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is there such a thing as an etsy genuis? if so, this is it.
fitzgerald toussaint
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Bryan Fuller
Hi Brian,
I don't pretend to know the intricacies of football but during the Nebraska game it seemed that Toussaint, in pass protection, would wait for his blocking assignment to come to him before engaging the player. Seeing as Toussaint is significantly smaller then the LB or lineman he's been assigned to block this usually resulted in Toussaint getting pushed backwards (physics and all). Is this how RBs are typically coached to play pass protection?
Jack C.
I mostly stay away from the how of any particular technique failing; more of a "what" guy since I didn't play the game, etc. But to me Toussaint's blocking issues stem from three problems:
- Michigan's line has to resort to slide protections that often expose him to a pass-rushing DE. This is a bad matchup for anyone.
- He's part of that need to resort to slide protections since his recognition isn't good; when he is tasked with identifying guys to pick up he often catches them. Vincent Smith and Mike Hart would find guys and then get some momentum before making contact.
- He hits guys too high sometimes, which makes it easy for them to shed him and attack. Smith and Hart got low, or in Smith's case existed in a perpetual state of low-ness.
3 is his problem, 2 is part his and part a holistic inability to pick up blitzes, and 1 is not his fault.
What's different about this year?
Greetings –
Regarding the offensive line, I saw some comments that intrigued me that intrigued me the other day and I'm curious your perspective.
Borges indicated that another variable in the mix this year is that it's "the first year in the scheme we've wanted to move to." Based on your work therefore, do you conclude that:
1) There is a significant difference this year in scheme, protections, and what the offense is asking of the o'line?
2) That experienced lines would be impacted by such a scheme change?
3) That inexperienced players would unimpacted (i.e. just as inexperienced)?
4) That therefore the years experience/games experience would also be negatively impacted from a production standpoint.
So that in conclusion – there's actually hope bc the ones that are young are young and the ones that are supposed to have experience have less experience than one would otherwise understand to be true.
And – that next year or the year after really will be better!
Keep up the good work.
Unfortunately, I'm not seeing a whole lot of evidence for that rationale.
Borges's comments make no sense. This year started out with Michigan running a bunch of stretch plays, which was a departure from what they'd done the first two years… and a staple of the Rodriguez offense. If that's what he meant, he could have just, you know, kept running the stretch.
Instead Michigan was almost exclusively an inside zone and power team their first two years here, and the differences between running those things from under center versus the shotgun are minimal. There has been a more concerted effort to run plays from under center, but that shift was even more pronounced late last year after Gardner took the helm of the offense.
If anything's changed this year from last year in terms of blocking it's that Denard isn't around to bail it out. Borges trying to use him to cover his ass by claiming he somehow couldn't run the schemes he wanted to be cause the guy running behind them was also the one taking the snap is a weak excuse that throws Denard (of all people!) under the bus.
[After THE JUMP: WHY WOULD YOU THINK THAT MAKES ME FEEL BETTER]
Upon Further Review 2013: Offense vs Nebraska
TUBE NOTES: They didn't put the tubes on TV! ABC –1,000,000. WHERE ARE MY TUBES, ABC?
FORMATION NOTES: Nebraska often responded to Michigan going under center with running an under package with a safety walked down, sometimes to the line, like below…
…they blitzed a ton from this.
Michigan is occasionally having Funchess in a three-point stance but split out about a body length from the tackle. I have not given this its own name yet; we'll see if it sticks around.
You can't see the outside receiver here, but this is "shotgun trips inner stack TE". Shotgun = obvious. Trips = three WRs to one side. Inner stack: look, they're stacked. TE: there is a TE.
And there was this.
It has been discussed; Funchess is covered for reasons of sorcery.
SUBSTITUTION NOTES: Michigan is settling down for better or worse. Gardner the whole way, Toussaint most of the way and occasionally replaced by Green on plays that were almost all runs because Michigan is more afraid of him as a blitz pickup guy than Toussaint. WRs were Funchess and Gallon primarily with Chesson getting the bulk of the remaining snaps. Dileo had only a few snaps, most obviously the last one.
OL was the usual now: Lewan/Bosch/Glasgow/Magnuson/Schofield. Kalis made a couple of appearances in goal line type sets as a sixth OL.
Michigan's main churn at this point is at tight end. Butt is the main guy now. Paskorz got some snaps, as did Williams, though Williams seems to be getting fewer and fewer as the season goes along. Michigan tried a couple plays with Houma as a wing TE, which didn't work too well.
[After THE JUMP: I regret to inform you that the Heisenberg uncertainty principle does not apply to football games and observing this left it just the same.]
- 100% complete insanity
- 2013 nebraska
- al borges
- brady hoke needs to coach better
- channing stribling
- clock management
- devin funchess
- fitzgerald toussaint
- fred jackson
- game columns
- game theory
- i know it's over and oh it never really began but in my heart it was so real
- josh furman
- lolborges
- mary sue coleman
- taco charlton
- tubes
11/9/2013 – Michigan 13, Nebraska 17 – 6-3, 2-3 Big Ten
The Passion of the Gardner [Bryan Fuller]
I've turned off. This is my default reaction in moments of extreme stress, because when I was a kid I tended to hit things and scream like a banshee and there was counseling and whatnot, counseling that essentially boiled down to "you have to be a human. If you are a rabid badger your whole life it will go poorly for you." Still, it is a daily trial. I've made up a word for people whose incompetence is making me angry, and I think it in trivial situations, like when someone can't get a credit card to swipe or dares to drive the speed limit. Yobs. Yobs everywhere. The way I'm built, I am presented with a stark choice when the bile comes up: on or off.
I am off. The Nebraska game was a fugue state. When Michigan scored the thing with the kicking after that is worth six-ish points—torchclown or something—people around me stood and cheered, as they are wont to do. I sat down and tried to check twitter. The event had no impact on me at all. Turning that emotion on meant turning the rest of them on, and that could not be allowed to happen.
I'm familiar with this after the last half-decade of Michigan football, of course, and even more recently last year's hockey team. I've gotten quite good at sleepwalking through sporting events without being mentally present.
But all men have breaking points. Last year I had one when the hockey team lost to BGSU 5-1, had its first shot of the third period 15 minutes in, and watched an alternate captain get injured on a dirty hit without doing anything. That was banshee time.
Nebraska muffs a punt and Michigan gets it on the Cornhusker 26. They have not picked up one goddamn yard on the ground in weeks. First down: run from under center that Nebraska puts eight in the box in and blitzes. Second down: the same goddamn thing. Too much. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! WHY DO YOU THINK THAT HAS ANY CHANCE OF WORKING," I yelled at someone who could not hear me. "HAVE YOU WATCHED THIS TEAM PLAY YET?"
I hope he has, because if I have to watch this crap he should too. The evidence suggests otherwise.
It was one thing to get run off the field by what may be the best defense in the country. Michigan's offense sucks this year and when you suck that is the kind of thing that happens. It was complete agony, but everyone with two functioning eyes had already braced for impact.
It is another thing, a different thing, to get run off the field by a collection of country yokels higher on 'shine than Mary Sue Coleman who couldn't spell "run fit" if you spotted them "run fi" and exist in mortal terror that their coach will machine-gun cats at them if—when—they explode into little smithereens that once resembled a run defense.
"But coach, we're already spread across most of a three-state area," the yokels said. "YAHHHH EAT NINE HUNDRED MILE PER HOUR CAT," Bo Pelini said, cranking his catling gun. "Dawwww," the yokels said moments before their faces were obliterated by cats moving so fast air friction had caused them to burst into flame, "we probably shouldn't have given up two hundred yards rushing to Illinois. Or everyone else on the schedule not named Southern Miss or Purdue."
Two hundred yards. By every-damn-body. Nebraska could not stop a nine year old from going eighty yards in their spring game, and as the season progressed it became clear they were trying to. We can't call Nebraska's defense a "unit," since that would imply concerted collective action. So let's go with eleven gas molecules in the cold vacuum of Pelini.
Against eleven gas molecules in the cold vacuum of Pelini, Michigan farted out production worse than that which caused a mini civil war in the Michigan fanbase after Penn State (which at least featured Devin Gardner picking up bushels of yards). It was worse than Michigan's recent debacle against Michigan State, the top defense in the country. Hack out the sacks and snaps that a battered Devin Gardner can't deal with and Michigan ran for 22 yards on 29 attempts. Oh, for the halcyon days when Michigan could pick up one yard per attempt.
After the game, Nebraska informed the world of how this was possible when even Purdue acquired four yards a carry.
"Whatever formation they came out in, we knew what they were going to throw at us." -Randy Gregory
"We knew what they were going to do right before they did it." -Jason Ankrah
The last time Michigan fans heard this, they were duly livid. They'd just watched their team lose to
Texas in the Rose Bowl 38-37 EDIT: USC in the Rose Bowl 28-14. That is one thing. This is another thing, a different thing.
This was the game where Michigan's Cheesecake Factory offense—they do everything terribly, but by God there's a lot of it—hit rock bottom. Michigan couldn't get one damn yard per carry because of many reasons, but #1 was unblocked Nebraska defenders plowing into Gardner and Toussaint in the backfield. Gardner was hit for TFLs on three separate inverted veers on which a Nebraska defender tore through unblocked, because there was no one to block him.
Michigan would go under center and run play action that did not cause a Nebraska player to step forward one single time; Gardner looked downfield and found his receivers bracketed. Once there was only one guy in the pattern, because Al Borges is smart. He was Devin Funchess, and he had three guys surrounding him.
This is comprehensive failure that goes beyond the limited talent at Michigan's disposal after Rich Rodriguez regarded offensive line recruiting as optional in his final two years at Michigan. There are dozens of teams around the country with less to work with than Michigan. Some of them have played Nebraska, and ripped them for 200 yards rushing. Even poor damn Purdue, currently chasing Big Ten futility records, acquired 82 yards on its 20 actual rushes. Purdue is more than four times as good at running the ball against Brownian motion as Michigan is.
In this game the idea that Al Borges was waving flags literally telling the opposition defense what they were running went from highly likely to explicitly certain.
Despite this, in his post game presser Brady Hoke once again sighed "we just didn't execute." That is not an answer. There is nothing to execute when half the time a 'shine-addled yahoo has put his helmet through your neck without being acknowledged by anyone on your team.
"I have to do a better job coaching," which Hoke said seven times in 12 minutes, is also not an answer. It's clear that right now no one in Ann Arbor has any of those. Can we interest you in a tackle for loss?
Nebraska's official site has an embedding-disabled item.
Brady Hoke Epic Double Point Of The Week. We will go with… uh… Matt Wile. Yes. It is only right. Wile pounded a 69-yard punt that flipped field position and helped Michigan enter the half down only 10-3 to a clownshow team. He averaged nearly 50 yards an attempt for the game. He also used Zoltan Mesko trademark eye laserz to force Jordan Westerkamp to fumble his last punt. A truly inspiring performance from the most important player on this year's team.
Honorable mention: All of Jibreel Black's tackles were behind the LOS. Cam Gordon finished a sack and forced a fumble that Michigan recovered. Devin Funchess still seems like a good player. James Ross was one of the main guys holding Armstrong to 1.1 YPC and Abdullah under 4 and had a thumping hit to prevent a big play.
Epic Double Point Standings.
2.0: Jeremy Gallon (ND, Indiana)
1.0: Devin Gardner (ND), Desmond Morgan(UConn), Devin Funchess(Minnesota), Frank Clark(PSU), Matt Wile (Nebraska)
0.5: Cam Gordon (CMU), Brennen Beyer (CMU)
Brady Hoke Epic Double Fist-Pump Of The Week. Nebraska muffs a punt, giving Michigan the field position they cannot possibly acquire themselves.
Honorable mention: Funchess scores a torchclown. That one time Toussaint got four yards. Matt Wile pounds a 69-yard punt.
Epic Double Fist-Pumps Past.
8/31/2013: Dymonte Thomas introduces himself by blocking a punt.
9/7/2013: Jeremy Gallon spins through four Notre Dame defenders for a 61-yard touchdown.
9/14/2013: Michigan does not lose to Akron. Thanks, Thomas Gordon.
9/21/2013: Desmond Morgan's leaping one-handed spear INT saves Michigan's bacon against UConn.
10/5/2013: Fitzgerald Toussaint runs for ten yards, gets touchdown rather easily.
10/12/2013: Devin Funchess shoots up the middle of the field to catch a 40 yard touchdown, staking Michigan to a ten-point lead they wouldn't relinquish. (Right?)
10/19/2013: Thomas Gordon picks off an Indiana pass to end the Hoosiers' last drive that could have taken the lead.
11/2/2013: Clock expires.
11/9/2013: Nebraska muffs a punt through no action of Michigan's.
[AFTER THE JUMP: stations of the cross.]
Picture Pages: Resistance Is Futile, Your Plays Will Be Assimilated
As I'm going over the film here something is resonating that I read from Ace's VEQ last week.
I cannot tell you how many times in the last three years I've watched an opposing offense go for 50, 60, 70 yards on their first drive, kick a field goal, score a touchdown, flip field position, whatever, and then absolutely get downloaded by this defense. It happened just this last weekend at Illinois. Sometimes it takes more than one drive, some days it takes a half of football or so. But I, for example, watched Purdue experience some early success throwing little 12-15 yard out patterns beneath MSU's retreating zone cornerback on two third downs in quick succession to keep drives alive, and then the third time Purdue tried it, not only was the corner right there in man coverage, but there too was safety Isaiah Lewis flashing in front of the receiver and nearly collecting a pick-six. Stuff like that is a joy to watch.
That was the story of this game, as well. Michigan found snatches of success early, whereupon MSU adjusted and that was all she wrote. A play that finds success has been followed by a nothing play that MSU crushes with a creepy consistency so far. Without the context of MSU's stats this year it feels like Pat Narduzzi is the luckiest guy in the world for a while, and then it's like he's Doyle Brunson.
In one instance, it seems like it took MSU one play to assimilate something Michigan was doing. M debuted a run play that is basically power from the playside guard gussied up to look like inverted veer. The first instance of this sort of worked. The second did not. The yards were basically the same, but that's because Toussaint managed to evade a TFL on the second.
It's Michigan's first drive; they've hit a couple passes to Gallon to open up with 46 yards on their first two plays. They come out in a 2TE set featuring Paskorz and Butt with Funchess in the slot. Unusually for MSU, they flip a corner over Funchess. Both safeties are hanging out where they usually do: rolled up tight.
Butt will release. Lewan will block down on the playside end; Bosch will pull around. Since the end doesn't get an initial block and Michigan makes its mesh point look like an inverted veer, he reads that and hangs outside, creating a wide crease for Toussaint to explore.
The design basically works. Lewan turns his guy inside and the veer appearance means Bosch isn't seriously challenged by the DE, who is trying to maintain outside contain.
Meanwhile, Butt and Glasgow release immediately into the playside LBs. This gives Magnuson an impossible task on the other DL, but I think they figure that guy's not going to make a play on this play and that a significant percentage of the time he will get hung up on the other DL getting smoked. Either that or it's just another assignment screwup; in UFR I thought Bullough was more dangerous than the DT and passed on a minus.
By the time Toussaint gets the handoff there's a nice gap that is unfortunately being rapidly filled by that DT, but there's so much space that he can run away from it. Meanwhile, Funchess has come down and blocks… uh… Butt, kind of. He eventually does shove the corner on him back but that looks bizarre to me; seems like he should be carrying to the safety. In any case, gap is extant.
This is looking rather promising.
But MSU holds the damage down, as Calhoun comes off the Bosch block easily and spins Toussaint around, allowing the safety to come down and tackle after a modest gain.
Three yards is a win, I guess?
Items Of Interest
It's new, and shiny, and created a hole. Hoorah. This play uses Lewan's strength to bash open a hole and while it doesn't actually option a guy off it uses the threat of a veer to make Bosch's job considerably easier.
I still don't understand M centers shooting to the second level immediately despite guys basically over them. It happens with such consistency that it might actually be the plan, but it drives me nuts every time it happens. Here Michigan issues Magnuson a blocking assignment that is flatly impossible and sends Glasgow out immediately; meanwhile on the back side of the play Schofield and Paskorz do combo the end, getting him sealed away. You can see the cost in the linebacker blocks: Glasgow gets into Bullough and gets him moving hard, providing a nice cutback lane… that the back cannot take because there's a DL flowing down the line. Meanwhile Allen gets playside of Schofield and is filling that hole.
To me it seems like you'd want to reverse this: shoot Schofield out immediately and say damn the backside end while getting that DT sealed away. It seems like whenever a M C or G ignores a nose tackle and gives someone else on the line a difficult task it results in doom, but it's happening almost all the time, and this doesn't seem like rocket science. The guy is in alignment X against you, you chip him so your partner can get around.
Michigan isn't doing this with a regularity that makes me think it's intentional, and the results are underwhelming. FMK: goofy assignments or guys who can't execute rule one of zone running.
Tight end blocking again an issue. Butt's block here gets hardly any motion and does allow the LB to slide off, or would if Funchess didn't add himself into the equation. Funchess, meanwhile, brings his corner into the fray and since the general rule of running when you suck at it (and probably even when you don't) is that most blocks are just opportunities to screw up a play, that is a negative.
I know what Funchess is thinking here, because Michigan would run this again against a more typical MSU D:
His job is to go get that slot LB. Here his job is to… run the corner off or something, go bash the safety, but he screws it up, probably because Michigan was prepping him to run it against a gray area LB instead of a press corner.
MSU's alignment throws this off. Compare the screenshot right above with the presnap setup here:
Note the relation of the LB Butt is going for relative to himself. On this play, he's even; on the other play he's a player and a half inside of him. Much easier angle for Butt, more likely there's a gap away from the DE and a nice gain. That's why the linebacker blocks here don't really get Fitz a hole he clearly expects to be outside. (And maybe why Michigan's okay with leaving the DT: they expected a different D.)
The download. The next time Michigan ran this they got the above formation. Aaaaand:
Slot LB rips down, Funchess has no shot, Toussaint does well to bounce around it and gets eaten by a safety after a similar gain. Is this sheer luck? On some level, sure. But the creepy mind-reading tendencies of the MSU defense are so consistent that it seems like something more. Could Narduzzi have executed this inference chain?
- Michigan has a new run play on which Funchess accidentally doubled a LB in a defense we don't run much.
- He's probably supposed to block the slot LB in our usual stuff.
- It's first and ten from the nine, probably a run.
- If it's the new toy, blitz slot LB.
I wouldn't put it past him. Seems hard given the chaos of football but if you're a DC with tons of experience and have a feel for this live, well, you might be quite good at your job.
Upon Further Review 2013: Offense vs Indiana
- 2013 indiana
- aj williams
- aj williams friend to donkeys
- al borges
- al borges digs the long ball
- al borges hates bubble screens
- al borges should totally do this
- derrick green
- devin funchess
- devin gardner
- devin gardner is formidable
- erik magnuson
- fitzgerald toussaint
- jeremy gallon
- kyle bosch
- taylor lewan
- taylor lewan hates donkeys
- upon further review
THING NOTES: Torrent had no audio this week, so neither do the clips. Good news for people who get creeped out by the walrus lovemaking noises in the slow ones.
FORMATION NOTES: A note on nomenclature here: Indiana had a kind of weird system where they had a linebacker/safety type (6'1", 225) out over the slot.
That in itself isn't too weird against spread formations, but he still hung out over the slot when there was one in I-form twins packages and the like, and Indiana brought down a safety.
I designated IU formations with that guy in the gray area (and no safety down) "nickel" since the defensive formation thing is more about what the O is looking at than personnel packages the opponent has in and I felt their slot LB was a Hybrid Space Player, but I understand if you think IU was just in a 4-3 all game.
As for Michigan, they did not do much exotic in terms of formations. A lot of shotgun 3-wide stuff, some ace, some I-Form, etc. A couple things: I've changed Funchess to a WR in my personnel set tracking, so if you see "shotgun 3-wide" with four WRs that's because Funchess is the TE-type-substance. Also, when there are only four skill position players that's because Michigan has brought in an extra offensive lineman. Tackle over was still employed but rather rare.
SUBSTITUTION NOTES: Hoo boy. First: QB and RB were pretty obvious, with Green getting more run than he has in some other games in the past. FB was about split between Kerridge and Houma.
WR was a ton of Gallon and Funchess. Dileo went out early with an injury, leaving Jeremy Jackson to pick up most of the slot snaps. Chesson got in a bit but has clearly ceded a lot of PT to Funchess; Reynolds got a few snaps.
TE was mostly Butt and Williams; Williams ceded snaps to a sixth OL and also Jordan Paskorz, who got in some good blocks in the middle of the game. Funchess also lined up at TE from time to time.
And the OL. Burzynski started, tore his ACL, was replaced by Bosch. Glasgow was the C. Lewan was the LT, Magnuson the RG, Schofield the RT, except when guys were flipping all over the place. This game's version of tackle over was almost always a 6 OL with Kalis reclaiming his RG spot and Lewan flanking someone else: Schofield on the left and Magnuson on the right. Much less likely to get your QB murdered.
I noted OL changes in the notes below. Anyone not mentioned is playing their usual position. Apologies for cutesy name shortenings, but you try writing "Burzynski" and "Magnuson" for 80 plays. (Schofield defies shortening.)
[After the JUMP: nuclear samba Gallon.]
Picture Pages: Whoops, Nope, Totally Packaged
So yeah, I concluded yesterday that the quick fire throw to Gallon in the second quarter was a presnap read, not a true packaged play, and then about two plays into the remainder of the UFR, Michigan runs the same thing with the cornerback showing blitz presnap and M runs it after he backs out. Timing: I do not have it.
To the screenshots!
It's first and ten; Michigan's trying to respond to Indiana drawing to within one and has first and ten on their own 23. Same setup as the last play: 3 wide, Gallon alone to the boundary, IU in their nickel-ish package. This time the corner is indicating blitz.
On the snap, though, he backs out. Gardner's checking on Gallon, seeing if he's got the hitch.
When it become clear that the CB is not coming, he changes his plan. Taylor Lewan has the same idea, as his initial reaction was to pick up the corner. He's flared out to do so, and now has to frantically try to get back into the play and block someone who's trying to defend what's actually occurring.
Which is a handoff.
Now: Lewan's flare has borked a couple of things. See 98 below? He is being doubled and will end up three yards downfield, where it is ideal for him to go in the eyes of the offense.
The other DT, though, is being single blocked by Glasgow and if he chooses can decide to go upfield of him to the outside, which he does. Glasgow locks him out and pushes him past the play; Toussaint has one lane straight up the middle. Bosch deals with a DE well, but there's no one for an ILB.
That's unfortunate, since a guy dealing with him is a big gain with the other LB on a pass drop he's convinced to take by Funchess releasing into the slot LB. Even if he doesn't take this the backwards direction of the other DT would make it difficult for him to get to the hole.
Lewan tries to recover; can't quite; Toussaint makes the guy miss, which gets him a decent gain before the shuffling backside end comes down from behind to tackle.
Five yards.
Items of Interest
Nope, totally packaged. Gardner's first option is the hitch in the event of a CB blitz, and he decides that it's not there, so he hands off. Post snap read determining run or pass is the Smart Football-approved definition of a packaged play. Packaged.
An old bugaboo. This harkens back to some oddities Michigan had in their plays like this a couple years ago. When they ran the inverted veer in 2011, Michigan would often block the guy they were supposedly optioning with the pulling guard, leaving Denard to beat a guy if Michigan was going to pick up anything. This happened not infrequently, but it seemed pretty weird that you'd run an option and not option anyone.
This is a version of that old problem: Lewan flares out to block the corner when Michigan has a plan to deal with that. They're optioning him and they still block him, or would if he didn't back out into pass coverage. That leaves one of the ILBs free.
The rest of the line blocks it like they should if the corner blitz was coming; seems like someone on the OL made an adjustment to the blitz IU ostentatiously showed and backed out of.
A minor place. I don't want to make any grand conclusions from these two plays. A number of programs from the Okie State/WVU Hologorsen tree will build large chunks of their offense around packaged plays; Michigan has only dabbled in this department under Borges. They're still dabbling. The OL blocks this goofy because they are not on the same page as the play concept. If the guy making the line check understands that the corner is never a threat, this is a nice gain that doesn't require Toussaint to get his Hart on.
This isn't the first time they've tried these things—I remember pointing out a package to Smart Football a couple years ago. That didn't work, and it seemed like it got put on the shelf because the coaches weren't enthused with Denard's ability to read post-snap. Devin executed both of these; could they have been a test run for Michigan State?
Probably not, but here's hoping they've got something up their sleeve.
Bosch check. This was about par for Bosch's day. He got decent to good movement on his guys, probably better than Magnuson on average. Hopes were consistently tempered by the guy next to him, as when Lewan latched onto a dude he all but threw the dude into his teammates, ninjas-attacking-hero style. Indiana's terrible. He'll get a trial by fire next Saturday.
An accidental RPS. The other ILB's pass drop here is an interesting offshoot. He's reading Funchess and sees him release, and so goes to cover, as Funchess blocks (or attempts to block) IU's hybrid space player. That leaves the OL five on five in the box, which should be a profitable situation.
Every time a DE shuffles like this I want Gardner to pull, which is probably irrational. I don't think he should, but I have this visceral thing where it's like GO GIT EM, because is anyone in that position really keeping up with Gardner on the corner? I say no, especially when you've got Funchess bothering the slot LB. All DEs are shuffling and Gardner has beat them all around the edge. Sometimes there's help out there; that is the only thing that keeps these plays down.
Triple option? On this play it's asking a lot of him to read the corner and then come across the field to read the end, so the pull here is almost certainly not something that he has in the toolbox anyway. So, no, just a single option I think. The read option nature of the play does let you sort of option off two guys, though, except "optioning off" the corner is really just nerfing the corner blitz.


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Kawhi Leonard has missed the last 5 weeks but of course he'd return just as the Spurs meet the Hornets.
http://www.nba.com/games/20121221/NO...s=iref:nbahpgt[0021200387]Hornets-Spurs Preview
By ALAN FERGUSON
Posted Dec 20 2012 4:09PM
Another road-heavy stretch left the San Antonio Spurs weary and looking forward to one of their longest homestands of the season.
They'll try to begin that stay by avoiding their longest losing streak in more than 20 months Friday night against the lowly New Orleans Hornets, losers of nine in a row.
San Antonio (19-8) has played 12 of its last 16 games away from home, and that travel appeared to have taken its toll as the Spurs dropped their fourth straight road game Tuesday at Denver.
They couldn't take advantage of Tim Duncan's splendid all-around effort in that 112-106 defeat, their second in as many nights. The veteran had a season-high 31 points along with 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks, but no other San Antonio player provided more than 16 points.
Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green and Gary Neal were a combined 11 of 42 in the team's worst shooting performance in nearly a month (40.0 percent).
"We've been on the road a lot and I just think we're a little bit tired and don't have the same energy," Parker said. "It's been a tough schedule but ... now we get two days off to rejuvenate and we have a long stretch at home to get it back."
The Spurs will try to use that rest to help them once again avoid a three-game skid. A 103-88 home win over Boston on Saturday prevented their first such losing streak in the regular season since a set of six consecutive defeats March 23-April 1, 2011.
The first of four straight games at the AT&T Center, where they've won four in a row, could help them stop their slide - and a visit from the Hornets (5-20) probably won't hurt. The Western Conference's last-place team is on the verge of its first 10-game losing streak in eight seasons.
"We have to really focus on these games, get back on a winning streak and get back to feeling good about ourselves," Duncan said.
New Orleans has averaged 88.1 points during its skid, and it had one of its worst offensive performances of the season in a 93-77 road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Robin Lopez posted a season-high 22 points and No. 1 overall draft pick Anthony Davis added 16, but no other player scored in double figures as the Hornets shot 38.7 percent - 2 of 19 from 3-point range.
"We have to watch the film and see what we did wrong and what breakdowns we had, so we can execute better," said leading scorer Ryan Anderson, who tied a season low with seven points and missed all eight of his attempts from beyond the arc. "Our focus could be a lot better and our energy. There's a lot of things we can work on."
Heading into the finale of a four-game trip, New Orleans has lost five straight on the road and five consecutive matchups with the Spurs. The Hornets have two wins in their last 19 visits to San Antonio including postseason.
The Spurs, though, needed Parker's go-ahead 3-pointer with 49.6 seconds left to lift them to a 99-95 win in New Orleans in the season opener for both teams Oct. 31. Duncan also hit a pair of late free throws while scoring a game-high 24 points and Parker finished with 23.
Davis had a team-best 21 points in his NBA debut.
Kawhi Leonard has missed the last 5 weeks but of course he'd return just as the Spurs meet the Hornets.
Gonna be rugged.... (seems like they are all rugged this year.) Oh well. Austin and AD gonna go off tonight!
i hope
I predict our guards get destroyed again... I know surprising right?
Stephen Howard being realistic... I'd be shocked to see Gordon before February. lol
Did he not mean it'll be February before he gets regular minutes maybe?
Yeah I rewound it to be sure that was what he actually said. It was. ?
I'm gonna bank that that's just whoever that is being pessimistic. If he doesn't play for us till then, it means he aggravated something.
Lets try to keep this game competitive
Dell Demps PLEASE get us some scorers!
We just need to go ahead and move Rivers to PG when Gordon comes back .. I didn't see it earlier this season but I see pg potential in rivers
What the heck is Monty wearing?
The travel they just called on Rivers I seen LeBron James & Chris Paul do a million times
Monty Williams needs to get with Byron Scott's stylist .. BS was a terrible coach , but he stayed fly on the sidelines
They just need my boy to get to chucking. We not going to win anyway with no star players. I mean they got three allstars on their team
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it will be channel sport
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"You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality." - Ayn Rand
"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical...It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government." - Thomas Jefferson
.........Good morning!.Enjoy your weekend!
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Fahrenheit - Dior
ointments and perfume delight the heart....
My SOTD will be: Parfums MDCI - Ambre Topkapi
vintage Acteur by Azzaro
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) X for Men (Clive Christian) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
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Connect for Men - Jivago
ointments and perfume delight the heart....
Comes des Garcon 2 man.
Grey Flannel this morning
These things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon, the Truth--Buddha
Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes
Lacoste Essential
Bvlgari Black
"I love fragrances because they provide a sheer endless variety: there is a scent for every occasion, mood or feeling. Standing before my collection in the morning matching a perfume to my needs is one of the most enjoyable things in my day"...I don't want to miss that...
Current Top 15 Spring: | Dior Fahrenheit | L'Artisan Parf. Timbuktu | Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum | Tom Ford Grey Vetiver | T.Mugler A*Men Pure Wood | Cartier Must PH | Guerlain L'Instant | Narciso Rodriguez Him | Trussardi Inside | YSL Kouros | C.H. 212 on Ice Black | Versace Versus | Givenchy PH | Lancome Miracle L'Aquatonic | Azzaro PH |
Wearing Profumum Rosae Mundi at the moment. Splashed it on from a sample to try it out. But I just woke up a little bit ago and havent showered yet, so it's not really my SOTD.
Seasonal favorites:
1. Xerjoff - Nio
2. Creed - Aventus
3. Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
4. The Different Company - De Bachmakov
5. Dior - Homme Sport 2008
6. Montale - Aoud Legacy
7. Creed - Virgin Island Water
8. by Kilian - Straight to Heaven
9. Creed - Original Cologne
10. Clive Christian - 1872 for Men
Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate
protesting the winter
Le Labo - Santal 33
Thierry Mugler Alien The Fragrances of Leather
Davidoff Original (1984)
Formerly known as Inselaffe
Guerlain Homme Intense
Denim Original EDT
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Seasonal favorites:
1. Xerjoff - Nio
2. Creed - Aventus
3. Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
4. The Different Company - De Bachmakov
5. Dior - Homme Sport 2008
6. Montale - Aoud Legacy
7. Creed - Virgin Island Water
8. by Kilian - Straight to Heaven
9. Creed - Original Cologne
10. Clive Christian - 1872 for Men
Today I'm experiencing:
Lorenzo Villoresi - Piper Nigrum
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My choice today: 4 sprays of Hypnotic Poison (non-vintage) EDT which, because of the exagerated sprayer mechanism, felt more like 8 sprays.
Thanks to our friend across the pond, Jack Hunter, for hyping this wonderful Cologne. Arrived yesterday and is my SOTD.
I am testing the new Kerosene fragrance: Unknown Pleasures today. Yum. This is a very well-balanced gourmand fragrance. It's very cozy and comforting; honey-sweet but not cloying at all. The tea adds a slight smoky note. It's a BIG winner for me.
Notes: Earl Gray Tea, lemon, bergamot, honeycomb, tonka bean, caramel, vanilla and waffle cone.
I've trademarked the color bleu
Giving Al-Rehab Silver a try today.
L'Heure Bleue EDP
I'm not OLD...I'm VINTAGE!
Morning everyone. Today is a Noir de Noir type of day
Roger & Gallet Extra Vieille. I'm taking it easy today - still down with cold/flu symptoms. Light fragrances only for now.
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Back in Yatagan today.
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Zino for me today--every time I wear it I am reminded of what a fantastic scent it is!
Sunny, buy cool and crisp day in Northern California...
SOTD - Original formulation Moschino Uomo? After Shave layered with Original formulation EdT.
I just love this scent!
Some perfumes are as fragrant as an infants flesh, sweet as an oboes cry, and greener than the spring; While others are triumphant, decadent or rich; Having the expansion of infinite things, like ambergris and musk, benzoin and frankincense, which sing the transports of the mind and every sense.
― Charles Baudelaire, The Flowers of Evil & Paris Spleen
SotA - Un Bois Vanille by Serge Lutens (from a sample)
Prada Amber pour Homme by Prada
Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille.
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Bleu de Chanel
I don't have a signature fragrance. My signature changes a little bit every day, why shouldn't my fragrance?
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The Certificate in Denominational Studies is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study the traditions, practices and ideas of a particular denomination.
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The Certificate in Denominational Studies is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study the traditions, practices and ideas of a particular denomination. Students may choose to pursue the Certificate in Denominational Studies by itself in order to gain a deeper understanding and capacity for service within a particular denomination or students may elect to integrate the Certificate in Denominational Studies into their MA or MDiv programs. In most cases, the Certificate in Denominational Studies can be completed within a degree program without taking any additional courses.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the 21 credit hour program of studies as outlined
- Achieve a minimum of 2.25 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale
- Receive the recommendation of the seminary faculty
- Complete 9 credit hours of study in a chosen denomination
- Meet the specified curricular expectations of the program
- Meet all financial obligations to the seminary
Certificate in Denominational Studies: Anglican Studies
Program Coordinator: Dustin Resch, PhD
In partnership with the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in the Anglican Church of Canada, the Certificate in Denominational Studies can be tailored toward focused study in the Anglican tradition. Students will gain an overview of the history, spirituality and worship of the Anglican tradition alongside of formation in Briercrest's core theological and ministry disciplines. The Anglican Studies focus of the Certificate in Denominational Studies may be undertaken on its own or may be integrated entirely into most MA or MDiv programs at Briercrest Seminary. While this Certificate aims to contribute to the formation of ministry leaders, students pursing ordination in an Anglican context are encouraged to approach denominational leadership with their intention.
Certificate Requirements (21 credit hours):
Core (12 credit hours)
In consultation with the Program Coordinator, students choose one course from each of the following four areas of study:
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*May include CM 600 Spiritual Formation for Ministry, CM 601 Philosophy and Foundation for Ministry; LE 605 Personal and Service Development
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|Denomination-Specific Electives**
**To be chosen in consultation between Briercrest Seminary and the student's denomination in order to select denomination-specific classes to help meet the credentialing requirements for ministry.
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Dustin and his wife, Jolene, were born and raised in southern Saskatchewan. They have two school-aged children: Nathanael and Charis.
Dustin has served as Assistant Registrar, the Director of Distance Learning and now as Dean of Briercrest Seminary.
In 2006, Dustin and his family moved to Hamilton, ON, where he studied at McMaster University's Department of Religious Studies. His research and teaching interests grew out of his desire to interpret Scripture in a way that is spiritually profitable for the church in modernity.
The Resch family attends St. Aidan Anglican Church in Moose Jaw. His main interest outside of theology and his family is ethnic food, especially Indian and Middle Eastern. Sadly, however, his cooking skills are not as well-honed as his appetite.


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Disc golf will showcased on wdrb fox 41 monday morning between 5-9am
Disc golf will showcased on wdrb fox 41 monday morning between 5-9am
I saw a question posted about the Masters but never saw an answer. Is the players' meeting at the Galt House on Thursday mandatory? I think I've managed to come up with the money to play but there's no way I can get to that meeting because I already have something else going on that night.
Also, I will have cash, and some of it is credit from singles leagues. How can I get that to whomever needs it? Can it just be given to Judge?
"That's what she said."----Michael Scott
Marcus, Dave is handling registration. If you send him an email about registration, I'll find out about the meeting.
Acts 4:12
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.
do you happen to know his e-mail?
"That's what she said."----Michael Scott
It's on the masters pdga page
Acts 4:12
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.
"The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
I bet that was filmed at the crack of dawn. I have had to do those for bike parks & i'm sure it's a lot easier to throw a disc then to have to fly 2 stories in the air while pulling tricks when half asleep.
You guys need practice i see lol
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Sweet! Disc golf invading the homes through the form of short segments on the news. That's pretty legit!
In reply to Mike D yeah know what you mean I did a few of those while wrestling triceratops, talk about nerve racking.
Keith Kaiser was a year behind me at North Harrison. Absolute goofball (in a good way) and a pretty damn good athlete. He played basketball at IUS but was also a pitcher/1st baseman and probably the school's all-time leading receiver as a tight end so it didn't shock me that he almost nailed that putt.
"That's what she said."----Michael Scott
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Dr. Brian Frink, Professor Chemistry and Physics, holds a doctorate from Ohio State University. He began at Lakeland in 1999. Currently, Brian is developing a project-oriented laboratory curriculum to accompany the college's organic chemistry course. The curriculum is especially exciting because it engages students in chemistry as it is generally practiced by professionals. Brian is also overseeing several promising student projects that deal with the computational modeling of chemicals. Students might be interested to know that Brian is an avid traveler. He has visited Belarus, Estonia, Austria, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, and Finland.


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Mitchell is expected to settle his disciplinary hearing with the Lions by the end of the month. The Kiwi was suspended in June after complaints were made about his coaching style.
Sale are in a troubled position in the English Premiership as they sit at the bottom of the log after six consecutive defeats. However, they won their opening European Cup fixture against the Cardiff Blues last weekend.
Under-fire Sale Sharks boss Bryan Redpath said he would welcome Mitchell's inclusion to his management.
'Obviously there's lots of chat about John and he's got a wealth of experience and if it does get sorted out we'll tap into that as much as possible,' Redpath told The Guardian. 'The rugby club's bigger than me. So I've got to make sure I do my end of the bargain and prepare the players properly to perform, and not get too bogged down with who potentially will be added to the staff and the squad.'


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January 2, 2008
Kevin Ladd
Do you love to skateboard? Even thought you aren't likely to find a college with an officially sanctioned skateboarding team, your appreciation for skateboarding can help you pay for college. The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship program is open to all graduating US high school seniors who are skateboarders and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher (4.0 scale).
A total of four scholarships are awarded each year, with one valued at $5,000 and the others valued at $1,000 each. The deadline for the 2008/2009 scholarship program is April 20, 2008. Applicants must submit a complete application package by the deadline. Required documentation includes letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript, information about how the applicant has promoted the sport of skateboarding in his or her community, an essay about how skateboarding has had a positive impact on the applicant's life and other information. Complete application details are available at www.skateboardscholarship.org.
The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship fund was established by a group of mothers of young skateboarders, in memory of Patrick Kerr, an honor student and skateboarding activist from Philadelphia. The board of trustees for the scholarship program includes several professional skateboarders, including Tony Hawk, Jen O'Brien, Ricky Oyola and Mike Vallely.
December 27, 2007
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NANBPWC) sponsors two African American female scholarships each year. This non-profit organization's mission is to promote and protect the interests of African American women professionals and entrepreneurs. One of the ways the organization meets its mission is by providing college scholarships for African American women.
The National Scholarship:
This African American scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who have a cumulative grade point overage of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale). Applicant packages must include official high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation written on school letterhead, and an essay.
One letter of recommendation must be written by a school counselor or the principal. The other letter must be written from one of the student's English, math, or science teachers. The essay must address the topic; "Why is Education Important to Me?"
To learn more about these scholarships, just conduct a free, college scholarship search at www.scholarships.com."
Julianne Malveaux Scholarship:
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Candidates must submit the official application form, along with two letters of recommendation, an essay, and an official college transcript.
The essay must explain how the applicant's career plans are relevant to the scholarship program's theme, which is "Black Women's Hands Can Rock the World." One letter of recommendation must be from one of the student's professors or academic advisor. The other letter must be from an NANBPWC member.
December 24, 2007
The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) provides African American scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in a participating Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) who are pursuing degrees in scientific or technical fields such as engineering, science and math.The DFBSST minority scholarships program was initiated by a group of black technical professionals who recognized the need to provide scholarships for African American students pursuing high-demand scientific or technical careers at the nation's HBCUs.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and are valued at up to $2,000 per year for up to four years. Applicants are nominated by deans and faculty members at participating schools and the DFBSST volunteer Board of Directors makes the final award determination. Criteria include outstanding academic achievement, essays, letters of recommendation and demonstrated financial need.
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December 21, 2007
Are you a talented artist who wants to major in art in college? There are many opportunities to earn art scholarships. Talk with your art teacher about your goals and ask for advice and suggestions. Art teachers frequently receive notices about art competitions and scholarship programs, so if he or she knows that you are interested you are likely to be among the first students to find out about new opportunities. You should also let your guidance counselor know that you plan to major in art in college. He or she can be a rich source of information and also receives scholarship program notices on a regular basis.
While your art teacher and guidance counselor are excellent resources, don't depend solely on them to help you find art scholarships. There are many programs that they may never find out about. You need to be proactive in seeking out scholarship opportunities. The first thing you need to do is contact the school that you are interested in attending to find out if they offer art scholarships.
Many organizations and associations throughout the country offer art scholarships to help support talented young artists. Some offer awards to local students, but many are national scholarship programs. For example, the McMillen Foundation funds full tuition art scholarships for students in Washington and Alaska each year and the Namta Foundation, awards eight $1,000 scholarships to art students from any state.
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Wind, rain or shine, college tuition bills always safely make it to your mailbox, or the inbox. Even if you're struggling financially, there's no need to give up. Whether you're having trouble keeping your spending in check or are hindered by college bills, things can be better. The new year is coming up, and you deserve a new chance, a minty fresh start. Students looking for a way to save should follow this advice to get things right in '08.
1. Look for scholarships. Applying for scholarships is a great way to save for college. It doesn't cost to apply—don't listen to anyone who suggests you should pay—and the rewards tend to be large. Try conducting a free scholarship search to find scholarships and grants you may be eligible to receive.
2. Avoid magazines and websites with appealing products. Oftentimes students will be unaware they're in need of something until they see it in a magazine. If it's out of sight, it's out of mind. Marketers have a way of making whatever it is that catches your eye look more amazing and necessary than it really is. The best way to avoid their evil traps is to stay out of their way.
3. Skip the details at restaurants. I can't tell you to skip the restaurant thing. Going out for dinner is just part of the student culture, and if you can't eliminate it, be smart about it. If you skip the appetizers, lose the dessert and trade in water for a soft drink, you can cut your bill in half. Those that go out to eat for the company more than the food can also go straight for the appetizer and stop there. They tend to be oversized anyway.
4. Watch your phone plans. For some reason, students always seem shocked when an insane phone bill comes in the mail. If you know you're a chatterbox, you should plan accordingly. Get the same plan as the people you chat with most, start a family plan and watch the texting.
December 19, 2007
The whole "college graduates earn $1 million more than non graduates over their lifetime" stat is getting a bit trite. I'll give you a few more if you're not convinced that college is a worthwhile investment.
College graduates enjoy greater career security
College graduates can offer their children a more secure financial future
College graduates are healthier
College graduates are more likely to contribute to society
Anyway, you get the picture. The problem isn't that the whole "follow your dreams" thing makes no sense. The problem is affording those dreams and affording the time and preparation it takes to follow them. Most of us don't make enough money to loll around devoting our days to perfecting our sculpting skills and sharpening our 3 point shots. Even those with less risky dreams can't always afford to test the waters, especially if the schooling required to get those jobs is too expensive and time consuming. That's why so many students find themselves having to compromise their initial career goals after realizing their dream jobs won't allow them to pay off student loans. Let's just say that the need for qualified teachers isn't caused by a disinterested public.
Sorry, I didn't mean to be gloomy. I swear there's a silver lining. Financial aid in the form of government grants and outside scholarships is readily available to students in difficult situations. Without a cloud of college debt hanging over your head, "The Road Not Taken" may suddenly become an option. The financial aid information found at Scholarships.com will help you familiarize yourself with the FAFSA, government grants, corporate scholarships, private scholarships, the ins and outs of student loans and myriad other financial aid opportunities. Whether you're interested in preliminary information or ready to get down to business by finding scholarships, we can help you do it.
If you're not convinced, you can take a tour of our site. Visit our homepage, and take a sort of "Tour de Scholarships.com" if you will. We can help you see how conducting a free college scholarship search will help you find scholarships and grants that, based on the information you provide, you're eligible to receive. Find New York scholarships, scholarships for graduate students, scholarships for minorities, poetry scholarships, music scholarships—you name it, we've got it. With information about more than 2.7 million scholarships and grants, Scholarships.com offers more than you'll know what to do with. If you're not convinced yet, just take the tour. Like the search, it's free. You've got nothing to lose, and a world of financial aid opportunities to gain.
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December 17, 2007
The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), an association representing U.S. Foreign Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service and the International Broadcasting Bureau employees, is awarding a scholarship to students who are willing to do some thinking. This annual contest is a bit more advanced than your typical "Why was George Washington a great leader" essay, and it will probably take some research. Not everyone will be up for that, all the better for those who are. The topic for this year's competition is "The challenges facing the American Foreign Service in the 21st Century," and, based on the award description, Condoleezza Rice wants to know what you think. Before answering, you may want to read up on the Foreign Service, a group of employees who work at U.S. embassies around the world. Once you've done that, let Condoleezza know what it is that you think. For further information about the registration form (there is no application form), please conduct a free scholarship search.
1. A $2,500 college scholarship for the winner and a $500 award for the winner's school 2. A paid trip to Washington D.C. for the winner and his/her parents
1. Applicant must be a student in grades 9 through 12 attending a public, private, parochial or home school OR must participate in a high school correspondence program in the U.S., its territories or overseas as a U.S. citizen. 2. Students whose parents belong to the U.S. Service or who have served on the Advisory Committee are not eligible for the award.
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1. A completed student registration form signed by the student and their teacher. 2. Four copies of an essay on the topic, including four copies of sources used. The essay must be double-spaced, written in 12 point Times New Roman font, have one-inch margins.
Further details, including information about applying, can be found by conducting a free scholarship search. Once a student has completed the search, this scholarship will appear in their scholarship list, provided the student is eligible to apply.
December 14, 2007
In a move that's both impressive and grossly irritating to poor students across the nation, Harvard University announced on Tuesday its intent to improve the financial aid packages of well-off students. Of course that's not how they announced it. According to the Harvard Crimson (the university newspaper), the Dean of Admissions William Fitzsimmons proudly declared that the aid would allow students to pursue careers in public service without fear of outstanding debt--as if that's the ultimate goal of most Harvard graduates.
In 2006, Harvard eliminated contribution requirements for students whose families made less than $60,000 per year. It has taken things one step further this year by increasing the amount of financial aid offered to students whose household income was greater than that. Mr. Fitzsimmons stated that families making between $60,000 and $200,000 were in a state of "crisis" when it came to finding money for college.
Hmmm…Crisis eh? That's quite a hyperbole, especially when one considers the rising number of students who leave school with debt that exceeds $100,000. I somehow don't feel bad for people making $200,000 each year, and I definitely don't subscribe to the fact that they are going through a crisis. According to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau, the median (not average) income in the U.S. is $48,201 and only 19 percent of households make over $100,000. Double that and the word crisis does not apply.
Under Harvard's new plan, families with incomes between $60,000 and $120,000 per year will soon be expected to pay 0-10 percent of their income for an education. Those making between $120,000 and $180,000 will be expected to pay 10 percent of that amount. To put things in perspective, the sticker price for the Harvard package is $45,620, and a family making $180,000 will pay 39 percent of that.
After reading the article, Harvard graduate Andrew Kalloch offered his thoughts on the news in a letter to the editors, "I wear old T-shirts, and they suit me just fine. Others wear designer clothing and there is nothing wrong with that. What is wrong is asking alumni to contribute to the embarrassment of riches already bestowed upon the American upper class."
I'm not saying we should begrudge any students their financial aid, popped collars or not. After all, low or nonexistent tuition would be a deserved dream come true for most hard working students. It's just a bit disconcerting that myriad students with incomes far below those acknowledged by Harvard are burdened by student loans, and no one is giving them a reasonable piece of the pie.
December 13, 2007
Hey high school seniors (and superstar juniors), how would you like to have your school pay for your AP exams? I'm assuming there are no jeers in the crowd, at least not from students who know that College Board, the administrator of AP tests, charges students $84 for each exam.
Students lucky enough to belong to the numerous high schools in major North Virginia districts no longer have to worry about these rates. Since 1998, numerous counties in the state have been adopting the idea of helping students get an inexpensive head start on a college education. By paying for the students' tests, these schools have been able to save students hundreds.
Those who take an AP class don't always stop with one. Many students are taking on increasingly large loads, enrolling in two, three, four, even five college-level classes per year. There are students who begin earlier than that, building up their resume during their junior year. The money they dish out for these tests adds up. Some students take advantage of the discount prices offered to low-income students, but most can't count on them.
Many North Virginia schools take care of this problem by entirely covering the cost of the exam. The testing fee policies do vary by school, and not all students can expect the same assistance. In return for the coverage, some schools require that all students take the exams. Others do not. Some cover the whole cost, and others only pay a portion of the fee. Regardless, these schools deserve props for helping students meet their financial needs. It would be nice if the word spread to other states.
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NORFOLK, Va. — Duke's women had a back-up plan for Nebraska.
With shots misfiring, the Blue Devils used revolving defenses to perplex their opponent in a 53-45 victory in Sunday afternoon's Norfolk Regional semifinal at Constant Center.
"It can be frustrating at times, but that's where our defense comes in," Duke guard Tricia Liston said, noting that the missed shots needn't be devastating. "If we're not scoring, they're not scoring."
Eventually, Liston's 17 points and Alexis Jones' 14 points boosted the Blue Devils, who overcame 32.8-percent shooting from the field.
Second-seeded Duke (33-2), which advanced to a regional final for the fourth year in a row and the 11th time in 16 seasons, will play top-seeded Notre Dame, a 93-63 runaway winner against Kansas in the first game, in the regional final at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
"It's important just to advance," Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie said. "Advancing is a blast."
Sixth-seeded Nebraska (26-8), trying to reach a regional final for the first time, was held to a season-low point total. The Cornhuskers played the last 7:53 without forward Jordan Hooper, the team's leading scorer, because she turned an ankle after connecting on a jumper.
"I would have taken giving up 53 against Duke," Nebraska coach Connie Yori said. "… We lost the game at the (offensive) end."
The Blue Devils posted their second-lowest point total, behind only a 79-49 loss at Connecticut.
Duke compensated for droughts on offense with a stingy defensive effort. That's what the Blue Devils preferred to discuss.
"We needed it in a game like this," center Elizabeth Williams said. "Defense and rebounding would make a difference."
Duke limited Nebraska to 3-for-24 shooting from 3-point range. Hooper, whose six points were 12 below her average, made 3 of 14 launches from the field.
Neither team attempted a free throw until 6:31 remained in the game, with Duke's Haley Peters draining two foul shots. McCallie said some of the Blue Devils' misguided first-half shot selections didn't allow enough time for them to draw fouls.
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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To detect an overproduction of gastrin, to help diagnose Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and G-cell hyperplasia, and to monitor for recurrence of a gastrin-producing tumor (gastrinoma)
When to Get Tested?
When you have peptic ulcers and/or diarrhea and abdominal pain that your doctor suspects is caused by excess gastrin; periodically to monitor for a gastrinoma recurrence
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
You should fast for 12 hours and avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to the test. Your doctor may also ask you to refrain from taking certain stomach medications for several days prior to the test.
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Gastrin is a hormone produced by "G-cells" in the stomach. It regulates the production of acid in the stomach during the digestive process. This test measures the amount of gastrin in the blood to help evaluate an individual with recurrent peptic ulcers and/or other serious abdominal symptoms.
When food is eaten, the stomach becomes less acidic, stimulating the release of gastrin. Gastrin in turn stimulates parietal cells to produce gastric acid. As acidity increases in the stomach, food is broken down and gastrin release is suppressed. This feedback system normally results in low to moderate concentrations of gastrin in the blood. Rare conditions such as G-cell hyperplasia and Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome can cause an overproduction of gastrin and gastric acid. This can lead to aggressive peptic ulcers that can be difficult to treat.
ZE syndrome is characterized by high gastrin levels, greatly increased gastric acid production, and by peptic ulcers due to gastrin-producing tumors called gastrinomas. Gastrinomas can form in the pancreas, the duodenum, and rarely in other parts of the body. More than half of them are malignant – causing cancer that can spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver. Even tiny tumors can produce large quantities of gastrin.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
You should fast for 12 hours and avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to the test. Your doctor may also ask you to refrain from taking certain stomach medications for several days prior to the test.
The Test
Common Questions
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(© 1995-2012). Gastrin, Serum. Mayo Clinic Mayo Medical Laboratories [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Overview/8512 through http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com. Accessed October 2012.
(Revised 2012 January 13). How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed? American Cancer Society [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/PancreaticCancer/DetailedGuide/pancreatic-cancer-diagnosis through http://www.cancer.org. Accessed October 2012.
Bishnu D. (Updated 2012 April 10). Gastrin. Medscape Reference [On-line information]. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2089092-overview through http://emedicine.medscape.com. Accessed October 2012.
(Modified 2012 February 6). General Information About Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors). National Cancer Institute [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/isletcell/patient/ through http://www.cancer.gov. Accessed October 2012.
Bonheur, J. and Nachimuthu, S. (Updated 2012 January 25). Gastrinoma. Medscape Reference [On-line information]. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/184332-overview through http://emedicine.medscape.com. Accessed October 2012.
(Updated 2012 May 10). Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [On-line information]. Available online at http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/zollinger/ through http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov. Accessed October 2012.
Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. (© 2011). Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 10th Edition: Mosby, Inc., Saint Louis, MO. Pp 478-479.
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Pagana, Kathleen D. & Pagana, Timothy J. (© 2007). Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 8th Edition: Mosby, Inc., Saint Louis, MO. Pp 471-472.
Clarke, W. and Dufour, D. R., Editors (2006). Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, AACC Press, Washington, DC. Pp 301, 303.
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Physical Characteristics
Breed Group:
The Birman is a member of the Semi-longhaired Group. Category I, Established (TICA Standard).
10-18 lb. (4.5-8 kg.)
The strong body is long.
Kittens are born with a white coat that deepens. Some coats develop a warm tone, others a cool tone, that can include pale fawn to cream or bluish white. Point colors can include seal, blue, chocolates, lilac, cream, red. The Birman wears white gloves on its front paws, and white laces on its back legs and feet.
The medium to long coat is abundant and silky. No undercoat.
This intelligent cat wants to investigate. The Birman can get into mischief. Males can be talkative, but with a quiet voice.
Country of Origin:
Western Burma and France
The Birman often lived in temples or royal households. The legend of this Sacred Cat of Burma has roots in a temple dedicated to a golden goddess with sapphire eyes. When the temple was raided, a white cat put his paws on a slain priest. The cat's coat transformed from white to golden and its eyes turned to sapphire, the colors of the goddess. The cat's paws remained white. The temple cat inspired the surviving priests who then attacked the raiders. A hundred other cats also transformed in color.
A temple cat of Burma (Myanmar) came to France as a gift in 1919. In the 1940s the Birman almost suffered extinction, but revived through some outcrossing.
Sacred Cat of Burma. Sacred Birman.
The affectionate Birman has a good temperament. With its placid nature, this breed is friendly and reserved.
The Birman needs plenty of stimulation. If your cat sits on a countertop or sneaks out, a gentle swat with newspaper may be all that is needed. Never hit a pet.
The Birman loves to be touched. This breed enjoys exploring. When investigating your household, this cat may get into mischief.
Owners with a family or multi-pet household will be a great match with the Birman. This breed loves company and is compatible with other cats and animals. This loyal cat has a tendency to follow humans and get underfoot. The Birman has a quiet voice and likes to chat. They take an interest in their surroundings.
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Moore's Match-High 14 Kills Propel Men's Volleybal to 3-0 League Sweep of King
February 4, 2012
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Quentin Moore (Richmond, VA) registered a match-high 14 kills while the team defense posted 12 blocks as Pfeiffer University swept past King College 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) in Conference Carolinas mens volleyball action on Saturday afternoon. The win pushes the Falcons to 2-1 overall, 2-0 in league play now in sole possession of first place. The loss drops the Tornado even at 4-4, losing their conference opener.
Both sides traded the matchs first nine points until a James Friddle (Cartersville, GA) kill put the visitors up early at 6-4. After trading the next several points, Pfeiffer would not fall behind for the remainder of the set after a Konstantin Weise (Berlin, GERMANY) kill and set error by the Tornado led to a 14-12 lead. A ball-handling error against the Falcons allowed King to tie the contest at 15-all before a David Frazee (West Palm Beach, FL) put down gave the Falcons the set one lead for good. Moore aided the final stretch with a pair of kills and service ace to clinch the opener.
Things went down to the wire in the middle stanza as a combo block by David Specian (Loxahatchee, FL) and Weise brought about a 15-15 tie while later grabbing a two-point, 18-16 lead on back-to-back kills by Weise. After a King timeout, a Moore ace and another Brophy kill, Pfeiffer found themselves up 20-16 in the second set. Friddle would temporarily rally the Tornado back with a pair of kills for a 22-20 score before three Moore kills of the final five plays allowed the Falcons to take a 2-0 match lead.
Pfeiffer had complete control in the final set as a pair of Frazee blocks with Brophy and Specian, helped put the Falcons up 10-7 before a pair of King errors and yellow card resulted in a 13-7 lead. Friddle would try to single-handedly bring King back, but finals kills from Brophy and Moore would help seal the sweep for Pfeiffer.
Moore led the way with his 14 kills hitting .409 in the match. Brophy and Weise each finished one kill shy of double-digits while Specian assisted 38 times. Moore completed a volleyball version of a double-double adding 10 digs on defense while recording two solo blocks.
Friddle paced the Tornado with 10 kills hitting .412 having little help as King hit just .095 as a unit. Justin Crane (Richmond, VA) added 21 assists while Friddle and Ned Parker (Richmond, VA) each had a team-high five digs.
Next up for the Falcons will be a road trip north to Mount Olive on Tuesday night. First serve is set to fly at 7:00 p.m. with the Trojans.


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