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Kevin Kolb came in and relieved John Skelton and led Arizona to the game-winning score, and the Cardinals held off the Seahawks with a goal-line stand.
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Arizona Cardinals running backs Beanie Wells and Ryan Williams were both full participants in Wednesday's practice and should play in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., according to Rotoworld.com.
Wells is nursing a right knee injury that caused him to miss significant time last season and was nagging during last week's opener. Williams, a second-year player out of Virginia Tech, was absent from the team's injury report after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee during his rookie campaign.
Both backs will have a difficult task ahead in facing a Patriots run defense that held Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson to a paltry four yards on 11 carries during Week 1. Given their injury histories and their opposition, they could each be in for a long day on Sunday afternoon.
Wells should get the start over Williams, who earned the nod in Week 1 due to the former Ohio State Buckeye's ailing knee.
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Using some All-22 film, you get a look at a couple of plays from Sunday's game.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton is expected to miss two to four weeks with an ankle sprain suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that, according to his source, the situation remains in flux:
At one point on Monday, the thinking was that Skelton could be back by Week Three, when the Eagles come to town. Instead, it appears that Kevin Kolb will get the call when the Cardinals go to New England in Week Two, host Kolb's Eagles the next Sunday, possibly the Dolphins in Week Four, and even on the high end face the Rams when the Cardinals go to St. Louis on a short week for Week Five.
Skelton's injury is now known to be a low ankle sprain, which is of less concern than the high variety. Kevin Kolb will start at least at New England when the Cardinals visit the Patriots in Week 2.
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The Arizona Cardinals nearly got jobbed in their game with the Seattle Seahawks when their opponent was awarded a fourth timeout late in the game. Seattle had been charged their final timeout when Doug Baldwin went down with an injury. As is the case when players go down with an injury in the final two minutes (running clock or non-running clock), a team must spend a timeout or incur a penalty of some sort. But Pete Carroll called a timeout two plays later, and the NFL officials ended up awarding a stop in play that did not exist.
Luckily for Arizona (and probably the NFL), the Seahawks did not score on this drive, and the Cardinals went on to win their game.
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt talked about the timeout and how happy he was that this timeout didn't affect the outcome of the game. Here's a snippet of his quote there
I obviously feel a lot better than I would have had we not won the game. It's a tough situation. It's hard to say how I would have reacted to something, but I think the important thing about this was our guys didn't let it affect them. Our players knew that they shouldn't have had a timeout, and in that situation where they had the ball, at the six-yard line with no timeouts, you play the pass, because if they run the ball it's tough for them to be able to run another play, but our guys played it honest and did a nice job of tackling [Marshawn] Lynch on that play.
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Following a John Skelton ankle injury suffered by the starter during the Arizona Cardinals' 20-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback situation became even more dynamic, and backup Kevin Kolb understands that nothing is guaranteed in the NFL.
With Skelton expected to miss some time with the ailment, all eyes are on Kolb, who battled for the starting job and lost out on it following training camp.
"You realize it's never as bad or never as far away as you think," he said. "This league has taught me that in the past."
Kolb is approaching the game with the mentality that he has earned another opportunity to compete for the job. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt was non-committal in his prediction for what would happen following Skelton's return.
Kolb went 6-for-8 for 66 yards in relief of Skelton.
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After quarterback Kevin Kolb took over for John Skelton in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks, many are wondering why the Arizona Cardinals don't employ a no-huddle offense more often.
Kolb had success on Sunday orchestrating the offense down the field with the no-huddle, and used it pretty well in the preseason as well.
But as Kolb told Fox Sports Arizona, the no-huddle only works well when you are advancing down the field.
"The downside is you don't give your defense a rest if you are to go three-and-out. You're out there for 40 seconds and the defense is right back on the field," Kolb said. "You have to be careful with it, especially with a good defense like we have."
Coach Ken Whisenhunt also approves of the no-huddle, but only to a certain degree. As he points out, teams adapt to one-trick ponies, and the best offense is the one that keeps a defense on its toes.
"If you do only one thing, teams are going to scheme to stop it," he said. "You have to be able to stay in a conventional offense and try to run the football."
Kolb has used the no-huddle offense since high school and is ready to use it when the coaches say so. The Cardinals plan to use the no-huddle offense with both of their quarterbacks when the timing is right.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton has a low ankle sprain and may be able to play in Week 2, CBS Sports reports. Skelton went down with an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of the Cardinals' victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Some reports had indicated that Skelton had suffered a high-ankle sprain, an injury known to plague NFL players for extended periods of time. Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt indicated Monday that that was not the case, it was a low ankle sprain, and Skelton could be back sooner rather than later.
The Cardinals were losing when Skelton left the game, and backup quarterback Kevin Kolb was able to lead the team to a late victory. If those circumstances led to any speculation that Kolb might make away with the starting job, Whisenhunt was quick to cut things off. "I don't even know why that would be a question," Whisenhunt said in response to a question about whether Skelton would be the starter when he returned.
Skelton finished Week 1 14-for-28 for 149 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. The Cardinals travel to New England to face the Patriots in Week 2.
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The Arizona Cardinals opened the 2012-2013 regular season on a high note Sunday, pulling out a gritty 20-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in vintage cardiac Cardinal fashion.
Revenge of the Birds, SB Nation's always-entertaining Cardinals site, was obviously ecstatic with the win but still had some critical things to say about a run game that only churned out 23 yards on 15 carries. Here's an excerpt from Tyler Nickel's opinion from his critique of Arizona's ground attack:
"I'm not sure there was any aspect uglier for the Cardinals than the running game. When your leading rusher is a wide receiver that took an end around, your ground game has issues. Outside of that play by Andre Roberts, Beanie Wells, Ryan Williams and LaRod Stephens-Howling averaged 1.8 yards per carry. Eek. They are not going to win many ball games with that kind of performance."
This is a fair assessment considering how solid the rest of the division looked; The San Francisco 49ers were victorious over a very talented Green Bay squad and even the St. Louis Rams made things interesting in their loss with an improved defense that flustered Matthew Stafford into throwing three interceptions.
Still, it's difficult not to get caught up in the excitement surrounding the Cardinals' big win and particularly Kevin Kolb's precise play on that final, no-huddle drive (6-for-8, 66 yards and one touchdown).
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton went down with a right ankle injury Sunday and is now expected to miss somewhere between 4-6 weeks, according to Mike Jurecki of XTRA 910.
Hearing #Cards QB John Skelton has a high ankle sprain (could B out 4-6 wks) will B re-evaluated tomorrow, Kolb will start in New England.— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) September 10, 2012
Skelton had to be helped onto the cart after suffering the injury in the fourth quarter when Seattle's Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane collided with his leg.
Sports Illustrated's Jim Trotter has already confirmed that Skelton's injury involved no breakage but it's still unclear what his exact timetable is. He was 14-of-29 for 149 yards and an interception before leaving the game.
With Skelton missing time, Kevin Kolb moves up to take the starting position with rookie Ryan Lindley operating as his backup. But if Kolb continues to put up the stats he did on the Cardinals game-winning touchdown drive (6-of-8, 66 yards, six-yard touchdown to Andre Roberts), Skelton might return to a team that's moved on from him.
Then again, with the way the Arizona quarterback carousel has been operating these past two seasons, I don't think it would surprise anyone if Skelton still gets another chance later on this year.
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Adrian Wilson didn't want to talk about the defense when he came out to address the media. He wanted to talk about Kevin Kolb and what he did. "Let's talk about how poetic that was," said Wilson. "The guy didn't get any reps in practice, really. John got all the reps and he came in and led the game-winning drive, so defensively, we just went out there and did our job. Kevin really should be the one to talk about right now."
Kolb came into the game after John Skelton hurt his ankle and promptly led the team to the winning touchdown. We went 6-8 for 66 yards and connected with Andre Roberts for a six-yard touchdown.
After the adversity he suffered the past year, it had to feel good. Kolb got hurt twice last season and saw the team win in his absence. He had chances to lead late game-winning drives and was not able to do it. He lost his starting job to Skelton in the preseason. It seemed like his career could not be going any worse.
"I told him it was poetic," Wilson explained. "To go through what he has been through and to have his opportunity and chance to step up, he did a hell of a job. It was poetic."
Was it any more special than other touchdowns?
"It was pretty special, I'm not going to lie," said Kolb after the game. "To win a game in that fashion the way the preseason went, I'll definitely enjoy this evening and tomorrow and then get back to work."
Larry Fitzgerald had praise for his teammate. "You've really got to commend Kevin for his effort coming in," he said. "He hadn't gotten many reps this week. John took everything. It was a really impressive performance."
After failed comebacks in Washington and Seattle last season, to do it at home and in relief had to feel good. Fans even booed him when he came in, only to be cheering three plays later.
With Skelton out definitely next Sunday and probably a few weeks more, this could be just the type of success Kolb needs to jumpstart his career here. Whether that means he ends up taking over here or just for a few starts until Skelton gets back, it could put him in a position to make him look the way he did when he was in Philadelphia.
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Kevin Kolb led the Arizona Cardinals in relief in the 4th quarter after John Skelton got injured, and he delivered. Kolb took Arizona down the field and led them to the go-ahead score, and the Cardinals would go on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-16.
The Cardinals fell behind to the Seahawks after Ryan Williams fumbled the football on his second carry of the season, setting up a chip shot Seattle field goal from Steven Hauschka. John Skelton then managed to march the Cardinals down the field with a 75-yard drive, as Skelton connected with Andre Roberts twice, Larry Fitzgerald once, and Williams once. Jay Feely's 21-yard field goal would tie the game at 3-3.
Then the Cardinals took the lead for the first time thanks to more great throws by Skelton. Skelton found Early Doucet for 32 yards on two catches and also connected with Jeff King and Todd Heap, setting up the LaRod Stephens-Howling one-yard touchdown run. Arizona increased their lead to 13-3 after Paris Lenon recovered a Russell Wilson fumble, setting up another Feely field goal.
The Cardinals special teams would then make two crucial mistakes to let Seattle back in it, as Leon Washington would scamper for an 83-yard kickoff return to set up a Seahawks touchdown connection with Wilson and Sidney Rice. Skelton would then throw an interception that set up another Seattle field goal, and then a second Washington return would set up the go-ahead field goal.
After Skelton got injured on the next drive, it was Kolb making all the big plays late. Kolb found Fitzgerald twice for 14 and 23 yards, Heap for 11 and eight yards, Stephens-Howling for four yards, and Roberts for the six-yard score. Seattle managed to drive the football into the red zone, but Wilson couldn't connect with any of his receivers.
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In the second quarter, the Arizona Cardinals continues to look solid on both sides of the ball, while rookie quarterback Russell Wilson struggled. John Skelton led the Cardinals on an 11-play, 58-yard drive that ended in a LaRod Stephens-Howling one-yard touchdown run, and the Cardinals went into halftime with a 10-3 lead.
So far, John Skelton has been more than what his team has needed, completing 11/17 passes for 124 yards. He has spread the ball around. Andre Roberts and Early Doucet each have three receptions and Larry Fitzgerald has two for 26 yards.
For Seattle, the heralded rookie Wilson coming out of the preseason has been harassed by the Cardinals defense. He has completed 6/11 passes for 59 yards and was picked off to end the half.
Running back Marshawn Lynch has carried the load for Seattle, running the ball 10 times for 40 yards.
It has been a half littered with penalty flags. Each team has six penalties.
Arizona has 154 yards of total offense, as the running game has been shut down so far for a total of 30 yards, half of which came on one play by Andre Roberts. Seattle has been held to 113 yards.
Each team has turned the ball over one time. The Cardinals will have the ball coming out of halftime.
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If you were expecting a high-scoring affair between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks, then you were misinformed. With two strong defensive teams a high-scoring affair was not on the menu. So far, in one quarter, it is holding true. Seattle took advantage of a Ryan Williams fumble and John Skelton led the Cardinals on an effective scoring drive, each team kicking a short field goal to make the score 3-3 after one quarter.
Seattle got the ball first and was aided by a pass interference penalty on Patrick Peterson that went for 28 yards. But the defense stiffened after that forced a 50-yard field goal that Calais Campbell tipped.
Two plays into the Cardinals' first drive Ryan Williams, who started at running back in place of Beanie Wells, was ruled to have fumbled and recovered by Brandon Mebane. It looked like Williams might have already been down, but replays were not conclusive, and Seattle took over.
They went seven plays and Steven Haushka hit from 27 yards to give the Seahawks the lead.
The Cardinals took over and behind Andre Roberts got down inside the five-yard line. Roberts caught two passes for 26 yards and ran the ball for 15 yards on an end-around. John Skelton looked very good on the drive, completing 4-7 passes, but could not find the endzone.
Jay Feely hit from 21 yards to tie the score and that is how the first quarter ended.
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Seattle's first drive ended on missed 50 yard FG,
After williams fumbled (or not) seattle goes for 27 yd score
The Arizona Cardinals are set to open up their 2012 regular season with a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at 1:25 p.m. PT. A list of inactive Cardinals for Week 1 was tweeted out by beat writer Kent Somers:
Cardinals inactives: Lindley, Byrd, Toler, Powell, Westerman, Kelemete, Ohrnberger— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 9, 2012
Been a mistake on inactives: Ohrnberger is active, McQuistan is not. Makes more sense since Ohrnberger is the backup C/G. #azcards— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 9, 2012
To recap, that's quarterback Ryan Lindley, wide receiver LaRon Byrd, cornerback Greg Toler, running back William Powell, linebacker Jamaal Westerman, guard Senio Kelemet and tackle Pat McQuistan.
For the Seahawks, running back Marshawn Lynch is active. Inactives, according to Seahawks.com, are below.
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Both young signal callers start in the NFL regular season for the first time as undisputed starters.
The eyes will be on the quarterbacks and how they perform, with the Seattle Seahawks going with rookie Russell Wilson and the Arizona Cardinals letting John Skelton guide the offense in Week 1 of the NFL season on Sunday.
But the real key to victory for either team could be found in how the defenses perform against these quarterbacks.
Neither offense seems geared to explode, but both defenses have big-play capability. The Seahawdefensive coordinator. The Cardinals defense has posted seven forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, 10 interceptions and 27 sacks in the last eight games against the Seahawks. Arizona collected eight sacks in two meetings between the division rivals last season.
Seattle's defense is one of the more underrated in the league. With big, physical cornerbacks in Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner plus hard-hitting safeties Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas, the secondary is strong. The Cardinals could have a hard time establishing the run against a solid Seahawks defensive front, especially with question marks on the offensive line and Beanie Wells banged up.
Look for Skelton to target Larry Fitzgerald a lot.
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It will be John Skelton at the helm when the Arizona Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks to open the 2012 NFL season at University of Phoenix Stadium at 1:25 ET on Sunday.
Skelton won't be met with much fanfare as neither he nor Kevin Kolb were solid enough to win the No. 1 quarterback job early on in training camp. It took until after the final preseason game to determine that it would be the third-year man out of Fordham University under center to begin the season.
Even more intriguing will be how the Cardinals' offense will fare against Seattle's defense, which figures to be much-improved as it will be led by veteran Chris Clemons and anchored by a strong secondary. Further limiting the effectiveness of the Arizona offense will be the injuries to running backs Ryan Williams and Beanie Wells, who each had offseason knee surgeries.
Seattle rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will also have a lot on his shoulders as Seattle's leading rusher Marshawn Lynch is listed as questionable due to back spasms. If Lynch misses the contest, then it will make life difficult for the former Wisconsin Badger and give the Cardinals a distinct advantage.
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Just a guess at some of the Cardinals' numbers for this season.
Beanie Wells was a late addition to the injury report Friday with a questionable tag, but the Arizona Cardinals running back still expects to play through his hamstring injury, according to the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers.
This injury comes at a terrible time, as Wells seemed to just be getting over a knee injury that plagued him throughout the preseason.
Wells appeared as questionable on the injury report twice last season with hamstring injuries, but still carried the ball 47 times for 198 yards and four touchdowns in those contests, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
Regardless, with this news, fans can expect second-year running back Ryan Williams to receive a slight uptick in carries in his NFL regular season debut. Williams is coming off knee surgery himself but he appears to be the Cardinals' healthiest back for when they take on the Seattle Seahawks at home on Sunday.
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NFL experts in the media aren't very confident in the Arizona Cardinals this week against the Seattle Seahawks.
Over at ESPN, only one expert -- former NFL quarterback Ron Jaworski -- out of the site's 14 who make weekly picks believes Arizona will come out with a win against Seattle. It doesn't get much better on CBSSports.com or YahooSports.com. Only two of eight experts at CBS and only one of three at Yahoo like the Cardinals' chances.
Out of the 25 analysts who make picks between the three sites, only 12 percent believe the Cardinals win, with a resounding 88 percent picking the Seahawks.
After finishing 8-8 last year and going through a quarterback competition during the preseason in which neither candidate played very well, the analysts' picks shouldn't surprise anyone. While Arizona is facing plenty of questions this season, the Seahawks have looked impressive under rookie quarterback Russell Wilson, going a perfect 4-0 during the preseason.
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As the Arizona Cardinals get ready to battle the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 1 matchup, NFL experts from around the globe prepare their picks for the eventual winner.
Over at ESPN, only one of the network's 14 NFL experts selected the Cardinals to win this matchup. That outlier is Ron Jaworski.
CBS Sports football experts have little faith in the Cardinals getting a win as well, as only two of nine selected Arizona, and only one was a human; Pete Prisco and the prediction machine took the Cards here.
Over at Walter Football, the Cards are predicted winners by the score of 17-16.
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The Arizona Cardinals and linebacker Daryl Washington have agreed to a contract extension through 2017.
The Arizona Cardinals are listed as 3-point favorites for their Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to OddsShark. The line opened with Pete Carroll's Seahawks favored by a point, but has since shifted. The over/under for the game is set at 40.5.
The Seahawks will begin the 2012 season with rookie signal-caller Russell Wilson under center. The team signed Matt Flynn to a three-year deal this offseason and expected him to battle Tavaris Jackson for the starting job, but the emergence of Wilson has relegated Flynn to a backup role for now.
The Cardinals had a bit of a quarterback controversy of their own, as they were the last team to make an announcement on their starting quarterback for the season opener. John Skelton had a rough preseason, completing 50 percent of his passes, but he nudged out Kevin Kolb for the starting job.
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch could miss Sunday's game with back spasms, which would be a huge blow to a team who led all NFL teams in rushing yards during the preseason.
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Ken Whisenhunt isn't acting like Marshawn Lynch's status for Sunday's season opener is day-to-day. With the Seattle Seahawks running back dealing with back spasms, the Arizona Cardinal's are prepping as if he'll be ready to go, the Cardinal's head coach told The News Tribune.
"I expect him to play," Whisenhunt told The News Tribune, when asked if he was preparing for Seattle's offense any different because Lynch's back spasms might keep him out of the game. "It's not affecting our preparation. We're preparing that he's going to play."
Lynch has struggled with the back spasms throughout the preseason, and Seattle coach Pete Carroll told the media that the team would determine his status later on this week.
If Lynch isn't able to go against Arizona, Whisenhunt acknowledged that his squad will still be facing a Seahawks team with a tough running game. Veteran Leon Washington will see increased snaps if Lynch is out, as will bruiser Robert Turbin, a 222 pound rookie out of Utah State.
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The Arizona Cardinals have a 53-man roster set ahead of the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, but it is unlikely those same 53 will be on the active roster throughout the 2012 season. NFL rosters are fluid with injuries, underperformance and disciplinary issues. Many times it is the players on the practice squad who are the first to get the call to fill-in.
SB Nation's Revenge of the Birds took a look at who may be called upon from the practice squad this season:
First, I would have to start with Isaiah Williams. He has been with the Cardinals since 2010 and will know the scheme as good as anybody. If a wide receiver unfortunately were to get injured, I think Williams would have the edge over Robinson.
Steven Baker is another guy that has more than a decent chance at making the roster. The Cards are already shorthanded at the tackle position as it is and if someone either gets hurt or underperforms, Baker could get the call. He is a big player that, with some development, could have an impact for Arizona.
Those players will continue to get their shot at practice, and the guys on the active roster will be under pressure to perform starting with Week 1.
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The Arizona Cardinals will begin their 2012 NFL regular-season schedule when they host the Seattle Seahawks at 1:25 p.m. Sunday. The two teams wrapped up the 2011 season in the same location, with the Cards taking the game in overtime.
Football-starved fans won't have to wait until Sunday to get their fix, as the Dallas Cowboys travel to the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants on Wednesday night. The Giants swept the series from the Cowboys in 2011 on their way to securing the NFC East title with a 9-7 record.
Sunday's action is highlighted by the San Francisco 49ers making a visit to the Green Bay Packers in a battle of division champions from a year ago. Sunday night will be capped off by star quarterback Peyton Manning's debut with the Denver Broncos as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Head to SI.com for a complete NFL Week 1 Schedule.
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With age comes wisdom, and in Larry Fitzgerald's case, the star Arizona Cardinal wide receiver is ready to do what it takes to help his team win a Super Bowl.
As Fox Sports Arizona reports, Fitzgerald still remembers the playoff run the Cardinals made a mere four seasons ago that ended in heartbreak to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the waning seconds of the game.
"It doesn't seem like such a distant memory," he said. "I never lose sight of what that felt like, what the journey was like, committing to a team that embarked on an incredible experience. I just want to recapture that."
Considering the disarray the Cardinals carried into the preseason, it would be expected to hear a bit more displeasure coming from Fitzgerald's corner. But the humble Pro Bowl receiver is known for his team-first attitude in this day and age of flashy NFL divas.
Still, the drive of the Super Bowl, the same drive of a lot of NFL players, is what keeps Fitzgerald playing the game. Fitzgerald is remarkably entering the prime of his life at the age of 29, but he is still aware how rare the actual chances of winning the Super Bowl are.
"Every time I put my cleats on, that championship is going to be my driving force, but when it's all said and done, I always say when I walk away or the game walks away from me, I'll make sure I've done everything I possibly could," he said. "That goes for what I do on the field and what I do off of it."
Until that happens, Fitzgerald has given his support to quarterback John Skelton in as few words as possible in his business-like manner.
"I'm just happy it's behind us and we don't have to answer the question every day," he said, specifically addressing the quarterback controversy. "Coach named John the starter. We're going to follow his lead. It can shift our focus to what's really important."
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Former Arizona Sun Devils wide receiver Gerell Robinson tweeted on Tuesday that he will be making a homecoming and signing with the Arizona Cardinals.
Back home like I never left.. Blessed for another opprotunity to put on in front of arizona #made4this— Gerell Robinson (@G_Rob10) September 2, 2012
The 6'3, 227-pound Robinson signed with the Broncos after going undrafted in April. Robinson's numbers as a Sun Devil weren't much to bat an eye at until his senior year when he exploded for 77 reception for 1,397 yards and seven touchdowns.
However, he couldn't quite make a name for himself in the preseason, only catching four passes for 53 yards in four games, and was cut by the Broncos on the NFL's final roster cut deadline.
Robinson will most likely find a home on the Cardinals practice squad, but House of Sparky points out that given Arizona's situation at wide receiver, Robinson could very well play himself onto the active roster later in the season.
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The Arizona Cardinals are at No. 31 in the latest NFL power rankings from SB Nation's Joel Thorman. The Cardinals fell from their post-draft ranking, when they were at No. 26.
Thorman, like most around the NFL, is concerned about the quarterback situation in Arizona:
31. Arizona Cardinals (LW: 26): That quarterback battle made me feel a lot better about ranking them 31st.
With John Skelton finally named as the Cardinals starter, the team is hoping to move forward as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener on Sunday afternoon at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Arizona finds themselves last among NFC West squads. The 49ers check in the highest at No. 8, while the Seattle Seahawks are next at No. 24. The Rams are just ahead of the Cards in 28th.
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The Arizona Cardinals have finally selected John Skelton as their starting QB ahead of the Week 1 opener against the Seattle Seahawks, and star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is relieved.
Fitzgerald spoke about the decision Monday, according to arizonasports.com:
"I'm just happy it's behind us and we don't have to answer that question every day," he said.
Fitz said that he respects head coach Ken Whisenhunt's decision and is ready to move forward with the season with Skelton at the helm.
"We're going to follow his lead and go into the trenches with him. We're going to fight it out," he said.
Skelton completed 55% of his passes for 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 2011. The third-year player has just a 66.9 career QB rating. He led the Cardinals to an overtime win over the Seahawks in the final game of the regular season last year, going 22-40 for 271 yards and a touchdown.
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The Arizona Cardinals announced several moves with their roster, including the assembling of the eight-man practice squad that is allow under league rules. Some of these additions were already presumed, based on reports and Twitter feeds of the players.
The players that the Cardinals now have on their practice squad are:
The final two players that were not already out there as being on the squad were receiver Isaiah Williams and cornerback Larry Parker.
Some will find it surprising that safety Blake Giseon did not make the practice squad, considering his play in the preseason and in training camp. However, he may have already found an NFL home elsewhere or the team might have felt that with five safeties on the roster there was just no more room.
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The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Pat McQuistan, according to a report.
Mike Jurecki of XTRA 910 in Phoenix tweeted the news Monday morning:
#Cards have agreed 2 terms w/ Pat McQuistan 6'6 311 who cn play 4 difft positions. (Dallas, Miami, NO & Dallas) needed depth & versatility.
The Cardinals' courtship with McQuistan came up quickly as result of injury problems across their offensive tackles. Two tackles were recently placed on the injured reserve: Levi Brown will miss the season with a torn triceps, and Jeremy Bridges with a torn thumb ligament. Bridges announced the move on his Twitter account Sunday night.
McQuistan is a seven-year NFL veteran whom the Dallas Cowboys drafted in the seventh round out of Weber State in 2006. He played for the Dolphins in 2010 and the Saints in 2011, and he initially re-signed with the Cowboys for the 2012 season. He was cut and moved to the Cowboys' practice squad on Thursday.
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The Cardinals are putting the final touches on their practice squad members and filling holes in their final roster. We get team blog Revenge of the Birds reaction to it all.
Likely in response to the thumb injury that led to the placing of veteran offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges on injured reserve, ESPN insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the Arizona Cardinals have worked out another offensive lineman, veteran tackle Pat McQuistan.
Veteran OT Pat McQuistan tried out today for the OT-needy Cardinals.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2012
McQuistan was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Weber State. He has been a reserve for most of his career. In six seasons, he has appeared in 66 games, starting eight -- all for the Miami Dolphins in 2010. He was a member of the New Orleans Saints in 2011.
He is 6-6, 317 pounds. He would likely not take over any starting position.
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The Arizona Cardinals, who actually suffered very few injuries in the preseason, have suffered another blow to their maligned offensive line. After losing left tackle Levi Brown for the season to a torn triceps, they have lost another veteran player. Reserve lineman Jeremy Bridges, who plays both guard and tackle, tweeted that he was placed on injured reserve for torn ligaments in his thumb.
— Jeremy Bridges (@bigslab73) September 3, 2012
#BIRDGANG I'm sad to report I got put on IR this season. I'll be making appearances! The Birds will fly!! #TeamBridges still #winning
Thanks to all for your concern and replies! Tore a ligament in my LT thumb, it requires surgery. So they IR'd me!!— Jeremy Bridges (@bigslab73) September 3, 2012
On injured reserve, he will miss the entire 2012 season. The team could possibly use the new rule that would allow him to be placed on the new reserved/injured list that would allow a player to be reactivated during the season. However, it may be only one player and the team would rather save that for a player down the line that is a starter and would have a chance of coming back during the season.
This will free up a spot on the active roster. Look for the team to pick up another tackle in free agency as the other tackle they previously cut, D.J. Young, has already found a job with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Arizona Cardinals bid farewell to many players on Friday when they made their final cuts to get their roster down to the required 53 players. While these players are no longer a member of the Arizona Cardinals, at least three have found homes with other NFL teams.
Cornerback Crezdon Butler was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins to finish off their 53-man roster. Butler has the physical tools for the NFL, but was lost in the numbers game at his position in Arizona. The Cardinals claimed him off waivers last year after he was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He never really got to show what he can do, as he was lost for the season with an ankle injury in his first game action.
Linebacker Clark Haggans was perhaps a surprise cut by the Cardinals. He found a home with the San Francisco 49ers.
Offensive tackle D.J. Young, who spent almost all of the 2011 season on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad, has found his way to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He confirmed this via his own Twitter feed. The Eagles tried to sign him off the Cards' practice squad at the end of last season. The Cardinals countered by placing him on the active roster.
Undoubtedly there will be more former Cardinals to make it with other teams. These are just the first.
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Local sports fans will get a double dose of good news. The Arizona Cardinals have added a former Arizona State Sun Devil to the team. Receiver Gerell Robinson, who was cut from the Denver Broncos after signing with them as an undrafted free agent, has tweeted that he is a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
— Gerell Robinson (@G_Rob10) September 1, 2012
@samalzahawi lol yea im blessed im headed to the cardinals
Back home like I never left.. Blessed for another opprotunity to put on in front of arizona— Gerell Robinson (@G_Rob10) September 2, 2012
Robinson has NFL size -- 6-4 222 pounds. He has average speed, with a 40-time between 4.5-4.6 seconds. He isn't a burner at all, but is great at catching the ball in traffic. His last year at ASU, he has 77 catches for 1397 yards and seven touchdowns, including a team record 241 yards in the Vegas Bowl against Boise State.
It has not been confirmed whether he was signed to the active roster or the practice squad, but common sense would say that he is likely on the practice squad.
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The Arizona Cardinals continue to assemble their eight-man practice squad now that they have their roster at 53 players. The third player that reportedly has been added to the squad is offensive tackle Steven Baker, as tweeted by NFL agent Mark Lillibridge.
OT Steven Baker, formerly of— Marc Lillibridge (@NFL_Bridge) September 2, 2012
#colts, who had a secondary claim on him by #jets, has signed with #Cardinals PS.
Baker was undrafted this year and spent the preseason with the Colts. He is 6-8, 310 pounds and played college ball at East Carolina State University.
Baker, if reports are correct, will join defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin and outside linebacker Ricky Elmore on the practice squad. The signing of Baker could mean that the team is not going to bring back tackle D.J. Young, who spent most of the 2011 season on the team's practice squad and even started a game this preseason before being cut on Friday.
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The Arizona Cardinals, along with the rest of the NFL, were able to start forming their eight-man practice squads on Saturday. After bringing back defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin, who was among final cuts on Friday and was on the team's practice squad in 2011, another defensive player was reportedly added to the mix.
According to tweet from Adam Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, the Cardinals have added former Arizona Wildcat Ricky Elmore to their practice squad.
Ricky Elmore joins Arizona Cardinals' practice squad— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) September 1, 2012
Elmore was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2011 in the sixth round, the 197th player overall.
He did not make the active roster in 2011 and was with the San Diego Chargers this preseason. As a member of the Arizona Wildcats, he collected 25.5 sacks over three seasons.
Elmore is 6-4, 256 pounds. Arizona will try to develop him as an outside linebacker.
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Now that teams have their rosters at 53 players, on Saturday, they were able to begin forming their eight-man practice squads. The Arizona Cardinals have begun adding players, including one who returns to the team. Defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin, who was part of final cuts on Friday, will join the Arizona practice squad, according to a tweet he sent out himself.
Still going to be with the— Ricky Lumpkin (@RLump95) September 1, 2012
#BIRDGANG another year. Excited get to keep working on my craft.
Lumpkin spent 2011 on the practice squad as well. Players with less than nine active games in their career may be on a team's practice squad and can do so for a maximum of three seasons.
Lumpkin is most known for his illegal hit on former Cardinals Matt Leinart in the preseason. He was fined $21,000 for the play. Since he is not on the active roster, he will not have to pay that fine.
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After the trade of cornerback A.J. Jefferson, the Arizona Cardinals had an opening on their 53-man roster. To fill it, they placed a waiver claim on defensive end/outside linebacker Jamaal Westerman. According to Adam Schefter, they were awarded that claim.
Arizona and SF each put in a waiver claim for former Dolphins LB Jamaal Westerman, who was awarded to Cardinals.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2012
Arizona only had three OLBs on their roster -- starters Sam Acho and O'Brien Schofield, plus reserve Quentin Groves.
Clark Haggans, who was expected to be one of the backups, was released with final cuts.
Westerman is 6-3, 265 pounds. He played with the New York Jets for three seasons, starting three games in 2011. He logged 32 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a reserve.
He will play behind O'Brien Schofield and will also play on special teams.
The Cardinals' roster moves might not be done still, so stay tuned.
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It was previously reported that the Arizona Cardinals traded cornerback A.J. Jefferson to the Minnesota Vikings. Neither team had announced the move officially. On Saturday, the Cardinals did announce the move. Jefferson is headed to the Vikings in a transaction that involves the exchange of draft picks. Those picks were not disclosed.
The picks involved are also conditional and are to be exchanged in the 2013 draft.
Jefferson (6-1, 190) played in 16 games last season with the Cardinals and made seven starts. He had a career high 67 tackles (59 solos) with one interception. He originally signed with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2010 out of Fresno State.
He came out of the 2011 preseason as one of the starting cornerbacks. He was replaced later on in the starting lineup by Richard Marshall but still saw significant time on the field, as in nickel packages he would take the CB2 spot and Marshall would move to safety.
The trade opened up a spot on Arizona's 53-man roster, allowing them to pick up a player on waivers.
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The Arizona Cardinals have dealt third-year cornerback A.J. Jefferson to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for undisclosed draft picks, according to multiple reports. Jefferson, 24, appeared in all 16 games with the Cardinals last season, recording 66 tackles and intercepting one pass.
Here is the latest from training camp. The team had until 9 p.m. ET on Friday night to cut their roster down 53 players.
Cardinals trade CB AJ Jefferson to Vikings, according to NFL source. Compensation unknown but draft picks involved— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 1, 2012
Jefferson always had the potential to become a very good cornerback in the league, although he developed a tendency to get burnt down the field. This understandably drew the ire from his coaches, likely prompting the trade this evening.
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The Arizona Cardinals severed ties with more than a dozen players, some which were a surprise, as they made moves to set their roster at 53 players as required by the NFL. It does not mean that this is the team that will take the field next Sunday, but they released 18 players, placed two on injured reserve and waived/injured a pair of players.
The following players were the ones released from the team:
They placed Richard Bartel on injured reserve for his shoulder he hurt on Thursday, running back Javarris James with a knee injury and waived/injured LB Brandon Williams and WR Stephen Williams.
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Marius Schmidt, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), has received an Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which will support his work on imaging proteins as their atomic structure changes during biochemical reactions. The work could ultimately provide insights for new drug discovery.
Schmidt is the third UWM researcher to be awarded a CAREER grant in the last year, and the seventh member of UWM's Department of Physics to receive one.
CAREER grants are the NSF's most prestigious grants for younger researchers. They support the career development of teacher-scholars who are most likely to become the academic leaders of this century. Of the 17 UWM CAREER grant winners named in the last 15 years, all are still active faculty members.
"It is a singular accomplishment for UWM to have so many physicists in our mid-sized department honored with such an influential grant," says Richard Meadows, dean of the UWM College of Letters and Science. "It also illustrates the department's ability to identify and recruit young faculty who are able to compete at the highest levels."
Schmidt, an assistant professor, will use the more than $900,000 grant, awarded over five years, to examine the structural changes of proteins that carry out essential functions of life by catalyzing biochemical reactions.
A substantial reorganization of the protein's atomic structure occurs during these reactions, such as those that allow some bacteria to glow or react to light.Using an X-ray diffraction technique called time-resolved crystallography, Schmidt will explore two biological processes involving color-changing in molecules exposed to light.
Time-resolved crystallography can image an ensemble of molecules in four dimensions – three spatial dimensions and time. By adding and varying temperature, Schmidt can see all the changes as they happen, obtaining a comprehensive view of how the protein accomplishes its photoactive work.
"In the simplest terms, you are flipping atoms in the protein, which leads to the color changing," says Schmidt. "You want to directly observe the atoms that are flipping and how it's happening because there are many stages that occur."
The research could lead to a rational design of optical switches that could be used in biophysical research. Replicating the work of proteins is also an important aspect of new drug discovery.
Schmidt earned his doctorate at Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany. Before joining the UWM Physics Department in 2007, he was a research associate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chicago and a scientist in the Physics Department at Technische Universität München.
Lei (Leslie) Ying, an associate professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Stefan Schnitzer, an associate professor in Biological Sciences, were awarded CAREER grants last summer.

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Fava was to complete the second season of a two-year deal with NSW Rugby in 2010, however his recovery from a back injury sustained early in this season has prematurely ended his career.
"It's been really hard being on the sidelines for so long, working so hard to get back but not seeing much progress," said Fava. "Over the last few months it's become clearer that I won't be able to get my body back to the point where it needs to be to play professional Rugby and so I've come to the decision to retire from the game.
"It's not a decision that I've taken lightly, but at the end of the day I need to make sure I can lead a normal life post-football both professionally and for my family."
Hailing from the NSW south coast town of Kiama, Fava started his professional Rugby career with Queensland in 1999 before making his Super Rugby debut with the Reds in 2000. Fava then moved to the Brumbies before becoming a foundation member of the Western Force in 2006 where he scored the province's first ever Super Rugby try.
Fava made his international debut for the Wallabies in 2005, going on to play five Test matches, and also played for the Australian Sevens team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. He is the only player to win the Ken Catchpole Medal three times, voted as the most outstanding player in the Tooheys New Shute Shield in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
When he debuted for NSW at No.8 in the opening round of the 2009 season, Fava became the first player to take to the field for each of Australia's four Super Rugby teams.
"We signed Scott largely due to the great experience he brought to the squad, and unfortunately we're losing that," said head coach Chris Hickey. "It would have been a tough decision for him to make, but after sitting back and looking at the big picture I think he's comfortable with the call he's made.
"He's the only player so far to have played for all four Australian Super 14 teams, and no one else has been voted the best and fairest player in the Shute Shield three times either.
"He was also a foundation member at the Western Force, after playing for the Reds and Brumbies, so for someone from Kiama he certainly took the long way around before finally making it on the field for the Waratahs."
Fava has already laid down the first steps in his post-playing career with the launch of www.myrugbystar.com, a website allowing players to provide unscripted and uncut content to converse with their fans on the internet.
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Provincial Caps: 98 (QLD 13, ACT 48, WA 45, NSW 2)
Provincial Points: 50 (10t)
Provincial Debut: 1999 v NSW (QLD)
Super Rugby Caps: 87 (Reds 5, Brumbies 46, Force 34, Waratahs 2)
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The 3rd Annual Strategic Plan Stakeholders Conference was held in April of 2012 in the Tirey Hall Ballroom. The conference fully discussed and assessed the third year of work associated with the effort. Embedded in the plan are 250 plus tasks/work plans designed to move ISU forward toward its benchmark goals.
Conference Presentations, Goal Chair Executive Summaries and Audit Chair Executive Summaries can be found here: Conference 2012
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The ambitious five-year strategic plan for Indiana State University continues to make its mark on the university, community, region, and state. In fact, it has been so successful the Board of Trustees asked the university to push the current plan out to 2017. Fact and Benchmark Sheets now reflect new and updated work and metrics to 2017. In addition, and to compliment the strategic plan, and to drive student success a Strategic Enrollment Plan is also in the making - expecting to be rolled out January 8th 2013. Both of the plans will drive ISU forward for the next five years.
With enrollment growth holding in 2012 at 2668 new Full Time First Time Freshman with the addition of close to 750 transfers - ISU is realizing record freshman classes. The plan is working. Student GPA's continuing to rise and last year students volunteered over 1,000,000 hours in community service.
The plan President Daniel J. Bradley unveiled on October 14, 2009, pledged to diversify revenue in an effort to limit future tuition increases and attract and retain a diverse pool of talented faculty and staff. A Scholar Collaboration and Prospective Faculty day has again drawn many minority faculty to campus to learn about ISU. The plan also seeks to strengthen the university's most distinctive programs through a very ambitious Unbounded Possibilities initiative. UP as it has become to be known, shows great promise and 8 centers are in the start up phase with a first review early in 2013.
And, we continue to upgrade student housing and other facilities and construct a new "front door" entrance from U.S. 41.
Increasing enrollment and student success remains the university's top goal, with an eye toward serving 14,000 students annually by 2017, an increase of nearly 3,500 students from the fall 2009 headcount. Many of these new students will be served at a distance. The plan also seeks increases in the university's first-year retention rate and four- and six-year graduation rates.


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Expenses add up when teams play in District, State, Regional and then on to World Series events.
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Written and directed by Jason Barrett, the Vision in Progress British production The Naked Poet, is currently seeking supporters via their website. The film, a romantic comedy about a man named Lazarus caught in a love triangle between his girlfriend and a newfound love, needs a 100,000 signatures in order to receive theatrical distribution in the UK.
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Produced by Vision In Progress Films, The Naked Poet is the story of a young poet called Lazarus, who explores the difficulty with matters of the heart. When faced with the painful and confusing decision between long term girlfriend Louise and new found love Simone.
Can a man be in love with two women? Can a heart be split in two? Are the sins of the father visited upon the children? These questions and many more are asked, argued and answered in this dramatic thought provoking real to life depiction of middle class urban life.
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TV screens, newspaper pages and radio stations have been replaying, reprinting and rebroadcasting dark, grainy black and while film, photos and audiotape of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's speech – his "I Have a Dream" speech – in a hypocritical celebration of the 50 years since that fateful day in 1963, in Washington, D.C.
July 30, 2013
Chokwe Lumumba, a veteran of the Black Liberation and New African Independence movements, was elected mayor of Jackson on June 2, 2013. Jackson is the capital of Mississippi and is a city that is over 85 percent Black. If the election of Obama to the presidency of the United States constituted the alleged end of the Black Liberation Movement, the election of Chokwe Lumumba must then represent its resurrection.
January 29, 2013
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has overturned the conviction of former New Orleans police officer David Warren, one of the former cops tried and convicted of an assortment of charges related to the murder of Henry Glover, who was shot by police and later burned in an abandoned car by cops just days after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans more than seven years ago.
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One thing will be interesting to see this year is how the Cowboys deploy Felix Jones. Clearly they underutilized him last season, which may have led to his hammy pull (after which he messed up his toe and missed the season).
This year, the Cowboys plan on starting MBIII again, spelling him with Felix after the defense is used to MBIII's (lesser) speed.
I think this is a mistake. If Barber were truly a guy who beat up teams, ala Brandon Jacobs, I could more easily see the value of saving the speed guy until the defense was tired. But I don't think MBIII is that guy. Sure, he runs very hard, and bangs guys. But if they are fresh, he isn't so big that he's going to win most of those early head butts. (He's 6 ft. 222. FJ is 6 ft., 218.) When they are tired, he's a load to tackle, but not so much when they are fresh. I think the "proof" is in the much lower YPC totals he posted as a starter v. as a finisher. (4.8 in 2007 v. 3.7 in 2008). (Sure, some of this should be chalked up to Kyle Kosier's injury.)
Felix Jones, on the other hand, is to me the best RB the Cowboys have, and by a pretty good margin. On any given play, he has the chance to take it to the house. He had the longest run from scrimmage last season on only 30 carries, and consistently had long runs despite only a few chances per game. He has the longest pass play this pre-season, a little dump off he turned into a 42-yard romp by blowing by 3 guys who thought they had him boxed in.
By starting Jones, the Cowboys are more likely to give him the most carries, which he should have. He's going to win the YPC race, I think pretty easily, no matter how many carries you give him. And it's not as if he's can't be durable enough. He's 6 feet, 218, just 4 lbs less than MBIII at the same height. Chris Johnson, who is 5'11" 200, got 250 carries last year for the Titans.
Jones is also likely to force defenses to adjust to start games more than MBIII will. I think teams think they can stop Barber early with their standard defense. He doesn't have the speed to burn them long, and hasn't proven he can run, run, run down the field early in games. So they don't have to stack the box. Deeper safeties will help cut off the Cowboys' passing game, both to WRs and to the talented TEs.
Putting Jones in the game to start forces more of a problem. You almost have to stack the box to keep him penned in, b/c if he gets into space he'll kill you. But this will open up better deep passing opptys, esp. off play action. And, the Cowboys will more likely gain yardage when they do run b/c Jones is scary good when he gets to the edge, but that means the area between the tackles should also be open as defenses have to cover the field side-to-side. Don't think Felix Jones can't run between the tackles. He can, and against a spread D with safeties up, it won't take a huge hole for him to threaten some home runs that way as well.
I would use MBIII on short yardage, near the end zone, when we have a lead, and as a closer when defenses are too tired to handle his style of running. Those are the places where MBIII excels. I don't see him as that far above average as a starting tailback in the beginning of games.
If you ignored the contracts, which the Cowboys should do, I think starting Jones is the best plan. MBIII played best when he backed up Julius Jones. It's time to return him to that role. He'll stay fresh and healthy that way too.
Of course, that leaves Tashard Choice, who is good enough to start himself, as he proved last year against Pitt and Baltimore. Problem for him is he's not better than Felix Jones. And he's not the same banger as MBIII is. What he can do, though, is keep both of those guys as fresh as possible, so maybe we can win some December games for a change. I would use Choice extensively whenever we have a significant lead. I would also use him to spell both Jones and MBIII if they are looking at all tired or have sustained any type of injury. I would also phase him in more as the season wears on and Jones' and MBIII's carries accumulate.
When you think of historic Cowboys running backs, the guy I would liken Felix Jones most to is Tony Dorsett. I'm not sure we've had that kind of speed at RB since Dorsett. Of course, Dorsett was a lot smaller than Felix, at 5'11" 192. Yet he was more than able to run between the tackles.
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MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) – The FBI calls it modern day slavery: humans for sale right here in Memphis. Men, women and sometimes children are for sale, and the criminals behind the enterprise are using some well known places to do business."A lot of times they literally are forced," said Jeremy Baker, a supervisory agent for the FBI. "Sometimes they're locked down. Sometimes they are beaten so bad they fear they can't leave or they're threatened with serious physical harm or even the threat of death."According to Baker, human traffickers are targeting the Mid-South."Could be forced labor, could be sexual acts, could be sexual exploitation of children," he said.A four-month investigation by the local human rights group Operation Broken Silence found most of the activity centers on sex, and much of it starts online."Before Craigslist had a lot of pressure placed on them, a lot of the ads were on Craigslist," said Ryan Dalton of Operation Broken Silence. "They have since moved to Backpage."Backpage.com a web site where you can buy just about anything."Someone can log on to the web site and browse like they would for anything - a new car, a lawn mower, but they can also search for people," Dalton said.According to Operation Broken Silence, during the last quarter of 2010, more than 1,900 ads posted on Backpage listed women for sale in the Memphis and Tunica region. The ads were for things like "Busty and Thick", "Sweet Treat", and "Super Sexy Irish Doll.""A john will call that number," Dalton said. "He'll call the number of the person if he sees somebody he wants to have sex with, and the pimp or trafficker will answer."The FBI says a lot of women on sites like this are forced into prostitution by traffickers, who bring them here under the guise they'll be doing legitimate work."They're forced to do this, which is something very different than they agreed to do," Dalton said.And guess where it's happening the most in Memphis? According to this research, Sam Cooper Highway, Memphis International Airport and the Wolfchase Mall area. People aren't sold in these places – they're just pick-up points. Researchers say the Wolfchase shopping area is appealing to human traffickers because it's close to the interstate and there are lot of people with money in their pockets there.Operation Broken Silence says Memphis International Airport is a hot spot to buy humans because of how many businessmen are traveling alone, and because it's close to strip clubs. The FBI says sex slaves are brought in from all over the Mid-South and around the world."The FBI views human trafficking and all civil rights violations as some of the most serious violations that we investigate," Baker said.Attorneys General in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi joined 18 other states in asking Backpage.com to close its adult services section back in September. But it's still open, and busier than ever, though users must agree to report suspected exploitation of minors and human trafficking to the appropriate authorities.But be warned: not only are the traffickers breaking the law, so are YOU if you're looking to buy humans for sale."With the advent of the digital age, people using the internet, social media, digital media more often, it's another avenue we can monitor things and see where possible criminal activity is occurring," Baker said.A spokesperson for Backpage.com released a statement which said, "Backpage.com is committed to preventing those who are intent on misusing the site for illegal purposes. We have implemented a series of new safety enhancements over the past several months to better protect our communities and will continue to further increase our safety practices."The FBI would not comment on the research conducted by Operation Broken Silence specifically, but they have seen the study.
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This past Saturday, as I was running through the Times Square subway station trying to catch an R train heading downtown, I was getting more and more excited for the day's events. Even though my good friend Joe and I woke up at 4:30 a.m. and caught the first train from Philadelphia to New York City, we were fully awake and as excited as ever.
Saturday, January 5th marked Foursquare's second-ever API hackathon. The company opened the doors to its New York and San Francisco offices and invited developers from around the world.
The Scene at Foursquare
For those who don't know, a hackathon is a gathering of technologically-inclined individuals with one common goal: to build a web app, mobile app, or anything of the sort. The people can range from classically-trained computer science wizards, to web developers, to graphic designers. Teams are formed and everyone begins working on a project. Hackathons can last anywhere from a few hours to a few straight days!
In the case of the Foursquare Hackathon, there was only one rule: use Foursquare in your app.
After Joe and I arrived and signed in, we immediately headed towards the main room. The hackathon was being held in Foursquare's cafeteria, named "Fat Denny's" after the company's founder, Dennis Crowley. The place was packed! There were over 150 people in attendance in NYC. Everyone was seated at the picnic tables and chatting with the other developers in the room.
Getting Started
After welcoming us to the hackathon, one of the Foursquare engineers gave us a quick presentation about the API, and the cool stuff that we could build on top of it. He then introduced other local developers that gave us presentations about their own services. Most notably, the Twilio developer representative wrote an application live on stage that texted everybody in the room and created a conference call. Each developer evangelist encouraged us to integrate his or her service into our application, and some even gave away prizes for the most creative idea.
The presentations concluded, and it was time to start hacking! The microphone on stage was open to anyone that wanted to pitch an idea, or to pitch themselves in hopes of finding a team to work with. Joe and I formed a team, and began chatting with the other teams at our table to brainstorm some ideas.
Eight Hours of Programming Later…
Joe and I had finished the prototype version of our application. It was messy, and the code was practically duct-taped together, but it worked.
We developed the idea for a Foursquare-connected application that would "ping" the user with a list of open Wi-Fi networks in their area after they checked into a venue. If there wasn't one in the database, our app would ask the user to look and see if one was available. This idea came from Joe's and my constant quest to find good cell service in the city. Even though our app wasn't anything terribly revolutionary, Joe and I were pretty proud of our creation that we made at our first hackathon.
The ideas generated at the hackathon were truly remarkable. There were developers that were not only building their own apps, but working for other teams as well. The developer next to us had a hilarious and useful idea for an app that informed users of the quality of the bathrooms at the venue that they've checked into. Early in the afternoon, he had a fully working prototype and was already adding new venues to his database. Joe even caught him peeking into the Foursquare bathrooms and adding the info to his app! (Andy, if you're reading this, I can't wait to install the final version of your app and never see a crappy bathroom again.)
Some ideas involved a fun proof of concept. One developer created a Weasley Whereabouts clock (based on the one found in the Harry Potter series) that would dynamically move the clock hands to tell you where your friends have checked in. The user interface looked exactly like the magical clock that sat in the Weasleys' living room. This whimsical application didn't serve any particular purpose, but it didn't matter. It was still a fantastic app built on the Foursquare API.
The Takeaway
As Joe and I stuffed our faces with Shake Shack burgers for dinner at the end of the day, we reflected on how awesome our experience was. We were surrounded by passionate developers that were building awesome applications. They were helpful enough to answer questions that we had, and we answered questions that they had.
Each person brought a unique perspective to the table, and was willing to share their expertise with the group. In the end, everyone left with more knowledge, and with something that didn't exist twelve hours prior.
And that's what a hackathon is all about.
Have you ever participated in a hackathon? What were the highlights? Share your experience in the comments section below!
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His unstinting dedication, commitment and respect for the land are reflected in his elegantly balanced wines. Stach's winemaking philosophy incorporates traditional winemaking techniques with a "less is more" attitude. Believing that great wine begins in the vineyard, Stach intervenes during the winemaking process to ensure consistency and quality, but relies heavily on the fruit's intense, ripe flavors and distinct vineyard characteristics. Under his direction, Landmark's wines have consistently earned stellar reviews from top wine critics, including six honorable appearances on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
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Pooler Parkway is booming from Interstate 95 to US 80, new construction sites are popping up, some right behind one another.
The most visible construction being between Benton Boulevard and Maxwell Drive. and here's the layout of that shopping center.
Plus, hang on to your hardhats, because Pooler growth doesn't end there: The Outlet Mall of Georgia is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 3 on Park Avenue behind Publix.
The Outlet Mall of Georgia plans include more than 560,000 square feet of stores and restaurants. Construction of the project will generate an estimated 200 labor-related jobs and when finished, will create 400 full- and part-time jobs. It's slated to open in spring 2015.
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When kayaking offshore, kayakers can disappear from other boater's line of sight. Take precautions to protect yourself.
Boaters in high-speed center consoles run hard and fast offshore. Sportfishers are the "freighters" of offshore fishing, and push through waves so easily that even mid-westerner landlubbers don't get seasick on them. But kayaker fisheremen just drift along.
So who is the odd man out?
Kayak fishing off the beach or fishing nearshore reefs and structure is dangerous. There's no getting around that. Ever-changing environmental factors usually give anglers enough to think about. But being involved in a collision with an engine-powered boat is also a very real scenario. And for the record, a boat beats a kayak every time…just ask physics.
It's important to combat potential collisions by taking some precautions.
Wildly-colorful 'yaks and bright clothing (other than blue), fishing during calm seas, and fishing in groups all help prevent collisions. Having a noise-maker to alert oncoming traffic is another option, but should only be used in an emergency. (A loud whistle or horn can actually draw more attention from boaters to you.)
Being low to the water has advantages inshore, but it also has disadvantages offshore. That's where a tall flag comes in handy. It's vital to mount a flag that's visible above the swells so that other boaters can spot you.
The VISIPole II from YakAttack products is a domestically-manufactured 3/8-inch fiberglass tube that measures more than 4 feet long. A 360-degree-visibility light offers more than 100 hours burn time on 3 AA batteries. Plus, it's waterproof to a depth of 1,000 feet. The pole mount also accepts any standard 12 inch by 18 inch flag. Also included are 2-inch wide, marine grade, USCG approved SOLAS stripes that reflect light.
When a boat and crew motors down the trough of a wave, usually some part of the boat (possibly a tower, console, sailboat mast or even a person's head) is still visible above the crest. But kayakers disappear in troughs. No matter what, do what it takes for oncoming traffic to see you. There are no speed limit signs offshore. FS
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A "Big Time Coach" on the Pressure Urban Meyer Faced
ESPN's Gene Wojciechowski got an unnamed "big time coach" to talk about the pressures that high profile college coaches like Urban Meyer face. It doesn't have any bombshells in it, but it's a view from the side of the job that none of us will ever know. And yeah, this is going to be it for me today. As you can probably understand, I don't have much else on my mind today football-wise besides the vacancy at UF. The last thing the Internet needs is another column about it, so I'm just passing this along for now.


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Successful software sales depend on the quality of your software more than anything else. Word spreads quickly on the Internet and businesses need to realize that websites like Amazon and app stores like Google Play compile reviews from users. A series of bad reviews often leads to a quick drop in sales. If you want your software projects to be profitable, you have to provide users with high-quality applications.
Simply put, how easy is it for someone to use the software? Some users are more technically inclined than others are. Applications that are complicated, have a poor interface, or are not intuitive to use are often cast aside in favor of alternative software. In order to save aggravation later, have the developer or development team provide a mock-up of what the interface will be like before they begin work. It is much easier to correct problems before the code is written than afterwards. Make things simple for the software's users.
You cannot control the speed of every user's device, but you can make sure the developers optimize your software to run using as little system resources as possible. Another important thing to remember is that the software needs to be compliant with coding standards and best practices. Compliance exists in order to help developers trim their code and create software that is "lean and mean." Additionally, you want your users to get maximum possible output with a minimum of input.
Do not be in such a hurry to get your product on the market that you do not give developers enough time to debug it properly. All too often, companies release software before it is ready with the mindset that they will release a patch or an update later. This frustrates users who have software that is unstable or possibly even practically unusable while they are waiting for the company to fix the problem. Even with the best debugging, there still can be glitches. Make sure you have an easy way for users to report problems with the software and work quickly to resolve those issues.
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Relying solely on developers to test their software is like asking an artist to review his or her own work. Find as many different people as you can to test the software before it is officially released. Other people are likely to find glitches that your developer or development team did not think of. If you do not want to do public beta testing, then recruit friends, family, co-workers and whoever else you can find to help you test the software.
Developing software is no easy task. Developing it well is even more difficult. However, the same word of mouth reviews that hurt bad applications work equally well to boost sales of well-written software. Offer your customers something of value and they will keep coming back for more. It is better to take the proper steps to release a stable, user-friendly product than to suffer public backlash because you cut corners.
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Albany- Jodie Russell came to the Flint Riverquarium from Thomasville with her home school association.
"We spent all day here, and just had an absolutely fantastic time," said Russell. She plans to tell her friends about the visit.
That's just what Chamber of Commerce leaders and Riverquarium managers hope she'll do. They say now is an exciting time for downtown Albany.
"The climate is especially ripe right now, with the River Center coming on-line, the Riverquarium coming on-line, the arena football team, will be starting it's season April ninth, the extension of the sales tax, is going to allow us to invest several millions of dollars into the downtown area," said Tim Martin, President and CEO of the Albany Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber plans to target potential visitors in areas like Atlanta and Florida.
"Those markets who are a close drive and can come in and spend several hours, spend the night, is the markets we're going after," said Martin.
"We have actually put up billboards on the interstate to try and capture traffic heading south to Florida and north through Georgia, getting them to come to Albany," said Doug Noble, CEO Flint Riverquarium.
Governor Sonny Perdue wants the state to help with that promotion. He wants to create a tourism foundation that will combine state and private money to boost the number of visitors to Georgia, visitors who will spend money here.
"The reason those dollars are important is they're worth more than my dollars as a resident of Albany, those dollars roll over in the community several times," said Noble.
Dollars from visitors like Jodie Russell.
"And just a lot of hands on fun stuff, but a lot of information to turn it into a real learning experience," said Russell.
An experience learning about Georgia's waterways and learning that Albany can be a good place to visit.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce is hoping to get some representation on the Governor's proposed Tourism Foundation. There are five at large positions that will be appointed by the governor.
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