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bsmart1 Posts: 377Summer is here and it's reaching into the mid 90's here in the mid-South. With the heat comes newly identified problems, especially with cooling systems. Anyone else had this problem? If I sit in traffic for 15 to 20 minutes my 97' Trooper starts heating up big time. The needle has not gotten to the H yet but its gotten too close for comfort. Luckily, I've been able to get the vehicle moving enough to get air across the radiator and bring the temperature down before it gets to H. This doesn't seem right to me. The fan should pull enough air across the radiator when parked to prevent this. Right?? This is my first summer with this Trooper, so I don't have a history to reflect on. Any help out there would be appreciated. The radiator is full of coolant and the radiator fins are clear of debris. The fan is turning but looks slow to me. And the thermostat appears to be working during normal driving.
Another question. Has anyone else experienced a rattling noise coming from under their Trooper, sounding like a loose clamp on a pipe or something? Happy Motoring (Troopering) !!! -
breakor Posts: 398No overheating in my 1999 Trooper even at 110+, although I wasn't stopped in traffic very long.
In addition to the above suggestions, how did the coolant look? A good flush and refill might be all that is needed. With a used car you just never know what the prior owner did. Maybe he did the change at 30k mis. maybe not. I know I have inspected used cars before where it looked like the coolant came straight out of a muddy wash.
Could also be the fan is the source of the problem. If you have a clutch activating the fan maybe it is slipping. I had that problem once many years ago on a Toyota .
It could also be that the prior owner removed the shroud around the radiator. That will greatly reduce the cooling effectiveness of the radiator during idling conditions. -
conman2000 Posts: 158The newer cargo mats from Isuzu have the holes cut in them already for the Trooper and Rodeo. Will take a pic tomorrow and have Paisan post it at his site.
P.S. No over heating in my new Trooper but my 88 Isuzu Pickup did have a high reading on it's temp. but no over heating. -
pinoy99 Posts: 79Try going thru a self service power wash and hose down the radiator fins thoroughly;if the truck went offroading in the mud and not washed down properly, then the fins could be clogged tho not easily visible which causes hot(er) running while idling(hot weather,stuck in traffic).
93trooper Posts: 4I have a 93 Trooper and just recently I noticed swinging in the oil pressure when i come to a stop. At normal engine speeds, it runs steady at 40-45, but drops to about 12-15 at a stop. I brought it into the Isuzu dealer and they showed me the write up that said that is normal for 93 troopers and Rodeo's. This is the first I've seen it happen since I bought the car in 1993. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I be more concerned then the dealer is?
Paul -
offroader Posts: 23On my '99 w/TOD w/11,000 miles, I did the TOD transfer case and both differentials last weekend. The t-case uses 2 qts. of ATF. I used Mobil 1 synthetic even thopugh the cost is $6/qt. as opposed to $2/qt. for standard Dexron III ATF. The color of the old fluid was darker than new fluid, but this is normal.
I replaced the front & rear diff. gear oil also. I used Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic (about $8/qt.). Although the service manual calls for 80W-90 for the temp. range that I drive, I believe the
Mobil 1 will do the job. The label on the bottle says it "exceeds" all SAE etc. tests, while other brands of regular mineral gear oil says it "meets or exceeds" for the same tests. Any thoughts?
You'll notice that the drain plugs on both diffs. have a magnet in them to attract small metal shavings - they work as planned and mine had some junk attracted to them. Make sure you clean these off thoroughly before re-installing the drain plug.
I did my transmission oil at about 8,000 miles. I used Valvoline ATF, not Mobil 1, but I plan to change it again at 20K+/- miles. I will use Mobil 1 at that time.
As you can see, I am very conservative when it comes to oil changes and maintenance. I tend to change it early and often, esp. the first "break-in" oil.
Clean gears are happy gears.
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offroader Posts: 23Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil supposedly is already equipped with limited slip additive - at least that's what the bottle says.
Here's some quotes:
"Eases gear shifting and prevents chattering in limited slip differentials".
"...race proven 100% synthetic product that outperforms all conventional extreme pressure type gear lubricants."
"Formulated to exceed the most severe performance requirements of all auto and truck rear axles."
"Exceeds performance requirements of API Service GL-5, Mack GO-G/S."
That ought to do it.
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erinsquared Posts: 178I use synthetic fluids in my differentials and engine in addition to the best oil filter I can find. Just an extra measure of insurance for disaster and allows me to feel comfortable about increasing my oil change intervals to 5k miles. On another note, I notice that in most comparison's I have ever read about the Trooper, it is placed in the $30-45k priced vehicles and it usually does not fare well in the comparison (vs. Navigators, Tahoes, Mercedes, and Landcruisers). I think this is based on MSRP, but the reality is that most of us are getting these trucks in the $24-28k price range (after 6-7k in man. discounts). If Isuzu would drop the discounts and just mark the MSRP in the mid 20's, we would see more accurate comparisons against models that sell for the same price but offer much less. Imagine a comparison against the Explorer, Escape, Pathfinder, Xterra, etc.. I think Isuzu is missing the free publicity that it could get by winning these more appropriate comparisons.
bsmart1 Posts: 377The story continues on the overheating in my 97' Trooper. I did the change out of the T-stat ($25part) and the problem still exists. I verified the new T-stat was set for 170F prior to installing it and it was. I checked the operation of the old one I took out, and it was set to the right temperature and was working fine. Side note, the T-stat is not easy to find, finally found one at O-Rileys auto parts. It does not come with a gasket, nor is a pre-cut gasket available. It was a trick cutting the gasket from stock material, especially when you don't have the right tools to do so. After further testing I've decided the problem is in the radiator fan clutch assembly. I mentioned before that it seemed to be turning too slow. I tested it at a cold start yesterday and found that it turns fast when cold for a few minutes then slows down. It never speeds up again after the engine has heated up to normal temperature. There's a temperature coil built in that is supposed to adjust the clutch if it gets hot and cause the fan to re-engage. That's not happening now and I've got a clutch assembly on order. Cost new $147 from St. Charles. These Troopers aren't cheap to work on for sure. When I get it installed, I'll let you know the results. By the way, the shroud is in place and the radiator fins are clear (can see light through them). Outdoor temps here yesterday reached 100F. Had to turn the heat on yesterday afternoon to keep the Trooper engine from overheating...air out the ducts registered 175F. This is one hot truck. Not so Happy Trooping!! :-)
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raydahs Posts: 449You are correct in your analogy of the testing. Here are some quotes from the 99 SUV Edmunds comparison tests:
"To be eligible for our test, the SUV in question had to have four-wheel drive and a cargo area of at least 90 cubic feet. We used cargo capacity as our defining standard, because it seemed that in order to fulfill the "utility" side of the full-size moniker, the trucks should be capable of hauling more than a garden-variety Ford Explorer or Chevrolet Blazer. As strange as it may seem, a relatively small vehicle like the Isuzu Trooper made it into the test"
"The truth is that the Trooper would probably dominate a comparison of midsized sport-utes like the Explorer, Blazer, Montero Sport, and Nissan Pathfinder, and, in reality, that is the market against which the Trooper is most often shopped. Nevertheless, the Trooper fit our criteria, so we pitted it against the big boys."
"Normal-sized families looking for a medium-to-large vehicle for family trips or running around town will not be disappointed with this Isuzu. In fact, its deficiencies in the test, namely its smaller size and less-powerful engine, could spell real-life gains -- especially when it comes to driving on crowded streets and paying for gas. Our Trooper's price tag is one additional feature that could move it up the list for some families. Our Trooper's sticker was $10,000 lower than anything else in the test, and $10,000 could pay for a lot of nice salmon steaks on those camping trips." -
breakor Posts: 398I forgot to mention that my cure for the bad fan clutch in the Toyota (not the temperature sensing unit which was located at the radiator by the way) was a few good shots of WD-40 on a cold, non-running vehicle.
Granted this is unlikely to work for you but for $.10 in material it might be worth trying. -
cdanschwartz Posts: 23Hi,
I've been lurking here for a few days, reading the postings, and I have to say that you all are a loyal group. Nothing like what you would read from the Explorer or Grand Cherokee owners.
I live in Long Island and I want to buy a 2001 LS with a sunroof. Does anyone know what I should pay at this point. Also, the only LS I can find is with the Anniversary package. That package seems overpriced.
How can I locate the car I want and how can I find out what to pay?
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paisan Posts: 21,181Conway got a decent deal in LI on an LS w/moonroof. You won't find an Anniversary Edition w/factory Moonroof since the factory doesn't make em. If you want the best deal in the NY area, contact Mark Jerrick @ Staten Island Subaru/Isuzu @ 718-979-9595. He'll give you an honest out the door price w/o any BS, whatever he quotes you is the price you'll pay. I can get the # of a decent dealer in LI if you don't want to travel out to Staten Island for it. The SI dealer will have to most likely order it, but it's worth the wait.
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tisteve Posts: 142Just an update on Trooper prices here in SE VA. I have three different dealers offering an '01 Trooper S 4x4 w/auto for $19,990 plus $550 dest charge and some have $350 processing fee. So, under $21,000 not including TT&L. Note though that you can't get any of the special financing from Isuzu at these prices. Dealer said to add $4,000 to the price in order to use the Isuzu financing.
My wife and I are days away from grabbing one, just need to find the color we want and finalize her company car allowance to see if we can swing it. Test drove another one last night. What a nice, solid feeling truck. With all the standard features this truck comes with, I'm amazed it isn't selling well. They also sell Suzuki's and Mazda Tributes at same dealership. Those vehicles cost a few grand more and don't have half the standard features. And nowhere near the same interior room.
By the way, he said the Axiom wasn't moving like they had hoped, only about two a month.
Paisan, a few posts back you mentioned doing the Rancho shock and OME springs for less than $450 (I think). Was that for the shocks and the springs? Did you install yourself? I've done an add-a-leaf on a Suzuki I used to own, would you recommend this as a DIY job for a somewhat capable person, or is it a shop job?
Thanks everyone for all the great Trooper info, hope to be one of you soon! -
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raydahs Posts: 449Here's a link for the shocks w/free shipping.
Here's one for the springs
Others may have it cheaper, but here's a starting point....Good Luck! -
boxtrooper Posts: 843paisan,
Did your OME springs add some lift to the rear of your Trooper? How much?
Did you need to crank the front spring bars to match? How much?
I have 2 year old Tokico shocks on my 1995 Trooper now. Should I get the Rancho9000 shocks with it? Would OME shocks be a better match to the springs?
I want to stay as close to original height as possible so my Trooper and its permanent roof rack (3x Thule bars on Overlander brackets adds 2.5 inches to overall height) can fit into parking garages. I went with 255/70/16 tires instead of 265/75/16 tires also for the height reason, plus MPG in town.
I have been thinking about getting the OME springs for a while now, and I want to be able to give very specific instructions to my mechanic (http://www.creechimport.com in Raleigh NC they are great with Troopers and less expensive than a dealer)
Thank You
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paisan Posts: 21,181Mine so far with the hitch, rear bar, and my usual load of tools and stuff gives me about a 1" lift after about 10K miles. I cranked the front bars 4 turns and it sits slightly higher in the rear compared to the front. I went with the rancho 9000 shocks because they were gas and were adjustable. The OME shocks are nice, but I don't think they give you the range that the ranchos do. Normal driving I leave em on 3/3 or 2/2 when I put a trailer on I go to 3/5+ for offroading I go with 5/5.
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sbcooke Posts: 2,297The best price I found for the OME shocks was $65 each. N65 front, N15 rear. The N15's were back-ordered and some came in from Australia at the end of June. I ordered from rocky-road.com. I have had problems with shipping, they got my address wrong. UPS corrected the address, my lights came in, but the shocks are still MIA, so I can't give any performance results.

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27 Apr 2012 | #1 |
New PC Build reboots while running WEI
Hi Everyone,
Long time reader, first time poster. Just built a new PC, and having a pretty major issue with it. When I run the WEI the PC reboots just after it finishes the Tuning Windows Media decoding test, I see the name of the next test change but do not have time to actually read it. Once logged back in, the only issue mentioned in the Event Viewer is a critical kernel power error and an unexpected shutdown error. I have tried the following without success: Pulled all but one stick of ram Tried a different video card (one that does not need as much power) Installed a new heatsink/fan only have the vid card, one stick of ram, 1 HDD, and DVDRW plugged in Specs are the following: Asus P8P67 LE Intel i5 2500K 3.3GHz 16GB Corsair Vengeance Ram 2TB Western Digital Drive Asus nVidia GTX 550 Ti Antec TruPower 750W Also this issue occurs when streaming music from another PC...usually in the middle of the first song (so about 2-3mins) Thanks for listening... EDIT: The test it crashes on is the Testing Windows Media Encoding Performance, as soon as the title comes up it reboots EDIT2: Looks like the last file WEI tries to access before rebooting is winsat.prx |
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27 Apr 2012 | #2 |
How did you acquire windows enterprise? Usually enterprise is sold to businesses or places like schools.
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27 Apr 2012 | #3 |
In any case, this problem would probably get a better response if it was in the Crashes and Debugging forum along with the dumps. As it is, you've given no info except your PC lost power. To start with, update the video drivers to the current version. Many of these Kernel Power errors are video card time-outs due to driver faults. |
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27 Apr 2012 | #4 |
In any case, this problem would probably get a better response if it was in the Crashes and Debugging forum along with the dumps. As it is, you've given no info except your PC lost power. To start with, update the video drivers to the current version. Many of these Kernel Power errors are video card time-outs due to driver faults. Anyways back on topic to the OP,have you updated to all recent updates from windows update? Microsoft mentions that there is a hotfix for winsat test failing in windows 7. Anyways if you haven't then update and make sure you have the latest service pack 1 installed along with all the other recommend updates listed if you haven't already Microsoft hotfix source >> WinSAT test fails in Windows 7 |
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29 Apr 2012 | #5 |
@M1GU31 it is a fully licensed VLK...no worries
I have installed all updates that were available...was the winsat patch and optional one or "important"? I checked the link, but I do not get an error or crash message on screen (as mentioned in the hotfix), the PC just completely reboots... @carwiz all video drivers are updated to the most current version. Should I repost this in the crashes and debugging forum then? On a side note, right now the PC isn't even posting...yet another issue I am leaning towards a bad mobo at this point... |
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29 Apr 2012 | #6 |
Is your BIOS up-to-date? Also, are you overclocking? I had crashes before in WEI under both these circumstances :-).
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29 Apr 2012 | #7 |
Yes I did update my bios to the most recent (april 24 i believe) and I am not overclocking nor interested in doing so...
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29 Apr 2012 | #8 |
Any chance you could swap out the PSU for a known good one?
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30 Apr 2012 | #9 |
Not really...don't have a PSU handy that can support the hardware...via calculator, I would need at least a 500W...although I may be able to swap the vid card to make the power draw less, therefore confirming whether this is a mobo problem or not...
I'll report back after work... |
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04 May 2012 | #10 |
Still havent been able to grab another PSU, but did try the following, without success:
1. New Hard Drive, fresh re-install 2. Other Ram 3. nVidia 8500GT Tried these one at a time and then all at once Disabled automatic restart on system failure in the hopes of seeing a blue screen, no such luck. Renamed the DataStore folder in WinSat, as well as running all the media files there to see if they were the problem. Ran Prime95, which ran through 4 iterations, but rebooted during the 5th. Plugged the keyboard and mouse into the front USB ports to be sure I wasn't grounding the board with the I/O panel. I know reaching for straws...but I'm almost at the end of my rope... All parts are under warranty, should I RMA the board first to see if that will fix the issue? |
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A list of the cars currently allowed in the FIA GT3 Championship. Unlike other racing series, GT3 cars come straight from the factory, ready to race. The Porsche GT3 is arguably the most famous, although most do not realize it was built for a specific racing series. Approved cars are equalized by the FIA to ensure that no particular car has an overwhelming advantage. Drivers must be amateurs and races are organized by the SRO. All of this combines to make GT3 one of the most accessible FIA sports available. And the equalized cars means one can go with their favorite marque.
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16 People of Samaria, you must pay for your sins. You have refused to obey me. You will be killed with swords. Your little children will be smashed on the ground. Your pregnant women will be ripped wide open." | 16 The people of Samaria must bear their guilt, because they have rebelled against their God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to the ground, their pregnant women ripped open." |
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Kampala, 15 February 2013. The Minister of State for Agriculture of Uganda, Prof. Zarubabel Mijumbi Nyiira, inaugurated on Wednesday the 2013 African Coffee Sustainability Forum at the Munyonyo Conference Center in Kampala, Uganda. Now in its 3rd edition, the Forum has become a fixture in the coffee sector's calendar and is a must-attend event for a wide spectrum of stakeholders. The Forum is co-organized by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) and the 4C Association and in cooperation with the Sustainable Coffee Programme powered by IDH.
The 3rd African Coffee Sustainability Forum brought together over 300 participants from major coffee-producing countries in Africa such as Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda as well as special guests from the coffee hubs of Brazil, Colombia and Vietnam; Not to mention key international representatives from the areas of coffee trade, industry, research and civil society organisations.
What set the Forum apart from similar events in the past this time round was the added focus on Building a Business Case for Sustainability for African Coffee farmers. It is true that more and more farmers recognise the need for sustainable coffee farming, especially when one considers factors such as climate change. Many are yet to experience its business benefits however, hence, often getting discouraged in their sustainability efforts. Moreover, short-term concerns of making a living often overshadow the long-term gains of implementing sustainable production practices. The Forum therefore provided the opportunity for participants to better understand how sustainable coffee farming can improve their business performance and income.
Civil Society representatives from the Hanns R. Neumann Foundation, Solidaridad and TechnoServe livened up the discussion with practical, results-oriented examples from their coffee programs in East Africa. Cross-cutting concerns such as gender equity and youth involvement in coffee production were also addressed with input from the Colombian Coffee Growers' Federation (FNC), Hivos and Dorman's Ltd. Addressing generational and gender gaps in coffee production holds a key to unlocking the vast business potential of diversified ownership along the coffee chain.
On the industry side, representatives from Mondelēz International, Nestlé and Tchibo presented their purchasing plans for sustainably-produced coffee. The three companies reiterated their strong commitment to buying verified and certified sustainable coffees and to continue investing in coffee farming communities in the future. At the same time they recognized that switching to sustainable production practices is a lengthy and costly process for farmers and that long term support from industry is needed to make it possible and economically viable.
Research institutions such as the Coffee Research Foundation (Kenya) and Jimma Agricultural Research Center (Ethiopia) presented latest findings on the role of improved coffee varieties. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture - IITA (Uganda) also addressed the issue of how to help especially smallholder farmers combat climate change.
Commenting on the overall success of the 3rd African Coffee Sustainability Forum, Mr. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, Chairman of the 4C Council and Board Member of the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA), said he was pleased a signal had been sent out to Africa's farmers that their concerns were being noted:
"I always say, improving yields must be the first step to improving sustainability in Africa. Barring this, farmers are locked in poverty and have no incentives for sustainable production. Today, we were able to learn from other coffee producing countries like Colombia and Vietnam where average yields are higher and sustainability more advanced. With the 4C Association as a platform and when appropriate in cooperation with IDH, we will continue to bring different actors together from farmers to coffee traders, civil society organisations and other sustainability initiatives to strengthen Africa's coffee farmers in this aspect."
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Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) rose 2 percent to $226.87. The world's largest online retailer may rise as much as 25 percent if the company continues revenue growth through investments in its distribution system and cloud-computing business, Barron's reported.
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD US) climbed 1.9 percent to $64.74. The restaurant chain that features Buffalo-style chicken wings may rise as the National Football League ends a labor dispute with players and resumes a full schedule of games, Barron's reported in its "The Trader" column, citing Jason West, analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities.
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RadioShack Corp. (RSH) jumped 2.5 percent to $14.27. The consumer-electronics retailer was raised to "conviction-list buy" from "neutral" at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which said the addition of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ US) to its wireless offerings, replacing T-Mobile, is likely to accelerate sales.
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- 3 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 or 3 thyme sprigs, or a large pinch of dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large or 6 small-to-medium beets, about 1 pound, peeled and grated
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound penne or other cut pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
- Put the butter or oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted or the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, thyme, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. When the onion softens, add the beets and the wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, then add about 1/2 cup water; continue to cook and stir, adding water a bit at a time if necessary, until the beets are quite tender, about 15 minutes total. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste; fish out the garlic cloves.
- When the beets are nearly done, add the pasta to the boiling water. When it's tender but not mushy, drain it, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Toss together the pasta and beets, adding a little of the cooking water if the mixture is dry. Toss with the Parmesan and serve.
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Mac and Mack looking for a running game
Mack Brown and Texas are hoping one of the best assistants in the country can get the Longhorn running game in gear against Kansas State.
In all my years of football I have known a handful of great assistant coaches. Four, to be precise. Sadly, in our business the word "great" is one of the casualties of exaggeration and pretense. It is so routinely applied to everything -- from unproven rookie athletes to every new product with a big advertising budget -- that we have not the vaguest notion of what it actually means.
Here are the characteristics of the word when applied to a college football assistant coach: preternaturally loyal to the team, staff and university; genuine caring for all players; committed to teaching; relentless as a recruiter; positive in his presence during adversity; tough as nails without being abusive; unconcerned about personal glory or recognition; able to produce results with his unit on the field that defy the odds and mystify opponents.
Tall order? Yes. Virtually impossible to find? Indeed, and that is the reason for the brevity of my list. Why bring it up here? Because there is at least one such man coaching in the game between Texas and Kansas State. His name is Mac McWhorter, and he is the offensive line coach for the Longhorns.
Avid football fans may remember McWhorter as the interim head coach at Georgia Tech after George O'Leary left in his ill-fated jump to Notre Dame. McWhorter took the Yellow Jackets to the Seattle Bowl where they beat a very good Stanford team in Tyrone Willingham's last game with the Cardinal.
At Texas, Mac was hired to toughen up the offensive line and improve the Longhorns' running game. He will do so, but he and his charges are not quite there yet.
Texas steamrolled three weak opponents but could not run the ball against Arkansas when the Longhorns desperately needed the production. McWhorter has been more obsessed with correcting the Arkansas embarrassment in recent weeks than celebrating the easy rollovers.
In 1980 I was the novice head coach at Georgia Tech and the program was in shambles, and I knew as I evaluated potential staff members I had to have people with consistently positive attitudes whether they were veteran college coaches or not.
I agreed to meet with a very young high school coach from a little town called Villa Rica, and immediately regretted it when he walked in on a rainy Saturday morning. His hair was pitiful, obviously having been sheared -- possibly with a chainsaw -- in the not-too-distant past. He was sopping wet, looking more like a farmer in a flash flood than a football coach. I thought maybe if I didn't ask too many questions he would leave quickly and I could get on home.
To make matters worse, he had been a Georgia Bulldog football captain and I couldn't imagine hiring someone with that kind of background to coach the Yellow Jackets. What had I been thinking when I agreed to the interview?
I offered him a towel and we sat down to talk. I asked about the haircut and he responded that he had promised his players that if they won the sub-region he would shave his head. The team had been terrible the year before, so he was willing to try anything. The team had improved so much that the kids had pulled it off and left him with no choice. His enthusiasm for his profession was contagious so I asked him about his methods.
An hour later I was so excited about hiring him that I offered the job on the spot. For the next nine years Mac McWhorter and I were together virtually every day, first at Tech and later at Alabama. He is a great football coach.
All of these realities are drastic improvements over what he inherited when he came to Austin and yet, however unfairly, the perception is that the Brown staff and teams have lacked toughness in big games. The last three Oklahoma games have been the biggest bones of contention.
The best way to prove toughness in football is to play great defense, which Texas has done for the most part, and to run the ball down opponents' throats no matter how many they stack in the box. But since the graduation of Ricky Williams the 'Horns running game has not been up to Brown's standards, prompting the hiring of McWhorter in the off season of 2002.
In the Texas press release for this week's game with Kansas State there is a box entitled "UT's Mack Brown Era Records". There are such tidbits as the fact that the team is 38-2 when recording more than 400 total yards, and 38-5 when scoring first.
But the numbers that jump off the page are the ones at the top. The Longhorns are 22-0 when rushing for more than 200 yards and 42-0 when out-rushing an opponent. These are amazing numbers to contemplate, and revealing when we consider how much attention is devoted to the more glamorous passing statistics in today's brand of football.
Needless to say, much of the emphasis in game planning this week has been devoted to out-rushing Kansas State. Over in Manhattan, Kan., the emphasis has been on stopping Cedric Benson while unleashing Darren Sproles and the now healthy Ell Roberson.
One game within the game this week will be the capacity of McWhorter's young offensive line to block Kansas State's stingy run defense. A year ago the Longhorns had the embarrassment of running 28 times for 40 yards against the Wildcats, and even though they won the game they knew they were lucky to do so with numbers like that. This year's KSU defense is holding opponents to 2.5 yards per carry, but showed severe vulnerability when Marshall ran for over 200 yards on 45 carries.
The other game within this game will be the ability of Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson to execute the offense in all directions. If his wrist injury prevents him from pitching the ball while going left on the option, things become considerably more problematic. I expect the wily Bill Snyder, Kansas State's brilliant head coach, to eventually have an answer for that scenario if it is the case. Rest assured that no one outside the Wildcat staff will know what that is until it is unveiled during the battle.
Hidden yardage should favor Texas unless Kansas State can get its vaunted kick-blocking machine in gear. In the all-important turnover margin, the Longhorns are at plus-8 while Kansas State is an uncharacteristic minus-3. Nathan Vasher and Selvin Young give Texas an edge in the return game, but the Texas defense is allowing opponent offenses to convert third downs at a 41.7 percent rate, much too high to maintain good field position on a consistent basis.
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No. 14 Kansas State | No. 13 Texas | |
Offense | Can Roberson run the option in each direction? | Kevin Buhl is the nation's leading tackler. Be on him! |
Derrick Johnson must be blocked. | Quarterbacks, this will be your most difficult preparation. Extra focus. | |
O-line, expect pressure in pass protection! | O-line, what will you do with the Arkansas embarrassment? | |
Defense | The yards after catch are amazing. Open-field tackling is critical. | You allowed 4.4 ypc to Arkansas. You cannot allow that this week! |
Cedric Benson gets 54.2 percent of his yards after contact. Wrap him up. | You had only one sack vs. Arkansas. Roberson will test you in every way. | |
The Texas offensive line will be tougher than in the Arkansas game. | "Four corners", get ready for play action. | |
Special Teams | Young and Vasher are outstanding. Lane integrity! | K Dusty Mangum, your season begins in this one. Accuracy! |
Coverage people Robin and Geigger must be blocked on returns. | P Richmond McGee, here they come! Good steps and getoff. | |
Joe Rheem, your accuracy will be called upon to win. | You must gang tackle Jermaine Moriera. | |
Players | Texas QBs lead the nation in passing efficiency. They must be disrupted. | Kansas State is like Arkansas, only faster. |
How will you respond to the embarrassing Marshall defeat? | Kansas State blew out Texas in 1998 and 1999. It is not intimidated. | |
  | You must talk and practice ball security, and you must force turnovers to win. | Vasher, break one big return! |
Coaches | The running game will be better than Marshall's. Texas will test each weakness. | Kansas State has not allowed a rushing touchdown. |
The QBs must be disrupted with pressure and coverage disguise. | You have been great in the red zone. Find a way. | |
The week off could have the team sluggish at the outset. Forewarn the players. | You know this will be a gut check. Do your players know? |
ESPN college football analyst Bill Curry coached for 17 years in the college ranks. His Game Plans for marquee matchups appear each week during the college football season.
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- Step Two: Be Sincere, Show Empathy For Your Partner Companion
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Screwed Up By Screwing Around? Gentlemen, Please Take Notes…..
"What Do I Do Now?"
If you're reading this, then you are probably in this following situation:
You got caught screwing around in your relationship, the shit has hit the fan, and you're scared shitless because you want to salvage the relationship and you don't know if you can. She's hurt and angry, and you don't know what to do.
Sound familiar? Keep reading……
Here are Ten Steps to heal the relationship and rebuild trust with your partner. For explanation purposes I will be using a hypothetical male/female characters called Mike and Jessica. (Note the ten steps apply to women as well.)
Step One - Take Total Ownership Of The Infidelity
First thing, Mike (you) must take full responsibility for the infidelity. There will be no apologies, no pleading, no promises of, "I'll never do this again", and no explanations. (We'll explain this later).
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All that Mike wants to say to Jessica (be it explaining, apologizing, pleading) will not register with Jessica and the same is true for you. Jessica (as is your partner) is in shock, is hurt, and feels betrayed. She is emotionally devastated.
News flash: an infidelity is a huge trust violation and Mike (you) must take total responsibility for what has happened if they as a couple are to heal.
Addendum - Why Apologies Don't Work
In working with many clients over the years, I discovered an inevitable truth:
Apologies are way overused and don't really help you get out of the situation
We apologize way too much: We do it because it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to step up and take ownership; we do it to get our partner off our back. We do it because we believe that by saying, "I'm sorry", it lets us off the hook and we are free to do it again and again and again – all we have to do is say we are sorry.
News flash: your partner doesn't want to hear your apology. S/he wants you to take ownership of what you are doing and stop doing it.
Does this mean you should never apologize? What do you think?
Yes, there are times where an apology is appropriate because it is an integral part of the healing process through words or action or both.
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The original series, which ran on and off from 1992 to 2005, featured Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, two hard-boozing, fashion-obsessed women living the high life in London.
As evidenced by the side-by-side photos above, Johnston and Hahn's wild get-ups are pretty much in line with the original.
Now onto the more distressing problem presented by these photos: There's yet another British adaptation coming to Hollywood. The strike's been over for a while, writers; time to get back to work, guys.
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I've been using this for many years along with the leave in conditioner. It smells great and I have no complaints. The reason I stopped using the matching shampoo is because I get the brazilian straightening treatment and I have to use a special shampoo. However, I continue to use this conditioner because I feel like all conditioners pretty much do the same thing and for the price of this you can't go wrong.
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Wow! I haven't had a bad hair day since I started using this about two weeks ago! I have fine, wavy hair that is color treated. Moisturizing conditioners really do nothing. Conditioners that are protein based dry my hair out. I normally have to use a leave in just to make my hair manageable and not frizzy. Now, if I want to let the waves be themselves I simply run my fingers through and go! Also, if I want to style I can use a mousse or gel and my hair is still bouncy and shiny, not crunchy. I finish my hair with Aussie scrunch hairspray and my hair is bouncy and shiny ALL DAY! My split ends are gone and when I pony tail for the gym and take it out later....no pony tail mark like when my hair was damaged! LOVE THIS STUFF!!!
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I generally don't like Garnier hair products, but I was travelling out of the country and this was the only mini-sized conditioner my store had in stock.
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The conditioner is thick and creamy compared to the watery shampoo, and I like that. It makes my hair less frizzy, though it doesn't make it sleeker.
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My hair looks great! I'm glad I bought this. It smells good when hair is dry, and it's VERY thick. I'll have to clarify every now and then, but that's no biggie.
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i do not like this product overall. i expected it to help my dry frizzy hair but it didnt. it smells horrible too. this product didnt detangle my hair like other conditioners do and didnt help with the frizz. such a disappointment. it also left residue and made my hair look weighed down. but, it did make my hair shiny. but that probably is the residue left on my hair.
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I lOVe the packaging and I use the pure clean shampoo too with this conditioner. After shower and I blow fry my hair and when I'm done with it. It is silky and shine and soft as silk.
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Two words..........build-up. This was okay the first couple of times I used it. Smelled good, made my hair somewhat shiny...but I never really loved it. After awhile I noticed a crazy build-up and my hair started to feel coated and greasy. Will not buy again.
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This was great for the first couple weeks. It left my hair very smooth and shiny, everyone would reach for it and comment how great my hair was. After a couple of weeks I started noticing my hair wasn't as dark and looked fried if it hadn't been conditioned that same day. My hair dresser commented on poor state of my hair and had to trim more than usual. In the end this did fry my hair. This is also the last product I will ever try from Garnier, everything else I have tried was also damaging to my hair.
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ZFarls was in Orlando and took on lead gameplay designer Mike Scantlebury in a game of Madden! Find out what happened! He had a 16 Week win streak going into the game… Could I rep MB Nation?
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