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The 411 Movies Top 5 10.12.12: Week 343 - Top 5 Combat Sports Movies
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Shawn S. Lealos
on 10.12.2012
Raging Bull
The Wrestler
Cinderella Man
and more, the 411 staff counts down the top 5 combat sports movies of all-time!
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This week, Kevin James stars in a new comedy called
Here Comes the Boom
. He plays a school teacher who decides to get involved in MMA fighting to help raise money for his school's extracurricular programs. While it looks pretty bad, I have spoken to people who saw it that said it was actually a fun movie. I'll have to see that to believe it. However, it gave me the idea for this week's topic.
The Top 5 combat sports movies includes anything from the worlds of boxing, wrestling, MMA fighting and martial arts flicks. The only stipulation is that it needs to be hand-to-hand combat and the sport has to be a major part of the film's plot.
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This low budget action flick was an old The Movie Channel and video store mainstay back in the day. It stars Lou Ferrigno and the legendary Reb Brown as old 'Nam buddies who get caught up in an underground cage fighting scheme run by the incredibly evil James Shigeta. Ferrigno's Billy is "a bit slow" after getting shot in the head back in the 'Nam, and Brown's Scott Monroe takes care of him (Billy did save his life. It was the least Scott could do). Scott runs a bar, and Billy helps. Some gangster hooey happens, Billy ends up "helping" the sleazy Tony (Michael Dante), and before Billy and anyone else knows it, Billy is fighting in a cage against the Champion (Chang, as played by the great Tiger Chung Lee). The fights are brutal, nasty affairs, with very few fighters walking out of the cage alive. When Scott eventually comes to the rescue he has to fight in the cage, too, and he sure knows how to kick ass. Watch out for the immortal Al Leong as undercover cop Tiger Joe, Dana Lee as a gangster, and Al fucking Ruscio as a hysterically racist mob boss ("Billy, Bobby, who the fuck cares?"). I don't think this movie is on DVD anymore, which is a damn shame because it deserves to be seen again (The Movie Channel doesn't seem to be interested in showing it anymore). Avoid the sequel
Cage II
. It has its moments, but it's not as good.
Body Slam
Body Slam
, directed by
Hal Needham, is the best cinematic example of what I like to call the wrestling fan's ultimate wish: that wrestling was "real," and that the wrestlers actually live the life portrayed during the show. Because this probably what it would be like in real life. There'd be more sex and drugs and booze, sure, but the travel, the fighting with local promoters over the gate, and the sleazy managers (yes, Dirk Benedict's M. Harry Smilac is the hero of the movie, but before he meets Quick Rick Roberts he's pretty much a sleazebag); it would all be part of "the life." And we'd be able to follow it in the sports pages, it'd be on TV, it would be a "real" sport like baseball or basketball. A ridiculous analysis? Absolutely. But go ahead, watch the movie and then think about it a little. If wrestling was real, isn't this how it would be?
, based on a true story (sort of), is a movie about the Kumite, considered the ultimate martial arts competition. It's an illegal, underground affair, and there's a good chance you could die in a fight, but the challenge is just too hard to resist. Jean Claude Van Damme kicks major ass in this as the American butt kicker Frank Dux, as does the great Donald Gibb. It's the movie that made Van Damme a legitimate movie star. Watch that final Kumite fight again. Pure martial arts magic.
The Wrestler
This, as far as I know, is the best cinematic example of what the pro wrestling world is really like. We see Mickey Rourke's Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a former wrestling megastar, as a broken down old man. He has serious family issues, a steroid problem (and an eventual serious heart problem), and he's basically working for peanuts, both as a wrestler and during the week at his "real job." So why does he do it? Because he loves it. He loves getting in the ring and performing, whether it's a straight up wrestling match or some sort of hardcore thing. As long as there's a crowd to perform in front of he's okay. He lives for the fun of it.
At first,
was just a movie that featured boxing. It was actually more of a love story and a sort of true underdog story. Could the hardscrabble Rocky Balboa take down the world champion Apollo Creed? But, as movie franchises that manage to go past roman numeral two tend to do,
sort of
boxing. The music, the iconic run up the steps, and the eventual knock down, drag out fights with Creed (twice), Mr. T, Dolph Lundgren, Tommy Morrison, and Antonio Traver. Actual fights are compared to what happened in
and its sequels. Boxers, real people, are compared to Rocky or some other
character. I doubt any future movie about any sport, combat sport or other sport, will have the same kind of impact as
. I mean, Stallone was just inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. That tells you everything you need to know about what
and its sequels mean in the big scheme of things.
I know that this film has some detractors, who claim that it's only a good movie if you don't know a lot about MMA. I suppose that's true, but you could also say that
The Godfather
is only a good film if you aren't that familiar with the Italian mob. If I want to watch as real a depiction as I can on a subject, I'll watch a documentary. When I want to be entertained and see a great story, I'll watch a film and
is both entertaining and a great story, not to mention an incredibly well-acted and directed one. Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte all play flawed individuals from the same family, but they make those flawed people very sympathetic as well. We care about these guys and while it should be a given what's going to happen up until the last fight, director Gavin O'Connor and the screenplay he co-wrote with Cliff Dorfman and Anthony Tambakis manages to keep you on the edge of your seat doubting. It's a great underdog movie as well as a well-made family drama, with some thrillingly-shot fight scenes to boot.
Enter the Dragon
The martial arts tournament film has a long and storied history ranging from low-rent B-movies to all-time classics (and some all-time classic low-rent B-movies, for that matter). The first one I think of has always been Bruce Lee's final film,
Enter the Dragon
. The movie is in the National Film Registry and deservedly so, as it was one of the films that helped bring martial arts to American audiences. Here you have a collection of some of the great martial arts actors of that era, as well as the likes of Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung in minor roles which led to their continued rise thanks to their association with Golden Harvest. I love a great martial arts film and while this may not be the best pure martial arts film, in terms of tournament-style settings it is certainly my favorite.
The Wrestler
411mania went absolutely crazy over this film upon its release, and rightly so. It remains one of the absolute best films in the combat sports genre, and certainly the best wrestling one. Mickey Rourke sent the rejuvenation of his career into overdrive as Randy "The Ram" Robinson in Darren Aronofsky's drama, which reminded us that despite evidence to the contrary in the likes of
No Holds Barred
Ready to Rumble
, films about professional wrestling can be not only good, but amazing. From the great backstage stuff to the shockingly good in-ring work, Aronofsky made sure to really capture what it's like to live on the independent scene and along the way he crafted a great story of a broken-down man looking for redemption in his life. Well-acted, smartly-written and brilliantly shot, it actually transcends its genre to become more than just a great combat sports film, but a great film period.
Can anyone really doubt this one being near the top of the list? I imagine some people will be outraged it's not #1, and frankly it was a tough decision. A lot of people throughout the years have given Sylvester Stallone crap for being a bad actor and I won't argue that he's given some bad performances, but no one who is simply a "bad actor" could deliver such a fantastic performance as he does here. It's one of the greatest underdog stories ever told and deservedly has a legacy of being iconic. From Stallone's work as Rocky Balboa in and out of the ring to Talia Shire's fantastic performance, the great Burgess Meredith as Mickey, the famous run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art...yeah, this definitely deserves to be up near the top.
Raging Bull
Only one film could possibly keep
out of #1, and it is a fellow boxing film. Funny thing that, considering I'm not even a boxing fan. But boxing films just have a pedigree that other combat sports do not, as of yet, carry. Robert De Niro's performance as Jake LaMotta is the only one that can possibly top Stallone's in pound-for-pound quality. De Niro gained sixty pounds in order to play LaMotta in his later years and submerged himself fully within the world of boxing. Scorsese films the fight scenes in such a way as to make them pure works of art, while framing the film brilliantly around LaMotta's life. It is one of those movies that, even if you are not a sports fan, you really have to see because its influence on the landscape of modern cinema cannot be denied.
Jet Li's movie career in the U.S. hasn't really impressed me. However, his overseas films are a usually a different story. Fearless is one of those films I hold in high regard. This is a film that has almost everything you could ever want from a martial arts epic - tragedy, love, redemption, and most of all, extraordinary fight sequences. The movie also deals with such themes such as vengeance, and the problematic outcome of trying to seek it. The story itself is also based off a real life martial arts fighter, Huo Yuanija, who was something of a legend in China. So, if you are hunting for a movie in the competitive fight genre and want a little history to go along with it, then seek this one out - you will not regret it.
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
is the story of Jim Braddock's return to professional boxing during the depression and is fascinating, as well as, emotionally engaging. This movie is an example of a film that was released at the wrong time of year, and then became extremely overlooked during award season. This is one of Russell Crowe's finest performances, as well as, one of the last good Ron Howard movies that I can remember watching - not counting
. This is a shining example of when Crowe and Howard work together, it is nothing short of greatness.
I'm not too familiar with the film catalogue of David Mamet, but
was my first introduction to the director. Chiwetel Ejiofor, plays an idealist martial arts instructor who gets pulled into the world of entertainment after saving a movie star in a bar fight. What I found so interesting about this film is how it incorporated the problems with Hollywood integrity and aligned them with the integrity of the martial arts world. Rather than it being an underdog story, this is a movie about the battle for preserving honor within art forms of any nature. This is a very unique film and is definitely one to watch if you are looking for something different within this genre.
The Wrestler
Darren Aronofsky's moody portrayal of the harsh world of wrestling stuck with me long after the first viewing of The Wrestler. Whether you believe that wrestling is real or fake will not matter by the time you finish your journey with Randy "The Ram" Robinson, which is brilliantly played by Mickey Rourke. Rourke carries the film masterfully by showing how the wrestling world takes a toll on the performer's body and soul. Aronofsky's direction gives the film even greater weight because of the documentarian style approach he took while shooting the film, which increases the realism of the movie. With a haunting finale that will leave you breathless, this is a film that should never be overlooked.
What's better than an underdog story? How about two within one kick-ass film? Every single elemental story aspect of this film gets my blood pumping just thinking back on it. I love this film because of how it portrays the struggles in father, son, and brother relationships, which is the central core of the movie. The two individual story dynamics between Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton as brothers competing for the same form of championship redemption, made it uneasy to decide who to be rooting for by the time the film reached its powerful conclusion. If any male says this movie's finale did not have them choked up, they're a damn liar.
Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood stars in and directs this movie about a grizzled old boxing trainer that takes in a tough female boxer and works to help her fight to be a champion. The boxing action in the movie is great, which should be expected since actress Hilary Swank trained for three months to learn how to box. Eastwood and Morgan Freeman also turn in solid performances in this heartbreaking look at the dangers of boxing.
The Wrestler
While many fight fans don't consider professional wrestling as anything more than fake entertainment, what the competitors do in the ring is far from fake. Director Darren Aronofsky visits the sport of professional wrestling and takes the viewer inside the ring. We see everything, from the planning of the matches to the razors the athletes use to draw their own blood. We also see the toll it takes on the body and the pain it inflicts on the psyche of men used to adulation when the cheers finally die. "The Wrestler" is one of the best movies ever made about athletes when they reach the end of the road.
When We Were Kings
The documentary, "When We Were Kings," shows the lead-in to the championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. The film focuses on Ali and his interaction with the people of Zaire, while Foreman remained secluded in his training and preparation. The parallels between the boxers show why Ali was so popular and Foreman was not. Despite this, Foreman was favored to win the match and Ali fought for everything he achieved here. This movie showed Ali at his best.
Raging Bull
While "Rocky" was a movie about an underdog fighting for respect, "Raging Bull" was a movie about a boxing champion fighting his own demons. Robert De Niro stars as Jake La Motta in this movie based on the life of the real life fighter. Director Martin Scorsese does not avoid the controversy as the movie focuses on the personal life of La Motta as his wife beating, paranoid ways marked the end of his successful career. The boxing scenes are also some of the best ever filmed, shot in black and white and framed beautifully to show the violence inflicted on the boxers.
The best boxing movie, and probably the best sports movie of all time, is "Rocky." Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in the best boxing movie ever made as a down-and-out-boxer who gets the chance to fight the world champion to fulfill a once in a lifetime dream. The movie hits all the notes of a successful sports flick and ends on a surprising note, that passes up the happy ending but remains satisfying as well. "Rocky" won three Oscars and remains the sports movie that all others pattern themselves after.
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That's totally bizarre
Wow, thanks for sharing.
I think this may have been a "staged" scene by previous climbers looking for a laugh. Judging from the decompostion of the carcass I would say that it is too decomposed to have been sitting there since I was last up on the slabs when there was no deer there.
Yeah, I can't imagine a deer going anywhere near those slabs, big horn sheep maybe... but a deer??
"Holy Jesus. What are these goddamn animals?"
This was there in november of last year. Didnt look like a hoax to me. We tried to actually cut him out. I am not sure what date this photo is from. from the looks of it, it was before we went up there. We cut the ratty old fixed line on the slab below and replaced it with a fresh static line. None of us wanted to put our hands on it. one of the legs was wrapped super tight as if the animal struggled so hard it cut into him or somthing. I think it was big horn sheep or mt goat. Which I have seen up there. For sure not a deer up that slab.
I've never even seen deer anywhere in Red rock....has anyone?
I've seen Mule Deer at times in RRC, but not too often.

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Celebrating 21 Years of a Great Community Tradition
Soon after St. Luke Church's founding in 1946, the parish began a community tradition that
was quickly made famous not only for its offerings, but for the crowds it drew.
The parish founded an annual bazaar and ham dinner to foster a sense of community and raise funds for parish
activities. This volunteer endeavor was made possible by the dedication and talents of its parishioners.
The men in the parish constructed the booths that housed the games and homemade
food. Several carnival rides were excitedly ridden over and over again by the brave. Also, a White Elephant booth served as
a giant garage sale with donations from parishioners.Through
much use, the booths wore down and under various circumstances the annual bazaars were cancelled around 1980, but excitedly
brought back in 1987 under the guidance of Father Thomas King.Keeping with the times and idea surrounding the
event, the parish initiated the old tradition with a new name: The St. Luke Annual Fiesta. True to its roots, the event was
entirely volunteer-run. The fiesta was to be on a larger scale than the previous bazaars.
Rather than a ham dinner, a tradition of a delicious Sunday BBQ was held for numerous years. The
White Elephant Booth was replaced with a Country Corner Craft Boutique, containing original, handcrafted items, and the thrill
seekers have many more rides to choose from.
Today, approximately
900 volunteers, young and old, work in the food and game booths throughout the weekend. The amazing part is that many of the
volunteers worked when the first bazaars began more than 50 years ago.
The Beer Garden is a popular site to eat, chat with friends, and watch the latest sports games on TV screens.
Besides numerous amusement park style rides, the fiesta features over 20 game booths, a Plant Booth, Silent Auction, and a
Grand Prize Raffle.
Also, don't forget the many 50/50
raffles throughout the weekend, and be sure to stop by the Confetti Egg Booth to purchase a few confetti-filled eggs that
you can "gently smash" on friends' and family members' heads. All in the name of fun, of course!
This three-day event is a tremendous undertaking and the church depends on
the support and volunteerism of its parishioners and support from the community.
Approximately 10,000 people enjoy the good food, rides, and entertainment throughout the weekend
in a safe and clean environment.
We invite you to enjoy
the hospitality, community, and old-fashioned fun of the weekend!
Fiesta Fun Facts•The St. Luke Fiesta has been rained on by April showers just a few times, but the rain has never shut down the fiesta.
•The annual bazaars were held in June, not April.
•The Fresh Fruit Booth was introduced at the 2006 fiesta.
•The Baked Goods Booth features homemade cakes, pies, cookies and other treats made by parishioners.
•The 1989 Fiesta, The Fabulous 50s, featured a juke box in the eating
•Country-western singing sensation Casey Simpson
headlined Saturday night at the 2002 and 2003 Fiestas. Casey Simpson appeared on Nashville Star in 2005.
•NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal's autographed, size 22 playing
shoe was raffled at the 2000 Fiesta for over $1,000.
miss your chance to "splash" several well-known parishioners who will be featured in the Splash Booth throughout
the weekend.
•The 50/50 raffle on Saturday night usually
tops $1,000.
Have an EGG-citing
Time!One of the most fun-filled and legendary aspects of the St. Luke Annual Fiesta is the Confetti Egg Booth.
For years, the young and old have purchased confetti-filled
eggs to "gently smash" on friends' and family members' heads - and then top it off with some silly
string. All in the name of fun, of course!
The excitement
of surprising someone from behind with a confetti egg is a memory many can share. This year's supply of confetti eggs
tops over 15,000!


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African villagers can sue Chevron per judge
The Associated Press reports that a group of nine Nigerian villagers can have a jury decide if Chevron Corp. is responsible for two government military attacks that left protesters dead and two villages destroyed, a judge has ruled. The villagers'' lawsuit claims that San Ramon-based Chevron controlled Nigerian government security forces who were called in to police protests in 1998 and 1999. In both cases, the protesters were rallying against the pollution of fishing grounds and farms in the Niger Delta. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston refused to toss out the suit, as Chevron had requested, instead ruling Wednesday that the villagers have enough evidence to present a jury with a case against the oil giant for the "alleged atrocities." Two people were killed in the first incident, in May 1998, and others injured when the Nigerian military was called in to take back a barge and oil platform that had been occupied for three days by more than 100 protesters. The plaintiffs'' lawyers said the villagers were peaceful and preparing to leave when they were attacked. Chevron said its workers were held hostage for days and that the protesters were rioting and threatening the responding troops with violence. In January 1999, four villagers were gunned down and two villages burned to the ground, the plaintiffs said, when protesters went to a Chevron oil rig and demanded compensation for the pollution it had caused. They claimed the company enlisted government troops to punish them. But Chevron said the oil rig had come under an armed attack, and that the government forces were protecting the company''s workers. The company claimed that in both cases, the troops were not under its control. Chevron maintains that the troops were called in to deal with an emergency.


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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Have a Great Weekend
5 comments:
- Jennifer MacNeill-Traylor said...
Wonderful photo!
- October 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- La Maison Fou said...
Love this pic Rosemary! Tally Ho!
- October 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Karen said...
What a great picture...I used to want to learn to ride so that I could take part in a hunt, not that I really wanted to hurt the little fox, but I loved the idea of wearing those great riding clothes and of riding a horse!
- October 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM
- Kate said...
Love the picture. Look out foxes the doggies are coming.
- October 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM
This snapshot reminds me of a trek through the quaint town of Middleburg, VA, horse country, on our way to our favorite "cut your own" Christmas tree farm. All traffic came to a stop while the furious (and I am quite certain very embarrassed hunt master) tried to round up a little hound that had broken from the pack and was running wildly through private yards and gardens. Lucky us. We were the first in line for the hilarious & unexpected traffic jam. It was like being at a drive in movie.
Rosemary, your little hounds seem to be very focused.
- October 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM


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A man was killed when he was hit by an 18-wheeler on I-565.
It happened just after 10 a.m. Thursday in the westbound lane at Glenn Hearn Boulevard.
Police said 51-year-old Theodore Shelton of Arkansas was changing a flat tire on the side of the interstate just before the collision. Witnesses said the tire rolled out into the road, and Shelton was hit by an 18 wheeler when he chased after the tire.
Two of the three lanes of westbound I-565 were blocked while crews worked the scene, and traffic was backed up.
Police said the driver of the 18-wheeler will not face charges.
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Patricia S. Kushner, 67, of Pottstown, died Sept. 2 in her home.
She worked for Amcast Corp. for 23 years before retiring in 1998 as a supervisor in the quality control department.
Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Edward Gery and Margaret (Spaar) Moyer and stepdaughter of the late Leroy G. Moyer.


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Ben Bishop suffered a lower body injury in Sunday's 4-3 win at Milwaukee, and the Rivermen have called up goaltender Beau Erickson from the ECHL's Ontario (California) Reign... but you won't be able to read that on the Peoria Journal-Star website unless you pay.
Apparently, the PJStar has decided that they aren't making enough money and thus will no longer provide the news for free on their website. You now have to subscribe for $6.99 a month if you wish to read any of their articles on the website. Oh, they will "generously" allow you 15 free page views per month, but needless to say, your GTPD exceeded that limit fairly quickly.
The best part? Even if you subscribe to the print edition, you still have to pay $1.49 a month to read the website. Anyone care to guess to what Stygian depths their page hits will now plummet, and how quickly?
This is going to put a bit of a cramp in the Prospect Sunday reporting for the time being, and is the reason why there was no "River Readings" feature yesterday.


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A comparison of the major Site Builders used by startups and small businesses to quickly create a Web presence. This is the summary of the problems and successes encountered during the creation of the MillionMunkeys website. The experiment took about 12 hours, across three of these platforms (Squarespace, Weebly, and Wix), and compared against a recent WordPress project spanning several months.
VoteValue.org is an experiment in accountability. The hypothesis behind this project is that most people don't know if their politicians are actually voting for the issues they were elected on.
So what we're creating is a Fantasy League for politicians.
Flikshop on the surface is like Twitter or Facebook, where you can use your phone to send pictures and short messages. The difference is that these get turned into postcards and sent to inmates! Marcus Bullock has developed a wonderful way to keep family and friends in touch with people in prison, and at the same time is helping reduce recidivism rates (i.e. the likelihood that inmates will return to prison after they get out).
MillionMunkeys was recently contracted to help with the redesign and updating of a WordPress site for Urbanful.org. Urbanful is using Lean Startup to test engagement of urban audiences on what news and products are most-useful to the life of an urban professional. They offer stories about the urban lifestyle, and reviews of products designed specifically for urbanites.
How do you build your business, making the most-efficient use of your time and resources, especially when you don't have any? One of the core symptoms we see over and over again is building too much, choosing to build more than you need, developers building more-complex things than you need, and using the wrong software or technology stack. The keys to solving these are Iterative Development and the Prototype.
We apply Lean Startup performance evaluations to business outcomes. We evaluate our employees on their performance within the company. Can these two things be merged? Should they be? Employee success, quality of work, quality of life, and maybe even happiness can be measured, and correlated to overall company health, success, and happiness.


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Judge Thomas Bedell held Harrison County circuit court arraignments Thursday.
He was scheduled to arraign 62 individuals; four of them are involved in cases we've been following.
Randy Stout, 37, pleaded not guilty to murder and wanton endangerment. He is accused of killing his father in Cambria in July 2011. Bedell scheduled his trial for February.
Bedell also arraigned Scott Swiger on seven counts; three are sexual abuse in the first degree, three are sexual abuse by a parent, guardian or a person of trust and one is for the distribution of obscene matter. Swiger pleaded not guilty to all counts. His trial is set for March 19.
Bedell arraigned Thomas Murin, charged with two counts of sexual assault in the third degree. Murin pleaded not guilty to the charges. Bedell set his trial for April 2. He is currently free on $50,000 bond.
Nicholas Canfield pleaded not guilty to three charges, including two counts of robbery in the first degree and wanton endangerment involving a firearm. Bridgeport Police said Canfield robbed prescription medicine from a person in the parking lot of Best Care Pharmacy in August 2011. Bedell set his trial for April 16.


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Updated Jul 5, 2014 - 12:02 pm
Mesa police locate runaway teenage boy
By KTAR Newsroom
Originally published: Jul 5, 2014 - 10:24 am
Originally published: Jul 5, 2014 - 10:24 am
PHOENIX -- Authorities in Mesa, Ariz., have found a runaway 15-year-old boy who went missing on the Fourth of July.
Mesa police said Daniel Ginger went missing near Broadway and Signal Butte roads around 6:45 p.m.
Just before noon Saturday, Mesa police said Ginger had been found. They did not specify where he had been located.
Ginger is about 6-feet tall and 130 pounds with short, red hair and green eyes. When he went missing, he was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt that says "Everyday I'm Shuffling" and he had on blue jeans and red and black sneakers.
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Wellington Fund and the Vanguard family tree
If Vanguard had a family tree, its roots would be Vanguard Wellington Fund. Now the nation's largest balanced mutual fund¹, Wellington Fund began operations on July 1, 1929, 85 years ago this week.
Today, Vanguard's family tree includes a number … Read more
More portfolio pitfalls to avoid
Municipal debt, Detroit, and diversification
There's no question that the municipal bond market has been on a roller coaster this year. In July, news of Detroit filing for the largest municipal bankruptcy in history roiled the markets, seeing investors sell municipal bonds and yields on … Read more
Shopping lessons
When I was growing up, the shopping authority in my family was Consumer Reports. As we shopped for cars, washing machines, or cassette players with Dolby stereo, we'd wield the magazine like a talisman to protect us from lemons.… Read more
A five-tool fund
It's hot stove season and time to talk about the baseball season gone by and the promise for our favorite teams in 2014 and beyond. It was an exciting year—tight wild-card races, a play-in game, a back-and-forth World Series, as … Read more
Vanguard's index card
Financial advice usually doesn't generate buzz on social media as much as, say, a grumpy cat photo or a Harlem Shake video.
But early this week, I came across a few financial words of wisdom on an index card that … Read more
Risky business
I first learned about risk from the collected works of Stephen King. "Risk" hid in the closet. It lurked beneath my bed. If I pulled the covers over my head and slept with a baseball bat, I could manage it.… Read more
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
If there was ever a person who appreciated the intricacy of the world around us, it would have to be Leonardo da Vinci. His fascination with complex systems from human anatomy to the mechanical world led him to some fascinating … Read more
The adoption of a great idea
Joe Davis and Andy Clarke collaborated on this post, the result of a conversation about research that Vanguards Investment Strategy Group has conducted on the adoption and economic impact of "great ideas."
Everyone loves a bargain
We humans are funny animals.
At times, I'll scour the internet trying to find the cheapest airline flight, perhaps saving $100 or $200, and feeling quite pleased with myself for doing so.
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If the popularity of this full-flavored gumbo at Delmonico Steakhouse in Vegas is any indication, there won't be any leftovers!
This lentil soup is an ideal meal on a chilly fall or winter day. It is satisfying and hearty and yet simple to make. I like to freeze it in idividual size servings for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Turkey Gumbo is usually made from the broth you make from the leftover turkey after carving it up on a holiday. Never throw it away! If you don't make gumbo the next day, you can always save it in your freezer.
Extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and pastas, lots to choose from.
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Brain Game: I'd Walk a Mile...
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This is an old riddle, but still a good one, and rather interesting if you've never heard it before. See if you can figure it out:
An Arab sheik tells his two sons to race their camels
to a distant city to determine who will inherit his fortune.
The one whose camel is slowest will win.
The brothers, after wandering aimlessly
for days, ask a wise man for advice.
After hearing (and heeding) the advice, they jump on
the camels and race as fast as they can to the city.
What advice did the wise man give?
HERE'S the accepted answer.


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Oregon's New 5% Retention Rule May Force Unintended Consequences
In my latest Daily Journal of Commerce Construction column, I discuss Oregon's new 5% retention rule. Parties negotiating construction contracts should stay mindful of how the new retention provisions may force changes to other contract and how such changes may affect all parties throughout construction of the project.
Read the full article at the Daily Journal of Commerce website. Subscribers only.
"Retention Rule Change May Have Unintended Consequences" was originally published March 19, 2014 by the Daily Journal of Commerce.
No Contractor's License Means You Work for Free
Yet another California court decision has been issued requiring a contractor to return over $750,000 received for work he performed on a casino while he was unlicensed. In rejecting the contractor's arguments against disgorgement, the court found that (a) California Business and Professions Code § 7031's penalties applied to work performed for tribal corporations and on tribal lands by a non-tribal entity, (b) the contractor, a sole ownership, could not use his individual standing as the RMO for a licensed separate corporation contractor to cover work done by the sole ownership, and (c) the contractor did not meet substantial compliance with the licensure statute when he knew a license was required yet waited until the construction work was nearly completed to apply for a license. Twenty-Nine Palms Enterprises Corporation v. Bardos (2012) 210 Cal. App. 4th 1435, 149 Cal Rptr 3d 52.
While this contractor's license failure was fairly blatant, the case serves as a reminder of courts' consistent opinions that should a contractor allow its license to lapse for even one day from the time of contracting through completion, it may be denied payment or required to disgorge substantial sums already received. Contractors and owners alike should always ensure those contributing to the work of improvement are properly licensed. Both California's Contractors State License Board and Oregon's Construction Contractors Board have online license lookup services that are quick and easy. Checking these sites to ensure an active license may just be the difference between getting paid and performing significant construction work for free.
New for 2013! California Form Interrogatories - Construction Litigation (DISC-005)
Any construction litigation party faced with responding to California's standard form interrogatories is all too familiar with the confusing use of the undefined term "incident" and the largely inapplicable "personal injury" interrogatories in a construction case. Similarly, any construction litigator dealing with the standard form interrogatories has felt the burden of sifting through the plethora of boilerplate objections received in response. Last week, the Judicial Council of California addressed those issues by approving use of the new Form Interrogatories – Construction Litigation (DISC-005). Of note, these new interrogatories will:
- Allow for reference to document depositories commonly used in construction cases;
- Drop the personal injury interrogatories too often inapplicable to construction; and
- Replace the recurring term "incident" with "construction claim" or "construction defect claim."
The Judicial Council of California will post the approved form on its website in December 2012, and the form will become effective January 1, 2013. For those wanting a sneak peek, the draft form is available as attached to Agenda Item A10 from the Judicial Council's October 25-26, 2012, meetings, available here.
Greater specificity to construction actions should allow the new form to better serve the purpose of California's Civil Discovery Act. Also, these new construction-specific interrogatories may catch on in future years and serve as an investigative framework for construction claims in other states.
Oregon's Prompt Pay Acts Strengthened and Clarified in 2012
Parties to construction contracts take notice: the legislature enacted new consequences and contract restrictions to Oregon's Prompt Pay Acts starting in 2012.
On public improvement contracts first advertised or solicited on or after May 28, 2012, the newly revised Act (a) changes the interest penalty rate for a prime contractor's failure to make timely payment to subcontractors to 9 percent per annum from the current amorphous federally based rate; (b) requires prime contractors to provide first-tier subcontractors with a standard payment application form intended to clarify payment processing procedures throughout the life of the subcontract; and (c) mandates a 45-day notification period to subcontractors before changes are made to payment processing procedures. [HB 4034; ORS 279C.515; ORS 279C.580.]
On private construction contracts entered into after January 1, 2012, the newly revised Act (a) rejects attempts by any party to contractually force waiver or alteration of a subcontractor's or material supplier's rights to receive prompt progress payments within the time required by ORS 701.630; (b) requires private contracts expected to take 60 or more days to complete to conspicuously and expressly identify alternative billing cycles (other than monthly cycles); and (c) limits recovery of attorneys' fees to the prevailing party in actions "to collect interest" under the Act (rather than the previous broader right to fees in actions "to collect payments or interest"). [SB 384; ORS 701.620 – 701.645.]
If you have not read through your contract payment terms recently, now is a good time to review and revise contract provisions to ensure receipt of prompt payment.


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In the Tarot, the suit of Pentacles (often portrayed as Coins) is associated with matters of security, stability and wealth. It's also connected to the element of earth, and subsequently, the direction of North. This suit is where you'll find cards that relate to job security, educational growth, investments, home, money and wealth. As with the Major Arcana, the Pentacle suit does include meanings if the cards are reversed; however, bear in mind that not all Tarot card readers use reversals in their interpretations.
- Ace or One: Prosperity and abundance are on their way. It's time for new beginnings.
Reversed: A reversal of fortune in your finances could be coming. Also may indicate a feeling of inner emptiness, and hitting the bottom.
- Two: You may be juggling funds around - borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, as they say. Don't worry - help is on the way.
Reversed: The situation may be out of control, so give yourself a bit of flexibility.
- Three: It's time to be rewarded for a job well done. A raise or some other accolade may be on its way.
Reversed: Delays and quarrels can leave you frustrated.
- Four: Hard work can lead to thriftiness. You may be toiling hard for your paycheck, but don't be stingy with your hard-earned money.
Reversed: You may be cautious or insecure about financial dealings because you've been burned in the past. Try not to let this cloud your judgment.
- Five: Financial loss or ruin. May also indicate, in some cases, spiritual loss.
Reversed: Financial loss has already happened, and may make you feel helpless. Get past it by putting things back together.
- Six: If you're giving gifts, do so for the joy of giving, not because it will make people like you.
Reversed: Unfair treatment relating to some sort of security issue - a lawsuit, hearing, or job matter.
- Seven: Enjoy the fruits of your own labor - it's good to be rewarded for your efforts!
Reversed: You may be saving up for a rainy day, but stop being so stingy towards yourself - treat yourself to something nice once in a while.
- Eight: You've found a job you enjoy and/or are good at. Use these talents to your own benefit.
Reversed: Your skills need some fine-tuning. Practice your talents, and turn them into a successful career asset.
- Nine: Security, the good life, and abundance surround this card.
Reversed: Manipulation and ruthless methods - may indicate that someone is trying to live above their means.
- Ten: There is money and wealth available to you - don't let opportunities pass by.
Reversed: Disharmony is occurring in a home or job that is normally content. Stop the petty quarrelling.
- Page: Good fortune. This is a messenger card, and often indicates that you'll meet someone who is a student of life.
Reversed: News or information about your job or finances is on the way.
- Knight: Share your good fortune, and use your experiences to help others succeed.
Reversed: Step on too many people as you climb the corporate ladder, and you'll find yourself alone at the top, without any friends or supporters.
- Queen: This is the Earth mother, someone who is easy-going and productive. May indicate abundance of many types, including pregnancy.
Reversed: Someone who overcompensates for their unhappiness by chasing financial well-being.
- King: Indicates a man who is kind and generous. If he offers you financial advice, you'd do well to listen.
Reversed: This person is very insecure about his position, and needs constant validation from others.


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I know SoCal has taken a hit in the baseball postseason, with the Angels and the boys in blue going out, but for Bruins, there are two bright spots: Chase Utley and Ben Francisco. Both are starting tonight for the Phillies, so if everyone in Bruins Nation can forgive the Phils for knocking off the Dodgers, I hope you'll root for the Bruins in red.
Chase has become a Philadelphia favorite--he and his wife are active in the community, especially in animal rescue, and Ben came over from Cleveland with Cliff Lee.


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Quiz about US Presidential Kids and Families
How Well Do You Know Your Presidential Tots?
This week's Access Hollywood interview with the Obama family got me thinking about children in the White House. Though the Obama girls would not be the youngest inhabitants of the presidential home, they would be the youngest since Amy Carter arrived there at the age of 9. How well do you know your presidential tots? Take my quiz and find out!


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Braves stay perfect in 7-5A
Sun. January 06, 2013 at 12:06 a.m. | By
NEW IBERIA — The H.L. Bourgeois Braves improved to 3-0 in District 7-5A play with a 53-39 win over the New Iberia Yellow Jackets on Saturday.
Isaac Allridge and Marlin Bonvillian each scored 17 points to lead the Braves (16-3 overall)
H.L. Bourgeois led 10-9 after the first quarter and extended it to 23-15 at halftime and 37-23 after three quarters.
Mike Sams led New Iberia with 16 points.
In the girls game, the New Iberia Lady Jackets raced out to a 18-8 first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 59-29 win over H.L. Bourgeois during Saturday's District 7-5A game.
New Iberia led 36-14 after the first quarter and 50-26 the third quarter.
Shannon Jones led the Lady Braves (4-12, 1-2 in district with 13 points.


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Take a look at iPad apps from GEICO, Progressive, Humana, USAA, State Farm, Zurich, John Hancock and Aflac .
September 12, 2011
Aflac's LaunchPad app puts the Columbus, Ga.-based supplementary insurance carrier's sales presentation — 46 pages on paper — onto the iPad. In addition, the iPad version allows dynamic media such as videos and calculators to be added to the presentation. The company reported that it gave 150 New York-area agents iPads loaded with the app in January, leading to an 18 percent increase in sales by mid-February.


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Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Brandon Ghee and guard Mike Pollak have been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Chicago Bears.
Ghee did not take the field at all this week due to a concussion. The 26-year- old Wake Forest product spent all of last season on injured reserve thanks to a wrist injury suffered in training camp.
Pollak, who also did not see the field on any of the three practice days, is dealing with a knee issue.
Left tackle Andrew Whitworth did not participate in practice on Wednesday or Thursday, then was prepared to take the field on Friday before a last-minute change sent him to the sidelines. He was listed as doubtful.
The Louisiana State product had started 67 consecutive games for Cincinnati.
Defensive end Carlos Dunlap and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (concussions), tight end Tyler Eifert (forearm), tackle Andre Smith and defensive lineman Devon Still (knees) were listed as probable.
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I was unaware so many Eagles fans were familiar with Arizona State's MLB named Vontaze Burfict.I am a senior at ASU and have been watching this guy for a few years now, and would like to continue the awareness of the rare talent he possesses.
I think many of us at BGN would agree, the Eagles need a heart/soul on defense. Someone who puts fear in the opposition. This man possesses that rare skill in a way only comparable to Ray Lewis. VB will be a top ten pick in this years draft with out question, but with the Kolb move I think it would be possible to move up and get this animal.
Vontaze Burfict, for you that might not know is widely regarded as the "meanest man in college football". A standout freshman in 2009 with the Sun Devils, Burfict despite starting only nine games as a freshman, was given the Pac-10 Defensive Freshman of the Year award. While in 2010 VB was named an All-American and Pac-10 Defensive MVP (ahead of our friend Casey). So far in 2011, he has 22 tackles, 4 sacks, and 1 interception through 4 games.The only issue that hurts Burfict is his tendency to draw an excess amount of penalties due to his highly aggressive style of play...
I know it's a bit early for this, but just to get his name out there and among the fan base (which it is for some already) is a big step in causing a stir to get this guy in my opinion. Roseman has already proven that he is willing to cut ties with some players he drafted that may have been mistakes. I am not already discounting Casey by saying this, but if Casey does end up being a terrible solution to our MLB situation, this could happen.
Maybe Casey will come up big in the next couple of months and we won't have to worry about this position at all. No one really knows for sure. With that being said, there is nothing more in this world I want more then an Eagles Superbowl victory, and a defense that instills fear in our opponents like we had for so many years prior. I know some have mentioned VB before, but it is time to start the campaign to bring this guy in to Philly.You can grill me for the timing of this, but I think the sooner everyone gets on board with this guy, the better.
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Jennifer Aniston: I'm Not A Nudist [VIDEO]
Aniston Also Makes Fun Of Katie Couric
Jennifer Aniston is the only person in the world that thinks Jennifer Aniston doesn't walk around naked all the time. The actress shot down the popular rumor on Chelsea Lately, saying she only goes nude when it's "appropriate."
Aniston, 44, stopped in for a chat with her friend Chelsea Handler only to shatter the fantasies of all her fans.
"No, we don't walk around nude," said the We're The Millers star, referring to tabloid reports that her fiance Justin Theroux has convinced her to become a nudist.
"I mean, we do when it's appropriate," she added. "He's comfortable enough in his skin."
"But no, that's not true. This is absolute B.S. ... What are we like, collecting eggs naked and walking around the lawns naked?"
Aniston also took a swipe at TV anchor Katie Couric. When Handler informed her that Couric had asked her about Aniston's engagement to Theroux, the actress questioned Couric's professionalism.
"What's Katie Couric?" Aniston asked. "Is she a legitimate journalist? Is she getting tabloidy? Wasn't she on the Today show?"
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Kyle Wiltjer caused anguish in the hearts and minds of the Gonzaga fan base when he chose to sign with Kentucky. While many saw the logic behind the choice, compete for a National Championship, play against great competition, legacy, tradition, and so on, the decision was still less than desirable.
Now a couple years removed, Kyle has played consistently for the Wildcats (23+ minutes a game), but has not developed a truly formidable inside presence. He is able to consistently hit from long range, but his interior game is average to below average according to NBA scouts. Next year, there are a slew of top recruits descending on Kentucky. For Kyle this could mean decreased PT as the number 1 and 9 PF recruits have signed already. How much of a decrease remains to be seen as he will be a junior next year and have two solid years of contributing to the program. Kyle could spend his time in the summer developing his game to add more of an interior post presence which will help him get looks from the next level and more time on the floor next year.
There has been no solid information at this point about if Kyle is going to transfer and if so where. Gonzaga should be near the top of his list. He will more than likely have to sit out a year due to NCAA rules, which will give him time with the same trainer who helped developed Kelly Olynyk. Kyle and Kelly's game prior to the red shirt year are fairly similar with both of them preferring to play from the perimeter. Kyle would have a great opportunity to develop and have a good opportunity to get noticed by the media when he reappears after a red shirt year. Considering Kyle already has a more developed game, there may be a higher ceiling for him. Granted it depends on how hard Kyle works as every story this year about Kelly was his work ethic last year was off the charts.
Part of the equation is team chemistry. Gonzaga was blessed with outstanding team chemistry. Everyone on the floor looked like they wanted to be playing with the person next to them. Kentucky did not have the same mix this year. How Kyle fits with the GU squad will be something the coaches seriously consider.
Availability is the real question for Kyle. When Kyle will be cleared to play, there will be a young center from Montana, a young power forward from Washington, Angel Nunez, and P.K. in the front court. Both the young center and power forward are not highly recruited, and it is difficult to project where they will be in the line-up. Considering the amount of time Kyle will have to work out and practice, he will have a good chance to land the starting gig.


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Nordica (buy direct) has more models and offers more ski boots than most manufacturers. They spare no expenses in research and technology for the products they make. Their Race boots are World Class and very proven. The EDT technology in their top race offerings is related to the fact they screw the Zeppa or boot board in 4 places front and back from the side of the boots. That zeppa is not twisting under foot unless it breaks from the force. I have not seen that.
Doberman Race Series Ski Boots
The Doberman WC 150 EDT, Doberman WC 130 EDT and the Doberman WC 100 EDT at 95mm and the Doberman Pro 130 EDT at 98mm are some of the best ski racing boots available. The Doberman Spitfire 120 and the Doberman Spitfire 100 in 98mm last offer most of the performance with more comfort and warmth possible for the younger or female skier if necessary.
The junior or smaller ski racer has the Doberman Team 80, Doberman Team 75, Doberman Team 70 or Doberman Team 60 to choose from allowing for more flex, which is critical for developing skiers. These boots are between 98mm and 101mm width depending on size and model.
Nordica Freeride Ski Boots
The Freeride category brings Doberman fit and performance to aggressive non-racers. The Girish Pro (130), Enforcer Pro (110) and the Enforcer (100) all come with a Full Shock Eraser Zeppa, Extra Grip replaceable soles and a lot of potential.
The Freeride options continue with great Park/Pipe boots the Ace of Spades (120), Dead Money (110) and the Double Six (100) all three buckles and lightweight. The list of features is long and though marketed at 100mm width these boots fit very generously and comfortable for a big wide foot. They offer a progressive flex as seen in the old Raichle boots.
Women get one option with the Velvet Ace (80) and the young grommet has the Ace of Spades JR (60) to keep pace with the big kids. Nordica has introduced a completely reworked shell design too in a High Performance series. Designed to allow proper forward flex with lateral stiffness and quick rebound for the next turn, including a new Carbon Fiber EDT zeppa for torsional rigidity underfoot.
Firearrow Ski Boots
The Firearrow F1 (120), Firearrow F2 (110), Firearrow F3 (100) and the Firearrow F4 (90). These boots all come in 100mm width and three buckles so should be light and easy to get on and off. The skier type is mixed here and will have a lot to do with fit and expectation.
The women's models include the Firearrow F3 W (90) and the Firearrow F4 W (80) also in 100mm width and three buckles. Lots of comfort here but unproven performance will push people to other options like the Speedmachine 110 and the Speedmachine 100 W, which are proven boots with 4 buckles and 100mm width also.
Nordica All Mountain Ski Boots
Nordica includes many previous offerings in their All Mountain category but have some new Sidecountry boots with a walk mode and lightweight three-buckle design. The Hell And Back Hike Pro (120), Hell And Back Hike EXP (115), Hell And Back Hike (110) with women seeing the Hell And Back Hike EXP W (100) and the Hell And Back W (90) for their Sidecountry experience. These boots include the Extra Grip soles for traction and should be quite easy to get on and off.
Nordica Hot Rod Ski Boots
The wider Hot Rod series returns with the Hot Rod 95, Hot Rod 85, Hot Rod 75 and the Hot Rod 65 with ladies offered the Hot Rod Pro 105 W, Hot Rod 90 W, Hot Rod 80 W, Hot Rod 70 W and even a junior Hot Rod Team 60. These are wide boots at 102mm but not too big. They should still ski well with warmth and comfort unless of course you have a medium or narrow foot.
Nordica Cruise Ski Boots
The Cruise series is Nordica's bucket option at 104mm width they are very generous so be certain this loose is good for you. The Cruise 100, Cruise 80, Cruise 70, and Cruise 60 are met with the ladies Cruise 95 W, Cruise 75 W, Cruise 65 W and the Cruise 55 W.
Everyone has some options to look at from Nordica.


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There was publicity last year before the draft that some people viewed him more as a safety. Maybe they dont draft a SS
and take a corner in the second round. Maybe DJ Hayden, whom Zimmer is supposed to be in love With. pERHAPS
there is more value in getting CB THan SS
Mock Daft
1. Alec Ogletree LB,
2. Justin Hunter WR,
2. DJ Hayden CB
3. Christine Michael RB / Marcus Lattimore
4. David Bahktiari OT
5. Michael Williams TE
6 Kenton Barner RB
6 Michael Mauti LB
7 Interior Lineman
7 Best Defensive Player available
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I know this is just the first Depth Chart released...preseason blah blah blah...but I am surprised by a lot of guys spots....OFFENSE:WR Mike Williams Sammie Stroughter Micheal Spurlock/Ed Gant/Raymond WebberLT Donald Penn Demar Dotson Cory BrandonLG Ted Larsen Brandon Carter Marc DileC Jeff Faine Jeremy Zuttah Matt AllenRG Derek Hardman Thomas Claiborne Davin JosephRT Jeremy Trueblood James Lee Will BarkerTE Kellen Winslow Luke Stocker Daniel Hardy Ryan Purvis/Nathan Overbay/Jose CruzWR Arrelious Benn Dezmon Briscoe Preston Parker Jock Sanders/Detron LewisQB Josh Freeman Josh Johnson Rudy Carpenter Mike Coughlin/Jonathan CromptonRB LeGarrette Blount Kregg Lumpkin Allen Bradford Mossis Madu/Armando AllenFB Earnest Graham Erik Lorig Rendrick Taylor Nick ReveizDEFENSE:LDE Michael Bennett Da'Quan Bowers Kyle Moore Alex MageeDT Gerald McCoy Frank Okam E.J. WilsonDT Roy Miller Brian Price Al WoodsRDE Adrian Clayborn Tim Crowder George Johnson Brandon GilbeauxSLB Quincy Black Dekoda Watson Brandon HeathMLB Mason Foster Tyrone McKenzie Derrell SmithWLB Geno Hayes Adam Hayward Simoni Lawrence Victor AiyewaLCB Aqib Talib Myron Lewis DJ Johnson Vince AndersonRCB Ronde Barber E.J. Biggers Anthony Gaitor Elbert MackSS Sean Jones Corey Lynch Dominique Harris Devin HollandDE Cody Grimm Larry Asante Ahmad Black
I know you cant take too much away from pre season depth charts, but davin on third string is just plain wierd
David third isgood. Maybe they see how much he sucks now.
Just got word that Davin Joseph at 3rd string was a printing error. Just got updated one and Davin is the starter. from justin Pawlowski
You were simply too smart for me.
A couple of interesting notes:Spurlock and Parker currently have the 5th and 6th spots, as we all probably assumed. Between those two, Parker may have the edge because he's ahead of Spurlock on the returns depth chart, but on the other hand Raheem mentioned potentially being able to use Spurlock at QB with that new 3rd string QB rule, so who knows. Either way, I see Webber and the others probably hitting the practice squad at least initially.
FRG is the most logical poster on this board. You guys just don\'t like where the logical conclusions take you.