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The 2013 season for the Philadelphia Eagles has begun, with free agency and the draft in the books. Now comes the time where Chip Kelly must find out who will be running his offense this year. The Vick-Foles debate has gone on ever since the latter had a fantastic preseason in 2012, and is now more fierce because of the addition of rookie QB Matt Barkley. Here, we will look at each of these players, and make the case for each of them to start.
Vick is the apparent incumbent starter for the Eagles in 2013, with him being a prototypical Chip Kelly quarterback, and his signing of a 1-year contract during the offseason. One of the biggest things going for him is that this season is basically a throwaway year; no one expects the team to go much further than their 2012 4-12 record. Plus, Vick can run the read-option better than anyone else on this roster, and has perhaps the best arm. The job is his to lose.
The things going against Vick is his lack of football smarts; too often, he is unable to read blitzes, and holds onto the ball far too long, yet his raw physical ability kind of makes up for this. Still, it is hard to overlook the mental mistakes he makes, and his knack for getting injured (even if the pressure against him isn't all his fault). He must continue to improve in order to stay as the Eagles' quarterback.
Foles seems to be on the outside looking in among Kelly's QBs, but that may not be the case. Chip has on several occasions sung his praises, and has already said that he would build his offense around his best quarterback. Despite common belief, Foles can run a type of read-option (he ran one at Arizona), and despite being slow is not afraid to move around on the field. He is very accurate, gets the ball out quickly, can move around in the pocket, and has good football smarts. In the 2012 campaign, with no offensive line and the majority of his offensive weapons injured, Foles did very well. There were games there that were lost totally by the defense.
The knocks against Foles are his inexperience, lack of accuracy on the deep ball, a sometimes questionable deep throw, and his slowness. He needs to grow and sharpen up his game, but he gets my personal vote for the starting quarterback in 2013.
Matt Barkley
In my ideal world, Barkley would not even be in discussion to be the starter in 2013 (unless, of course, he absolutely lights it up in camp/preseason), but for the sake of discussion, we will look at the good and bad aspects of his game. Barkley has great accuracy, and can get the ball out quickly. He thinks well on his feet, and has the mental edge over the rest of the quarterback. The negative aspects of his game stem from his deep ball; he does not have great velocity on deep throws, as the ball seems to hang in the air, and his arm strength may be suspect. Other than those two things, Barkley is a great prospect, and could grow into an amazing quarterback, but for now, keep him on the bench.
Arm Strength
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2. Foles
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1. Vick
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My starter for 2013: Foles
I know that this article and its rankings may be controversial, but it is all opinion. I may seem too harsh on Vick, but I have all the respect in the world for him. If he or Barkley win out in camp, then good on them, but right now I'm going with Foles. Like my dad always says, I don't care who is behind center for the Eagles, as long as they win.


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The Cowboys escaped Carolina with a victory, but it did come with a cost.
A Costa injury, to be exact. Dallas had just gotten their starting center back last week against the Baltimore Ravens. After suffering from a back injury during training camp, Costa reinjured his back during the first snaps of the season, against the New York Giants. It now appears that he might miss the rematch after doing damage to his ankle in the second quarter against the Panthers. He is scheduled for an MRI this morning.
According to The Mothership, the ankle is partially dislocated and is pending more information from MRIs. Things got a bit confusing when the Ft. Worth Star Telegram's Clarence Hill ran a story about it being "just a sprained ankle" while Bryan Broaddus was using the medical term subluxed, which would indicate a more lengthy stint out of the lineup.
Subluxed ankle for Costa. Going to have an MRI in the morning to get further information.— Bryan Broaddus (@BryanBroaddus) October 21, 2012
Costa was replaced by Ryan Cook, who had been out of action due to hamstring issues, but was made active for the game. He came in once Costa was removed from the field on a cart, and played reasonably well. However, one could notice a difference as Tony Romo was forced to scramble a bit more with Cook in the game.
Also noteworthy, was an injury to Do-Everything inside linebacker Sean Lee. Lee sprained a big toe on his right foot and sat out the remainder of the game. Following the win, he was still limping but was not on crutches. However, there was an attendant spotted near Lee with crutches in hand.
For what it's worth, Lee says that he'll be ready to go against the Giants at home next week.
"I couldn't push off the way I needed to, couldn't do my job the way I needed to," Lee said. "Going to figure out what the deal is this week and make sure I'm rehabbing. I'll be ready to roll. - Star Telegram
The injury report also includes our back-up turned starting running back, Felix Jones. Some may have noticed that Phillip Tanner was on the field as the Cowboys worked the clock and added an additional field goal to pad the lead. After injuring his shoulder/neck on his first carry of the game but returning, Jones suffered a bruised knee, per Todd Archer of ESPN.
Dallas hopes that DeMarco Murray will return this week against the Giants. If not, and if Felix doesn't heal quickly, Tanner could be looking at his first professional start. Fourth-string rookie Lance Dunbar would back him up.

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With Notre Dame's spot locked up in the BCS National Title game, the heads of many Irish fans have turned towards Saturday's upcoming SEC Title match-up of Alabama vs. Georgia. Both teams have impressive resumes and the winner of the game is expected to take on Notre Dame on January 7th.
However, one problem for several Irish fans is that many of them have been so focused on Notre Dame's next opponent, just like the team themselves, that they haven't worried about who they would play in the national title. Therefore many fans know little about Alabama or Georgia, but not to worry here's some quick facts about both SEC schools:
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2012 Record: 11-1 (SEC Conference: 7-1)
Head Coach: Mark Richt
Players to know: QB Aaron Murray, LB Jarvis Jones, DT Johnathan Jenkins, LB Alec Ogletree, RB Todd Gurley, S Shawn Williams, CB Rod Sweeting, and WR Taverras King.
Scoring: Georgia's offense scores 38 points per game and their defense allows 17.66 points per game.
Notable Win: Despite Murray throwing three interceptions the Bulldogs were able to get a big win over the No. 4 ranked Florida on Oct. 27. Georgia's defense held the Florida offense to just nine points. This win is a major reason that Georgia is in the BCS National Title conversation. Gurley geared the Bulldogs to the 17-9 win with his 118 yards and 1 touchdown against one of the nation's top defenses.
Loss: The Bulldogs were in the dog house after losing to South Carolina on the road midway through their season. Despite having NFL-level talent on defense Georgia could not stop the South Carolina offense. Connor Shaw tossed in two touchdowns and Marcus Lattimore had 109 yards to lead the Gamecocks offense. It did not help the Bulldogs either that Murray had one of his worst games of the season completing just 11 passes on 31 attempts. South Carolina won the game 35-7.
The Alabama Crimson Tide:
Record: 11-1 (SEC Conference: 7-1)
Head Coach: Nick Saban
Players to know: QB A. J. McCarron, RB Eddie Lacy, RB T. J. Yeldon, WR Amari Cooper, OT Chance Warmack, CB Dee Milliner, and DT Jessie Williams.
Scoring: Alabama scores 39 points per game and allows only 9.25 points per game.
Notable Win: Every year when Alabama plays Louisiana State University it is hyped up to be on of the biggest games of the season and this year it certainly was. Alabama went into the game undefeated and needed the win to continue their quest towards a chance at the national title. It took a touchdown pass from McCarron to Yeldon in the last minute of the game for the Tide to get the win against the LSU Tigers. They escaped Baton Rouge with a 29-24 win.
Loss: Heading into the week South Carolina Head Coach Steve Spurrier said on a national radio show that he thought Alabama was good enough to beat some teams in the NFL. Little did Spurrier know that statement was enough to motivate Texas A&M Heisman Candidate Johnny Manziel to disprove his theory. Manziel and the Aggies went into Tuscaloosa and shocked the world beating the No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide 29-24. Many say the win might help Manziel win the Heisman Trophy. The freshman quarterback threw for 253 yards and 2 touchdowns to go along with his 92 yards rushing. This hiccup game for Alabama is the reason their shot in the National Title game is coming down to beating Georgia.
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Young Money's Nicki Minaj has discussed her guest feature limitations and said she is more willing to consider possible collaborations despite recently announcing a two-year break.
Being interviewed by fellow Young Money artist Drake, Minaj said she is still picky when it comes to collaborations.
"Well, you know, Drizzy, I have been keeping everything sort of stored inside of me," Nicki said. "So I'm just in complete tour mode. Yeah, I've been getting a lot of requests to do some features, but if I can't give myself wholeheartedly, I always pass. I definitely never want to be just doing too many features that they start getting watered-down and I'm not giving my whole, true self." (MTV)
Earlier this year, Minaj revealed her intent to stop doing collaborations for two years.
"I'm done with the collabs," Minaj revealed in an interview. "No more collabs for the next two years. [Britney Spears?] Oh yeah. [smiles] Britney's a snatch like me and she's cute. Yes. We might could do something." (Hip Hollywood)
Last fall, Minaj described her dream to one day collaborate with Beyonce.
"Probably just Beyoncé right now," revealed Minaj when asked about who she wants to collaborate with. "I've worked with just about all my dream collabs, like I've worked with Jay-Z and I've worked with Kanye and I worked with Rihanna and I've worked with Eminem. Those were at the top of my list. Now that I've done that, probably the only one on my list that I haven't worked with that I'm really, really excited about is Beyoncé." (Us Magazine)
Outside of studio dreams, the Young Money star has been shaking her money maker on the current "I Am Still Music II" nationwide tour.
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A jury found one teen guilty and another not guilty on Thursday in the April 20, 2013, death of De'Bron Harrison.
Brittany Irby, 18, and Elijah Wilson, 19, are charged with assault and battery, along with kidnapping.
Irby was found not guilty of the charges. Wilson was found guilty by the jury and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Closing arguments began at 9:30 a.m. at the Greenville County Courthouse. After closing statements were made, the case was then handed over to the jury.
Greenville police said the suspect was part of a mob, which began attacking Harrison as he was trying to break up a fight at a birthday party held at the West End Community Center on Vardry Street.
Harrison, 20, was from Columbia, and was visiting the area to attend the birthday party, his family said.
In total, Greenville police charged 18 individuals, including 6 adults and 11 juveniles in the death.
A spokesperson for the solicitor's office said one of them, Jeffrey Jones pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in court Monday and was sentenced to 399 days in jail, which is the amount of time he has already served.
Antonio Wakefield, 17, pleaded guilty to both charges at an earlier hearing, according to Johnathan Bragg, a spokesman for the Greenville Police Department.
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About a month ago, I was going through the basement when I came across this gem. Sitting in a corner, caked in dust and dirt, was this old all-in-one unit. It hadn't been used for the better part of 15 or so years, and needed a serious cleaning up (regretfully, I forgot to grab before pictures). Now, I'm into vintage and old computers, so I'm no stranger to old electronics. However, I had never really been involved with vintage audio equipment, until now.
It has a metal chassis with an "Oak" deck and a Acrylic lid. The chrome and brushed metal face are a bit beat up, and the lid is scratched up, but in generally good condition. It has a tape deck, phonograph, and AM/FM band radio receiver. Sadly, this model did not come with the optional 8-track player. I gave it a once over for any obvious problems, and then plugged it in. It turned without any problems, like it hadn't been sitting for ~15 years. It does need a new antenna, and the RCA speaker cables could stand to be replaced (I believe they are the original cables from 1978), but it works.
Now, you are probably wondering how it sounds. Well, I can tell you that it sounds pretty good. I ran it off of an iPod into the AUX input, due to not having any tapes and not wanting to wreck a good vinyl with an untested needle and turn table. Although the Sanyo is a solid state system, it has a warm, almost tube like sound to it. Combined with the original Sanyo speakers, it sounded really good. Albums such as "The Royal Scam", "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", and "Dark Side of the Moon" all sounded great.
The next steps will be to get some new cables, an antenna, and to test out the turn table. I'm not sure why it took me this long to share, but expect an update over the Christmas holiday.


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So is "the one" going to erradicate the violent crime and gangs in the black communities? He is the messiah, I hear. Oh, I know, he's going to ban guns and then leave the black community totally defenseless.
Where is he going to get all the cash to pay for all the handouts he promised? We're already in the hole because of his mortgage fiasco.
Sorry, but the civilian army thing isn't going to float.
It looks too much like Hitler's brown shirts.
So that's out as a government employment idea.
At least it better be.........
A little more than half the voters voted for Obama, the other 48% or so who didn't. So there is no "mandate".
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The team at Ubuntu is trying to get users views as to which programs should be included in future versions of Ubuntu. The survey will be online until the end of January.
'"Please help the Canonical and Ubuntu leadership," writes Matthew Helke in his post on the Ubuntu forum. This latest survey intends to discover which (proprietary) applications should be better supported. Ubuntu is not looking for standard installation programs, but for applications for Canonical to offer as packages or which can be integrated into repositories.
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Inquest for hero who died saving drowning child
An inquest is due to be held today into the death of a man who drowned trying to rescue a young girl from London as she was being swept out to sea.
Plamen Petkov, 32, entered the water at West Wittering, Sussex, after the five-year-old was being carried away by the tide.
The Bulgarian managed to reach the girl and pass her to a woman who brought her back to her family on the shore in May.
But Mr Petkov, of Westmoreland Drive, Sutton, failed to reach dry land himself and he was recovered unconscious from the water by others at the scene.
A post-mortem examination at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester confirmed he died from drowning.


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I understand there will be MILLIONS if not TRILLIONS of posts about proposals like this in the next few months - but I just couldn't resist. I'm at work, bored, and already feeling the pangs of the Blazer-less playoffs. So...I think I've put together a pretty decent plan for this off-season and wanted to float it. The plan begins with a couple player options that are rumored to be exercised...
1. Acquire The Center:
Rumor has it that Andre Iguodala is planning on opting out of his contract to explore free agency this summer. That's where this master plan begins. The Denver Nuggets are a very deep team - the SG position included. However, Iggy would be a big loss for them. I would propose that we trade Matthews (6m) and Sasha (1.2m) and a 2nd round pick to the Nuggets for JaVale McGee. Firstly, Matthews is only 4 years in the league, plays solid team defense, spreads the floor with his 3 point shooting, and would perfectly fill the need for the Nuggets. Sasha is a throw in to make the deal work, the 2nd round pick is an asset for their troubles, and the trade also nets the Nuggets a (2.8m) trade exception for future flexibility in trades. They have Koufos locked up for next year and can bring back Mozgov as a restricted free agent, if they choose. They shore up their 2 guard position without too much risk. This seems like a very viable option for a team that's just now entering their prime - they're the 3rd youngest team in the league. Matthews fits right in with their arch. For the Blazers, it's the opportunity to shore up the center position for years to come with a highly efficient, albeit someone injury prone center. Worth the risk in my opinion. I honestly see this trade working for both teams. (After this trade, the Blazers will have a net total of approximately 10.7m in cap space: (13.5m - (10m-7.2m))
2. Acquire The Shooting Guard:
Rumor also has it that OJ Mayo will be opting out of his contract with Dallas to explore the free agency market. I've read in multiple places that he should fetch around 5.5-6m per year. A 22 million, 4 year deal seems like a fairly decent amount for him and puts him on par with a few other decent shooting guards in the league - Matthews included. Matthews is more of a defense and 3-point heavy player, whereas OJ Mayo will be more of a score off the dribble and clutch player - without us having to sacrifice much in the way of defense. Mayo's 3 point shooting isn't bad, either. I would say it's a lateral move at worst for our starting SG spot and perhaps a small upgrade. For the sake of flexibility, lets say we get him for 5.5m. (After this trade, the Blazers will have a net total of approximately 5.2m in cap space).
3. Acquire the PF Backup:
Hickson is decent starting center, but would be a GREAT backup PF. After we've released him, performed the Matthews trade, and brought in Mayo, I'd say we bring Hickson back as our backup PF - promising 25 minutes per game or so in a hybrid back up role. There are many reasons why Hickson would want to go elsewhere and start, but he's also expressed his affection for Stott's system and appears very open to coming back. Applying a little logic when interpreting his words would lead one to believe that he's probably willing to accept the backup role to Aldridge. He has to know we're looking for a true center. He has to know Aldridge is the incumbent starter. Yet, he has expressed a desire to come back. That leads me to think he'd be ok with that role. That said, opinions on what Hickson could score this offseason are very differing. Some say he could be an 8-10m/year guy because of the inflated numbers he's produced this year. Others assess his situation, his past, and see him as more of a role playing 4-6m/year guy who can excel in the right situation. I'm of the opinion that Hickson's production is a result of his circumstance this season and fairly warrants a 4-6m/year deal. I propose we bring him back on a 11m, 2 year deal with a player option for a 3rd year. That would give him time to prove that his production this year wasn't a 1-season fluke and considering his age, would still give him the opportunity for a larger payday (or 2) in the future. I fully believe he would do this.
4. Acquire the PG Backup:
Now that we're out of cap space, we'll be looking to the MLE to sign our backup PG. There will be a few options out there, but I really REALLY like Maynor and what he brings to our team - on the court and off. I feel like he's a great fit and would be a wonderful backup who knows and accepts his role for years to come. Assuming we're waiving rights, we bring him in as a free agent under our MLE. The MLE is 5m/year, so this would actually be a bit of a pay raise for Maynor - perhaps there's a better fit here? Honestly, Billups would be my first choice if he were available. The reason I picked Maynor was age and accessibility. I'll venture to guess that Billups likes it in Clipper-land and would stay there if they allow him. So...for now, Maynor it is.
5. Retain Williams
Since the organization is already saying that it's looking to retain Williams, I figure I must include this piece. I assume that because of his injury problems they'll just sign him to the minimum, which we can go over the cap for once we've used our cap space. We're looking at a 1 to 2 year contract for whatever the minimum is that we have to pay him. Williams will accept with a smile on his face considering he's done nothing but drain team resources up to this point. He wants his shot. If he stays healthy, he'll be a great value for us for the next 2 years. If not, it won't cost us too much.
After these 5 little moves, we're looking at a 12-man line up of:
PG: Lillard / Maynor
SG: Mayo / Williams (or) Barton
SF: Batum / Claver / (rookie)
PF: Aldridge / Hickson / (rookie)
C: McGee / Leonard
8-man Playoff: Lillard, Maynor, Mayo, Williams, Batum, Aldridge, Hickson, McGee
That's a young versatile team full of perfect-fit role players. We have All-Stars, team defenders, floor stretchers, rebounding specialists, and do-it-all utility guys. It's a young team full of ridiculous potential that can compete on night one for a playoff spot and continue competing for years to come. I would LOVE to watch this team.


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AFC North Spin cycle: The Steelers' wasted season
The Ravens are AFC North champs, and the Bengals are playoff-bound, too. Meanwhile, the Steelers are left to ponder a lost season.
Bengals make playoffs after 13-10 win over Steelers
A.J. Green caught 10 passes for 116 yards, including a 21-yarder to set up the game-winning field goal as the Bengals beat the Steelers.
Key matchup: Bengals running game vs. Steelers run defense
The Bengals' success in the ground game will go a long way in determining whether they can beat Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Seahawks-49ers highlights Week 16 action
Eric Edholm looks ahead to Week 16, which features some key divisional matchups that will have major playoff ramifications — including Seahawks vs. 49ers.
Steelers place OT Colon on I.R.
The Steelers placed OT Willie Colon on injured reserve. RB Rashard Mendenhall, who was reinstated from a one-game suspension, takes his roster spot.
Steelers add CB King, place CB Van Dyke on I.R.
The Steelers added CB Justin King to the active roster and placed CB DeMarcus Van Dyke on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Bengals' run defense sharp entering rematch with nemesis Pittsburgh
The Cincinnati defense has slammed the door on opposing ground games in recent weeks.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens wobbling down the stretch
The Ravens are in the playoffs, but they hardly look like contenders, and now they have to deal with the talented, desperate Giants.
Carr's INT helps give Cowboys win over Steelers
Brandon Carr intercepted a pass from Ben Roethlisberger to set up Dan Bailey's 21-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cowboys beat the Steelers 27-24.
Sacks have decreased, but Steelers still stingy
The Steelers are allowing fewer yards than any other team without an overpowering pass rush from a sacks perspective.
Steelers suspend RB Mendenhall
The Steelers suspended RB Rashard Mendenhall for one game for "conduct detrimental to the team."
Steelers O-line coach Kugler hired at UTEP
Steelers O-line coach Sean Kugler was named the head coach of UTEP on Monday.
AFC North Spin cycle: Leaders running in place
It was a lost week for the AFC North's top playoff contenders, but the Browns sure enjoyed themselves.
Chargers snap losing streak, rout Steelers
Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, two to Danario Alexander, and the Chargers beat the Steelers 34-24 on Sunday.
Friday's 60-second rant: How dangerous is Denver?
It's difficult to gauge how far the Broncos' have come since early-season losses, but using each week to improve could carry them a long way.
Gradkowski is coming home. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the free agent quarterback have agreed to a three-year deal that will likely make Gradkowski the primary backup behind starter Ben Roethlisberger. Gradkowski's agent Rick Smith confirmed the deal through his twitter account Wednesday.||||||| The 30-year-old Gradkowski is 6-14 in his career as a starter with Oakland, Cleveland and Tampa Bay. He spent the 2011-12 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in five games.
The Bengals have reached an agreement with Gradkowski, who knows Cincinnati's new offensive system and will help develop rookie Andy Dalton.||||||| The 28-year-old quarterback was in Tampa from 2008-09 with Jay Gruden, who was hired as the Bengals' offensive coordinator in February. The Bengals drafted Dalton in the second round in April, but he's been unable to learn Gruden's system from the coaches because of the NFL lockout.
The Oakland Raiders have signed backup quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan after placing Gradkowski on season-ending injury reserve.||||||| The move Thursday comes a day after Gradkowski expressed hope that he could return from his second shoulder injury before the end of the season. But Coach Tom Cable says it is unlikely Gradkowski would have been able to return before then.
The Oakland Raiders have placed Gradkowski on season-ending injury reserve.||||||| The move Thursday comes a day after Gradkowski expressed hope that he could return from his second shoulder injury before the end of the season. But Coach Tom Cable says it is unlikely Gradkowski would have been able to return before then.
Gradkowski missed practice for a second straight day with an injured shoulder Thursday.||||||| Gradkowski was knocked out last week after taking a hard hit on his shoulder from San Diego's Shaun Phillips. Coach Tom Cable said Thursday that unless Gradkowski was able to practice Friday he will not play against the Niners this week.


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Monarch Football Makes Victorious Return After 69-Year Absence
Excitement over Old Dominion University football reached a fever pitch in the weeks leading up to the first home game on Sept. 5. Saturday's game was ODU's first since 1940. But the 69-year wait proved to be well worth it when the Monarchs beat the Division II Chowan University Hawks, 36-21.
Drew Hareza kicked five field goals and Jamar Parham ran for two touchdowns to lead ODU in scoring. Parham carried 13 times for 105 yards and scored on runs of 1 and 43 yards for the Football Championship Subdivision Monarchs, who will join the Colonial Athletic Association in 2011.
Chowan's quarterback, C.J. Westler, was 27 of 48 for 293 yards and threw one touchdown. He also had a 1-yard touchdown run.
Hareza was 5 of 7 on field goal attempts, including a 48-yarder on the final play before halftime that was set up by a Devon Simmons' interception on the previous play. Simmons also recovered a fumble.
ODU's 6-6 Edmon McClam blocked all three Chowan point-after attempts.
The determination of the ODU players was matched by the enthusiasm of the fans who had come to witness the rebirth of Monarch football.
Blue-and-white clad supporters chanted "ODU! ODU!" as the team made its inaugural Monarch March through the campus on the way to Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Peering over the third-floor railing of the parking garage next to the renovated 74-year-old stadium before the game, Charlie Hackworth marveled at the scene - parking lots crammed with tailgaters, students tossing footballs and the Monarch mascot, Big Blue, distributing hugs and posing for pictures with youngsters.
"Two hours from kickoff and the place is packed," said Hackworth, 68. "You can't ask for anything better than this."
Johnny Brown, who played football from 1937-39 for the Norfolk Division, ODU's predecessor institution, was so ready for the return of Monarch football that coach Bobby Wilder said earlier in the week the 90-year-old former tailback and safety probably would like to suit up and play. Brown said his teammates from the 1939 Norfolk Division squad "traded leather helmets for steel helmets" to fight in World War II, and a lack of players doomed the football program.
But as they pursued their later careers - Brown was a high school football coach and principal - they longed for a football revival at their old school.
"We were concerned for years, 'Why don't they have football?' Football goes with college, and college goes with football," said Brown. "I'm very happy they started it back up."
ODU hosts Virginia Union at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, for its second game of the season.
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Yoshi's New Island Gets A Release Date
Posted on Friday, January 10 @ 10:30:58 Eastern by Alex_Osborn
Nintendo has announced the official release date of Yoshi's New Island. The game will launch on 3DS on March 14th in both retail and digital form.
What little we've seen of the game thus far has garnered a mixed reception from fans. Here's to hoping the involvement of Takashi Tezuka, the creative director of the original Yoshi's Island, as producer results in a final product that pleases longtime fans of the series.
What do you think of Yoshi's New Island thus far? Is it on your 3DS 2014 wish list? Let us know in the comments below.
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A World War II cannon is being restored by inmates at the Danville Adult Detention Center.
Detention center director Frank Mardavich expects the project to be completed by Veteran's Day.
Mardavich tells the Danville Register & Bee that an inmate crew has been stripping several layers of paint from the Howitzer. Once the paint is removed, a rust inhibitor will be applied and the cannon will be repainted.
He says he hopes the community will also participate in the restoration.
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The 2012 British Open tees off on Thursday, but it'll be a really early morning for those Americans who want to catch the action from Royal Lytham and St. Annes live. The first and second day British Open pairings are set, but what groups are really worth watching?
The most obvious must-see group for the avid golf fan includes both 2012 Masters champion Bubba Watson and world No. 3 Lee Westwood, still in search of his first major. It goes off at 4:20 a.m. Eastern, or not too early. And if you want to catch Tiger Woods, you're in luck: he tees off with Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia just 22 minutes later at 4:42 a.m. EDT.
Defending British Open champion Darren Clarke is in a compelling group with Ernie Els and Zach Johnson (both of whom have major titles), and that threesome goes off at 4:09 a.m., which isn't that much earlier than Watson and Westwood.
But if you want a good night's sleep on Wednesday, you'll still be able to catch a couple of premier groups. Rory McIlroy, Louis Oosthuizen and Keegan Bradley form one triumvirate of players with majors at 9:21 a.m., and Phil Mickelson headlines a group with world No. 1 Luke Donald and U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy that tees off at 9:43 a.m. EDT.
Of course, if you want to wake up earlier, or not go to sleep at all, there will be plenty of action for you beginning in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Here's the full listing of 2012 British Open first round groupings and tee times.
1:30 a.m. ET -- Barry Lane, James Driscoll, Garth Mulroy
1:41 a.m. ET -- Matthew Baldwin, Adilson Da Silva, Tadahiro Takayama
1:52 a.m. ET -- Rafa Echenique, Kodai Ichihara, John Huh
2:03 a.m. ET -- Sandy Lyle, Todd Hamilton, Mark Calcavecchia
2:14 a.m. ET -- Alejandro Canizares, Jeev Milkha Singh, Greg Chalmers
2:25 a.m. ET -- John Daly, Chad Campbell, Michael Hoey
2:36 a.m. ET -- Thongchai Jaidee, Justin Leonard, Simon Khan
2:47 a.m. ET -- David Duval, Raphael Jacquelin, Miguel Angel Jimenez
2:58 a.m. ET -- Stephen Ames, Robert Rock, Kyle Stanley
3:09 a.m. ET -- Stewart Cink, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Johnson Wagner
3:20 a.m. ET -- Jamie Donaldson, Bill Haas, Y.E. Yang
3:31 a.m. ET -- Davis Love III, Tim Clark, Paul Lawrie
3:42 a.m. ET -- Adam Scott, Alan Dunbar (A), Matt Kuchar
3:58 a.m. ET -- Vijay Singh, Nick Watney, Ian Poulter
4:09 a.m. ET -- Darren Clarke, Ernie Els, Zach Johnson
4:20 a.m. ET -- Lee Westwood, Yoshinori Fujimoto, Bubba Watson
4:31 a.m. ET -- Dustin Johnson, Graeme Mcdowell, Hiroyuki Fujita
4:42 a.m. ET -- Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia
4:53 a.m. ET -- Ryo Ishikawa, Martin Kaymer, Tom Watson
5:04 a.m. ET -- Thomas Bjorn, Aaron Baddeley, Charl Schwartzel
5:15 a.m. ET -- Jason Dufner, Martin Laird, Kevin Na
5:26 a.m. ET -- James Morrison, Daniel Chopra, Joost Luiten
5:37 a.m. ET -- Thorbjorn Olesen, Troy Matteson, Thomas Aiken
5:48 a.m. ET -- Brad Kennedy, Mardan Mamat, Steven Tiley
5:59 a.m. ET -- Warren Bennett, Aaron Townsend, Grant Veenstra
6:10 a.m. ET -- Dale Whitnell, Sam Walker, Elliot Saltman
6:31 a.m. ET -- Bob Estes, Steven O'Hara, Brendan Jones
6:42 a.m. ET -- Juvic Pagunsan, Scott Pinckney, Nicholas Cullen
6:53 a.m. ET -- Steven Alker, Lee Slattery, Russ Cochran
7:04 a.m. ET -- Tom Lehman, Pablo Larrazabal, Greg Owen
7:15 a.m. ET -- Marcel Siem, George Coetzee, Chez Reavie
7:26 a.m. ET -- Marcus Fraser, Lucas Glover, Gregory Havret
7:37 a.m. ET -- Charles Howell III, Paul Broadhurst, Richard Sterne
7:48 a.m. ET -- Carl Pettersson, K.T. Kim, Gary Woodland
7:59 a.m. ET -- Ben Curtis, Paul Casey, Trevor Immelman
8:10 a.m. ET -- Robert Karlsson, Mark Wilson, Branden Grace
8:21 a.m. ET -- Harris English, Simon Dyson, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano
8:32 a.m. ET -- Angel Cabrera, K.J. Choi, Ross Fisher
8:43 a.m. ET -- Jonathan Byrd, Sang-Moon Bae, Alvaro Quiros
8:59 a.m. ET -- Nicolas Colsaerts, Hunter Mahan, John Senden
9:10 a.m. ET -- Bo Van Pelt, Francesco Molinari, Toshinori Muto
9:21 a.m. ET -- Rory McIlroy, Louis Oosthuizen, Keegan Bradley
9:32 a.m. ET -- Rickie Fowler, Padraig Harrington, Manuel Trappel (A)
9:43 a.m. ET -- Luke Donald, Phil Mickelson, Geoff Ogilvy
9:54 a.m. ET -- Steve Stricker, Toru Taniguchi, Anders Hansen
10:05 a.m. ET -- Peter Hanson, Retief Goosen, Robert Allenby
10:16 a.m. ET -- Jim Furyk, Koumei Oda, Fredrik Jacobson
10:27 a.m. ET -- Marc Leishman, Brandt Snedeker, Alexander Noren
10:38 a.m. ET -- Andres Romero, Jbe Kruger, Richie Ramsay
10:49 a.m. ET -- Ted Potter Jr, Ian Keenan, Andrew Georgiou
11:00 a.m. ET -- Troy Kelly, Morten Orum Madsen, Anirban Lahiri
11:11 a.m. ET -- Prayad Marksaeng, Justin Hicks, Ashley Hall
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Supercuts Delivers A Good Haircut – Who Knew?
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My son took his two children to get haircuts at Supercuts, and grandma tagged along. It was my first Supercuts experience, and I must say it was a good one. The kids each had their hair cut by a different operator, and the results were great. The operators chatted with the kids and made them feel comfortable, all the while expertly snipping and shaping their hair. Although Supercuts is known for reasonably priced haircuts, they still deliver a 'full price' haircut. We were finished within a half hour and on our way to another adventure.
We had just finished an outing in the park, enjoying the 70 degree weather before it changed on us! Since I failed to remember my trusty camera (again), I was able to snap photos at the park and the hair salon using my phone's camera. The pics are so good that I am tempted to rely on the phone more and more to capture impromptu photos. It certainly is more than convenient! I don't miss carrying around my camera, that's for sure. One less thing to lose or misplace!
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During the Summer it's always nice to enjoy a light meal! Marc Cottrell a Food Life reader submitted an easy-to-make and delectable recipe for mussels. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish will get you out of the kitchen quickly, leaving you with more time to spend frolicking outdoors.
Pair this dish with some fresh toasted ciabatta bread to soak up all of the extra juices. You will want to finish every last drop!
5 tbs butter
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
4.5 lbs fresh mussels – that have been allowed to reach room temperature
2 cups light chicken stock
2 medium tomatoes
2 tbsp parsley
4 spring onions or 2 shallots
Salt, pepper & lemon juice
Peel & finely chop the onion.
Peel & crush the garlic.
Clean & de-beard the mussels, discarding any that have broken shells or do not close tightly when tapped.
Chop both the tomatoes & spring onions into ½ cm dice. (If using shallots, peel & chop finely).
In a pan (with a lid) large enough to take all the mussels, with some room left, melt the butter & add the onion.
Cook gently until translucent, then add the garlic & cook for approx 1 min.
Add the chicken stock & bring to the boil. Put the mussels into the boiling stock & put the lid on the pan. Either shake every 30 seconds or so or stir every minute until the bulk of the mussels are open.
Add the tomatoes, parsley & spring onions & stir. Season with salt, pepper & lemon juice. Serve.


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Armed with an AF100 & a CineSlider, Director Andrew Mudge Makes First Feature Set in Lesotho
Have you ever considered making a film in a country that's not your own? How about writing and directing a script in a language you don't speak? In the interview below, Andrew Mudge talks to No Film School about doing just that in the awarding winning film The Forgotten Kingdom and touches on anything from why he gave up on DIY dollies to the inherent love/hate relationship a director has with a film. More »
Canon CN-E Cinema Primes vs. Still Lenses on the C300, 5D Mark III, RED SCARLET, and AF100
Up until recently, there wasn't much competition for PL style lenses at the lower budget level. If you were lucky, some used Super Speeds or Standard Speeds would be a good catch. Now we've got brand new cinema lenses from Canon right in this range, the CN-E lenses, and even though they aren't PL mount, they cross off the other checkboxes in regards to giving you a professional solution. The team over at Magnanimous Media got a hold of the CN-E 24mm T/1.5, 50mm T/1.3, and 85mm T/1.3 primes from Canon, and compared them in a brief, unscientific test against the equivalent still lenses from Canon, the 24mm F/1.4, 50mm F/1.2, and 85mm F/1.2. Click through to watch their results. More »
Panasonic Announces the AF100A, but is the Upgrade Worth It?
When I first saw the announcement this morning I thought I had misread it, as this is something I believe neither I, nor most M43 users expected, but it is indeed true: Panasonic will be releasing an update to their AF100 line, the AF100A (technically AF105A since its initial release will be in Japan only), on November 15th. With a new camera model, this does seem to indicate that they are committed to the AF100 series of cameras for some time. Here's what we can expect from the new addition to Panasonic's line of M43 cameras: More »
Panasonic AF100 is *Not* Officially Discontinued, is the GH3 or the 4K VariCam Replacing It?
[UPDATE: Seems like a mistake on B&H's part about the listing, according to Jan Crittenden Livingston at Panasonic it has not been discontinued. So the rest of this post will just serve as a reminder of my mistake -- though some of the information is still relevant.] It's been rumored for a while now, but it looks like Panasonic has finally discontinued the AF100. Sluggish sales and better video quality from a cheaper camera (GH2), meant many low-budget filmmakers saved a few bucks and totally disregarded the more expensive sibling altogether. It's sad news for many who've bought into the Panasonic Micro 4/3 video camera system hoping for an upgrade someday, but this may be the end of the road for that product line. So what exactly does this mean for Panasonic? More »
NAB 2012: Panasonic Camera Roundup - The Good and the Bad
RED, Canon, Sony, BlackMagic, and Bolex were all showing off their latest cameras at NAB 2012 , but we haven't been hearing a lot from Panasonic. While they did have an ENG offering in the form of the HPX-600 (the first AVC-Ultra camera), and a mock-up of the 4K Varicam, there was no word on a successor to the AF-100. Instead they revealed some upgrades for the AF-100, AC-130, AC-160, and HPX-250, as well as new developments in P2 card technology. Panasonic's Jan Crittenden breaks it down: More »
Panasonic Premieres AG-AF100 with Interchangeable Lenses and Uncompressed Output
We've already heard most of the basic details about Panasonic's AG-AF100, their Micro 4/3 camcorder that promises shallow depth-of-field images combined with pro video camera features. But the massive trade show IBC is currently taking place in Amsterdam, and Panasonic has chosen the event to make their official "global premiere" of the camera. Here are a couple of videos from the conference: More »


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A short walk from the main area of Main Cliff, this wall is a sub-section of Main Cliff that deserves its own description.
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Rainbow 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport, 1 pitch
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1. Eric Hosmer, 1B, B+ A very strong guy, especially for a 19 year old fresh out of high school. His discipline is already spectacular, the only question is when will he fully adjust to the pros. He has very good bat speed when his swing is on, and obvious power that just doesn't get enough credit from his numbers with a .255/.354/.385 line. While his bat has gone off to a cold start, there's no crossing him out yet. Hosmer is still very much a Top 50 prospect
2. Michael Montgomery, LHP, B+ Say what you want about it but Montgomery is by far my favorite pitching prospect in the system. He's elevated his fastball velocity to a consistently low- to mid-90s pitch, and has a brilliant, sharp curve. In addition to those pitches, he mixes in changeups and palmballs. Montgomery has a very nice repertoire. He's been dominating the Midwest League in his 52 innings of work, striking out 45, walking 23, allowing 39 hits and just 1 home run. He's earned a 2.25 ERA as well. Montgomery makes hitters put the ball on the ground, and will rise very quickly through the system.
3. Aaron Crow, RHP, B+ Although Crow hasn't technically signed yet, I'm sure he will. And when he does, he'll immediately be amongst baseball's elite. Crow is a polished righty who dials it up on the gun, is a groundball-strike out pitcher and has very nice command. His 93-95 MPH fastball has a good amount of sink and is well-aided by a mid-80s slider with a good sharp break. As soon as his changeup develops he'll probably be Royal Rotation Ready. The only reason I don't put him as an A or A- are his dubious mechanics, whihc show and inverted W and a big scap load. Hopefully it won't make a difference.
4. Mike Moustakas, 3B, B I just can't bring myself to give Moustakas anything higher than a B. Although he has obvious strength and bat speed, there's quite a bit of work to be done. He's struggling to do much of anything with the ball and on top of that just seems to hack at everything. Moustakas is still very raw, and I believe he needs another 2 years of development before contributing to the team. In the hitter-friendly Carolina League, Moustakas is hitting fora .254/.295/.413 line. Maybe he's just a second half hitter.
5. Kila Ka'aihue, 1B, B I do not get why Kila Ka'aihue is not currently the starting first baseman for the Royals. He makes good contact, he has tremendous discipline and plenty of power. The Royals are truly wasting one of their top talents. To be fair, Ka'aihue is having one of his worst years.But of course, in this "worst year", he has a .255/.389/.466 line. They should not be keeping him in the minors at the ripe age of 25. It's ridiculous. Last year, Ka'aihue pretty much earned himself a starting job by hiting 37 HR with a .314/.456/.628 line between AA and AAA. Ridiculous.
6. Danny Duffy, LHP, B A young, talented player who puts up the numbers. His fastball is a 89-92 MPH pitch with some movement on it. He mixes it in with two MLB caliber off speed pitches in his curveball and change. He has brilliant command, especially for a 20-year-old and gets plenty of Ks. His HR numbers should get a little higher as he reaches the bigs but I think he still has potential as a number 3 pitcher. This year in the tough Carolina League, Duffy has got in 90 innings, with 87 Ks and 29 BBs. He's allowed just 5 homers and 83 hits, summing up to a 3.40 ERA. Last year he put on quite a show, striking out 102 in 81.2 IP with Burlington, earning a 2.20 ERA.
7. Tim Melville, RHP, B- Age 19 in Single-A, Melville is holding is own. In 54.1 innings he's the owner of a 4.47 ERA, with 45 Ks and 24 walks. The only glaring flaws in his game are the walks, which really aren't terrible, and his durability. It is rare that Melville goes for a 5 inning start at this point. This may be because of doubts with his delivery but I see little problem with it. Melville has as low-90s fastball that touches 96 and is already a very good pitch. Melville also has as very nice curve to compliment it. He's still developing a changeup. Most of his command troubles come out of his curve and change, but like I said it's not too serious.
8. Dan Gutierrez, RHP, B- I'm giving Gutierrez the benefit of the doubt even though he's had to miss the 2009 season for a million and one reasons. His performance in A ball was spectacular, going 90 innings, striking out 104, and walking 25. The 21 year old's ERA was 2.70. He has a 89-93 fastball that usually sits at 90, and he has brilliant command of it. Gutierrez's main out-pitch however is a BRILLIANT curve, and the combo of those two pitches make me think that he could already be an MLB closer, or at least setup man.
9. David Lough, OF, B- Lough is a pretty toolsy outfielder. He had his true breakout year this year in the Carolina League by hitting .320/.370/.473, and is continuing to hit in the Texas League at a .340/.365/.540 clip in 50 ABs. Lough is certainly not old at 23 years old, and probably could be the best hitter on the Royals if he got promoted right now. Lough is a small lefty standing 6'0 180 pounds, hits for good average and has some wheels. I think he could be a good .300/.350/.470 hitter in the bigs, and would be a pleasure to watch.
10. Jordan Parraz, OF, B- Parraz is a very understated outfielder with good wheels, great discipline and contact ability, and some closet power. The power is being a little improved by the Texas League, but he is no slouch. Always underestimated by the Houston Astros, Parraz was moved slowly through the system. I'm willing to guarantee that Parraz will be on the KC 40-man by September if he isn't already. This year seems to Parraz's breakout year, as he's hitting .358/.451/.553. He is age 24 in the Texas League, but he's still a prospect worth mentioning.
11.Chris Hayes, RHP, B- A fan favorite to be sure, the 26 year old "Disco" Hayes is very fun to watch. Hayes' claim to fame is his submarine motion and the ability to put the ball in the zone. He has no velocity to speak of but it's a big deal when a hitter does anything significant off of him. Between AA and AAA, Disco has pitched 61 innings, striking out just 28 but walking only 8. He's allowed 2 homers, and his ERA on the season is 1.92. Granted, his ERA in AA is 0.98 and in AAA it's 3.33, but he's interesting all the same.
12. Carlos Rosa, RHP, C+ Rosa is a very live arm destined to be the closer for some team. However Rosa is once again battling with command problems. Rosa seemed to tackle that problem when walking 19 in 95.2 innings as a starter, but Rosa, now 24, is a reliever in AAA, and has walked 24 in 46 innings, one of the main contributing factors to his 5.09 ERA. Rosa has an electric high-90s fastball and a stunning high-80s slider, as well as a finicky changeup.
13. Jason Taylor, 1B/OF, C+ Extremely toolsy. In 2008, Taylor hit .242 but with 17 HR and 40 SB. He also had a .372 OBP. This year he's battling injury, but in 81 AB between Idaho Falls and Burlington he's hit .309/.364/.531. He's 21 years old. There's not much more to say.
14. Keaton Hayenga, RHP, C+ I believe Hayenga to be the most talented arm in the system. In high school Hayenga had a huge labrum tear sliding into third and spent 2 years recovering, and has made 4 appearances this year. In the Instructional Leagues he showed off a Mid-90s fastball as well as a good curve and change. Watch out for this kid.
15. Jeff Bianchi, SS, C+ After being drafted out of high school, Bianchi played in the Arizona League in 2005 and 2006 and dominated. However, Bianchi struggled in A ball between 2007 and 2008. Bianchi is starting to truly make a name of himself at the still young age of 22, between the Carolina League and the Texas League. His line is .300/.360/.439 with 15 stolen bags. His numbers are still very reliant on batting average but I believe that at the least his power will develop more.
16. Nick Francis, OF, C He's 23 years old in The Midwest League and struggling. Francis is toolsy and may have a shot at being a regular but maybe when he's 25 or 26. His line in A ball this year is .263/.315/.446 and he has 11 stolen bags.
17. Johnny Giavotella, 2B, C After a solid year in A ball Giavotella impressed plenty of scouts and Royals fans, but his showing in the Carolina League has been disappointing at most. At 21, he's hitting for a .245/.366/.350 line and is 14-for-21 in stolen base attempts. He's a contact hitter with discipline and some wheels. He still has plenty of chance to be the next Royals 2B, but there are more promising candidates.
18. Yowill Espinal, SS, C I don't know much about Espinal but at age 18 in the Appy league he is showing plenty of promise as a leadoff hitter and a bit more pop than one would expect.
19. Kelvin Herrera, RHP, C Wonderfully talented but where the hell is he?
20. Adrian Ortiz, OF, C Atrocious performance in the Carolina League has had him sent down back to Burlington. Toolsy but needs to shape up.
HMs: Derrick Robinson OF, Tyler Sample RHP, Joe Dickerson OF, Chris Nicoll RHP, John Lamb LHP, Edward Cegarra RHP, Julio Pimentel RHP, Sam Runion RHP, Blake Wood RHP, Salvador Perez C, Kentrail Davis OF


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Miley's management have been flooded with complaints, mainly from parents, since her tour began last week in Canada with calls for the entire tour to be axed. Her team, including management, record label execs and the entire tour staff including the director, costume department and choreographers—have been called for an emergency meeting as arenas across the U.S. threaten to pull out of the show.
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The Atlanta Hawks are in a great spot if you are an Atlanta Hawks fan. Danny Ferry has set the team up for multiple options and the potential is endless. It is nice as a Hawks fan to have all the money coming the books next year, having 2 1st round and 2nd round draft picks this year, and the possibility to signing some great talent in the offseason. Looking at the Hawks current position in the NBA draft there are some players that fit the Hawks plans better than others. I have included a list of the possible players the Hawks could draft this year and the guys I think the should draft. I have also included a list of the current rumors surrounding Josh Smith and the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks 2013 pick: 16th & 19th
Potential Players:
- Glenn Robinson III 6'6" 210 SF
- Kentavious Caldwell Pope 6'5" 205 SG
- Alex Poythress 6'8" 240 SF/PF
- Victor Oladipo 6'4" 215 SG/SF
- Tony Mitchell 6'8" 235 SF/PF
The Hawks need a Center and they also need someone to fill the Small-Forward/Shooting Guard role. Here are my rankings of the 5 players they should look at first:
- Victor Oldaipo : A great defender and a relentless winner. He is long and athletic and has a will to win like our own Al Horford. You can't have too many of these type of players on your team. Continues to get better.
- Glenn Robinson III: The son of "Big Dog" Glenn Robinson. Has a great basketball pedigree, NBA ready body, efficient scorer, and is an unselfish player. Rates high on Defense, Ball Handling, and Potential.
- Alex Pythress: A 6'8" explosive athlete that can play inside and out. Shoots the 3 well and comes from UK where Calipari tends to prepare his guys for the NBA.
- Tony Mitchell: Another 6'8", long, explosive player. His defense is his most prized attribute. He blocks shots, creates turnovers, and is a great rebounder. Had a 20-20 game in college.
- Isaiah Austin: A 7'0" freshman that rates high on defense, size, and jump shot. Rebounds well and has the potential to be a huge body inside. I would have taken Kelly Olynyk here, but he seems to be an all offense type of player. It's concerning that a 7'0 240lb center only averages a little under 7 rebounds a game. Plus I don't trust Gonzaga players playing in the NBA (other than Stockton of course).
The key to my picks are based on defense, size, and potential. All of these guys rank high on defense and are also considered great team players. I believe drafting a combination of these players would set the Atlanta Hawks up well for the future.
Josh Smith Trade Rumors for February 20, 2013:
Zach Lowe: Would be very surprised, based on what I'm hearing, if Josh Smith is a Hawk after 3PM EST tomorrow. It's possible, of course. Twitter @ZachLowe_NBAThe Milwaukee Bucks continue to discuss Josh Smith trade scenarios with the Atlanta Hawks in advance of Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline, according to sources with knowledge of the talks. But those discussions, sources say, also serve as a strong indication of the rising likelihood that Brandon Jennings will not be moved this week. ESPN.com
ESPN.com reported Tuesday that Monta Ellis is the primary player Atlanta is targeting in its discussion with Milwaukee. Sources say that the Hawks, furthermore, want Milwaukee to add at least one expiring contract to the equation with Ellis and possibly take on some salary. ESPN.com
Chris Broussard: Josh Smith would like to play w/Monte Ellis & Brandon Jennings so Bucks trying to make trade w/out giving up Ellis. Twitter @Chris_Broussard
David Aldridge: League sources list Milwaukee, Washington, Brooklyn as most diligent on Josh Smith, but Danny Ferry keeping cards close to chest... Twitter @daldridgetnt
Engaged with multiple teams in trade talks for Josh Smith, the Hawks are struggling to get the assets they are seeking for the prospective free agent, league sources told CBSSports.com Tuesday. Hawks GM Danny Ferry has told prospective trade partners he is not interested in taking back future salary and he won't do a deal "just to do it," one person familiar with the discussions said. The Hawks have been in conversations with many teams about the 27-year-old forward, with the most persistent conversations happening with the Suns, Bucks, Celtics and Nets. CBSSports.com
Ferry has prioritized youth and multiple draft picks in talks for Smith, but in the NBA's new financial paradigm, potential trade partners are insisting on sending future salary to Atlanta with those assets, sources said. The deadlock could improve the Nets' chances of landing Smith and reuniting him with former Hawks teammate Joe Johnson, one of the sources said. CBSSports.com
Marc J. Spears: Said an NBA executive on trade talk: "It's actually quiet. Everyone is waiting for Josh Smith to be moved first." Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo
There's widespread belief among league execs that the Lakers will not trade Dwight Howard, who is an unrestricted free agent after the season and has had an inauspicious stay in L.A., to say the least. But several teams believe the Hawks will make a serious push for Howard before the deadline. If Howard is determined to leave the Lakers as a free agent, the Hawks would have room to sign him, but only for a four-year deal. If they were able to trade for him now, Howard could re-sign for a full, five-year max deal in his hometown. CBSSports.com


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Having I want to take a moment to thank all of those who help to make it that way. This Presidential Primary was the first time we had 7 Precincts and the process went very smoothly thanks to the efforts of many. I'd like to especially thank the Burlington Police Dept., DPW Highway Dept., Recreation Maintenance, School Department and BHS custodians for their assistance in preparing the polls, grounds, and traffic control. Our Post Office was also a great help in assuring absentee ballots were efficiently delivered.
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The staff of the Town Clerk's Office works for weeks in anticipation of an election. They are registering voters, assisting voters in the office who cast absentee ballots, mailing ballots to voters up to the day before the election, organizing the pollworkers, tracking all voters and ballots and investigating and resolving issues that arise during the election. The work they do is the foundation of a successful election and I thank them for, laying a great foundation.
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Determinants of Weight Gain in Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer
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Background. Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis is common, occurring in 50-95% of early stage patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy, and has been associated with poorer outcome. Women who gain approximately 15 lbs are 1.5 times more likely to relapse and die compared to those who maintain their weight. Important contributors to this weight gain may include treatment-related declines in ovarian function and increases in cortisol due to physical and psychological stress. Hypothesis. Since sex hormones and glucocorticoids regulate body weight, we hypothesize that they play a role in treatment-induced weight gain, and that complex interactions exist with genetic susceptibility, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors. We hypothesize greater gains in patients with 1) greater declines in sex hormones and/or increases in cortisol; 2) genetic polymorphisms associated with reduced sex hormone production; 3) positive energy balance; and 4) greater levels of psychosocial stress. Aims . We will examine post-diagnostic weight change and: 1) changes in sex hormone and cortisol levels; 2) genetic polymorphisms in sex hormone pathways; 3) energy intake, physical activity, and psychosocial factors; and 4) characteristics of the cancer and treatments received. As an exploratory aim, we will examine weight change and potential interactions between hormonal changes, genetic polymorphisms, and the factors noted in Aims 3 and 4. Design. We will conduct a prospective study of weight gain in 290 patients, aged 35 to 75, with non-metastatic disease (Stage I to IIIA). With consent, we will collect serial biospecimens and survey data, to determine hormone levels and genetic polymorphisms, and to assess menopausal status, anthropometry, diet, physical activity, and psychosocial factors at baseline, 6, and 12 months. These factors will be evaluated in relation to weight change. The long-term aim will be to follow these women prospectively to examine cancer recurrence and mortality. Benefits. This study will be the first to comprehensively examine predictors and modulators of post-diagnostic weight gain in women with breast cancer using a multidisciplinary approach encompassing hormonal changes, genetic polymorphisms, and psychosocial factors. The outcome of this research will shed light on why so many women suffer weight gain after breast cancer, and will help guide the development of interventions targeted at preventing weight gain.
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Weight gain after breast cancer is common, occurring in up to 95% of patients whose cancer is detected early and who receive chemotherapy during treatment. A gain of approximately 15 lbs has been associated with a 50% greater likelihood of having the cancer recur and a 60% increased likelihood of dying compared to women who maintain their weight. Reasons for this weight gain are poorly understood and have not been carefully studied. One reason for the weight gain may be that chemotherapy shuts down the ovaries, thereby reducing sex hormone production. While this is expected to lower breast cancer recurrence, it is also associated with weight gain and increased body fat, which is in turn, associated with higher levels of sex hormone production. In addition, the physical and psychological stress of having breast cancer can increase cortisol levels, a stress hormone, which can further turn off the ovaries, and has itself been associated with increased dietary intake and weight gain. Since sex hormones and cortisol influence overall body weight, we believe that changes in sex hormone and/or cortisol levels may affect how much weight is gained after breast cancer. We think that this relationship may be affected by a woman's genetic makeup, her diet and level of physical activity, and her psychological and social well-being. The primary goal of this study will be to examine weight change after breast cancer in relation to changes in sex hormone and cortisol levels. The study will involve 290 women aged 35 to 75 years who are diagnosed with early breast cancer. These women will be followed for 1 year. The long-term aim will be to determine if weight gain and the factors that cause it are related to breast cancer recurrence and overall survival. We think that patients with greater declines in sex hormones and/or increases in cortisol will gain the most weight. The study also plans to examine other factors that can contribute to weight gain, including fatigue, characteristics of the cancer, and treatments received. This study will be the first to comprehensively examine hormonal changes, genetic makeup, diet, physical activity, and psychological and social well-being as reasons for weight gain in women with breast cancer. The outcome of this research will shed light on why so many women suffer weight gain after breast cancer, and help identify those who are most susceptible so that they can be targeted for interventions to prevent weight gain .
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As you may have heard, Manny Fernandez's agent has stated that he will not return to the Bruins for the '09-'10 season. Not too surprising of a move on either part.
In 2 seasons with the Bruins, after spending 6 solid seasons with the Minnesota Wild and 5 seasons before that as a back-up on the Dallas Stars, Manny Fernandez will have a new home next season. Fernandez played fairly well in a back-up role for the Bruins, posted an 18-10 record over the past 2 years and posting a fairly impressive 2.59 goals allowed average this season. However, Fernandez is the caliber-player who deserves to search for a place where he can start on a consistent basis, possibly landing on teams who love playing musical chairs with their goaltending recently, such as Colorado or Tampa Bay.
However, Fernandez will be turning 35 this August, and may not be hearing as many phone calls and high prices as he hopes to. Manny made $4.75 million last season, and teams certainly won't be looking to spend that money.
The Bruins, if they are not completely confident on having Tuukka Rask as their back-up goalie next season, may look to sign another veteran goaltender. With the likes of Kari Lehtonen, Nikolai Khabibulan, Dwayne Roloson (Manny's former partner in crime in Minnesota), Joey Macdonald, Martin Biron, Manny Legace, Curtis Joseph and Olaf Kolzig headlining a long list of upcoming free agent goaltenders, the Bruins may think twice about solidifying Rask's position.