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Defense 3-headed monsters: Pac-12 South
You remember the three-headed monster, right? It's about returning production that will scare -- terrify! -- opponents. Or not.
On offense, it's elite combinations at quarterback, running back and receiver.
On defense, it's elite combinations of a leading tackler, a leader in sacks and a leader in interceptions.
We tackled offensive trios for the North and the South on Tuesday. This morning, we looked at the defensive situation in the Pac-12 North, which looks to be a rebuilding adventure across the board. Here's a glimpse at the Pac-12 South, which looks like it may be in better shape than the North. There also seems to be some defensive parity across the board in this division, so keep that in mind when considering these rankings. There's no clear standout.
1. Utah
LB Jared Norris, DL Hunter Dimick, LB Gionni Paul
The skinny: The Utes will certainly miss Nate Orchard's beastly productivity (18.5 sacks, 21 TFL), but this strong defensive machine looks to keep on churning. Norris led last year's team with 116 tackles -- the next most productive player after Orchard accumulated only 61. Utah will turn to Dimick (10 sacks, 14.5 TFL) to pick up some pass-rush slack, while Paul's four interceptions paced the roster in 2014.
2. Arizona
LB Scooby Wright, S William Parks, CB Cam Denson
The skinny: To begin, let's establish that Scooby Wright alone delivers the statistical output of an entire three-headed monster: 163 tackles, 19 TFL, 14 sacks and six forced fumbles in 2014. It's remarkable to realize that Parks' 81 tackles -- second most of Arizona's returners -- were less than half of Wright's total last year. The safety did also contribute two interceptions, as did Denson at cornerback. With Jared Tevis and Tra'Mayne Bondurant both gone, the secondary must pick up slack to round out the Wildcats' new three-headed monster.
3. Arizona State
S Jordan Simone, LB Salamo Fiso, CB Kweishi Brown
The skinny: The Sun Devils are coming off a topsy-turvy season on defense, but the bet here is that Todd Graham's maturing unit will show much more consistency in 2015. Simone has gone from walk-on to ASU's leading returning tackler and critical defensive glue. Fiso will likely have to improve upon his 11 tackles for loss from last season to help this unit overcome the pass rush loss of Marcus Hardison. Brown brings back three interceptions.
LB Anthony Sarao, LB Su'a Cravens, CB Adoree' Jackson
The skinny: Though leading tacklers Leonard Williams and Hayes Pullard are gone, plenty of exciting talent remains at USC. Sarao, now a senior, is the leading returning tackler on a balanced defense. Cravens is a true Swiss Army knife -- he's effective both in the secondary and at linebacker, evidenced by the fact he led the Trojans in both tackles for loss (17) and interceptions (3) last season. Jackson is still looking for his first career pick, but we're betting that comes soon, as his playmaking ability is not in question.
LB Myles Jack, LB Deon Hollins, CB Ishmael Adams
The skinny: This troika is tasked with filling the shoes of Eric Kendricks, perhaps the nation's most dependable tackling machine (145 last season). Jack is the unit's leading returner (87 stops in 2014), while Hollins led the Bruins with nine sacks as a sophomore. UCLA should benefit from the experience that Adams brings at cornerback. Remember that he housed two interceptions last year, and both returns were electrifying.
6. Colorado
LB Kenneth Olugbode, DL Derek McCartney, S Tedric Thompson
The skinny: The Buffs seem confident that they'll make major improvements to their atrocious run defense in 2015. That'll require a unit-wide effort originating from the front seven. But trio above represents an integral core of statistical production. Olugbode is Colorado's leading returning tackler, McCartney paced last year's team with 4.5 sacks, and Thompson recorded all three of the Buffs' interceptions in 2014.
Pac-12 morning links
And the capital of Nebraska is Lincoln!
- What if Rich Rodriguez had been a basketball coach instead? (Point guards release a collective "phew" that he isn't).
- Todd Graham has high hopes for the Sun Devils.
- Some key position battles raging at California.
- In case you missed it on the blog yesterday, Colorado and TCU have inked a home-and-home.
- Former Duck Darron Thomas is still hoping the NFL will call.
- The Beavers have extended an offer to a three-star tight end.
- Sort of Stanfordy ... Jim Harbaugh is looking for the next Andrew Luck, but knows he probably won't find him.
- How's the recruiting battle in LA going? A little something for UCLA and USC fans ... since you guys share so well.
- Dennis Dodd does a great job breaking down the newly-unsealed NCAA emails from the Todd McNair case.
- Utah opens spring ball with some position battles to keep an eye on.
- Phil Steele's spring guide is loaded with good info. Washington fans might be particularly interested in page 6.
- Any Washington State fans remember James Hasty? He was just hired as a high school head coach.
Offense 3-headed monsters: Pac-12 South
You remember the three-headed monster, right? It's about returning production that will scare -- terrify! -- opponents. Or not.
On offense, it's elite combinations at quarterback, running back and receiver.
On defense, it's elite combinations of a leading tackler, a leader in sacks and leader in interceptions.
We're breaking it down by division. We tackled the offensive three-headed monsters from the North earlier today. Now it's time to move on to the Pac-12 South, which features plenty of firepower and plenty of question marks.
1. Arizona
QB Anu Solomon, RB Nick Wilson, WR Cayleb Jones
The skinny: Perhaps the most remarkable part of the Wildcats' surge to the top of the treacherous Pac-12 South was their youth at the skill positions. Solomon led the offense as a redshirt freshman, Wilson bowled over defenders as a true freshman, and Jones led the team in receiving as a sophomore. That entire nucleus returns in 2015, and it looks like more quality depth could be layering the receiving corps -- Samajie Grant, Trey Griffey, Nate Phillips, and DaVonte' Neal come to mind. But the main point remains: Arizona returns a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver, and a developing quarterback who handled his inaugural campaign well. That's a three-headed monster that can flex its muscles in 2015.
QB Mike Bercovici, RB Demario Richard, slot receiver D.J. Foster
The skinny: There should be plenty of offensive confidence oozing out of the desert come fall. Bercovici showed plenty of dependability last season, so Todd Graham isn't waking up in cold sweats because of Taylor Kelly's graduation. Meanwhile, the Sun Devils are confident enough in Richard's running abilities to move versatile weapon Foster to the slot. Richard racked up 478 yards on 5.7 yards per carry as a 17-year old, while Foster already caught 62 passes while also serving as the primary running back last year. With Jaelen Strong's 1,165 receiving yards gone, Foster's position shift makes sense, and ASU has gunpowder in all three of its offensive cannons.
QB Cody Kessler, RB Justin Davis/Tre Madden, WR JuJu Smith
The skinny: Kessler will be in the early Heisman Trophy discussion thanks to the gaudy numbers he posted in 2014 (39 touchdowns, five interceptions), but the Trojans do have to replace his two most influential sidekicks. Running back Javorius Allen (1,489 yards) and receiver Nelson Agholor (104 catches, 1,313 yards) are both taking lavish production with them to the NFL draft. Sure, the Trojans have been recruiting well enough to power through those losses, but doing so won't be a cakewalk. Davis and Madden are expected to share backfield duties (there are promising true freshmen coming, too), while Smith returns 54 catches. There's work to do at USC to make this troika as effective as it was last year, but the cupboard certainly isn't bare -- it's brimming with potential.
QB ?, RB Paul Perkins, WR Jordan Payton
The skinny: Brett Hundley is gone from this mix, but the Bruins can take solace in the fact they return the Pac-12's rushing champion. Perkins' 1,575 yards on 6.3 yards per carry led all conference backs last year, and there will be big weight on the junior's shoulders as a new quarterback takes over. Jerry Neuheisel or Josh Rosen must develop rapport with Payton, who emerged as Hundley's favorite target in 2014. That'll be the key in ensuring that Perkins again enjoys running room in 2015.
5. Colorado
QB Sefo Liufau, RB Christian Powell, WR Nelson Spruce
The skinny: This is an intriguing trio for a Colorado program that's eager to turn a bevy of heartbreaking losses into 2015 wins. A hemorrhaging run defense might have been the primary culprit in the Buffs 1-11 finish last year, but Liufau's conference-worst 15 interceptions also cannot be overlooked. If he does a better job avoiding these mistakes, Spruce and an improving run game should be ready to roll. Spruce's 106 catches led the Pac-12 in 2014, while Colorado's rushing efficiency has bettered from 3.1 yards per carry in 2012 to 4.1 last year. Powell, a 230-pound bruiser, led a committee of backs at 5.3 yards per carry.
6. Utah
QB Travis Wilson/Kendal Thompson, RB Devontae Booker, WR Kenneth Scott
The skinny: The Utes have Booker, a 1,512-yard name that'll be tossed around in early Heisman discussions, but there has to be significant worry beyond his position. For one, both prospective quarterbacks struggled throwing the ball last season, and their road doesn't look to be getting any smoother. With Kaelin Clay, Dres Anderson, and Westlee Tonga gone, the Utes are losing two of their top three receivers and their most productive tight end. Scott is the leading returning target while prized junior college transfer Deniko Carter will be counted on to produce immediately. There's potential there, but at this point, questions outweigh answers. Booker is the workhorse with a hefty load on his shoulders.
Pac-12 morning links
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Colorado has finished their spring game, so we're in a slight Pac-12 practice lull while basketball is in the spotlight. But the avalanche of 11 other spring games is creeping closer. Here are some links from around the conference:
- Rich Rodriguez has netted the commitment of a three-star running back.
- The Arizona State staff says that it needs an improved Mike Bercovici at quarterback in 2015.
- A recap from the latest Cal football spring practice, courtesy California Golden Blogs.
- More on the life and death of former Colorado lineman Ryan Johanningmeier.
- Oregon kicks off spring practice in less than a week. Here's a preview.
- Details have been announced regarding Oregon State's spring game on April 18, while the Beavers have grabbed another 2016 commitment.
- Last week, Stanford coach David Shaw spoke about his former boss and a young quarterback prospect named Jameis Winston.
- As UCLA gears up for spring practice, here are some Bruin Bites.
- The latest USC football morning report from the Los Angeles Times.
- Five burning questions about Utah football -- answered.
- A Washington football mailbag tackles the Huskies' quarterback competition.
- Washington State needs a new director of player relations.
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Pac-12 morning links
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- The Wildcats wide receiving corps should be strong again.
- Speaking of receivers, ASU feels like it's got a pretty good stable as well.
- Some post-practice thoughts and analysis from Cal.
- Some good Colorado football Qs and As from Kyle Ringo's chat.
- Highlights from Marcus Mariota's QB Camp with Jon Gruden.
- Oregon State is keeping its eye on this JC cornerback.
- A preview of Stanford's pro day.
- UCLA loading up on linebackers.
- Former USC running back Reggie Bush is headed back to the West Coast.
- Would Eric Rowe be a good fit in Baltimore?
- Jake Browning could make an instant impact for Washington.
- Connor Halliday is on this list of the top 10 quarterbacks in the draft.
State of California loaded with receivers in 2016
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Spring position breakdown: Pac-12 South defensive backs, Part II
With spring practice underway at many Pac-12 destinations, it's time to do our annual position-by-position breakdown.
Today, we move to the defensive side of the ball and we're starting with the defensive backs. For the sake of time and avoiding headaches, we're going to just separate this into three groups -- the defensive backs, linebackers and defensive line. For teams that have certain hybrid positions and players, we put them into which of those three categories we thought they best fit. If you don't like how we did it, feel free to complain here.
UCLA: The Bruins' secondary will miss the versatility of Anthony Jefferson (72 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 interception, 8 pass break ups), but UCLA has some good talent and depth built up, too. The Bruins return starting corners Ishmael Adams and Fabian Moreau, as well as both of their back ups in Priest Willis and Marcus Rios. Adams and Moreau were both top-10 tacklers for the Bruins last season, but it'd be nice to see both play a bit more consistently, specifically Moreau, who really stepped up at the end of last season. But, that's what the spring is for -- getting back to those basics and learning to play better as a unit consistently. It gets interesting at safety for the Bruins where they have Tahaan Goodman, who stepped in for Randall Goforth last season and finished with 46 tackles, and Jaleel Wadood, who had a fantastic freshman season, finishing as the Bruins' fifth-leading tackler. Those two could be the lead candidates for starters but don't count out Randall Goforth, coming off surgery on both shoulders, who's expected to be back though Jim Mora hasn't given any official word on him yet.
USC: Let's start with the corners, where the Trojans are in excellent shape, returning both Adoree' Jackson (who would like to win the Thorpe and Heisman at USC) and Kevon Seymour. Both Jackson and Seymour finished last season with 49 tackles apiece, and with the starting spots basically locked down, Steve Sarkisian will probably spend the spring looking at the options behind them. Expect Chris Hawkins, Jonathan Lockett and Lamont Simmons to get the most run here.
Both Hawkins and Lockett have taken reps at safety this spring, too, but that's more to build depth than anything else since the Trojans return both John Plattenberg and Leon McQuay III. Earlier this month USC defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox said that this is a big spring for McQuay and we expect the same is true for Plattenberg, as both need to prove they can play consistently at a high level. Plattenberg started six of the Trojans' final seven games -- half at free safety and the other half at strong safety -- so he needs to keep that momentum moving forward. These two seem pretty sure bets as the two top safeties coming into the fall but they've got to do more than prove they'll be the best out of spring practice. With stud safeties Marvell Tell's and Ykili Ross' enrollments on the horizon, Plattenberg and McQuay need to be as many steps ahead as possible in order to keep those starting spots next fall.
Utah: With as much nickel as the Utes played last season, they'll want a lot of competition in the secondary this spring as they look to replace Davion Orphey, Eric Rowe and Brian Blechen. Dominique Hatfield will enter the spring as a near lock for one of the corner spots after finishing with 38 tackles, one interception (which was a pretty important interception) and nine pass break ups last season. The other front-runner for a starting spot would be Justin Thomas at nickel. He tallied 37 tackles and one sack in 2014. Opposite Hatfield, the other cornerback spot will be fun to watch as Ahmad Christian, Tavaris Williams and Boobie Hobbs battle it out (with Thomas playing a factor as well). Cory Butler, the No. 2 juco corner in the ESPN JC 50, won't be here this spring so other players need to try and get a leg up on a kid who looks like he could be an instant contributor.
At safety the Utes get a boost with the return of Tevin Carter, who was granted a medical hardship for last season. Competing with him at safety will be Marcus Williams, the player who filled in for him in his absence. Those two will be joined by Jason Thompson (who came over from quarterback, because that position group certainly has enough competition as is), Andre Godfrey and Austin Lee, which gives the Utes some pretty good competition at safety.
Spring position breakdown: Pac-12 South WRs
We're making our way through the offensive position groups and today we get to wide receivers. Let's begin with the South ...
Arizona: The Wildcats could have one of the most electric passing attacks in the Pac-12 next season with Anu Solomon and his crop of returning receivers. Arizona has five of its top seven receivers returning with the only Cats out being Austin Hill, who graduated, and DaVonte' Neal, who's still on the roster but moved over to defense. But between Cayleb Jones, Samajie Grant, Trey Griffey, Nate Phillips and David Richards, there's going to be a lot of competition for catches this spring. Also, according to this report, there are a few 2014 scout team players who've impressed wide receivers coach Tony Dews so far this spring -- Tony Ellison, Kaelin DeBoskie, Jocquez Kalili and Darius Aguirre.
Arizona State: D.J. Foster will have his first full WR spring this year after being the second-leading receiver for the Sun Devils last year. Past Foster, the only other player who had significant receiving experience last season was Cameron Smith, who caught 41 passes for ASU. Look for these two to solidify their roles as starters, but they'll also have competition from Gary Chambers, Frederick Gammage, Ellis Jefferson and former JUCO transfer Eric Lauderdale.
Colorado: Nelson Spruce deciding to come back for his final year of eligibility might be one of the biggest returns -- from a team's own stock perspective -- in the league this year. This spring, expect him and Sefo Liufau to keep building that chemistry, especially considering Mike MacIntyre told reporters that he could see Spruce having another 100-reception season, which would make him the first Pac-10/Pac-12 player in history to have two 100-reception seasons. Shay Fields and Bryce Bobo will duel it out for the opportunity to get those non-Spruce balls as the Buffaloes attempt to replace the production of Tyler McCulloch and D.D. Goodson.
UCLA: The Bruins return their top six receivers from last year so since Jim Mora has plenty of experience returning, expect this spring to be a lot of experimentation with different formations for those top guys, while also building depth with lesser-known players. Is there a chance that Mora could go crazy and pull a Mike Leach and throw four (maybe five?) receivers out there on a single down? He certainly has the talent and depth to do so. Jordan Payton will be the Bruins' go-to, but past him Devin Fuller, Thomas Duarte, Eldridge Massington, Mossi Johnson, Devin Lucien and Kenneth Walker are more than capable. Better yet for the Bruins, all of those receivers except Walker, are at least 6-foot, giving UCLA serious opportunities for mismatches downfield. But Walker, even though he might be vertically challenged compared to his receiver teammates, is known as one of the fastest (if not the fastest) on the team, so he creates mismatches of his own. Long story short: The Bruins are going to have a strong spring full of veteran players who will be impact players come fall.
USC: The Trojans lost a lot when both Nelson Agholor and George Farmer decided to leave early for the NFL. Add to that 41-catch RB Buck Allen and USC has a lot of shoes to fill. But fear not, they seem to have the numbers to do it. JuJu Smith returns and he'll become Cody Kessler's go-to receiving weapon. This spring will be spent building trust and chemistry between those two as Kessler adapts to the post-Agholor era. Past Smith, Adoree' Jackson, Darreus Rogers and Steven Mitchell will have a lot to prove after showing flashes last fall. On top of those four familiar faces, the Trojans welcome early enrollee JUCO transfer Isaac Whitney, who could boost the USC wide receiver corps. At 6-foot-4 Whitney towers over most other wide receivers and though spring will be his first reps with the Trojans (meaning he might be slower to start because of the new-ness of everything) he could be a guy that makes monstrous gains this spring and summer.
Utah: Last year the Utes finished last in the Pac-12 in passing yards per game. Heading into this spring the Utes lost three of their four top receiving threats, so to say that players need to step up is a bit of an understatement. One of the problems last fall was the quarterback rotation, so it was hard to build chemistry when a new face popped up every game behind the offensive line. This spring, that problem will still exist since Kendal Thompson is out, so the Utah receivers need to do the best they can to just build depth with a question mark still at the QB spot. Utah can't afford to be a singular attack (read: Devontae Booker) come fall. Kenneth Scott will look to step up as the go-to receiver while Tim Patrick and Delshawn McClellon spend the spring battling for those No. 2 and No. 3 receiving spots before junior college transfer Deniko Carter (No. 8 WR in the 2015 JUCO class) gets to campus this summer and tries to climb the ladder himself.
Two-way pitch is working for Pac-12 programs
The past few seasons have shown that two-way football is back in the Pac-12, and if the recruiting trail is any indication, it's here to stay for the foreseeable future.
Coaches such as USC's Steve Sarkisian, UCLA's Jim Mora and Washington's Chris Petersen have mentioned how difficult it can be to put players on the field going both ways -- from managing the physical load during games and at practice, to the mental load of what meetings to attend and how much of the playbook needs mastering. But they might need to find a way to make it easier going forward, because the two-way football recruiting pitch has become one of the loudest and most noteworthy for 2016 recruits, with many of them believing that's what could await them at the next level.
Though Myles Jack at UCLA, Adoree' Jackson at USC, and Shaq Thompson at Washington received the most attention for their two-way exploits, Arizona State has done it, too, and all four programs are being mentioned by prospects as selling the possibility of playing both ways in college. Colorado could soon join the mix with George Frazier going both ways. At this point, the pitch is working.
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Spring position breakdown: Pac-12 South RBs
Yesterday we began with the quarterbacks. Today, we move onto running backs. Starting in the South…
Arizona: Rich Rodriguez said that even though running back Nick Wilson is fully recovered he won't be going through any full-contact drills this spring since there's no need for him to prove he can get hit and still be effective. He already did that this past fall when he led Pac-12 freshmen and was the conference's fourth-leading rusher. But with Terris Jones-Grigsby gone, there are a few players who do need to get hit and prove that they can make up for some of the lost yardage. Two names to watch: Jared Baker and Jonathan Haden. And with Wilson out of contact drills, expect some younger players' names to crop up as Rodriguez gives carries to guys who'll be more involved on scout team come fall.
Arizona State: With D.J. Foster's move to receiver, alleviating some of the post-Jaelen Strong era pains, there will be plenty more carries with the Sun Devils. In February, quarterback Mike Bercovici predicted that Demario Richard would probably come out as ASU's starting running back next season. Richard comes in a similar mold to Foster (Richard is 5-foot-10, 210 pounds while Foster is 5-foot-11, 205 pounds). Richard caught 13 passes and had 84 carries last season, so he can be counted on as a passing-catch running back. But, don't expect Kalen Ballage to take Richard's promotion (through Bercovici's eyes) sitting down. Todd Graham spoke very highly of Ballage last season and Ballage's 96-yard kick return in the Hyundai Sun Bowl is what set up Richard's game-winning TD. This battling duo will be fun to watch this spring.
Colorado: The Buffs had four running backs with 75-plus carries last season and quarterback Sefo Liufau toted the ball 69 times, too, but past those five players there really was no one else on the running back radar for Mike MacIntyre. Christian Powell, Michael Adkins II and Phillip Lindsay are all back for Colorado, but only Powell is full go for the spring. McIntyre told reporters in February that Lindsay is day-to-day and Adkins could be out until the middle of spring, leaving Powell with the brunt of carries and the rest going to whoever doesn't have a turf-toe or knee injury. George Frazier, Jordan Murphy and Kyle Evans are all names we could hear this spring but mostly because of said personnel problems.
UCLA: Paul Perkins, ladies and gents. There's not a whole lot else Bruin fans need to (or want to) think about when it comes to running backs. After leading the Pac-12 in rushing in 2014, he's back and ready to make even bigger strides. With Brett Hundley and Jordon James gone, there will be some serious yardage that needs to be made up in 2015. Perkins can take a lot of it, but it'd be nice if Nate Starks had a big spring for the Bruins so he could be counted on next fall to take the load of Perkins' shoulders every so often. And, stop me if you've heard this once before: it should be interesting to see what Jim Mora does with Myles Jack. He carried the ball 28 times for UCLA last fall but will all the back-up eggs be put in Starks' basket? Or will Jack remain an occasional running-backer -- giving the Bruins a few more options in short-yardage situations? And does that change how the spring looks for the Bruins or Jack?
USC: Tre Madden might still be nursing a turf toe injury, but if he is 100 percent, it'll be a fun spring season for USC run game coordinator Bob Connelly as he watches Madden and Justin Davis square off to be the top running back. The winner will have the upper hand this fall when USC sees an influx of young talent. If Madden is healthy, you've got a player whose career has been plagued by injuries vs. the 2014 back up -- chip on the shoulder vs. chip on the shoulder. This could get spicy. And, if Madden isn't full go, then it'll mostly just be a lot of reporting on guys who'll probably be next year's third- or fourth-string running backs. Yay spring ball.
Utah: Like Arizona and UCLA, the Utes have their No. 1 guy locked up in Devontae Booker, who took the 2014 season by storm and finished as the conference's second-leading rusher. After a full winter of strength and conditioning, how much more polished will he look? Utah also returns back up Bubba Poole and third-stringer Troy McCormick, who will probably retain those same roles this spring. The Utes are sitting pretty at running back.
Poll: Which Pac-12 team drops the most?
Well, since we're so balanced here at the Pac-12 Blog, we couldn't possibly look at what team will elevate itself without looking at what ranked team could plummet in the rankings.
Schlabach's Way Too Early Top 25 will make the biggest drop (or not even make the top 25) at the end of the 2015 season?
1. USC | Schlabach's rank: No. 3
Schlabach's reasoning for putting the Trojans so high is understandable: They've got great depth and finally signed a full recruiting class (which was full of blue-chip talent). That's a good recipe for success -- a returning QB, depth, some good juco transfers. But a lot of that talent is untested. Can USC really replace the production of Buck Allen and Nelson Agholor in one offseason, or will the Trojans fall like Troy? (terrible pun No. 1 of 2)
2. Oregon | Schlabach's rank: 6
The Ducks return one of the deepest running back corps in the country and some pretty talented receivers, but with a question mark at quarterback and plenty of spots to fill on the defensive side of the ball, could Oregon be a team that is plagued by inconsistency and drops in the rankings? It's certainly possible. Oregon joins Alabama, Baylor, Georgia and UCLA as Way Too Early top-10 teams that need to find a new QB. Could that one position be enough to sink the Ducks? (terrible pun No. 2 of 2)
3. UCLA | Schlabach's rank: 9
Like Oregon, UCLA needs to find a QB and find it fast. The Bruins, like Oregon, also need to find a new pass rusher and some talented linebackers. Could the problems that malign Oregon also lay claim to the Bruins? But between UO and UCLA, which would be more susceptible to those problems?
4. Arizona | Schlabach's rank: 13
The bridesmaid of the Pac-12 has done a good job of showing up, just not always finishing. Arizona wasn't even mentioned in last season's Way Too Early Top 25 (the February edition) but finished the season ranked No. 19. Will the Wildcats continue this upward trend, or will they pull a Stanford/Washington, which were both ranked in the Way Too Early Top 25 but finished the season with no one talking about them?
5. Arizona State | Schlabach's rank: 18
Like the Ducks and Bruins, the Sun Devils need a new QB, but unlike Oregon and UCLA, the heir is already on the throne. And not only is Mike Bercovici on the throne, he's already stating the goals of the program -- a national title. Could Bercovici's words become fact? Or will they fall flat as ASU struggles to adjust to life in the spotlight?
Trending Five: Huskies, Wolverines making noise in Los Angeles
Hundreds of the top West region prospects were on hand for The Opening Los Angeles Regional this past Sunday. Here are five trends that were revealed during and after the event.
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Pac-12 morning links
- "Crop tops are like soooooo out right now." No, but really, the NCAA says they are.
- Grantland's NFL Draft Cocktail Conversation Guide lists quite a few Pac-12 guys.
- Breaking down Arizona's defense this spring.
- Could the Chiefs draft Jaelen Strong?
- California lost a starting defensive lineman to transfer on Monday.
- Some good background on a Colorado defensive back from Kyle Ringo.
- Marcus Mariota is up for another award.
- Oregon State added an OL to its 2015 class Monday.
- This writer doesn't see Andrus Peat going to the Vikings.
- Projecting UCLA's QB depth chart this spring.
- What does it take for USC to recruit in Georgia?
- Check out Utah's spring practice dates in case you're able to make one.
- Could Danny Shelton be going to Cleveland?
- Steve Gleason tweeted some congrats to Hunter Dale.


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Cannibal Flick The Bad Batch Eats Up Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves
Today marks the VOD release of Ana Lily Amirpour's vampire Western A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, and so it's only fitting that today also brings casting news for her next film. It's a cannibal flick titled The Bad Batch, and holy balls is the cast impressive.
Deadline reports that both Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves have signed on to star in the dystopian love story, alongside Diego Luna and Suki Waterhouse. As was recently rumored, the always badass Jason Momoa is also officially on board.
Production is set to start in L.A. on the Texas wasteland cannibal tale next month. Waterhouse will play the charter of Arlen, Luna will play Jimmy, Reeves will play The Dream, Carrey The Hermit, and Momoa is Miami Man.
Amirpour penned the screenplay and is directing.
Described as a cross between The Road Warrior and Pretty in Pink, The Bad Batch is a post-apocalyptic tale set in a Texas wasteland where a community of cannibals reside. The film is a love story about a cannibal (Momoa) and his food.
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Rob Zombie's 31 – Jane Carr Slithers as Sister Serpent
The lazy part of me wishes Rob Zombie would announce the cast of his film 31 all at once so I wouldn't have to keep writing a new story every day. The fun part of me though, it can't wait to see who Zombie will announce next!
According to the official Rob Zombie Facebook page, Jane Carr is the newest member of the growing 31 cast. Jane plays Sister Serpent a wicked cross of Satan meets Mother Goose.
Carr joins the previously announced Richard Brake as "Doom-Head"; Ginger Lynn as Cherry Bomb, a very special friend of the main man Doom-Head; Malcolm McDowell, who will play Father Murder, the owner of Murder World; Judy Geeson as "Sister Dragon"; David Ury as "Schizo-Head"; Daniel Roebuck as Pastor Victor; Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as "Panda Thomas," the manager of a traveling roadshow known as "The Venus Lux Happy Time Fun Show"; E.G. Daily as the character "Sex-Head"; Torsten Voges as "Death-Head, as well as Sheri Moon Zombie, Lew Temple, Bari Suzuki, and Devin Sidell.
31 follows five carnival workers who are kidnapped the night before Halloween and held hostage in a large secret compound known as Murder World. Once there, they have 12 hours to survive a terrifying game called 31 in which "The Heads" – murderous maniacs dressed as clowns – are released to hunt them down and kill them.
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Dredd 2 Likely Never Happening, Says Alex Garland
Ever since the 2012 release of blood-soaked action flick Dredd, fans have been clamoring for a sequel. Regardless, it is no closer to being made at the time of writing this, and sadly it seems that the same will be true for the rest of eternity. Read on for the crushing latest.
In an interview with MTV, Dredd screenwriter Alex Garland cut right to the chase when he was asked about the fate of the project, laying out the painful facts about this particular case.
"One of the things that's bugged me is that I feel like fans have been slightly exploited to a degree, by having things dangled in front of them," said Garland. "The mechanics of film finance are complicated and tricky, and one thing that's obvious and kind of irreducible is that if a film really bombs at the box office, it's hard to get money for a sequel. And Dredd bombed."
And that's that. Dredd was a box office flop, no matter how much we loved it, and so a sequel is HIGHLY unlikely. Shame, but that's just the way Hollywood works. So when you really enjoy a movie, no matter the genre, spread the word and make sure people support it!
You can watch the brief interview snippet below.
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Infernal (2015)
Starring Alyssa Koerner, Andy Ostroff, Heather Adair
Directed by Bryan Coyne
If it weren't for non-functional parents in horror movies, all children would thrive and lead terror-free existences…but that would be exceedingly boring, now wouldn't it? If Mom and Dad love to scratch and brawl at every conceivable turn, with no hope of reconciliation, topped off with no sense of where their offspring is at differing moments, then by all means, there is no greater environment in which to bring a young'un into the world!
Take Bryan Coyne's latest supernatural thriller, Infernal for example: we've got the newly married couple consisting of Nathan and Sophia (Ostroff, Adair), who hardly give the off the impression that they're in love, or even willing to be compatible with each other, as the majority of their dialogue between each other boils down to screaming and an endless barrage of f-bombs aplenty. Enter their newest addition to the family, baby Imogene – as her little life crawls along, she becomes increasingly more creepy with every passing day. Whether it be the constant need to comb her long blond tresses, or the covert ability to sneak off at a moment's notice undetected, it's clearly obvious that something else is in control of this little one, and Mom and Dad are WAY too involved with themselves and their problems to focus solely upon their daughter's issues. At the request of a psychiatrist, it's concluded that maybe the intervention of a running camera would be the best way to track her progression…well then, isn't it always?
Never mind with speaking to the child, or having her under the direct supervision of a qualified professional – nonsense! The only licensed proficient in the house apparently is Doctor Go-Pro (at least they'll save on health insurance). As would be expected, Nathan chooses to record every single moment of little Imogene's calendar, from birthday parties to her love of the neighborhood dogs, regardless of whether they love her or not. A few instances even capture the voice (and image) of a dark, horned presence in her bedroom at night, almost taking watch of her as she sleeps, all the while Nathan and Sophia continue to piss and moan at each other like a couple of petulant children, which was kind of a sneaky move by their therapist.
As her behavior grows more and more mechanical and laid-out, unfortunately so does the progression of the movie, and aside from a fairly surprising turn of events towards the movie's conclusion, we're left with that overdone feeling that's been far too commonplace in today's brand of horror.
Now I'm not one to play the evil reviewer here, and if you believe that statement, I'd like to announce a casting call for Cabin in the Woods Part 2 (just kidding). Look, performances are what you'd expect from a "found-footage" styled presentation, a lot of infighting, a crapload of "fucks!!" being hurled in every direction, and the inability (at least in this movie) to convince me to sympathize with virtually any character…ever. In the end of all things, when you're hankerin for a big ol' slice of angry kid-right-hand-of Satan type of film, allow me to offer up a little gem from 1976… anyone? Starred some guy named Gregory Peck? Anyone? Give me a little while, and I'm sure it'll come to me.
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"Houdini and Doyle" Investigate the Paranormal
Fox is exploring the relationship between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, reports TVLine.
The network has bought, and sent straight to series, the 10-episode supernatural crime drama "Houdini and Doyle".
The project is inspired by the real-life friendship between the illusionist and the author famous for bringing life to Sherlock Holmes.
In the series — from writers David Titcher ("The Librarians") and David Hoselton ("House") and executive producer David Shore (creator of the "Sherlock"-esque "House") — Houdini (who believes in nothing) and Doyle (who believes in everything) grudgingly team up to investigate supernaturally tinged crimes.
Houdini and Doyle will also air on U.K.'s ITV and Canada's Shaw Media.
[Comic Review] "Batgirl Endgame" #1 Is Expressive and Incredible
For what its worth, the main "Batgirl" title really isn't for me. I understand the appeal and I love the new creative direction but I've never been that interested by the character. So when the "Batgirl Endgame" book arrived on my doorstep I was more than a little sceptical. But, despite this I really enjoyed the one shot. Perhaps because it's one of the most bold experiments in comics recently and it pays off magnificently.
WRITTEN BY: Cameron Stewart, Brendan Fletcher
ART BY: Bengal
PUBLISHER: DC Comics
RELEASE: March 18, 2015
This end game tie in takes place within the continuity of the ongoing "Batman" title and sees Gotham fallen to anarchy under the joker virus, yet again. In the midst of this Barbara finds herself tasked with saving a young girl who has the onset of the virus, and she has to do anything to stop her from falling victim to Joker's murderous pathogen.
From the opening pages the art is crisp and clear. It's expressively colored but really only uses dark colors and earth tones. The world is on fire and every page makes you feel it. But, most impressively is the distinct lack of dialogue within the issue. The entire ordeal goes down without so much of an utterance from Batgirl and the result is an overwhelmingly brisk issue that throws you into a moment of heroics like nothing else.
The script from Stewart and Fletcher is something to marvel at. Without a single line of dialogue to carry the story the trust in Bengal is gigantic. It was well warranted as nothing in the issue suffers from a lack of clarity or purpose. Instead you get thrown into the moment and the comic barely lets you catch your breath until the final page.
Tie in issues often feel bloated with heavy exposition, stating their reasons for existence and forcing an otherwise unnatural narrative. "Batgirl Endgame" doesn't concern itself with any of that. Instead it throws you into the situation and allows you to fill in the details for yourself. It's as experimental as super hero comics get, and it's one of the best examples of a tie in event comic that DC has ever released.
'V/H/S Viral' Is Now Available On Netflix Instant
Magnet Releasing's V/H/S Viral is now available on Netflix's instant streaming platform.
The new tape features segments directed by Marcel Sarmiento (Deadgirl, the incredible The ABCs of Death segment "D Is for Dogfight"), Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes, Extraterrestrial), Gregg Bishop (The Other Side, Dance of the Dead), as well as Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution, Spring).
"A police chase after a deranged ice cream truck has captivated the attention of the greater Los Angeles area. Dozens of fame—obsessed teens flock to the streets with their video cameras and camera phones, hell—bent on capturing the next viral video. But there is something far more sinister occurring in the streets of L.A. than a simple police chase. A resounding effect is created onto all those obsessed with capturing salacious footage for no other purpose than to amuse or titillate. Soon the discovery becomes that they themselves are the stars of the next video, one where they face their own death."
Patrick Lawrie, Emmy Argo, Heather Hayes, Jessica Luza, John Curran, Justin Welborn, Mary Ralston, Michael Aaron Milligan, Gustavo Salmerón, Marian Álvarez, Xavi Daura, Esteban Navarro, Nick Blanco, Chase Newton, Shane Bradey and Jayden Robison star.
Marcel Sarmiento, TJ Cimfel, Dave White, Gregg Bishop, Nacho Vigalondo, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead wrote the screenplays.
Alex Roe Lands Male Lead in The Ring Prequel Rings
Pre-production has begun on F. Javier Gutierrez's Rings, set to be a prequel to the 2002 remake of The Ring. We recently learned that a female lead had been found, and today another piece has been added to the casting puzzle. Read on for the latest!
Deadline reports that Alex Roe (The 5th Wave) has nabbed the male lead in the prequel, starring opposite Italian actress Matilda Lutz. He will be playing Holt, who is the boyfriend to Lutz's character and becomes distant from her after watching the tape.
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Rings will hit theaters on November 13, 2015.
Gutierrez is directing from a script written by Akiva Goldsman, David Loucka, and Jacob Aaron Estes.
Based on a Japanese cult success, the first U.S. film went on to gross $249 million at the worldwide box office. That was enough to justify a sequel, which didn't match the first one's B.O. power but still grossed $160 million worldwide.
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"Salem" Gets a Full Trailer That Unleashes Hell!
The full Season 2 trailer has been released for WGN America's "Salem," returning on Sunday, April 5 at 10pm ET/9pm CT. In it, we see that war in waged on the witches, while Lucy Lawless is introduced as the last "true" witch. Will she also battle Janet Montgomery and her coven, who are about to unleash Hell upon the town?
"Salem", a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17th-century witch trials, returns for season two at the dawn of a Witch War. As the disease and devastation unleashed by a deadly supernatural ritual spread through the war-torn village, Salem's most powerful witch, Mary Sibley, must face off against adversaries old and new who are vying for her throne.
"Salem" is a gripping one-hour drama that boldly re-imagines the infamous 17th century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. The series stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West ("Nikita," "ER"), Seth Gabel ("Arrow," "Fringe"), Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant ("Jane Eyre"), Elise Eberle ("The Astronaut Farmer") and Iddo Goldberg ("Mob City").
Lucy Lawless ("Xena: Warrior Princess", "Spartacus") and Stuart Townsend ("Betrayal," "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen") joined the series for season two. Lawless joins the cast as "Countess Marburg," one of the last remaining survivors of the legendary line of ancient German witches and Townsend portrays English aristocrat "Samuel Wainwright" – a doctor looking to uncover the secrets of "Salem" and keep his own from those who would seek to discover them.
Check out some really cool posters here:
Ana Lily Amirpour's Cannibal Film Gets Interesting Cast
Ana Lily Amirpour's A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is a stunning, singular debut film. Thankfully we won't have to wait long for her next film, The Bad Batch, which is being described as a dystopian love story centered on a community of cannibals living in a Texas wasteland. Production starts next month and according to Deadline, it's set to have an interesting cast.
Diego Luna, Suki Waterhouse, and Jason Momoa (starring as a character called "Miami Man") are all on board. Now it's been announced that Keanu Reeves and Jim Carrey have signed on. Wow. Even cooler, Reeves is playing a character called "The Dream" and Carrey is "The Hermit."
I adore A Girl Walks Home At Night and am really looking forward to this one. It'll be interesting to see what Amirpour can do with a decent budget.
Within Madness (2015)
Starring Matt Story, Kaci Champion, Jessica Dickory
Directed by J.M. Stelly
Aah, the ramblings of a madman – whether conceptually fictional or right out of the newspapers, some of them can make for interesting reading (or watching, dependent upon which type of media they choose to utilize). Some of the all-time favorites have got to be Manson, Bundy, Dahmer, and even good old Hannibal the Cannibal himself, but not too many folks recognize the name of Ricardo Lopez, the infamous stalker of Icelandic singer Bjork, who in 1996 took his own life, but not before making a nearly nine-month video rant at his home in Hollywood.
Director J.M. Stelly used Lopez's maniacal tendencies to inspire Within Madness, a thriller basing its focus upon Donovan Summer (Story), a personal trainer who had become obsessed with a former client (Champion), and sat down (in painful lengths) to prattle on about his morbid fascination with her. His deep descent into complete mental separation is drawn out over the course of its relatively short runtime, and with Selly's usage of 16mm stock, the grain and feel is that of a retro art house production – nice touch, indeed. Summer's slip into depravity is wrought with cut scenes of a slave and her master in some antiquated S&M footage – odd in appearance and it just looks out of place. As the movie slogs along in its attempt to convince the viewer that Summer is flipping his loon-switch (as if we couldn't already tell), his rants become more fervent in their emergence, and the way that Stelly shoots the video diary shots is a way to pull you in, yet if you've seen and heard the musings of sociopaths in the past, this dialogue can seem both tedious and pedestrian.
Story does a respectable job in his portrayal of the damaged soul, and at times offers up memories reminiscent of one Mr. Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, but it's the slowdown that will whittle away at your patience (at least it did mine) and almost slams the brakes so hard that your skull bounces off of the dashboard – quick on the startup, even faster to decelerate, and that is nothing short of a terminal diagnosis for a presentation with a 75-minute life span. My advice for those looking for the real deal when it comes to true schizoid delirium on tape? – Google some of Lopez's actual video diaries, as that's the kind of stuff what will keep you up at night, because when it comes to this kind of "madness," my prescription would be to sleep it off, and save yourself the psychological wear and tear on your melons.
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'John Wick' Kill Count Shows All of the Shots to the Head!
The Keanu Reeves-starrer John Wick was easily one of the most underrated and best films of the year.
Reeves plays a ex-hitman who goes on a bloody rampage after a gangster's son murders his dog (given to him as a gift by his deceased wife). Yup, the character's motivation is puppy revenge, which is insanely badass.
From John's house to the Red Circle, Church and Compound, this reddit user created the following "Kill Count" that breaks down all of those who stood in Wick's way – and ended up with a bullet to the head.
How many people did John Wick kill? How accurate was he? Find out below, and don't miss John Wick out now via Lionsgate.
[Exclusive Comic Preview] Steve Niles' "The October Faction" # 5
Steve Niles is often regarded as a master of horror in modern comics. His work in Criminal Macabre and 30 Days of Night show him as a storyteller who isn't afraid to use the medium of comics against the reader. He has a talent for finding strange new artists to present his scripts in the most horrific way possible and his work on "The October Faction" is no different.
Now, before the impending release next week, here's an exclusive preview of issue #5.
The October Faction #5
Steve Niles (w) • Damien Worm (a & c)
Geoff is sick and tired of a certain Robot-Faced menace stalking his sister and threatening his father, so the two have an all-out brawl to settle the score. Meanwhile, Lucas reveals a terrible secret to his former partner, and an old enemy of the Allan family comes back from the dead!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Today on VOD: Backcountry, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Spring and Zombeavers
Today is thus far the biggest horror VOD release date of the year, as a handful of 2015's hottest gems are now available for instant viewing. Read on for all the details, and get ready to spend the weekend on the couch!
First up, writer/director Adam MacDonald's Backcountry (review) has been unleashed by IFC Midnight today, and our own Matt Boiselle raves that the flick "does for the woods what Jaws did for the ocean." High praise, to say the very least.
Starring Eric Balfour, Missy Peregrym, and Jeff Roop, Backcountry follows an urban couple who embark on a camping trip in the Canadian backcountry. When they enter a predatory bear's territory, their trip turns into an horrific tale of tragedy, will, and survival.
We go from survival horror to vampire horror with Ana Lily Amirpour's A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (review), which is being touted as the world's first Iranian vampire Western. Is your interest piqued? Because it should be!
In the film, the Iranian ghost town of Bad City, home to prostitutes, junkies, pimps, and other sordid souls, is a bastion of depravity and hopelessness where a lonely vampire stalks its most unsavory inhabitants. But when boy meets girl, an unusual love story begins to blossom… blood red.
One of this year's most anticipated horror films has been Spring (review), the latest from Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution). It has received predominantly rave reviews from those lucky enough to see it, and today it's available for all to enjoy.
Lou Taylor Pucci (Evil Dead) and Nadia Hilker appear in the sci-fi horror film, centered on a young American fleeing to Europe to escape his past. While backpacking along the Italian coast, everything changes during a stop at an idyllic Italian village, where he meets and instantly connects with the enchanting and mysterious Louise. A flirtatious romance begins to bloom between the two – however, Evan soon realizes that Louise has been harboring a monstrous, primordial secret that puts both their relationship and their lives in jeopardy.
And last but certainly not least, those looking for a whacky horror-comedy need look no further than Jordin Rubin's Zombeavers (review), which chomps its way to VOD outlets today courtesy of Freestyle Releasing.
When a trio of sexy college girls arrive at a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, their vacation is quickly jeopardized by a hungry bear, a menacing hunter, and the girls' own party-crashing boyfriends. However, these disturbances are nothing compared to what lurks in the lake by the cabin: The result of a local chemical spill, a horde of bloodthirsty, zombified beavers closes in on the unsuspecting co-eds.
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Rob Zombie's '31′ Has a Satanic Sister Serpent
Jane Carr is the latest to join Rob Zombie's 31, his Halloween-themed slasher that's now in production.
Carr will portray Sister Serpent, a wicked cross of Satan meets Mother Goose.
She started her long career in 1969 with The Pride Of Miss Jean Brodie opposite Maggie Smith and has continued on in everything from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "How I Met Your Mother."
The Devil's Rejects' Ginger Lynn recently was added as 'Cherry Bomb', a very special friend of Doom-Head (portrayed by Richard Brake).
Malcolm McDowell plays 'Father Murder', the owner of Murder World for which the film is based.
Judy Geeson plays 'Sister Dragon', who runs Murder World alongside McDowell. She joins David Ury, who will be playing Schizo-Head, one half of murderous team of brothers living inside Murder World. Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs was recently cast as Panda Thomas, with Elizabeth Daily (E.G. Daily) playing 'Sex-head', and Torsten Voges as the insane partner of Death-Head.
Daniel Roebuck plays Paster Victor, an unfortunate participant in last year's game of 31.
Lew Temple, Devin Sidell and Sheri Moon Zombie also star.
"31 follows five carnival workers who are kidnapped the night before Halloween and held hostage in a large secret compound known as Murder World.
Once there, they have 12 hours to survive a terrifying game called 31 in which 'The Heads'- murderous maniacs dressed as clowns – are released to hunt them down and kill them."
'Attack On Titan': Full HD Teaser Trailer!
Yesterday we showed you a clip from a Japanese program that shared footage from Attack On Titan, the live-action adaptation of the awesome anime that's now on Netflix?
Now, below we've added the full teaser trailer, in HD nonetheless. How big is it? Well, it's larger than Godzilla!
Toho, who also makes the Godzilla films, is behind this two-part live action adventure that features "Titans" that are actually larger than the biggest and baddest Godzilla (120m vs. 108m in Gareth Edwards' remake). And unlike most movies these days, the Titans will be a mix of both CG and practical SFX – under the supervision of special effects director Onoue Katsuro – much like Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park.
In Shinji Higuchi's Japanese Attack On Titan:
"The sudden arrival of the Titans–mysterious, gigantic humanoid creatures who devour human beings one after the other–brings mankind to the brink of extinction. Fast-forward more than 100 years later. What remains of the human population now live in relative peace behind massive walls that were erected to defend themselves against the Titans. Yet once again, that peace is shattered when a Titan measuring over 50 meters tall smashes through the wall, allowing a horde of other Titans to enter. The protagonist, Eren, had been resigned to a life confined behind these walls. Nothing I do would make a difference, he thought. But when he joins the "Outer Wall Restoration Team" set up to fight against the Titans, he is reunited with Mikasa, a childhood friend and someone he had long rued not being able to save. The new recruits embark on a mission to obtain explosives, which had become rare and precious, before getting past the waves of Titans to plug the gaping hole in the wall, with humanity's survival on the line. Will there be a future for Eren and Mikasa, and for mankind itself?"
'Rings' Gets Its Male Lead Who Watches "THE" Tape
The Fifth Wave star Alex Roe will see the Rings as he's been cast in the lead of The Ring prequel opposite Matilda Lutz. He will play Lutz's boyfriend 'Holt', who watches the tape.
F. Javier Gutierrez directs with a theatrical release planned for November 13, 2015.
Bloody Disgusting was able to find out what the 3-D Ring will be about. Our sources told us last week that the new The Ring is actually a prequel, and takes place before the 2002 remake that starred Naomi Watts as a woman uncovering the mystery behind a haunted VHS tape. Rings will take place years before the creation of said tape and tell the origin of Samara's reign of terror.
"Rings" is also the name of the short – directed by TCM 2 and TMNTs' Jonathan Liebesman – that accompanied the purchase of The Ring 2 on home video in 2005.
Aviva Goldsman, David Loucka and Jacon Aaron Estes all had a hand in writing the script, which is based on the 1991 novel by Koji Suzuki.
Exclusive – Lou Taylor Pucci Talks Spring
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Lou Taylor Pucci, whose latest horror/romance feature film, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's Spring (review), will be opening up next week; and after coming to the conclusion that we both were reeling from the effects of different St. Patrick's Day celebrations the night before, we settled in and discussed a number of topics. So grab some aspirin and a little black coffee along with us, but more importantly, enjoy!
Dread Central – Can you give us a little insight about how you got your start in the business?
Lou Taylor Pucci – I did The Sound of Music on Broadway – I was running around in a sailor's suit, singing "Do-Re-Mi." I did community theater as a kid and that's where it led to in New York City – I lived about an hour away, and almost my entire family has been in the entertainment industry in some way or another. My Dad was a musician, and my Mom did some modeling, and they said that they gave me a good stage name, because they thought I was going to be a musician, so I guess that's what I aspired to, but nobody said that, which was nice because I never felt the pressure to become a musician, and honestly I didn't have the talent for it. Something in me just picked up singing so fast – I had the right pitch, and maybe because it was from me hearing my Dad sing so much when I was younger. So I was on Broadway about a year and a half after I started auditioning, and then film came way later – there was a year in between where I was trying to figure out what the hell to do next. I remember thinking after The Sound of Music was done, I thought "I hope this isn't the coolest thing I ever do in my life" (laughs). Then film started coming around, and that was because of one awesome woman: Rebecca Miller, who is married to Daniel Day-Lewis – she made this movie called Personal Velocity, where I played this dark, dark role, and coming from Broadway to being a hitchhiker who's been beaten, and picks his fingers until they bleed, it was so different and real that it actually shocked my system when I went for the audition, and I realized what acting was like for film, and from then on, I've just been riding the wave.
DC – Tell me about your character Evan in Spring.
LP – It's a little hard for me to describe it because he's so real…just a regular guy. The one thing that's really special about him in some ways is that he has no one. He starts the movie off by losing his mother, and he finds out later on that he's lost his mother, and that it occurred before his mother's passing. He's a regular guy, and I kind of base him on my brother, Zack, in terms of the masculine figure – he's just the normal dude – he doesn't give away his feelings very easily, and he's not very emotional outwardly, but when he finds this woman, everything changes, and he opens up and falls in love. From there he realizes that he's got someone, and they're the only person that matters in his life – he's a lonely character, and he's at that point in his life where he's got to try something different.
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DC – Now I've wanted to nail someone down from the Evil Dead cast for a while for this question: How rigorous was the filming? It looked like a lot of you took quite a beating during the shoots!
LP – Dude, that was one of the coolest things I ever did. Using all practical effects like that – there was no green screening at all – when someone's arm was getting cut off, that was it! It felt like a throwback to when you could make horror films well, because people could see what the hell was going on, and everyone was covered in fake blood, and they all were frustrated and angry that they stuck to everything! My hair was stuck to my shoulders the entire movie – I'd wake up and have to get a spray-down on my shoulders just so I could life my cheek off (laughs). We make it in New Zealand, which is beautiful, but we were filming in Winter, so it was shockingly cold in this giant warehouse, and I honestly got to see the biggest production that I've ever been a part of. The house had each room rolled away from each other room, so that they could film in it as best they could, and each room was built to exact specifications so that they could fit all the crew in there, yet make each room look tiny in the cabin, and it was really well done. Fede Alvarez was one of the coolest dudes ever, and I just could believe that he had the immediate ability to not only make amazing homages to the original, but also make his own thing happen, and not be too precious about the original stuff either. Making the lead character a girl, and not having Bruce Campbell be a part of that was awesomely smart – no one can replace him, and only Bruce Campbell can be Bruce Campbell – he's just a personality all to himself.
DC – You've had your hands in both TV and film projects, so do you have a preference, or just happy to be acting as a whole?
LP – I just love acting different characters and playing parts that look different. I know that sounds weird, and a lot of people start from the inside and work their way out with it, but I do the reverse. If I can't look at myself in the mirror, and I look like a different person, then it's very hard for me, and that's why my character of Evan in Spring was so hard to play because it was just me – head shaved bald, so I had to start from the inside with that, but most of the time whatever part will give me the ability to do that, I'll try. I once played a transvestite on Law & Order, and I said "only if I get to keep the beard that I have!" I looked whacked out – I had makeup and a beard, and it looked hilarious, and he was also sad and strange – it was awesome. I always look for those kinds of parts where people are going to allow me to make the audience forget that its me, as if they ever had any idea who this person ever was, because I don't think that's real acting, and I don't think it should be a fucking popularity contest. If you're a musician, you've got to create a personality,if you're a comedian, you've got to create a personality, but if you're an actor, you've got to create a personality that can fit into anything. Personally, I don't like the whole "Tom Cruise in the next shootout movie!" – to me, it doesn't make sense – I want to feel the story, and believe that story, and forget that it's Tom Cruise.
DC – I recently saw on your IMDb page that you're listed as a producer on a movie titled Poor Boy – what's going on with that?
LP – Yeah, we're going to be making it in a month – it's about two brothers in Nevada living on a houseboat on Lake Mead. I play Romeo "Prickface" Griggs – big beard, mohawk, and my brother, who is kind of called "Poor Boy" – you actually never hear his name in the movie, which I think is cool. It's sort of a brother-love story about these two people trying to take care of each other, but at the same time it's a total comedy – not slapstick, but the dialogue is smart, and it's very realistic, and it reminds me of a real version of Run Ronnie Run. Robert Scott Wildes is directing, and he's a first-time feature guy, and I came on early, and helped him in a couple of ways, and it's the first time I've gotten the chance to produce, which is really cool, and I'll be one of the main characters in the movie – it's really different for me, which is cool.
DC – Last one I've got for you – after the work on Poor Boy, how full is the future slate for you?
LP – Honestly, the last thing that I did was the Law & Order and Spring, which comes out in a week, so that's the most major thing out right now, and I've been working on Poor Boy for about a year – doing research and working for that specific reason – I have a nine-month beard on me right now – it's huge! With pilot season coming up, combined with a nine-month beard, you're not going to find a lot of stuff (laughs). The film I'm working on right now is such a passion-project, and it's so much of what I want to do, that I've got to focus on that.
Benson and Moorhead directed from Benson's script. Evil Dead star Lou Taylor Pucci and Nadia Hilker appear in the sci-fi horror film.
Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci; Evil Dead, Thumbsucker) is a young American fleeing to Europe to escape his past. While backpacking along the Italian coast, everything changes during a stop at an idyllic Italian village, where he meets and instantly connects with the enchanting and mysterious Louise. A flirtatious romance begins to bloom between the two – however, Evan soon realizes that Louise has been harboring a monstrous, primordial secret that puts both their relationship and their lives in jeopardy.
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It's Raining Men in This 'Dying Light' Fall Compilation
There are a lot of ways to die in Dying Light. An angry Volatile might grab you, you could fall off a building, drown, get bludgeoned to death by a crowd of Biters, or — and this one's my favorite — you could sneak up behind an unsuspecting ghoul, only to get blown to pieces because that wasn't a ghoul, it was a Bomber, you fool!
This vertigo-inducing fall compilation from YouTuber OchiDO is a fun watch, even if I can't stop wondering why asphalt is deadlier than the roof of a vehicle. Unless the city of Harran constructs their vehicles out of a marshmallow-like substance, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
AMC's Preacher Pilot Finds Its Arseface
Casting news for AMC's upcoming "Preacher" pilot is coming at us hot and heavy this week, and today the latest announcement has been made. Who will be playing the lovable character known as Arseface? Read on to find out!
Deadline reports that young actor Ian Colletti ("Rake") has landed the role of Arseface, whose real name is Eugene Root. The character has a horribly disfigured face and a severe speech impediment but is an otherwise nice kid, looking up to main character Jesse Custer. However, the town's reviled monster is troubled by something terrible he's done in the past — something he fears might have turned God himself against him.
As we reported yesterday, Ruth Negga has landed the female lead in "Preacher," playing Jesse's ex-girlfriend, Tulip. The character is described as a volatile, action-packed, sexified force of nature, a capable, unrepentant criminal with a love of fashion and ability to construct helicopter-downing bazookas out of coffee cans and corn shine who's not afraid to steal, kill, or corn cob-stab her way out of a bad situation.
Related Story: Dominic Cooper to Star in Preacher?
"Preacher," a Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios co-production, was developed for TV by Sam Catlin ("Breaking Bad") and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (This Is the End, Superbad, Neighbors). Rogen and Goldberg will produce through their Point Grey banner along with Neal Moritz's Original Film.
The pilot was written by Sam Catlin. Rogen and Goldberg are attached to direct.
Based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's twisted '90s comic book series, "Preacher" is about Jesse Custer, a conflicted Preacher in a small Texas town who merges with a creature that has escaped from heaven and develops the ability to make anyone do anything he says. Along with his ex-girlfriend, Tulip, and an Irish vampire named Cassidy, the three embark on a journey to literally find God.
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Pain Meds For Hep C Patients
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Why muscle wasting & severe pain?I'm on my HAART regimen, and for the most part I stick to it. My VL is undetectable, my CD4 is 1300. However I am going through severe muscle wasting & pain that has me not able to function well at most times. I also have Hep C & Lupus, but all my...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine...population and can be tough to make any specific diagnosis or to treat. HIV infection, some HIV meds (such as AZT or D4T) , hepatitis C, and lupus all can aggravate muscle/joint problems in some patients so your situation can be very challenging.... Read more »
Transmission of Hep C? (HEPATITIS C TRANSMISSION VIA SALIVA, 2010)Dr., I so appreciate your honesty and yet I feel you are a bit naive. Transmission is a lot more... Read more »
Accidental Spit in Eye (Hep C) (HEPATITIS C TRANSMISSION)I have the same question as asked in "blood tainted saliva in eye" asked by another visitor, but my... Read more »
Hepatitis C and HIV... What Is Hepatitis C? How Is It Diagnosed? How Is Hep C Treated? Can Hep C Be Prevented? Hep C and HIV Together The Bottom Line What Is Hepatitis C? The hepatitis C Read more »
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Hepatitis: Overview...hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and G viruses, or HAV, HBV, and so on. Over 90% of cases of hepatitis are caused by hepatitis A, B, or C. Viral hepatitis can be acute or chronic. Acute means the first few weeks to months after you get hepatitis. You may... Read more »
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Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?
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Mark Berry introduces the new President of Phoenix Rising, Dr. Gary Solomon, and welcomes Professor Jonathan Edwards to the Phoenix Rising Board of Directors.
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Joost Luiten had a rare accomplishment last week while playing in the Volvo Golf Champions event in Durban, South Africa.
Luiten, a 28-year-old from the Netherlands, holed a 7-iron from 248 yards for a 2 on the par-5 10th hole at the Durban Country Club.
The albatross — or double-eagle — is an infrequent occurrence on the golf course. Here are some others who have accomplished the feat:
Louis Oosthuizen — The South African had a 2 on the par-5 second hole in the final round of the 2012 Masters. Coincidentally, Luiten's albatross Friday tied him for the second-round lead with Oosthuizen in the Volvo Golf Champions.
Gene Sarazen — In one of the most famous shots in Masters history, Sarazen scored an albatross on the par-5 15th hole in the final round in 1935. The shot tied him with Craig Wood for the lead, and Sarazen went on to win the playoff.
Along with Oosthuizen and Sarazen, the only other albatrosses at the Masters have been by Bruce Devlin (1967) and Jeff Maggert (1994).
Nick Watney — Watney went double-eagle on the 17th hole in Round 1 of the 2012 U.S. Open. It was the third albatross ever at the U.S. Open.
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Any Ideas?
Foreverlad(9b - Tampa Bay)March 13, 2013
Picked up six of these at my local Ace Hardware yesterday for 89 cents each, no label. Asked someone in the garden center what it was, and he told me it's a coleus (or in the coleus family). I have my doubts, as I've never seen anything like it.
You can get a much closer view by clicking on the photo.
Foreverlad(9b - Tampa Bay)
Sorry, thought I'd posted this earlier.
Sorry, thought I'd posted this earlier.
After some additional research with guidance from the suggestions in this and the Florida Gardening forum, It's definitely a Celosia. Celosia Argentea, aka Plume Cockscomb, Smart Look Red Cockscomb.
Thanks so much for the assistance. Never would have figured this one out for myself.
Here is a link that might be useful: Smart Look Red Cockscomb