego State scored 2 late touchdowns to tighten the score in their 35-30 loss to TCU. They have lost 3 games by a total of 11 points and are 4-0 at home this season.
Utah's Offense vs. SDSU's Defense
Passing Game
3 consecutive poor performances has Jordan Wynn on the hot seat in the eyes of Utah fans. Teams are taking away the crossing routes that are a staple to the Utah attack and Wynn has not adjusted very well. The happy feet that were present early in the season have returned the last 2 weeks. The question is what adjustments will be made. In the ND game, receivers were getting open, but Wynn either did not see them in progression or hesitated to deliver the ball resulting in another interception and multiple incompletions.
San Diego State is ranked 13th nationally in Pass Defense efficiency. They have garnered 9 INT's on the season. They run Rocky Long's 3-3-5 and are led by their senior safties, Andrew Preston(2 INT's) and Darryn Lewis(2 INTs). The Aztecs are second in the conference with 24 sacks led by OLB Miles Burris with 8.0.
If Wynn struggles out of the gate, do not be surprised to see Terrance Cain in the game early this week.
Rocky Long likes to blitz from any position, any situation, and any place on the field. This may play into Utah's hands if they can recognize and pick up the pressure. Utah has struggled against zone coverage this year, but have excelled when their receivers can match up in man to man and make a play with athleticism.
Advantage SDSU
Running Game
Matt Asiata had a solid game against the Irish with 48 yards on 13 carries, however Eddie Wide had his worst game of the year gaining only 21 yards on 8 carries. Utah again failed to establish a running game against a team that had been gashed frequently through the year.
The Aztecs are susceptible to the run giving up 149.4 yards/game which ranks 55th nationally. The front 3 are undersized averaging 271 pounds. The DLine is led by Sr. DE Ernie Lawson.
The Aztecs have shown a weakness against a straight ahead running attack. Utah has an advantage here, but it will be interesting to see if they try to exploit it.
Advantage Utah
Utah's Defense vs. SDSU's Offense
Passing Game
The Ute secondary will face their stiffest challenge to date. Notre Dame did not gain many yards in the air, but they were able exploit the secondary in the red zone, where the scored 3 TD's through the air. TCU and ND have taken advantage of Brian Blechen's aggressiveness with the play action pass, then beating him easily over the top. The corner's played better, keeping the receiver's in front of them.
QB Ryan Lindley is a high risk, high reward player. He is 167-314(53.2%) for conference high 2688 yards. He has 18 TD's and 11 INT's. The Aztecs average a whooping 16.1 yards per reception. This is due to the play of the all conference tandem of Vincent Brown(48-929, 5 TD's) and DeMarco Sampson (47-893, 6 TD's) who both average over 19 yards a reception. The Aztec's will throw long early, often, and without conscious or remorse.
The quick strike component of the Aztecs is a major concern for the Utes as it can offset any attempts to grind the clock.
Advantage SDSU
Running Game
The Utah defense has continued to be solid against the run giving up 112.6 yards/game which ranks 14th nationally. Chad Manis is listed as starter in the 2 deep this week, but JJ Williams was lost for the rest of the season after reinjuring his foot against the Irish.
SDSU tout one of the best freshman RB's in the nation with Ronnie Hillman(201-1098, 12 TD's). He has home run speed unlike any back that the Utes have faced this season. However, he has been contained several times this season, rushing for less than 70 yards in 5 games. Outside of Hillman, there is little running threat to address, which is reflected in their 64th National Ranking(150.9 yards/game).
Utah should be able to make the Hillman work for any yards he gets, and if they can keep him from taking a long run to the house, they should be able to neutralize the rushing attack of the Aztec's.
Advantage Utah
Special Teams
Special teams were disasterous for the Ute's last week, basically hand wrapping 14 points to the Irish on a blocked punt and a fumble on a kickoff. These 2 plays doomed the Ute's and until they can show that the punt protection team has figured out their issues, they are a supreme liability.
Advantage SDSU
Final Analysis
On paper, this is an even matchup. However, both teams are coming in on opposite trajectories. The Aztec's are in the middle of their finest season in over a decade, and the Utes are limping in following their 2 worst games in the last 4 years. Serious questions surround the offense and the defensive secondary. If Utah cannot muster up a better effort offensively, this one could get ugly.
Utah 14 SDSU 21
Podcast: SDSU Preview with Kevin Gemmell of San Diego Union-Tribune and fans SRob and Monkey
Utah @ San Diego State
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Podcast: a one-hour interview with special guest Jamal Anderson
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Podcast: Notre Dame game recap with your hosts Raven and Shane
Friday, November 12, 2010
Podcast: Notre Dame game preview with Alan Pinkett of the Notre Dame Radio Network, with fans Alan Smith in Texas and Jason Boone
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Utah by the Numbers: Week 11
|Week 11
Updated Power Ranks and PEDM Data
Despite the terrible game, Utah still holds second place in the composite power rankings. Although, after the past two weeks against AF and TCU, they now find themselves closer to SDSU (3rd) than they do to TCU (1st).
As for this coming week against ND, Utah's pass efficiency (158.65) is lower than it has been all season, save one game (UNLV). Entering the game against TCU, Utah enjoyed a +58 PEDM, which has now sunk in a single week to +29.8 PEDM. ND only sits at 5.9, which gives Utah an advantage of +23.94.
To put that number in perspective, we were +40 PEDM over AF.
|Utah as a +24 PEDM indicates this game should be pretty close, at least according to the trend of data for the games this season. There are a lot of other factors to consider, given that the game is on the road, and Utah is probably hungry to make a statement after last week's embarrassing performance, which could swing things in either direction.
Time of Play
This week we'll quickly take a look at when Utah plays and if game time kickoff is a factor historically in Utah's performance. Some UFanCast followers have noted that our team has not performed well in big day games. In fact, if you take the two biggest losses in the KW era (BSU 2006, 33pts, and TCU 2010, 40 pts) you would notice that both games kicked off around 1-2 pm.
So how has Utah fared in games played at different times?
Since 2004 (including 2004 season):
Utah is 67-18 (.788)
Home: 35-6 (0.853)Away: 32-13 (0.727)
Away: 17-3 (0.850)
In games that start with a 6PM kickoff or later?
Kickoff BEFORE 6PM: 36-15 (0.706)
Home: 21-6 (0.778)
Away: 15-9 (0.625)
Kickoff AT or AFTER 6PM: 31-3 (0.912)
Home: 14-0 (1.000)
There is something about night games. Since 2004, Utah is 31-3 in games kicking off at or after 6PM MST. Also, Utah is 14-0 in home games kicking off at or after 6PM. By contrast, any games starting earlier than 6PM, they are 36-15, including just 15-9 on the road. A probably less significant but still interesting stat is that Utah is 18-0 since 2004 in games kicking off at 6PM.
Utah's two worst losses (by point differential) since 2004 (both ironically at home) are against Boise St. in 2006 (33 pts loss) and TCU last week (40 pt loss). Kick off times for those two games? 1PM and 1:45PM, respectively. Hmmmm.
The plot belows shows Utah's record and performance in games based on their start times:
Click HERE for full-res .pdf version
Game Preview: Utah Utes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish, November 13th
Utah enters this week coming of an embarassing 47-7 loss at home to #3 TCU. The game was not as close as the final score would suggest as the Utes were dominated in all 4 phases of the game. They look to rebound in their first trip to South Bend.
Notre Dame is coming off a bye after losing their last game to Tulsa 27-28, where they had a last second pass intercepted in the endzone. The Irish lost starting QB Dana Crist for the season in the game as well.
Utah's Offense vs. Notre Dame's Defense
Passing Game
QB Jordan Wynn is coming of the worst performance of his short careergoing 16-35 for 148 yds with 1 TD and 2 INT's. Plagued by indecision, heavy pressure, dropped passes, and 3 turnovers, many fans were calling for him to be replaced in the 2nd half. It will be interesting to see how he responds to this much adversity. Will he allow it to affect him the rest of the season? If so, it is safe to say that his long term hold on the starting job could be in jeopardy. Jereme Brooks and DeVonte Christopher continue to be the go to threats for the Utes passing attack.
It is safe to say that Notre Dame has struggled on the defensive side of the ball, but especially against the pass. They give up 228.6 yards/game which ranks 80th nationally. This despite starting 3 seniors in the secondary. FS Harrison Smith and CB Darrin Walls lead the team with 2 picks each.
Look for the Utah passing game to rebound as the receivers should find more space to run and have a speed advantage over the stone footed Irish Secondary.
Advantage Utah
Running Game
Utah only gained 51 net yards against the stout TCU defense, but Utah only rushed 16 times(1 sack accounted for -9 yards) and averaged 3.8 yds a carry. The combination of Matt Asiata and Eddie Wide have gained over 1000 yards on the season.
Notre Dame has been scorched on the ground this season giving up 164.6 yards/game. The front 7 has been hit with injuries and has several underclassmen doting the 2 deep. The Irish run a standard 3-4 with ILB Manti Teo as the primary cog. The Sophomore standout has lived up the his recruiting hype as he has collected 100 tackles on the season(11th nationally), but he has had little help from his teammates against the run.
We may see more of Griff Robles in the Read option this week as the Utes look to establish the run against the porous Notre Dame front 7.
Advantage Utah
Utah's Defense vs. TCU's Offense
Passing Game
The Utah pass defense continued its free fall against TCU getting scorched for 381 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 6 pass completions of more than 20 yards, including a 93 yarder in the first quarter that broke the back of the defense. The secondaries woes were punctuated by the lack of any pas rush as Dalton was only hurried on 2 plays and was hit only one time.
Freshman Tommy Rees took over for the injured Crist against Tulsa and performed admirably with a 33-54, 334 yard performance. He threw for 4 TD's, but had 3 costly interceptions, including one in the end zone as the clock ran out. Michael Floyd is the leading receiver this season with 55-728-8 TD's. The loss of TE Kyle Rudolph for the season was a big blow to the Irish attack.
Unless the Utes are able to figure out their secondary issues, Notre Dame should be able to move the ball with the pass in this game. The key for the Utes is to limit the big plays that have plagued them the last 2 contests.
Advantage Notre Dame
Running Game
Despite giving up 177 yards to TCU on the ground, the run defense is still ranked in the top 20(16th) nationally allowing 111.0 yards a game. The linebacking corp should be at full strength for the first time this season as JJ Williams will likely make his first start, and Chad Manis is currently listed as starter in the 2 deep this week.
Notre Dame has been miserable in the running game this season with 111.3 yards/game which is 100th nationally. Things got worse when starter Armando Allen was lost for the season 3 weeks ago against Navy. Replacement Soph. Cierre Wood has 274 yards on 59 carries, 2 TD's on the year.
If the Irish are going to beat Utah, it will definitely not be with the ground game.
Advantage Utah
Special Teams
Shaky Smithson had little action in the PR game, but was able to break Jeremy Kerley's conference record on his single 10 yard return. Sean Sellwood has plenty of action and the coverage team had a good game containing the shifty Kerley with a combination of good hang time, and directional punting.
The Irish return teams have been average at best. They have averaged a paltry 6.2 yards a return, with John Goodman as the primary returner. The KR duties are shared by Cierre Wood and Bennett Jackson and have averaged only 20.1 yards on returns. Place Kicker David Ruffer has been a bright spot this year with 13-13 on FG's with a long of 50 yards.
Advantage Utah
Final Analysis
Utah has the superior team on paper, but is coming off of a demoralizing defeat. Notre Dame has had a disappointing season, but it is Senior day and weather looks like it will be a factor which should help neutralize some of Utah's speed advantage.
Utah should rebound adequately, but the Irish will ride their home crowd and exploit the Utah secondary to keep it a competitive game.
Utah 31 Notre Dame 24
Pac 12 schedule
2011 Utah Football Schedule
Sept. 1 Montana State Salt Lake City
Sept. 10 at USC* Los Angeles, Calif.
Sept. 17 at Brigham Young Provo, Utah
Sept. 24 open
Oct. 1 Washington* Salt Lake City
Oct. 8 Arizona State* Salt Lake City
Oct. 15 at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa.
Oct. 22 at California* San Francisco, Calif.
Oct. 29 Oregon State* Salt Lake City
Nov. 5 at Arizona* Tucson, Ariz.
Nov. 12 UCLA* Salt Lake City
Nov. 19 at Washington State* Pullman, Wash.
Nov 26 Colorado* Salt Lake City
Podcast: TCU game recap, what the heck happened, and the fallout it will have on recruiting
Friday, November 5, 2010
Special Edition Video: ESPN College Gameday Interviews @ Rice-Eccles Stadium
Utah by the Numbers: Week 10
|Week 10
Anyway, Utah and TCU are two high speed football freight trains accelerating towards one another for a head on collision. Sparks will fly. Emotions will flare. It will be LOUD. As the phrase goes . . . buckle your figurative seat belts.
Updated Power Ranks and PEDM Data
NOTE: I recommend viewing the spreadsheet while reading below to get the most from this analysis.
Composite Power Rankings
Utah's game against AF didn't do much to help it's statistical rankings in the 17 categories that compromise the composite power rankings. In fact, Utah dropped 9 points, further than any team in the league (UNLV dropped 7 points). I suppose when you only run 3 plays for the entire game, that's what happens. The win is what really matters, so I'm sure most Ute fans will tolerate the drop in power rankings for another win on the schedule, especially one against Air Force.
TCU, on the other hand continues to rise. They now have a score of 31. Keep in mind the highest possible score is 17 if you ranked 1st in each of the statistically categories. This means TCU's average rank in every category stat is 1.8 (compared to 2.6 for Utah).
Utah has the edge in:
- Passing Offense
- Scoring Offense
- Punt Return Yardage
- Pass Efficiency
- Sacks
- Tackles for Loss
- Sacks Allowed
- Rushing Offense
- Total Offense
- Rushing Defense
- Pass Efficiency Defense
- Total Defense
- Scoring Defense
- Net Punting
- Kickoff Returns
- Turnover Margin
- Pass Defense
A couple features to note from above. Our two biggest margin of victory games came at home. They were also two of the three largest PEDM values we've had entering a game.
The bad news is this is the first week Utah enters a game with a negative PEDM. (-5.99). Utah's smallest PEDM this season came against PITT (+1.97), where we beat them in OT at home. Now nobody panic just yet. This metric is certainly not predictive enough for a slight negative number to indicate or predict a loss. There is plenty of variability, especially given TCU's propensity to run the ball effectively. But one thing these numbers certainly say, to nobody's surprise, is that this is the stiffest test Utah has faced yet.
Unrelated to tomorrow's game, I should note that if the BYU - Utah game were played tomorrow, Utah's PEDM entering the game against BYU would be (+99.93), Utah's second largest advantage of the season. I'll put less stock in that number because of the nature of the rivalry and the things we've seen happen in the final minutes, but I personally feel pretty comfortable about that figure right now.
In contrast, a meeting against SDSU tomorrow would yield an advantage less than +25 PEDM, Utah's third most difficult behind TCU and Pitt.
My head says TCU, but my heart says Utah. Home crowd might honestly be the difference in this one. They won't let Utah have a second quarter like last year.
Utah in a squeaker: 27-24
Other Stats*:
- TCU has allowed opponents to convert just 23.9 percent of third downs, best in the nation, but it is the Utah defense that is best on third-and-short. With 3 yards or fewer to go, opponents are converting on Utah at a rate of 38.1 percent.
- Of Utah's 43 TD's this season, 15 have been scored on a play originating outside of the Redzone. TCU's numbers for the same category. 47/11. Pretty similar. Utah's 28 Redzone TD's: 9 passing TD's, 19 rushing TD's.
- Utah defense only allowing opponents to score TD's 37% of time in red zone, whereas TCU is allowing redzone TD's 50% of the time.
- Utes score TD's 72% of red zone appearances. TCU 78%.
- Utah defense only allowing opponents to score TD's 37% of time in red zone. TCU is allowing a 50% clip.
- TCU has won 39 straight games when rushing for more yards than passing & 48 in a row when rushing for 167+ yds.
- TCU's Andy Dalton v. Top 25 opponents not named BYU: 3 TD's 10 INT's
|Week 10
Ten keys to a Utah Victory
2. Keep attacking with the run game between the tackles. Regardless of success, you need to run to keep the safties honest and the LB's initial step forward all game long. Asiata needs to carry a bigger load than usual this game.
3. Play action pass off of #2. Quick slants to Christopher or (hopefully) Dexter Ransom. Seam patterns to Dallin Rogers or Kendrick Moeai. Crossing pattern with Brooks. You need TCU's 2 Strong safties to be keying on the run early and through the game.
4. No short fields for TCU's offense and no turnovers in the red zone. This one is huge. Nothing hurts more in a close defensive game than losing out on points(at least a FG) when you turn the ball over inside the 20.
5. No slow start. This one worries me the most. Have we had a game this year that we came out blazing in the 1st quarter?
6. Throw the deep ball early and enough to keep the CB's focused on the receiver instead of looking to help on the run or crossing routes. I would look for Dunn and Christopher deep at least 4-5 times, esp if the down/distance is favorable.
7. Tough man to man. This is where I think if BYU had Utah's CB's they would have held TCU under 20 points. TCU was able to get enough out of their passing game to overcome their lack of a running game.
8. Hit Dalton early and get ahead in the game. I think he is the weak link of their team.
9. The defense needs to get off the field on 3rd down. Dalton killed us with his feet last year on 3rd and 5-8.
10. If TCU gets in the red zone, make Ross Evans put in some work. Our D has been good against the run in the red zone, and have forced the opposition to kick FG's in some "sure TD's situations", eg. vs. Pitt after the blocked punt.
Podcast: The TCU Preview episode with Jeremy Clark of PurpleMenace.com, fan guests Tom Barberi and Natalie Adair talking TCU vs. Utah
- PurpleMenace.com
- Tom Barberi
- Natalie Adair
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Game Preview: Utah Utes vs. TCU Horned Frogs. 11/6
In what is the game of the year in the MWC, Utah(8-0), ranked 5th in the BCS, takes on TCU(9-0), ranked 3rd in the BCS. The Horned Frogs are on a roll, dominating the competition in the MWC by a cumulative score 189-16, surrendering just 2 touchdowns in 5 conference games. They are coming off of a 48-6 shellacking of UNLV in Las Vegas last week.
Utah survived a close game in Colorado Springs against Air Force 28-23 with some big 4th down stops by the defense. The Utes dominated the time of possession 36:20-23:40 and coming up with 5 turnovers, a season high, in the win.
Utah's Offense vs. TCU's Defense
Passing Game
Two strengths clash here as the Horned Frogs are 1st nationally in passing yards allowed(119 yds/gm) and 4th nationally in Pass Efficiency Defense. The Utes are averaging 258.1 yards/gm and rank 4th nationally in Pass Efficiency Offense.
TCU is lead in the secondary by SS Colin Jones, who is in the running for several national awards. The Frogs play a 5 DB set and start seniors at 4 of the 5 slots. TCU has picked up 7 interceptions and have 20 sacks on the season, although the loss of DT Kelly Griffin to injury early in the Air Force game has slowed them as they have only collected 1 sack the last 2 games. DE Wayne Daniels took over for Larry Hughes and leads the team with 5.5 sacks.
Jordan Wynn turned in a ho-hum performance against the Fly Boys, showing some inconsistency over the season where he has alternated lights out performances against ISU and CSU, with below average games against Wyoming and AFA. The health of DeVonte Christopher is key for Utah. He did practice on Tuesday, but was wearing a knee brace. Christopher and Reggie Dunn are the 2 receivers with the speed to get separation against the TCU secondary. Utah needs to try to stretch the field to keep the safeties from crowding the box/disrupting the crossing patterns by Jereme Brooks and Luke Matthews.
The key for Utah is to keep the pressure off Wynn and allow the passing patterns time to develop. TCU was able to get to Wynn at will in last year's game. LT John Cullen vs. Daniels is the matchup to watch.
Advantage TCU
Running Game
TCU ranks 9th nationally allowing 98.3 yards/gm. Sophomore LB Tanner Brock has stepped in and leads the team in tackles with 65. LB Tank Carder is 4th on the team in tackles, but is considered by many the leader of the defense. TCU has shown some weakness against runs between tackle (particularly against BYU and Oregon St.), but that weakness is minimal.
Utah continues to average a healthy 191.5 yards/game which ranks 29th nationally.
Matt Asiata had a strong game running inside against Air Force netting 95 yards on 26 carries. Eddie Wide complemented with 82 yards on 23 carries as the Utes appeared to make a concerted effort to dominate the clock against the Falcons.
The Utes missed Asiata's inside running and pass protection last year against TCU and may see a higher percentage of the plays this game in what to this point has been a fairly even split in plays. Look for Asiata to run plenty of quick hitting plays between tackle. The delay's and counters should take a back seat this week due to the team speed of the Horned Frog's Defense.
Advantage Push
Utah's Defense vs. TCU's Offense
Passing Game
If there is a chink in the TCU armor, it is likely here. The Frogs average 214.8 yards a game(4th MWC, 60th nationally), but are 13th nationally in Pass Efficiency Offense. Andy Dalton is 143-217, for 209.4 avg, 16 TD's and 5 Int's. Watching several games this year, he does not seem as sharp passing as last year, and he seems to not play as well when pressured. TCU has a 3 pronged WR attack led by Jeremy Kerley 35-364-7 TD's, Josh Boyce 25-395-4 TD's, and Jimmy Young 16-247-2 TD's.
Despite a subpar performance against Air Force, the Utah secondary continues to be highly ranked, allowing only 165 yds/game which places them 10th nationally. Utah will likely play plenty of Nickel coverage using Brandon Burton, Lamar Chapman, and Conroy Black to play plenty of man coverage. They have the speed to run with the TCU wideouts, but their success is dependent on the pass rush making Dalton throw earlier than planned or forcing him to throw on the run.
Success in the passing game for TCU is entirely dependent on the success of their running game and down and distance. If the average is 2nd and 7, 3 and 6, TCU's passing game going to struggle. If you base the analysis solely on the personnel, the Utes have a very slim edge.
Advantage Utah
Running Game
TCU touts one of the best rushing games in the nation at 270.9 yards a game(9th nationally), particularly when you consider that 3 of the teams above them are option attacks. Ed Wesley is the leader with 138-948-10 Td's, followed by Matthew Tucker with 104-496-6 Td's. Tucker is more of an inside runner and Wesley uses his elite speed to burn teams on the outside.
Utah's front 7 met their toughest challenge to date against Air Force and held the Falcon's 120 yards below their season average. The front four continued to show their dominance, but the linebacking corp had some of their deficiencies revealed, particularly lateral speed. You may see the Utes adapt some of TCU's 4-2-5 look, bringing in Chapman or Greg Bird in for one of the LB's. This will help with edge speed. Bird will likely play on more obvious running downs, and Chapman in passing situations.
In my opinion, the game hinges on the success that TCU will have running the ball on 1st and 2nd downs. If the Frogs end up in 2nd or 2rd and short, it will be a long day for the Ute defense. If the Utes can contain the run enough to force Andy Dalton to beat them with his arm, the day will belong to the Crimson and White
Advantage TCU
Special Teams
The game will feature 2 of the better special teams units in the nation. Shaky Smithson continues to be the leader nationally in punt return average, while Jeremy Kerley is 17th. Both punters are Ray Guy award semifinalists(Anson Kelton 41.5 yd average for TCU and Sean Sellwood 42.5 yard average for Utah). K Ross Evans is a perfect 6-6 on FG and 47-50 on XPA, but he has a few Rice-Eccles Stadium demons to exorcise from 2008 where he missed 2 short kicks. Joe Phillips missed his first FG of the year at AFA, a 43 yarder into the wind, but is 9-10 on FG and 47-48 on XPA.
Final Analysis
TCU is a 6 point favorite coming into the game. Utah has several intangibles on their side with the home crowd and playing at altitude. The Horned Frogs have played outside of Texas only twice this season, beating CSU in a so-so effort 27-0 and against UNLV where they won handily. They have only played 1 game where the outcome was in doubt in the 4th quarter(against Oregon St. in the opener). TCU is a front running team. They tend to dominate when they can get a big lead early, but their offense has struggled in games that are close.
Utah has no glaring weaknesses, but, on paper, appear to be a notch below TCU, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Utah's offense is higher scoring, but totals fewer yards. This can be attributed almost completely to the return game that has let Utah's Offense score on short fields multiple times this season.
I can't wait to see this one in person. I see the Utes pulling off a minor upset.
Utah 20 TCU 16

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July - August 2014 Issue
May-June 2012 Issue
All of Micronesia benefits from a team approach to tourism
By Joann G. Camacho
Buenas and Håfa Adai!
The year 2011 was a turbulent one for our island and for Micronesia as a whole. While Japan may not be the dominant market for arrivals for every destination, collectively, the Micronesian region depends on Japan to sustain its travel and tourism industries.
We are a unique set of islands that have much to offer visitors to this region. From crystal clear beaches and pure white sand to the best diving and fishing waters on the planet. From the busy shopping of Guam and the fishing center of the Marshalls to Palau's pristine Rock Islands, Micronesia is a gleaming part of Pacific Ocean inhabited by sunlit islands and warm friendly people. This is who we are — "Micronesia: Experience the warmth."
Moving forward what can we do better to communicate who we are and what we have to offer? What can we expect to get in return? What is our goal and where to we go from here?
There are many opportunities for us as a region, and the outlook for the travel and tourism industry is bright.
Guam is the largest island in Micronesia. With a million-plus visitors a year and more than 100 weekly direct flights from major city centers such as Seoul, Honolulu and Tokyo, we are, for the most part, the first point of entry into the region.
Currently, United is the only U.S. flag carrier that services Micronesia, and by working with airline and leveraging our resources to market the region overseas with Guam as its hub, we will be able to obtain maximum benefits for all our people.
Last year, Guam welcomed about 1.1 million visitors to the island. Considering the triple disasters in Japan, this reflects a decrease of only 2% compared to fiscal 2010. This fiscal year, we project 1 to 1.4 million arrivals in Guam, and 1.1 to 1.5 million in fiscal 2013.
Our projections are rising; sans any major disasters we will meet that goal which presents additional opportunities for the islands of Micronesia to attract visitors already in the region.
Last year's arrivals were affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan. Japan represents more than 70% of arrivals to Guam, and in the months following the disasters, arrivals dropped as much as 27% and averaged a 16% drop through the end of the fiscal year.
The Guam Visitors Bureau launched contingency marketing plans through direct and traditional marketing means such as print and television advertisements focusing attention on the western region of Japan that were not directly affected by the disasters.
During times of tragedy like this one, our research shows that people move toward spending more time with family and their loved ones. As a response, GVB launched the "Omoide Guam" campaign in November 2011. Omoide is the Japanese word for memories. This campaign promotes Guam as the destination of choice for families and friends to make their memories. This campaign continues to be largely successful with increases in the past months. We ended February with a 4% increase in arrivals from Japan, compared to February 2011. With the increase at a pre-disaster time period, GVB is sure of major arrival gains in the months to come.
Additionally, with the rise in social media and networks, GVB has deployed a comprehensive strategy to study the use of social networking sites through out our markets. We have also deployed destination pages on the globally popular Facebook and Twitter networks as well as Weibo which is a more popular social network in mainland China. These pages help us attract potential visitors to Guam as well as allow us to interact with them through marketing campaigns and promotions.
We recently held a social media campaign with United in connection with the LA Times Travel Show. This campaign was a success, garnering increased activity and interaction on GVB's English Facebook page where one lucky winner won a round trip ticket to Guam courtesy of United.
Mid-last year, GVB partnered with the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority Guam as well as the U.S. Customs Border Protection to deploy the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. While not required for Guam, ESTA is an extra incentive offered by the federal government for overseas visitors to pre-authorize their entry into the United States. This ensures a quicker and smoother experience through U.S. Immigration. This program has been a success here on Guam and we continue to promote it with travel agents in our source markets.
On top of these programs, GVB sees the need to continue developing our product by diversifying our offerings and increasing cultural events for our visitors. Exit Surveys conducted with departing visitors show there is an increasing desire to learn more about the people and culture on top of the beaches and shopping that we currently offer. Because of this, GVB launched Branding 2.0. This is an effort to expand the local branding initiatives like the Hafa Adai Pledge, the Guam Island Fiesta Tour and the Guam Chamorro Dance Academy.
As our markets continue to evolve with different needs, the continuing re-development and enhancement of the product, our island, needs to keep up with the demand and meet those needs.
Guam's arrivals are on the rise, especially with the newly enacted visa parole authority for visitors from Russia. While it isn't a huge number, at the close of February 2012, GVB was tracking an increase in arrivals from Russia of more than 1,000%. With this expected to rise as well as arrivals from all our source markets, opportunities for travel throughout Micronesia from Guam are knocking at our door.
The first opportunity is to leverage the resources of the Pacific Asia Travel Association of which every state tourism bureau in Micronesia is an active member. Second, look at the prospects for joint marketing in travel shows, as well as social media campaigns to further promote our islands as a unique tropical destination. Third, is to conduct direct marketing of the Micronesian Islands on Guam. Finally, to move the branding effort forward and communicate the promise of who we are and what we have to offer through the brand message.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is a global nonprofit membership organization that brings together people of the travel trade throughout the Asia Pacific region. PATA has a Micronesia Chapter that comprises 120 members including GVB, all state tourism bureaus, United Airlines, Triple J Enterprises, the Pacific Islands Club and Ideal Advertising.
PATA's mission is to enhance sustainable growth as well as the value and quality of the travel and tourism to, from and within the region. Leveraging the resources of this global organization and its members can help us move our efforts forward to attract more visitors to our region.
Another opportunity is utilizing cost-effective means for reaching potential visitors and showing them what we have to offer. Because of our remote location, budget always remains an issue. Maximizing other forms of marketing, aside from traditional media marketing of print and television advertising, social media through online blogs, microblogs and online profiles make it an easy and cost effective way to reach people, interact with them, and keep them coming back for more.
We may not have the resources to launch a huge campaign for Micronesia in Japan or any other country, but through the power of social media we are able to reach a number of people and entice them into coming to our islands. But we have to ensure that content is available to keep engaging visitors on our social-media platforms.
Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are a good first start as they are the largest platforms in the world for connecting and microblogging, but we also have to look to what are the larger social networks in our markets. Utilizing new and innovative ways to communicate our brand and its message will ultimately help us reach our goals.
Another way to maximize opportunities and cost-effective marketing is to conduct joint promotions at travel shows like the Japan Association of Travel Agents or the International Travel Fair in Taiwan. These travel shows are traditional forms of marketing, but offer us the opportunity to reach more than 700,000 fairgoers and potential visitors to the isles of Micronesia.
As mentioned earlier, Guam attracts a million-plus visitors a year. This is an extra opportunity for Micronesia to market to those already on Guam and increase arrivals to other Micronesian jurisdictions.
We offer the Hawaii model as a suggestion. When one lands in Honolulu, you are already given promotional materials and literature about the offerings of the rest of the islands in Hawaii. Why can't we do that on Guam?
Wherever you are in Oahu, you hear about Kaua'i and Molokai and what they have to offer. This gives visitors the opportunity to jump on a plane and visit another island. In the same way, direct marketing on Guam about the Rock Islands in Palau and the awesome golfing and water sports in Saipan for example will give that extra opportunity for visitors to jump on a plane and take a couple days trip to those islands.
This expands the reach of the Micronesian islands and may create increased demand for more air service with Guam as its hub.
It is important that when we market ourselves as Micronesia, we have a look, feel and message that promise visitors an experience they will never forget as well as get nowhere else. This is our opportunity to show people who we are and what we offer through art, font style and words that also speak to the fun they will have with us.
PATA Micronesia has begun this effort at the request of the Micronesian Chief Executives. As reported at the 17th Micronesian Chief Executives Summit, PATA Micronesia developed a symbol that features coconut leaves and blue waves that represents the natural beauty and marine life of the islands of Micronesia, encompassed in a circle that represents the sense of wholeness and unity rather than individual and separate islands. This symbol, once finalized, will represent what we are all about, and as One Micronesia, our future is bright.
Most people don't think of tourism as a solution to the many economic challenges our planet faces. However, tourism is in fact the fastest growing industry in the world. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, tourism visits grew from 900 to 940 millions visitors last year. This is projected to increase to 1.6 billion by 2020. The UNWTO also states that tourism is the world's largest industry accounting for an estimated 11.5% of the world gross domestic product and employs about 12.5% of the world's work force.
In order for Micronesian tourism to continue to grow, we must work together as a region to attract new air service, develop more hotels and attractions, promote our unique cultures, and create awareness of the Micronesian Brand as a destination. But I must stress that we can only be successful if we work as a team.
Also, be reminded about the possibility of a passenger cruise ship industry among our islands. Our lands are separated, but the ocean unites us and we must capture this opportunity to further utilize our seas as a means to promote our unique offerings, cultures and adventures.
The year 2011 presented many challenges with the triple disasters in Japan and changes in the airlines, but 2012 presents new opportunities. Guam was recently granted visa parole authority for Russians and we just returned from Moscow promoting Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia as a whole. Gov. Edward B. Calvo; Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Guam's delegate to Congress; the 31st Guam Legislature and all our stakeholders continue to strive to include China in a visa waiver program as well, which will definitely be a game changer for all of Micronesia.
Si Yu'os Ma'ase and may God continue to bless us in the work that we do for our people and for Micronesia.
Joann G. Camacho is general manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau. She can be reached at 646-5278
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CD Projekt co-founder Marcin Iwinski promised gamers that this game would have all of the hallmarks of the Witcher series that has made the developer so well-known and loved, and even more. Their upcoming RPG will be designed for mature and demanding players who expect to be treated seriously, and the game will be richly detailed, non-linear, and with a complex and gripping story. This much is expected from the talented studio, but the new universe brings with it some new twists in their game design. Players will experience the world through their own, unique characters chosen from different classes - be they blood-thirsty mercenaries or cunning hackers who they will equip with vast choice of cybernetic implants and deadly weapons. As in The Witcher series, players will face morally ambiguous choices, their actions influencing events in the world at large and the fate of the individuals they encounter.Oddly, they do not appear to have announced an official title for the game, referring to it in the press release only as "based on" the Cyberpunk P&P RPG, so it's not clear whether it will share its precise name or that of one of its sub-stories. A piece of official concept art, does however show a simple "Cyberpunk" logo.
No news on the rumoured next The Witcher game came out of the conference, but CDP did confirm that The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition will now also be coming to Mac this Spring (US Fall) and that the game's PC and Xbox 360 sales to date now top over 1.7 million.
The ever-altruistic developer also reminded us that the Enhanced Edition upgrade is available for free for all previous PC owners of The Witcher 2 and that even players that purchased the boxed DVD version of both The Witcher 2 and now also the original The Witcher can now access a free online backup copy via GOG.com simply by entering their product keys on this page.
The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition for PC, can now also be had (for a limited time) for only US$29.99 from GOG.com.
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Former Shooto heavyweight champion and Pride veteran Enson Inoue has been among those who have traveled to northeast Japan to directly help earthquake and tsunami victims. MMA Fighting spoke with Inoue about his experiences during the earthquake, his charity work in the aftermath and the grim realities in the Tohoku region that you do not see on TV.
MMA Fighting: What were you doing when the earthquake hit?
Enson Inoue: When the quake hit, I was in my home in Saitama. We get a lot of tremors in Japan so at first I wasn't really worried about it. It just kept going on and on though. It lasted about seven or eight minutes and at one point it was easily the strongest earthquake I've ever felt. I've been in Japan for 21 years now, and we get earthquakes all the time, but I'd never felt anything like that.
I hope your friends and family are OK?
Yes, I'm fortunate in that none of my friends or family were harmed by the quake. Many acquaintances have lost friends and family members though, and I have heard a lot of stories.
Was your house damaged at all by the quake?
My house was OK, just some bottles broken and things like that, but surprisingly the walls of my house all cracked. I turned on the TV to see how bad the earthquake was and then I see that the epicenter was around 300 km north in Sendai. After feeling how strong it was in Saitama, and seeing how far away [the earthquake epicenter] was, I knew it was going to be bad, but even then I wasn't even thinking about the damage from the tsunami.
After the earthquake and tsunami hit and you could see how bad the damage was, what was your reaction and what did you do?
For the first few days, I sat at home and was glued to the TV, just watching the news. Then I heard from a friend of mine that the radiation from Fukushima was going to hit Tokyo and my first thought was that I have a gym down south in Kyoto so I'm going to go there and be safe. But after thinking about it for a couple days, I felt something pulling me to go north into the disaster area.
What do you think was pulling you?
I believe in Yamato-damashii, which means the samurai spirit, and I think that was the thing pulling me north. It was like in my fight with Igor Vovchanchyn. I knew he was an incredible striker, and for a moment in the beginning I said to myself, 'F--- this,' and clinched. After about 30 seconds, although it felt like about five minutes, I realized that this was a test of my spirit so I stood back and traded punches with him. To me, going to Kyoto was like me clinching in my fight with Igor, and I think it showed that my spirit isn't strong yet. Although, I would be kind of worried if my first instinct was to go immediately north into the radiation.
You went by yourself, right?
I went by myself because I actually didn't have anyone who offered to go with me. I had a lot of people telling me not to go though!
What was it like driving up through Fukushima and into the areas that were badly hit by the tsunami?
Driving up through Fukushima felt like I was stepping outside into the rain. Like something came over me when I realized what I was doing. The highways were like roller coasters. Because of the earthquake there were cracks everywhere and the roads were really rippled with ups and downs all over the place. I have a radiation detector, and I was constantly checking that as I was going up.
What did you take up?
I had a Hummer loaded of supplies. I had over 100 pounds of rice, cases of water, curry, ramen, tampons for ladies, diapers for babies, diapers for elderly, a lot of junk food. You know for me, what I would be wanting is potato chips and chocolate. A lot of clothing, a lot of socks, anything I could think of. My Hummer was just filled.
What is it like in the evacuation centers?
It's a weird feeling walking into [the evacuation centers]. I don't want to smile when I'm in there but at the same time I want to smile too. The evacuation centers are literally their homes now. I felt like I'm invading their home. I don't want people to think, 'You have a house, what are you doing here? Are you sight-seeing?'
There are kids playing and not even knowing what's going on. Some adults are making the best of it, they're appreciating that they have their lives and that they have a roof over their head. Then there are those that are just sitting there and staring into space. It's overwhelming to walk in those places. Some places have over 800 people in there and you know that they have lost everything. There are still shades of sunlight in those centers though. People laughing and talking. It's a thousand emotions all in one building.
Did you ever have a moment that made you suddenly realize the extent of the damage?
At one place, I was passing out supplies and I asked this guy if he needs anything and he said, 'Shoes.' I said, 'Shoes? You need shoes? I don't know your size?' and he just told me that any size is OK. I looked down at his feet and he had these tiny little plastic bathroom slippers. Then I realized that these guys just put whatever on their feet and ran out of their houses and lost everything. It's stuff like shoes. Things you assume everyone has. It was then that it really hit me and I realized what these people went through. So I went to another town and bought 25 pairs of shoes to give out and they were all gone in like 30 seconds.
Do you see these people getting help? Is the money that has been donated reaching those in need?
The aid is frustrating for me because I know there has been millions of dollars donated but when I was in those evacuation centers I was wondering where that money was going. It's so frustrating because the money is so hard to see. When I first went to the areas hit by the tsunami, I stopped my truck at the donation point and they wanted to take it off to a big storage room. Across the street, I could see people who needed things, and even though that stuff in the storage room would reach them eventually, with my selfish nature I wanted to see it go directly to the people.
What I am doing now is mostly walking through the evacuation center and spending time with these people and getting to know them and then throwing the question, 'Do you have cigarettes? Are you OK for blankets? Do you need anything?' and I'm getting personal responses and getting personal suggestions. Then I'll drive 150 km to the next town and get those necessities for them. I spent $1,000 on cigarettes last time I went back! I was freaking out, I don't smoke so I didn't know how expensive they were! I got mobbed when I took them in! I'm glad I don't smoke, you know?!
Is there anything happening in the Tohoku region that we aren't seeing on TV or in the media?
Well they can't really show the bodies on TV. When I first drove up there, there were still bodies, but they weren't just laying everywhere. When I walked through the rubble, I could see a hand down in the cracks, a leg in the forest or a body hanging on a tree. When you go to the ocean, I saw a leg under a bridge. When I came back to Tokyo, most of that was cleaned up, but 80 percent of the rubble hasn't been touched yet. There are still bodies everywhere in there. It smells too. There's a lot of dead fish there, and it smells like dead fish, but there is a little ... twang to it. There are definitely bodies under there.
There are certain areas up there you can go and claim dead bodies. They haven't shown the city halls on TV. It was remarkable. The second floor in city halls is where you claim dead relatives, and in one place, the line was like 60 people long. The walls are pasted with names of the missing and people posting information about what shelter they are in. It's not even close to being over for so many people who are still missing their loved ones.
Note: Enson Inoue is not asking for donations and suggests that if people can help, they should donate to the Red Cross.
If people would like to contribute to the work he is doing specifically, then he does accept money donated via PayPal and promises that 100% of the funds donated will go straight to those in need. His next trip to the Tohoku region will be on April 11. Enson Inoue's PayPal address is: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Sin Cara is going to be making his return to the wrestling ring soon, but it will not be for WWE. The masked star is set to work a show on February 1, 2014 down in Mexico, which is a further sign that a contract extension with WWE is not in the works.
While the initial plans had him working a match against Sin Cara, WWE may have changed their mind on how to use Rey Mysterio at Wrestlemania 30. There are those within the company that are now leaning towards him working a match against Alberto Del Rio with his mask on the line.
Shelton Benjamin is on the sidelines after having elbow surgery, but that doesn't mean that he's avoiding the wrestling ring. The former WWE star recently was a guest trainer at a seminar held by Booker T in Houston.
Shelton Benjamin revealed that he had successful surgery on his elbow this past Tuesday. The former WWE star is now back at home and recovering. The elbow has been bothering him for quite some time now, and he needed the surgery to avoid long term risk to his health.
"As of tonight Im taking time off from wrestling to take care of a long neglected medical issue. So I assure you all I will not be at the Royal Rumble. Basically I have a pinched Ulner nerve in my elbow that causes lose of sensation, motor function, muscle atrophy & eventually use of my hand. So before things get bad i gotta take quick pause. But after 12 years and no major injuries pro wrestling this I consider very minor"
Through Twitter, Shelton Benjamin revealed that the biggest regret he has about his time in WWE was the fact that he never got to participate in any of the Tribute to the Troops show that the company does on a yearly basis.
Shelton Benjamin went on a little shopping spree, as the former WWE star purchased the brand new PS4, several games and extra controllers.
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"Dancing with the Stars": 8 tonight on ABC. The results show will air at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Marie Osmond's feisty spirit isn't the only reason that we should be rooting for her to win "Dancing with the Stars." This year's champion will be crowned in late November, just two days before the entertainer launches her Christmas concert tour.
Osmond, who turned 48 this month, chatted by phone en route to last week's results show (in which Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was ejected) about being part of a top-rated TV show, which one of her family members might not be in her corner and why she waited so long to record a new album.
Q. The chance of public humiliation is so great on a show like this. Does it get to you?
A. Only if you let it. Except for (Cheetah Girls') Sabrina Bryan, the rest of us aren't trained dancers, so, yeah, it's been tough. This past week, I was spinning on the floor and got a massive bruise the size of a football. I think it looks like Elvis, which is appropriate since we were dancing to an Elvis song. But no one is having more fun than I am. I've lost 20 pounds, so I tell my fans to keep voting for me because it's the best diet I've ever been on.
Q. You've got a good chance considering how many Osmonds are out there to vote for you.
A. Yeah, I've said that if there are 24 million viewers, 22 million are Osmonds. They text me all the time and I tell them to get off the phone and vote.
They've all been very supportive, but I think Donny might be voting for Jane Seymour.
Q. Mention your name and people instantly think of the "Donny and Marie" line, "I'm a little bit country, I'm a little bit rock 'n' roll." Why does that still stick with us after all these years?
A. You look at television at that time, when there were only three networks, and we were a little like Leno, Letterman, "Entertainment Tonight" and "Access Hollywood" combined. We introduced the country to the "Star Wars" characters. I worked with Groucho Marx. How many teenagers get to say that? It was really a unique show.
Q. What's harder, learning how to waltz or rewatching the Donny and Marie movie "Goin' Coconuts"?
A. I like you. Definitely watching "Goin' Coconuts." Truly one of the worst movies ever made. But my kids like it.
Q. "Marie Osmond's Magic of Christmas" is your first album of new material in 18 years. Why now?
A. Honestly, it's been so much fun. I'm a single mother now, and my kids said, "Go out, be brilliant, do what you love." They are the ones that told me to do "Dancing" and they are the ones who wanted me back in the studio. My son Stephen sings with me on one of the songs and wrote another one. It's also the first time Donny and I have sung together in years.
Q. How do you make a Christmas album that sounds familiar but isn't full of the same ol' predictable dreck?
A. After 44 years of singing, you just put on there what you like. The first thought was to make it country, because I'm originally a country singer, but because of my Broadway experience, I wanted to do some "straight" singing. We also went to Prague and got some great symphonic stuff.
Q. How are you finding time to prepare for your tour? If you win "Dancing," you've only got a couple days before it starts.
A. I've assembled my team from years past. The big thing is for me to remember the lyrics in my head.
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There's been even more than the usual amount of buzz around Kimbo Slice's most recent boxing win this past Saturday over Brian Green. There's been a good deal of skepticism about the fourth round KO. Most notably by UFC veteran Sean McCorkle who took to the interwebs to declare it a work.
Kimbo Slice Gets Even Smaller Replacement Opponent For March 24 Bout
Video: Kimbo Slice Lands Come From Behind KO Win With 3 Seconds Left
Brian Green, a veteran MMA fighter with a pro record of 27-17 isn't taking this lying down. He took to Facebook to declare his innocence (full post after the jump):
Finally the cloudiness of a KO Saturday night is wearing off mostly.... Still got a BROKEN ORBITAL BONE (even though I was supposedly taking a dive the whole fight and Kimbo wasn't REALLY fighting me apparently until the very last combination which he lands 3 consecutive punches ON THE BUTTON which turned out my lights)
Well, I took this biggest opportunity I ever have been given, and gave it my all. In the end, Kimbo Slice Placed 3 consecutive punches together and all three connected clean. AFTER I was winning on all 3 judges score cards..
I put everything on the line with this fight, to have thousands of people hating on me claiming I took a dive. smh. I can not believe this, and it really makes me sick.
700,000 Youtube views of people watching ONLY THE LAST ROUND (after I was gassed in the second round) where I got KO'd and 80% of them claiming I took a dive with ONLY THREE SECONDS LEFT!!!!
..... THREE SECONDS LEFT.... Who does that? seriously. . . Now I have a 60 day medical suspension and can not fight the last person who beat me in an MMA Fight 8 fights ago which leaves that promoter in a bad position :( Which I am sorry for. (A re match I have also been BEGGING for, for an entire year now) And I will be missing out on an opportunity to make the most money I EVER have in my hometown with all of my recent success of 7 consecutive Wins. (Sponsors backing me up, Selling more tickets than I EVER HAVE at home, my biggest purse yet to date with the organization, and lastly, the REVENGE of beating the guy who beat me at home..
I KNEW I HAD TO make it to a decision, so I only got a 7 day suspension, and i could fight my upcoming fight April 13, (20 days after Kimbo)
I took the fight against Kimbo, because I truly don't feel he is a legit pro fighter.... He is a savage brawler, and also BACK IN HIS DAY, was very very dangerous.... Now he is old, and I knew I could last a decision... No way did I think I could actually WIN IT. Then at the end of the first round, I felt myself avoiding his bombs, and finding a home for my punches.
THEN I also thought that he would REALLY be out of shape, because his original opponent had backed out and they hadn't found a replacement yet, so I figured he hadn't been training THAT hard.
Avoid the BIG punches, and last a DECISION= Make a HUGE name for yourself, especially for me being a submission guy! You can see how hard he was throwing in the first round when he was fresh, and that he was trying to take my head off.... I think I got in his head at the weigh ins getting in his face, and telling him "I aint scared" and repeating that in the ring at fight TIME!
I ate a couple good punches early, and felt him getting tired. after landing good shots on him, I eventually started telling him "You wasn't expecting THIS was you?!?!" Trying even more to get in his head, and make him doubt himself, and feel threatened.
I WISH i would have got paid extra for all this CRAP I am receiving...
And thanks to those of you who take the time to congratulate me. Those who KNOW I would NEVER take a dive in ANY fight.
I ALMOST beat that Monster. Think I BS'd? BOOK THE FIGHT AGAIN. with an actual CAMP to prepare for him.... Even on only 2 weeks notice. I will SMOKE that fool. PEACE


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In our endless discussion about Tarantino's Django Unchained , a few commenters have mentioned the film Goodbye Uncle Tom (AKA Addio Zio Tom).
For those of you unaware, the 1971 Italian film by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi was a pseudo-documentary, using actors to re-create the horrors of slavery in the deep South.
The filmmakers were notorious during the 1960's for their "Mondo" series of films, such as Mondo Cane (A HUGE inde success back in 1962), Mondo Candido, and Africa Addio, which were all hard core exploitation documentaries, basically displaying every kind of sadism and depravity imaginable (And remember this was back before the ratings system).
Goodbye Uncle Tom did play briefly in some urban theaters in the early 70's, but in a shortened version in the U.S., for fear that black people would rise up, go bat-shit crazy and start riots. Didn't really help. Black people still got very ANGRY when they saw the film, and, not surprisingly, the film was quickly pulled from distribution. But it has gained a genuine cult following since then.
And if you want to see the entire 124-minute original version, leave it to us to present it to you. You can watch it right here. Be forewarned - it's not pleasant stuff. But then again, how could it be?
jean brody | January 19, 2014 11:46 PM
Video did not load and could not get it to play, I was using Google Chrome browser on win vista system? What gives? website down? server problem?
Cameron | May 11, 2011 8:51 AM
The original Italian version is 132 minutes I think. I've seen both versions and the Italian one is the more interesting of the two just because of the amount of time it devotes to at-the-time-contemporary black political movements in the United States.
The US version is the more stomach churning of the two, though. More rape, castration, fake shit, whipping, etc. It's the DVD I throw in when I want people to leave my house.
BluTopaz | May 10, 2011 8:25 AM
Images of Black people being dehumanized accompanied by the benny hill slapstick soundtrack is more than enough to keep me far away from this garbage.
Slavery was horrific enough, it did not need to be presented as shock cinema by a few bored White hacks.
Sergio | May 10, 2011 8:18 AM
@ Cameron
So you have seen the film haven't you? And the 124 minute version is the shorter U.S. version? You mean the original film was longer?
Cameron | May 10, 2011 8:00 AM
Film is worth watching if you're into exploitation cinema or want to see something that is LEGITIMATELY shocking.
It is, however, beyond misguided and completely tone-deaf when it comes to racial politics. The story is that Jacopetti and Prosperi were totally confused and hurt by the accusations that they were racist based on their string of Mondo films. To prove that they were sensitive filmmakers, they took off to the Caribbean and filmed Goodbye Uncle Tom. Not only was it cheaper for them to film in the Caribbean, but the reports that they were exploiting their actors (not paying them, etc.) would be less likely to bring about any sort of consequences. The film is so unintentionally racist that it becomes almost comedy.
The version posted is the shortened American version which ramps up the sex and violence but eliminates the secondary documentary thread exploring civil rights movements in America. Interesting that this is the content that would rile up black people in America and not the depraved spectacle of slavery. Also, one of the best and most insane endings of the exploitation era.
JMac | May 10, 2011 6:56 AM
Staying far away from this film. Mississippi Burning made me want to crack open some white skulls. Now that I've got a gun permit...LOL
Vanessa | May 10, 2011 4:39 AM
I want to watch this but i'm afraid i'll get really angry. I'm not having a good day already thinking about Django Unchained and Broomhilda's character lol.
One film I did enjoy although it was difficult to watch at times was Beloved. I never hear anyone talking about it. I thought Thandie's performance was a over the top but regardless it's an underrated film IMO.
Anyways, I will try to watch this later on since I try to watch all films made about slavery. I'm curious about this one and hadn't heard of it before.


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Merchants at Savannah's River Street Market Place are taking no chances with the cold weather.
The market place on River Street's east end will be closed Tuesday. This is only the third time weather has forced the merchants to decide to close in recent years, according to store owner Amy Sheppeck.
The sub freezing temperatures tomorrow, and expected slow business, made it an easy call for the people down there who were using space heaters today.
"Tomorrow we are calling it our snow day. Due to the inclement weather, I don't think it's supposed to get above 30 degrees until 3 p.m., so we've decided to close and the owners decided instead of sending people to stand in the cold it would be more prudent to stay home," said Amy Sheppeck of Plantation Jewelry and Savannah History Shop.
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Hughton on Hoolahanby Donovan Blake
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton says the new contract signed by WesHoolahan was 'well earned'.The Republic of Ireland midfielder put pen to paper on a 'new andimproved' deal ahead of City's 2-1 win over Wigan.Hoolahan made the first and scored the second as the Canaries extendedtheir Premier League unbeaten run to ten games, taking them to 7th inthe table.Speaking afterwards Hughton said,
– Chris Hughton, Norwich City manager
The only way you can earn contracts is by performing and performing well, and Wes has certainly done that.'I'm probably more pleased for Wes because I think with all players Idon't think it was any question about his future, I don't think therewas any question about leaving here.'He never showed any desire to want to leave, it was all about gettinga longer deal for himself. We're delighted about that and I'm reallypleased for him.'He's in very good form at the moment and he's earned it not only in the time that he's been here this season, but in the time that he's been with the football club'.


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According to the CDC, in 2006 a little more than 37,000 IVF cycles (attempts) for women younger than 35 were reported nationwide.
On average, almost 45 percent resulted in pregnancies. Almost 39 percent of those pregnancies resulted in live births, while the remainder failed because of "lack of implantation," which could be anything from an embryo simply not sticking around to a miscarriage.
Jill and I had read a lot about the success rates, so we knew the odds. We were most curious about the ethics of dealing with leftover embryos.
The Vatican recently issued a statement discouraging Catholics from engaging in IVF. We're not Catholic. But still.
And many people - including Jill - believe that disposing of embryos is tantamount to abortion. Same goes with "selective reduction," the technical term for removing some embryos from the uterus if the doctor or parents fear after implantation that there are too many "possibilities" on board.
As it turns out, indefinite frozen storage isn't the only option.
Some parents donate embryos to stem cell research. I gotta confess, we're all for the concept of stem cell research. But I don't know if we could donate our embryos.
As with eggs and sperm separately, embryos can also be donated to embryo adoption facilities.
But that decision wouldn't sit well with me because it's just too weird, at least right now, to think that some other couple years from now would be walking around with our biological child.
"But those aren't the only ethical issues you have to consider," Maxson says.
Thanks a lot, doc.
"Technology is such that you can select the baby's gender. Some people just have to have a son. It's possible to engineer height and body type, and hair and eye color," he says. "But we don't offer those options here."
All this ethical talk came with a physical price: writer's cramp from the 2-inch-thick stack of papers Jill and I had to sign, from consent forms granting Maxson and his staff permission to do certain things to us - poke, prod, harvest eggs, collect and freeze sperm, etc., to legal forms determining who would get custody of remaining frozen embryos, in the event of Jill and I divorcing or one of us dying.
Day one came to a close in the same consultation room where we started, with a nurse and the office manager/counselor, who seems like the office den mother.
Both women were soothing and encouraging, but they were also measuring our mood, asking pointed questions about our emotional conditions, states of mind, etc. They needed to make sure we were up to the challenge.
The nurse completed our orientation by going over every step of the six-to-eight week process in excruciating detail, even down to the gauge of needle I will have to inject into Jill's butt cheek with some sort of ovary-stimulating medicine.
It's all a bit overwhelming.
Our first procedure at the clinic will be the second week of March. After then, for the following six to eight weeks, we'll often be on call and could be required to report to the clinic on short notice several times a week, especially when the time draws near for Jill's eggs to be retrieved for fertilization in the lab.


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A huge construction headache for Nashville drivers became the scene of a crime last weekend when a driver plowed through the barricade blocking the ramps to Interstate 24, sending workers scrambling for cover.
It had been business as usual for the I-24 project scheduled to wrap up next month until the scary crash. And it turns out the man behind the wheel should not have been driving at all.
"There's so much going on here. There's so many ways a person can get hurt," said project inspector John Crosslin.
But this weekend revealed a hazard Crosslin may have taken for granted.
"Maybe a little bit of anger, you know. We've got a closed road - police officers, barricades, barrels. How could this happen?" Crosslin said.
According to Metro police, Emmett Harvell sped past a barricade at I-24 and Woodland Street early Saturday. As construction workers ducked for cover, Harvell's car sped through and soon slammed into a generator and a nearby truck.
Surveillance video shows his speed and the force of the impact, which still shocks those who were nearby on the crowded worksite.
"First thing you think is, 'Is everybody okay? What has happened?'" Crosslin said. "I saw workers scattering, and some of them looked like they were sliding down the slope. So I'm thinking 'My goodness what happened?'"
To make things worse, Harvell should not have been driving at all after the state revoked his license for a previous DUI.
"These men and women who are out here working are someone else's family members, so we certainly want them to be as protected as your loved one when they go to work," said Deanna Lambert, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Harvell told police he was drinking at Donk's Bar & Grill on Trinity Lane earlier in the night. Now, he faces charges of DUI, violating implied consent and driving with a revoked license.
At the work site, the project will continue this weekend with a renewed push for safety.
"There were people right there. I just walked through, myself, maybe 30 seconds earlier," Crosslin said. "It could've been a lot worse."
Harvell is scheduled to appear in court at the end of the month.
TDOT expects to finish the I-24 project over the course of four more weekends.
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News: Birdman Reveals Every Detail Of Lil Wayne's Condition, Reveals Seizure's Real Cause [Audio]
Monday, Mar 18, 2013 9:25PM
Cash Money Records boss Birdman has stepped forward to publicly speak out on his longtime protégé Lil Wayne suffering a serious seizure last week and provided a full account of what exactly went down.
According to Birdman a.k.a. Baby, no foul play or drugs contributed to Wayne's unexpected seizure.
"He had a seizure, Tuesday night," Birdman told radio host Angie Martinez. "We really been in the hospital since Tuesday and you know all this stuff people saying, there's no truth to it at all. He had a seizure and we went to the hospital and we been there ever since. He's doing much better and he's in great shape right now. ... He never left [the hospital], he never left, first of all. He never left and came back. We've been in here since Tuesday. To me, honestly, [the seizure's] just [from] his work ethics. Just how he put in and how he believe in and how hard he work and how much dedication he give to music and to his fans and what he's trying to accomplish in life. It had nothing to do with drugs. No such thing as that, to me, he just works around the clock. He's a hard grinder for this music. But it wasn't nothing about no drugs." ("The Angie Martinez Show")
He also revealed rest is the best prescription doctors are providing Weezy F. Baby.
"We was watching a game when all that popped off," Birdman added, referring to initial reports of Weezy being on his deathbed last week. "There was never no truth to that. He was never in that kind of situation throughout that type of situation -- it was never nothing like that. They freaked the world out with that. We were on the way to shoot a video when it happened and we already knew, the second or third time, we just laid him down and called the ambulance. [It happened at the house.] ... The ambulance came [and we went to the hospital]. ... It's nothing they can cure, it's out of our control, live with and contain. They can't tell you nothing but get some rest and change what you've been doing. They got some meds to keep it from coming [back]." ("The Angie Martinez Show")
Prior to Baby's update, reports claimed Wayne had finally been released from intensive care.
TMZ reports that Wayne's doctors determined that his condition had stabilized, allowing the 30-year-old rapper to be moved out of the intensive care unit and into a regular room at the hospital. Sources tell the website that he no longer needs the intense, 24/7 treatment he'd been receiving since suffering a series of frightening seizures after a suspected codeine overdose from his abuse of "sizzurp," a mixture of cough syrup and alcohol. The new report indicates that Wayne has been walking around the floor of the hospital on his own, though accompanied by a security team. TMZ also reports that he's now eating on his own again, adding that he could possibly be discharged from the hospital in the near future. (Hollywood Life)
Young Money president Mack Maine has also stepped up to reveal why they have yet to release a full statement on what took place.
"He's in the hospital regularly, [not ICU]," he said. "I can't really give a comment on his situation right now 'cus we're not really sure, we're just standing by him right now. Like I said, he's in recovery as far as we know, so we're just sitting back, just waiting until he's come fully recovered before we can give a statement." (XXL Mag)
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Hollywood FLOSS ft. Mickey Factz & John Dew - Million Dollar Smile [Song]
For some rappers, having a crooked grill is a point of pride. Hollywood FLOSS, on the other hand, considers his Million Dollar Smile one of his best features—second only to his "billion dollar flow" and his "trillion...Read More
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Hip-hop fans love a talented Underdog—and, judging by his sterling track record in the DJBooth, Hollywood FLOSS is no exception. But it may not be long before he outgrows the label; as the Houston fave makes clear on his...Read More
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Just what is it that sets Hollywood FLOSS apart from his peers in the game? Allow him to Break It Down for you. On a new EP single, his first feature since hooking up with the Booth to drop The Legend Continues back in...Read More
Hollywood FLOSS - The Legend Continues EP [Album]
Hollywood FLOSS has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest EP, The Legend Continues. The project features six original jams from the Houston rhymesayer, including reader-approved lead single "Got Em... Read More
Hollywood FLOSS ft. Termanology - Got Em Mad [Song]
If there's anything that people hate more than a loser, it's a winner. Sure, when you're on top, people will flatter you in hopes of obtaining a piece of the action, but turn your back for a second and the...Read More
Hollywood FLOSS - 20/20 [Song]
Thought Hollywood FLOSS fell off? Better get your eyes checked. As the Houston rhymesayer's latest single attests, you don't need 20/20 vision (or… whatever the equivalent of that would be for hearing) to...Read More
Hollywood FLOSS ft. Naledge - Champion Sh!t [Song]
Just in case you didn't jump on the Houston repper's latest street album when it hit the Booth back in September, Hollywood FLOSS is back with another fresh single off the project. On Champion Sh!t, a triumphant...Read More
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Houston buzzmaker Hollywood FLOSS has hooked up with DJBooth.net to bring listeners his latest street album, One Fan at a Time. The project features 12 original cuts from the underground up-and-comer, including... Read More
Hollywood FLOSS ft. YP - Line 'Em Up [Song]
Think you can compete with Hollywood FLOSS? Think again—on his latest single, the Houston repper Line[s] 'Em Up just for the pleasure of knocking 'em down one by one. Joining FLOSS over Chris...Read More
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You know you've hit the big-time when you get a "real-life Stalker." On the first official single off Hollywood FLOSS' forthcoming full-length, the Houston repper describes how a promising first date...Read More
Hollywood FLOSS - Attack Of Hollywood (Redux) [Song]
For a man with both the words Hollywood and Floss in his name Hollywood Floss tends to steer clear of Hollywood's glamour and does very little flossing (in the slang sense, I can't speak for his dental habits). Following...Read More
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Originally from Boston, Massachusetts but based in Brooklyn, Booth newcomers Green Street have made it their mission to push genre boundaries while retaining that classic hip-hop sound. Judging by the trio's first...Read More
Hollywood Floss ft. Laws - Dream Killer 2.0 [Song]
If you've been wondering where Hollywood Floss has been since September (when last we heard him on the Booth), here's an update: the DJBooth Freestyle alum is still making dope music. The Houston emcee unleashed his new...Read More
Hollywood Floss - Sparks When My Pen Starts [Song]
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