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With his rocket blast of a 40-yard dash on a supposedly slow track at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, Jadeveon Clowney confirmed it in yet another context.
He's a beast.
The South Carolina defensive end is 6-5 and 266 pounds yet turned in a 40 time of 4.53 seconds that was faster than the marks posted by a combined 36 wide receivers and running backs at the NFL scouting combine. The big man, even carrying dreadlocks, can motor — like everyone knew. Now it's just etched in his file for the NFL draft process, for anyone needing a paper trail.
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This really hit home when, during its wall-to-wall combine coverage, NFL Network superimposed Clowney's 40 with the dashes that fleet-footed quarterbacks Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick ran at the 2011 Underwear Olympics. In the digitally-enhanced race, Clowney won.
That sends a frightening message to any and all quarterbacks: Clowney can catch you.
And when he does, good luck.
Clowney's presence in the draft also inspires an image of a Houston Texans defense that might be made in Mean Joe Greene's dreams. Imagine J.J. Watt, maybe the best defensive end in the game today, on one side, flanked by Clowney, the next big thing, on the other side.
Shoot, they might even have to change another rule or two to better protect quarterbacks.
The prospect of a Watt-Clowney combination has to be tempting for the Texans, currently on the clock with the No.1 pick when the draft begins May 8.
But the Texans should resist that temptation and draft their franchise quarterback.
Maybe it's Johnny Football (Manziel), the people's choice in Houston. Maybe it's Teddy Bridgewater, dubbed the most NFL-ready quarterback in the draft. Or it could be fast-rising Blake Bortles, who looks and throws like a big-time passer.
It's impossible to win consistently in the pass-happy NFL without a franchise quarterback.
Yet for as long as the odds are for securing one, the chances of getting an opportunity to pick one are just as long. Glance around the NFL and just four established quarterbacks came from elsewhere — Peyton Manning and Drew Brees via free agency, Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer via trades.
For the most part, franchise quarterbacks are homegrown. If you're a winning franchise, you won't have many chances to sit at the top of the draft to get one.
Texans general manager Rick Smith and the rest of the team's brain trust know all of this. Team owner Bob McNair remembers when his club picked David Carr with the No.1 pick in 2002 and it turned out as a bust. New coach Bill O'Brien once coached up a quarterback who entered the NFL as a sixth-rounder. That quarterback was Tom Brady.
O'Brien, during a press briefing over the weekend, wouldn't tip his hand regarding which of the top quarterbacks project best for his system.
If the Texans pass on Clowney, they had better get it right. They can't draft a franchise quarterback just for the sake of it. History is littered with examples of humongous mistakes on quarterbacks at the top of the draft. Tim Couch. Ryan Leaf. JaMarcus Russell. Akili Smith.
Sometimes, the franchise QB comes later in the draft, ala Brady, or third-rounders Russell Wilson and the great Joe Montana.
That background adds intrigue to the Texans' quandary. If they don't draft Clowney, is it possible they are passing on the next Deacon Jones?
But Clowney has risk. People keep asking about his work ethic and whether a lack of it factored into his huge decline in sacks — from 13 in 2012 to three in 2013.
Then again, maybe double-team blocking schemes and quick-releasing quarterbacks contributed to the drop-off. And sacks don't always tell the story.
But there's no guarantee Clowney will turn out like Bruce Smith (No.1, 1985), a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Maybe he winds up more like Mario Williams (No.1, 2006), a solid Pro Bowl performer with $50million guaranteed on his six-year, $96million contract.
That's why they call it a crapshoot.
Yet to win in the NFL, the odds are much better when you're led by a franchise quarterback.
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Taking meeting minutes has just become a lot more for fun for employees at doodle-friendly companies. Are you wondering what exactly 'doodle-friendly companies' are? They're exactly what they sound like. According to the Wall Street Journal, an increasing number of companies are encouraging their employees to resort to doodling and drawing to convey ideas and thoughts. Facebook Inc., for one, has installed chalkboards, white boards and writable glass on almost every surface so that employees can express themselves. Visual note taking, as it is known, "can help generate ideas, fuel collaboration and simplify communication".
This Kipper is a doodler. I draw on practically every surface I can, including myself. My workspace is filled with colorful pens, pencils and my wall is covered in doodles and paintings. When I go to meetings, I always come equipped with a notepad and an intention to strictly take notes—but more often than not, my doodling tendencies get the better of me. I am more of a visual thinker and my first instinct, when faced with a piece of paper and a pen, is to doodle. I understand just how helpful and liberating it can be to be able to feel free to doodle and draw as you please.
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If you drafted Starling Marte, you're probably doing pretty well right now. (Credit) Week two of "Dingers and Stingers" includes an early-season high draft pick who hasn't lived up to expectations. Shall we? Dingers: Manny Machado (3B BAL), 84% owned in Yahoo! – Machado's been one of the hottest players in baseball lately. He's now up to .314 with 5 homers, 21 RBI, 24 runs and 3 stolen bases. He's batting in a very dangerous O's lineup and bats second. He might regress a bit, but he will stay very productive the rest of the way with his potential. Do what you can to acquire him. Jedd Gyorko (2B/3B SD), 30% owned in Yahoo! – Gyorko got off to a rough start this year, but he has turned it on lately. Over the past week, he's hitting .370 with 3 homers and 6 RBI. He'll be up and down all year since he's a rookie, but his potential and multi-position eligibility are worth taking a chance on. Starling Marte (OF PIT), 86% owned in Yahoo! – Marte has done it all this year. He hits homers, steals bases, and scores runs. He might be the fantasy steal of the year, because he went undrafted in several leagues. He's batting .325 with 5 homers, 16 RBI, 24 runs and 10 stolen bases. He's been one of the most valuable fantasy players in the entire league. He's a rising star and needs to be owned in all leagues. He's also worth trying to acquire through trade. Stingers: Marco Estrada (SP MIL), 57% owned in Yahoo! – Estrada has struggled mightily lately. He still has a nice strikeout-to-walk ratio, with 39 Ks and 12 walks. The problem is he has given up a whopping 11 home runs so far. He only gave up 18 all year in 2012. He needs to be benched or left on the waiver wire in all leagues right now until he figures it out. Brett Anderson (SP OAK), 54% owned in Yahoo! – Anderson has found himself in a familiar place: the disabled list. He is hurt once again and was struggling before that. Maybe the DL will do him some good, because he has a 6.21 ERA. He's worth stashing on the DL, because he has so much potential when he's healthy. The problem is, he seems to never be healthy and can rarely be relied upon. Elvis Andrus (SS TEX), 94% owned in Yahoo! – Andrus is valuable for his speed and getting on base, but he's doing neither thus far. He's been in a big slump all year and needs to be benched until he gets it going. Right now, I'd rather start: Asdrubal Cabrera, Jean Segura, Everth Cabrera, Alcides Escobar and Jed Lowrie. Shop Andrus and see what value you can get for him if somebody needs a shortstop. He's overrated for fantasy and has proven it so far. He's basically a one-category player and isn't worth his price tag. By: Joe Kleiber Twitter: @Chibeman
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In a voice both unflinching and deeply compassionate, Rustin Larson has created a luminous, deadly serious, yet self-deprecating & quietly outrageous collection of poetry. Stylistically diverse, This book gives the reader compelling reason to be attentive to those extraneous forces that would define us.
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…Larson is a terrific, elegant, original poet whose voice rings so truly we become better people just by reading him — Naomi Nye, author of Red Suitcase
Crazy Star is among the best poetry collections this reviewer has read in recent years… — W.E. Butts, The Small Press Review
When Larson is on, as he is in this collection, he is as good as anyone writing today, maybe better. — Michael Carey, editor of Voices on the Landscape: Contemporary Iowa Poets
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Rustin Larson's poetry has appeared in The New Yorker, The Iowa Review, Poetry East, The Atlanta Review and other magazines. Larson was a featured Iowa Poet at The Des Moines National Poetry Festival in 2002 and has been featured on the public radio programs Live from Prairie Lights and Voices from the Prairie. Currently, Larson teaches in the English department at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and lives in Fairfield, Iowa with his wife Caroline and their three daughters.
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One year ago today, Castle Season 3, Episode 13 "Knockdown," marked the first ever kiss between Rick Castle and his muse and lady love, Kate Beckett.
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During the episode, which aired on January 24, 2011, Kate and Rick pretended to be a drunk couple and engaged in a 13-second, hot-as-hell liplock to distract a guard. And yes, it was just a decoy. But let's be real: Who cares? They freakin' kissed. With tongue.
Although it's yet to happen again in a more natural way, we still deem it necessary to pay homage to the very first exchange of bodily fluids between our two leads (besides, you know, a shared cup o' Joe now and again).
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ATLANTA - Rookie Jeff Teague had 17 points and seven assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-90 victory over the Charlotte in a preseason game Monday night that saw Bobcats coach Larry Brown escorted off the court by security after being ejected.
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"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." --AristotleThank you Wayne, Monica, Willie, Memory and all the staff for spoiling us on our 25th anniversary! With your help we've created memories that will last a lifetime! Every little detail, your gift of bubbly and a snack basket, the beautiful and elegant surroundings - what a privilege and pleasure! Thank you, thank you, thank you!Marius & Anneke Kotze
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This maple nut refrigerator cookie recipe was quite popular in the pecan growing region of south Georgia where I grew up. Almost every community recipe book had a variation on it.
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The Bulesa Dima community is mainly Borana Tribe, whose main activity is rearing livestock but climatic change, famine, and drought heat their area is killing most of their livestock.
Mama Sharu is one of the poor widows with no support from anywhere. She has to be the father and the mother to her four children. She is all they depend on as their breadwinner.
We are trying all possible ways to create and bring help and hope in transformation of Attir Village. Life has not been pleasant or encouraging to the people of Attir. They have always pumped all their efforts into possibly gaining better, transformed lives, but they have been derailed by nature.
John is a man in his prime age, married to one wife, and blessed with four children. John's life transformation reflects much of what is happening to the entire Shambani Village.
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Jemila is living in Alishow Village. She is married, has four children, and is thirty-seven years old. Before Jemila became a group member, her life depended on selling firewood. Four days a week, she took firewood from her village to sell in Dire Dawa town, thirty-five miles from her home. That was the only income for her family.
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HARRIMAN — Just when it seemed all hope of a shot at the region title was lost, the Grace Christian Academy girls' basketball team dug deep Monday and closed when it counted.
The Lady Rams used a 6-0 run early in the fourth quarter, hit their free throws down the stretch and stepped up their defense to defeat Oneida 50-44 in the Region 2-A tournament semifinals at Harriman High School.
The Rams will face Oliver Springs, the other semifinal winner, in the 2-A region championship at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Harriman.
Grace Christian, which didn't record a point in the game's first five minutes, struggled to find an answer for Oneida's ability to move the ball in the first three quarters. They also struggled stopping Oneida's Jessi Morgan, who hit a 3-pointer with two minutes left in the third to give the Lady Indians a 39-32 lead headed into the final quarter.
But the Rams locked in, outscoring Oneida 18-5 in the final period while Katherine Griffith and Sydney Duggins connected on clutch throws in the final two minutes to seal the victory.
"We were struggling to score and defensively they were hurting our zone," Grace coach Paul Pridemore said. "But we have been talking all year about how to face adversity and when we were facing it, we came through."
Griffith started the run with 6:30 left to play with two free throws followed by a put-back, cutting Oneida's lead to 39-36.
Two possessions later, Lauren Hensley hit a runner in the lane to give Grace a 42-41 advantage. Oneida retook the lead when Morgan hit a 10-foot jumper.
Duggins knocked down two free throws, drew a charge on Oneida's next possession and connected on a layup with 35 seconds remaining before Griffith made good on her free throw attempts.
Morgan led Oneida (23-8) with 15 points and four rebounds and Kelsie Caldwell added 13.
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The RailHawks are coming off of a 2-1 win in their international friendly against Puebla FC just a few days ago and will begin the second half of their NASL season next weekend. Their record for their spring season was 4-2-3 which places them in fourth place overall in the NASL standings. The Railhawks are led by former MLS'er Zack Schilawski who is their stand out goal scorer and assist leader with three goals and two assists over the course of the season. Some other names on the NASL side you may remember include Jun Marques Davidson formerly of the Whitecaps, Ty Shipalane and midfielder Enzo Martinez.
Interestingly, Carolina is coached by former FC Dallas manager Colin Clarke. The Northern Ireland native led FC Dallas to an appearance in the 2005 US Open Cup final and playoff appearances in 2005 and 2006.
Looking back: Recapping FCD"s run to the 2013 LHUSOC Quarterfinals
The RailHawks come into the quarterfinals of the tournament having beaten the Charlotte Eagles 2-0 in the third round. They then went on to play Chivas USA in the fourth round which saw a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation. Extra time didn't see a winner so a penalty shootout ensued and the RailHawks came out on top by notching three of their penalty kicks. Moving on to the fifth round, they played another MLS team in the LA Galaxy and won that match 1-0 in another match that went to extra time.
FC Dallas is back at home for the first MLS game at Toyota Stadium in almost a month! Here's your Toyota Keys to the Match:
After predicting five matches correctly in eight tries through the group stage of the World Cup, Tex Hopper (right) is about to put in some overtime as the knockout rounds begin on Saturday. That's because the Mean Green Prediction Machine (yes, it's a thing) will be predicting every single match of the tournament from here on out.
Which means the red-hot fire belly toad will be pulling double duty on match days through the quarterfinals. Don't worry, he'll be fairly compensated for his services (It's about to rain crickets in that aquarium). Check out the Toad to Brazil page to see Hopper's full prediction schedule and don't miss his live predictions on YouTube every World Cup match day at 10am CT!
The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup begins for FC Dallas tonight in the fourth round against the San Antonio Scorpions at 8pm at Toyota Stadium. FCD played in a total of three game last year winning two before falling in the quarterfinal round. Let's take a look back at how the tournament went for FCD last year.
Game 1 - Third round - May 29th, 2013 - FC Dallas 2, Ft. Lauderdale Strikers 0: The first half saw clean sheets from both sides until ultimately Blas Perez and Matt Hedges were able to come through to help FCD gain the win in the second half played at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
In the 54th minute, Je-Vaughn Watson sent a cross to Castillo at the far post who then kicked the ball to Blas Perez who was unmarked in front of the goal. Perez slid under Strikers goalkeeper to give FCD the lead. They scored their second goal in the 64th minute that would eventually be the last goal of the match. Michel took a free kick that found Hedges at the far post and he was able to easily head the ball into the goal.
Game 2 - Fourth Round - June 12th, 2013 - FC Dallas 3, Houston Dynamo 0: The scoring opened for FCD in the 38th minute when Michel sent a ball to Jacobson at the far post who then tapped the ball to Cooper in front of the goal who was able to send it past the Dyanmo goalkeeper. The second goal came just before the 60th minute when MIchel again served a corner kick right to Cooper in front of the goal who headed it home. Dallas closed out the game in the 76th minute when Dynamo keeper fumbled a ball that came back out in front of Zach Loyd who chipped the ball over the keeper from 20 yards out.
Game 3 - Quarterfinals - June 26th, 2013 - FC Dallas 2, Portland Timbers 3: FCD opened up the game in the 15th minute with a strike from Je-Vaughn Watson. As quick as FCD gained the lead, they lost it. Portland responded to Dallas' goal with three goals for their own. Perez was able to notch FCD their second goal to come within reach of the Timbers and David Ferreira hit the post with the final kick of the match, but ultimately it wasn't enough as the TImbers advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open Cup eliminating FCD.
2014 World Cup Group G
How they got here: Steamrolled their UEFA qualifying group winning 9 out of 10 games.
2010 World Cup: Fell 1-0 to Spain in the semifinals.
Best case: Germany has been to at least the semifinals in the last three World Cups and while this team is banged up, Germany goes into every World Cup looking to win it. In a bracket where they won't face a Brazil or Spain until at least the semifinals, Germany is really contending with Argentina for that semifinal spot. Given the South American location, you'd think the Germans would be happy with a semifinal appearance.
Worst case: Key injuries leave Marco Reus sidelined and other key German players hobbled heading into a tough group. As crazy as it sounds, it's not inconceivable that Germany slips up against Portugal, then draws the US and Ghana. It's a long shot, but not out of the question.
Player to watch: Winger Mesut Ozil comes into this tournament relatively healthy and coming off his big money move to Arsenal. Ozil is truly world class and with others hobbled around him will be relied on to create much of the German attack.
X Factor: Bayern Munich's diminutive winger Mario Gotze solidified his first team position as the season went on and he's coming into this tournament firing on all cylinders.
How they got here: Defeated Bob Bradley's Ghana side in the qualifying playoff.
2010 World Cup: Defeated the United States in the round of 16 and were extremely unlucky to fall to Ghana in the quarterfinals.
Best case: They enjoyed some good luck and punched above their weight in 2010, but if things come together they can advance from this group. They'll have to beat the USA in that first game to have any chance.
Worst case: With aging stars, Ghana is unable to repeat their heroics of 2010 falling to the United States in the first match and failing to recover with two more losses to Portugal and Germany.
Player to watch: Kevin Prince-Boateng, brother of Germany defender Derek Boateng, is one of the top attacking players on Ghana. He's a veteran of AC Milan, Tottenham and Schalke 04 among others.
X Factor: Michael Essien is an old 31 years old and can he reconjure his greatness for one more tournament. Their central midfield becomes a litle weak without him.
How they got here: Defeated Sweden in that epic playoff qualifying round
2010 World Cup: Fell to Spain in the round of 16
Best case: Ronaldo. Ronaldo. Ronaldo. The Real Madrid superstar goes into beast mode and takes Portugal onto his back leading them out of the group stage and past Belgium in the round of 16 into a quarterfinal match.
Worst case: Cristiano is hobbled by his muscle issue(unlikely) and Portugal struggles to find another offensive option crashing out at the group stage.
Player to watch: Look out for Portugal's big forward Eder. The 26-year-old has recently broken into the Portugal team and has a big body that could give the US defenders a lot of problems.
X Factor: Well this one is kind of easy. Portugal will go as far as Cristiano Ronaldo takes them, end of story.
How they got here: Won their CONCACAF qualifying group
2010 World Cup: Fell to Ghana in the round of 16 after winning their group.
Best case: The United States finally exorcises their Ghana demons and earns a point from either Portugal or Germany to advance second from the gorup with four points.
Worst case: The USA's tournament is practically over before it starts after a third-straight loss to Ghana. With two tough games after that, it's a very real possiblity that the old US & A could finish with 0 points.
Player to watch: Outside back Fabian Johnson has been arguably the USA's best player in the kickoff series games. The Borussia Moenchengladbach signing could prove to be an attacking force from the back for the United States making them much more dynamic.
X Factor: Jozy Altidore's two goals against Nigeria were perhaps the best development of the last month. If Altidore can find his goal-scoring touch, paired with Dempsey, Bradley and the other proven stars, the USA could advance from this group.
Germany 1st, Portugal 2nd, United States 3rd, Ghana 4th
Boy the USA really got a raw deal with this group and prior to Tuesday's Portugal thrashing of Ireland, I thought maybe the USA could pull off the upset, but this is just too much for them.
I feel like the United States will beat Ghana in their first match, but Portugal's draw with Germany in the first match paired with 4 points from Ghana/USA means we'll see Germany 5, Portugal 5, USA 4, Ghana 1.
What do you think?
2014 World Cup Group F
How they got here: Finished first in CONMEBOL qualifying
2010 World Cup: Beat 4-0 by Germany in the quarterfinals.
Best case: Argentina is one of the few teams that can say they have a real chance to win this tournament. Their trio of Messi, Di Maria and Aguero is better than any in the world and if the defense can hold up, they're going to cruise to at least the quarterfinals. They can't possibly meet Spain or Brazil until at least the semifinals, so the stage is set for Argentina...
Worst case: It would be shocking to see Argentina not at least advance to the quarterfinals. Perhaps the worst case is falling to a team like Germany or Belgium in the quarterfinals which, while possible, would be a huge disappointment for a team with championship aspirations.
Player to watch: Who else but Lionel Messi? He's the best player in the world and he's been in decent form with Argentina heading into this tournament. As unfair as it is, the 2014 World Cup will go a long way to determining whether we see Messi as the best of all-time.
X Factor: We know about Messi and Aguero, but if Angel Di Maria can play as well as he has been recently with Real Madrid, Argentina becomes almost unbeatable. Di Maria, now 26 years old and in his absolute prime, will be a huge piece of the Argentina offense.
How they got here: Won their UEFA qualfiying group, beating Greece on goal differential.
2010 World Cup: DNP
Best case: Playing in their first World Cup, B&H leans on their stars, Edin Dzeko and Vedad Ibisevic, and those two star forwards score the goals that get B&H through a relatively easy group. The USA must be wondering why they couldn't have been drawn here.
Worst case: With a no-name defense and a first-time World Cup squad, the stage is just a little bit too big and Nigeria is able to beat the Europeans, sending them out at the group stage.
Player to watch: We've seen him do the business with Manchester City winning two EPL titles and Dzeko can solidify his name among the best forwards in the world if he can lead Bosnia out of the group stage.
X Factor: Miralem Pjanic is the creative, attacking engine of this team and he will need to pull the strings to create the goals Bosnia needs.
How they got here: Finished first in AFC qualifying, ahead of South Korea
2010 World Cup: DNP
Best case: This Iran team is pretty much unknown with a squad that plays almost exclusively in Iran so it's incredibly tough to call. If they win a game, they'll be very pleased with themselves.
Worst case: Iran is simply overmatched against three solid teams with very different styles and they go out without a point from the group stage.
Player to watch: One of the few that plays in Europe, Ashkan Dejagah had an up and down season for Fulham, but is capable of scoring great goals and would be the one who likely scores if Iran could nip a 1-0 win.
X Factor: I'd be lying if I said there was a player other than Dejagah that I've ever seen play. The X Factor for Iran isn't simply one player, it's staying compact defensively against Nigeria and Bosnia.
How they got here: Defeated Ethiopia in their qualifying playoff.
2010 World Cup: Did not win a match, going 0-1-2. They haven't won a World Cup match since 2002.
Best case: Playing in a manageable group, the Super Eagles return to their former success advancing from the group stage for the first time since 1998.
Worst case: Nigeria is unable to cope with the European talent on Bosnia and they fall in that group-deciding match failing to advance from the group.
Player to watch: Ogenyi Onazi is the central midfield engine of both Nigeria and Lazio. At just 21 years old, Onazi is primed to move to a big European club with a solid World Cup.
X Factor: Peter Odemwingie has been a decent forward in the EPL since 2010 and while he's had an up and down career for Nigeria, he's likely their best forward option and will need to score some goals for the Super Eagles to advance.
Argentina 1st, Nigeria 2nd, Bosnia & Herzegovina 3rd, Iran 4th
This one is pretty straight forward for first place, but second is a toss-up between Nigeria and Bosnia & Herzegovina. They play second in the schedule and I think Nigeria playing Argentina 3rd could play into the Super Eagles' hands.
I like Nigeria to earn 5 points out of the group which will be enough to advance second.
What do you think about this group?
2014 World Cup Group E
How they got here: Finished fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying
2010 World Cup: DNP
Best case: Playing in South America, Ecuador punches above their weight a bit and finishes at the top of a group that's there for the taking. With a matchup against the weak second place team in group F, Ecuador makes it all the way to the quarterfinals.
Worst case: Ecuador is unable to take advantage of the South American conditions and fall to a pair of teams that, on paper, are probably better than Ecuador, sending the South American's out at the group stage.
Player to watch: Jefferson Montero is a dynamic attacking midfielder who has found lots of success in Liga MX for Morelia after washing out of Europe. He'll be a player Ecuador will be relying on for a lot of offense.
X Factor: Antonio Valencia is the one name on Ecuador that will be known by most soccer fans and he's got the ability to make Ecuador a very tough team to beat. It will be interesting to see where the versatile player lines up.
How they got here: Came from two goals down to defeat Ukraine in UEFA qualifying playoffs
2010 World Cup: Disastrously crashed out at the group stage failing to win a game.
Best case: France continues their yo-yo World Cup trend and dominates a group that, on paper, they're clearly the best team. The 1998 champions will miss Franck Ribery, but Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba pick up the slack for a France side that strolls to the quarterfinals.
Worst case: A younger French squad fails to gel together, Ribery is badly missed and the in-fighting once again plagues the French team who falls at the group stage for the second straight world cup.
Player to watch: With Franck Ribery out, a French winger named Antoine Griezmann could be set for a big tournament. Having played his whole career at Real Sociedad in Spain, the 23-year-old isn't terribly well known, but he's impressed in the Champions League and has scored three goals in France's World Cup warmup games.
X Factor: He's as streaky of a forward as you'll find, but Karim Benzema will have to be good for France to advance far in the tournament. If he can create his own chances and punish weaker defenses of Honduras and Ecuador, a guy like Benzema could be a dark horse for the golden boot.
How they got here: Finished third in CONCACAF qualifying.
2010 World Cup: Finished with one point in their group and did not score a goal.
Best case: For Honduras, they'll remember the lessons of 2010 and have a better World Cup. That doesn't mean they'll advance from the group, but perhaps they can score a couple goals.
Worst case: Another winless and goalless tournament is very possible for Los Catrachos.
Player to watch: A player that long-time MLS fans will be familiar with, former DC United Homegrown signing Andy Najar has done very well since moving to Anderlecht in Belgium. Still just 21, the winger has a chance to be Honduras' most famous and best player ever.
X Factor: Another former MLS'er, midfielder Roger Espinoza will be key to Honduras' hopes. Having played in the Premier League, Espinoza will not be out of his depth at the World Cup and could earn a move to a bigger team than Wigan with a nice tournament.
How they got here: Won their UEFA qualifying group.
2010 World Cup: Had a respectable 1-1-1 showing including a win over eventual champions Spain, but failed to advance from the group.
Best case: A young and dynamic team has one of their myriad of youthful attacking players step up to another level and Switzerland finds the goals to make them a formidable team in the tournament advancing from the group.
Worst case: Where do the goals come from? There are some very good players on the Switzerland team, but the lack of depth proves consequential and the Swiss simply can't find the goals to beat anyone in the group.
Player to watch: Tiny Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri could be set for a breakout tournament. He's been somewhat hidden by the mass of attacking talent at his Bavarian club side and the World Cup gives him the stage to shine.
X Factor: Swiss goalkeeper Diego Benaglio can be among the best in the world when on the top of his game, but he's fallen off the map a little bit recently with Wolfsburg. Benaglio is a player that could earn Switzerland a result almost single-handedly.
France 1st, Ecuador 2nd, Switzerland 3rd, Honduras 4th
I really think France could be set for a surprisingly good tournament. Rumors have abounded that Ribery's absence may turn out to be a positive for Didier Deschamps' side and I like them to have a relatively easy group stage win.
After that, I'm going to take the South America factor for Ecuador to get them past Switzerland.
What do you think about this one?
2014 World Cup Group D
How they got here: Finished second in CONCACAF qualifying, easily advancing to the World Cup.
2010 World Cup: DNP
Best case: Costa Rica doesn't really have any hope of advancing from the first group in World Cup history with three former champions, so they'll be hoping to nick a famous result against one of the three big teams. A win in this group would be a huge accomplishment for Los Ticos .
Worst case: You can certainly see a scenario where Costa Rica is eliminated from the tournament with three losses and nary a goal scored.
Player to watch: Look out for 21-year-old forward Joel Campbell. The strong and fast forward made his move across the pond at a very young age and has bounced around Europe as he worked towards an English work permit. He now has that permit and could be a big part of Arsenal next year.
X Factor: Costa Rica's one big hope is their world class goalkeeper Keylor Navas. The former Saprissa man took La Liga by storm this season making some jaw-dropping saves this season. At just 27, Navas could be set for a big money move soon.
How they got here: Finished first in their qualifying group one point ahead of Ukraine.
2010 World Cup: Unconvincingly advanced through to the knockout round where they were blown out 4-1 by Germany.
Best case: The Three Lions perhaps have the least pressure coming into a World Cup that we've seen in quite some time and that could play into their advantage. A young team gels together and wins the group setting up a manageable second round matchup against Group C that England wins to advance to the quarterfinal.
Worst case: The experienced England players like Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard fail to pull their weight and England crashes out at the group stage for the first time in this World Cup format.
Player to watch: All the reports out of the England camp have been praising Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling. Similarly to FCD's Fabian Castillo, we've seen flashes of greatness from Sterling and at just 19 years old, this could be his world coming out party.
X Factor: Another Liverpool player, Steven Gerrard will go a long way in dictating how this England team does. If the legendary winger and England captain can conjure up one more world class tournament, England has a great shot at advancing. If he looks like the 34-year-old who was inconsistent for the Reds this year, they're going to have to find answers elsewhere.
How they got here: Easily advanced from their UEFA qualifying group 6 points ahead of second-placed Denmark.
2010 World Cup: Crashed out in the group stage without winning a match.
Best case: Italy typically alternates between good and bad World Cups and they're set for a big one in 2014. This is a tough group, but these Italians are experienced and will know what it takes to advance. If the stars align, a semifinal appearance isn't out of the question.
Worst case: The Italians falter in that first game against England and fail to get a result in a tough final group stage match against Uruguay crashing out at the group stage for the second-straight World Cup.
Player to watch: Italian forward Ciro Immobile is set to explode onto the world stage and the 2014 World Cup could be his tournament. After scoring 22 goals in Serie A last year, Borussia Dortmund came in and snapped up the 24-year-old who scored a hat trick in Italy's 5-3 win over Fluminense.
X Factor: Italian defensive mid Daniele De Rossi will have a huge task shutting down the England and Uruguay offenses. If he can find his form, that will free up Andrea Pirlo to work his magic and Italy will be the favorites to win this group.
How they got here: Struggled to qualify from CONMEBOL, defeating Jordan in the inter-continental playoff.
2010 World Cup: Had their best showing since 1970 advancing all the way to the semifinals before falling to Netherlands.
Best case: Uruguay has the talent to make it back to that semifinal spot of 2010, but it's going to depend on the health of Luis Suarez. If he's fit and ready to go, Uruguay playing in their own back yard can pose problems for any country in the world.
Worst case: If Suarez is unfit to play and talismanic players Diego Lugano and Diego Forlan show their age, this is a good enough group to send Uruguay packing after the group stage.
Player to watch: "El Matador" Edinson Cavani will be the man that Uruguay turns to if Suarez can't find full health and he's got the talent at forward to fill some big shoes. He scored 16 goals in his first season in Serie A with PSG and will be a huge force for Uruguay.
X Factor: We keep mentioning him, but Luis Suarez is as big of an X factor for his side that you'll find in the World Cup. If he's fit and healthy, this small country can do big things in Brazil. If he can't hit form, it's tough to see Uruguay advancing past the round of 16.
Uruguay 1st, Italy 2nd, England 3rd, Costa Rica 4th
It's clearly three teams for two spots in group D and this one is a tough call. I'm fascinated to see how this England side does with a squad that faces no pressure, but I just can't see them getting out.
Put me in the camp that thinks Uruguay might be playing a little bit of possum with Luis Suarez as I feel he's going to be ready to go at least by the second game. They'll have no problem with Costa Rica and should be able to get the 7 points they'll need to win the group.
Let us know what you think in the poll!
Here's your Toyota Keys to the Match for FCD's final game before the World Cup break in Portland on Wednesday:
2014 World Cup Group B
How they got here: Finished second in CONMEBOL qualifying just two points behind Argentina
2010 World Cup: DNP
Best case: Colombia should advance from this managable group despite the loss of Falcao but a Round of 16 matchup against either England, Italy or Uruguay will pose problems. Playing in the tougher half of the bracket, a quarterfinal apperance is as much as Los Cafeteros can hope for.
Worst case: The stage is just a little too big for a Colombian team appearing in their first Mundial in 16 years. The loss to Falcao and a draw against Greece in their first match dooms Colombia to a first round exit.
Player to watch: With Falcao now definitely out of the tournament, Colombia will need someone to step up at forward and Jackson Martinez could be the man for the job. The big, strong forward has been an absolute goal machine at all three stops in his career including 46 goals in the last two seasons at Porto. A big World Cup could see him make the move to one of the top clubs in the world.
X Factor: The biggest questions for Colombia are in the back and whether they can hold teams off the board. In his prime, Mario Yepes was one of the best defenders in the world and now 38 years old, Colombia will be hoping to get one last hurrah out of the center back.
How they got here: Finished second in their UEFA qualifying group defeating Romania in a two-legged playoff.
2010 World Cup: Fell in the group stage winning once and losing twice.
Best case: Greece has never advanced out of the group stage at the World Cup and the only way they will this time is if they can repeat their defensive efforts of 10 years ago in the 2004 European Championships. Sneaking through with four points and a neutral goal difference is about the best they can hope for.
Worst case: A mis-firing Kostas Mitroglu is unable to find the back of the net and Greece exits the tournament with only a point.
Player to watch: Giorgious Karagounis is the Greece captain and an absolute soccer legend. A pitbull of a midfielder, Karagounis has been the heart and soul of the Greece National Team and now 37 years old, this will be his final spotlight on the world stage.
X Factor: The previously mentioned Mitroglu has a prolific scoring record in the Champions League over the last year and for an aging Greece attack, they'll need Mitroglu to pull out some heroics to have any chance.
How they got here: Defeated Senegal in two-leg playoff after winning their CAF qualifying group
2010 World Cup: Barely missed out on advancing out of their group with Brazil and Portugal.
Best case: Ivory Coast could be the real surprise team of this tournament and advance a long ways. I back them to advance from this group and a round of 16 match against either England, Italy or Uruguay would be fascinating. Much like Colombia, the quarterfinals isn't out of reach for the Elephants.
Worst case: Didier Drogba can't quite reach his world class level again and the rough-and-tumble style of Ivory Coast picks up a crucial red card early in one of their games to doom them to another group stage exit.
Player to watch: Gervinho had arguably his best season as a professional finishing tied at the top of Serie A assist leaders and we saw it first hand with his goal and assist vs El Salvador at Toyota Stadium. He's quite simply one of the best wingers in the world right now.
X Factor: How healthy is Yaya Toure? He didn't play in either of Ivory Coast's American tour games and his status will go a long way to determining how the Elephants will do. Arguably the best two-way midfielder in the world, Toure has the ability to carry this team on his back...if his legs can support them.
How they got here: Easily qualified from their AFC qualifying group.
2010 World Cup: Defeated Cameroon & Denmark en route to the round of 16 where they fell to Paraguay on penalty kicks.
Best case: Japan has been working towards a quarterfinal appearance for the last decade and they have the talent and experience to get there. Could be another dark horse like Ivory Coast and Colombia.
Worst case: The Japanese have done poorly in the World Cup following their round of 16 appearances and their disastrous 2013 Confederations Cup throws up a huge red flag that perhaps Brazil won't go too well for them. In a group where anyone could advance, Japan might be the ones who suffer.
Player to watch: Keisuke Honda has been the Japanese attacking engine for what seems like years. He was spectacular scoring two goals in the 2010 World Cup and has finally settled his club situation after moving to AC Milan in the winter.
X Factor: Shinji Kagawa struggled to break into the Manchester United first team, but his attacking talent is unquestioned. If he can prove to be a successful foil to Honda and take some defensive pressure off him, Japan should find the goals to advance through the group stage.
Ivory Coast 1st, Colombia 2nd, Japan 3rd, Greece 4th
For me this is by far the toughest group to predict with probably the most diverse four teams in the tournament.
Perhaps I'm biased because we saw them up close right here in Frisco, but Ivory Coast is such a formidable team and with two prior World Cups under their belt, they now have the experience to know exactly what it takes to succeed on soccer's biggest stage.
It's tough for me to go against Colombia at least advancing from the group in South America which leaves Japan as the odd man out. Their 2013 Confederations Cup disaster really scares me and even though on paper they might be the most talented team in the group, I think they'll crash out with a Greece team that simply can't score enough goals.


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Ogeechee Riverkeeper Dianna Wedincamp is stepping down from her post after 10 years of working to protect the Ogeechee River basin.
Hinesville residents are invited to take part in three public hearings on the city's proposed increase in property taxes. The hearings are scheduled at city hall for 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 29, and 3 p.m. Dec. 6, during the city council meeting.
After 40-plus years in law enforcement - with nearly 20 of those years as Liberty County's chief deputy - Keith Moran is preparing for retirement, leaving Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes with the tough task of finding a suitable replacement.
Property taxes within Liberty are on the rise.
Long County is owed more than $400,000 in back taxes, according to Tax Commissioner Becky Fowler. She recently asked the Long County Commission to support her enforcement of penalties on delinquent tax bills.
The Midway City Council on Nov. 15 approved an occupational license for a new Family Dollar store after clearing up confusion regarding the store's opening date.
Liberty Transit's buses ended Friday night and all day Saturday services this week, cuts that were announced earlier this month.
The Hinesville mayor and city council at 4 p.m. Friday announced the intention to increase property taxes this year by 9.94 percent over the rollback millage rate. Before the tentative budget and millage rate are finalized, Georgia law requires three public hearings on the increase. Residents are invited to hearings at city hall, 115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 29, and at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 during a council meeting.
The Liberty County Commission Thursday approved Memorial Drive as the location for a new library in Hinesville.
An otherwise uneventful city council meeting Thursday heated up during the public comments session when a Hinesville resident asked the council about the 1.5 percent cost of living increase budgeted for city employees in 2013.
Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas on Thursday urged the business community to take action on the looming sequester.
Geographical Information System Day was observed Wednesday in the lobbies of city hall and the Liberty County Annex.
Two former Ludowici law-enforcement officers were honored Tuesday during the city council meeting.
Attorneys representing the Ogeechee Riverkeeper Association filed a petition for mandamus Tuesday in Screven County Superior Court, seeking to force the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to halt a textile company's discharge of wastewater into the Ogeechee River.
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday approved $4.75 million to construct the Armstrong Atlantic State University Hinesville Center.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain packaged smoked salmon products that are sold in Georgia for potential health risk to consumers.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black alerted Georgians to the recall of certain Ainsworth pet food products that are sold in Georgia for potential health risk to cats.
Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, announced Monday that the acquisition of 18 Bank of America banking centers throughout southern Georgia and northern Florida - including the Hinesville location - has been completed.
By Tuesday evening, voters in Liberty County's District 6 should know who will represent them on the Board of Education.
The Liberty Regional Water Resources Council approved a resolution Thursday to support a program committed to enhancing coastal resilience.
During a Thursday morning stop in North Bryan County, Gov. Nathan Deal announced the addition of 60 commercial-vehicle enforcement officers to improve highway safety and help reduce motor-vehicle crashes in Georgia.
Vietnam War veterans of all services will receive something most did not get some 50 years ago when they returned from combat - a welcome home ceremony - Friday, June 19, at Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field.
Parts of Liberty County and most of Long County received at least 4 and as much as 7 inches of rain Wednesday evening, according to a precipitation report posted on accuweather.com and the National Weather Service.
Local water-conservation efforts and health-care premiums rising were reported at the Hinesville City Council meeting Thursday.
About 200 animal lovers made the People for Paws fundraiser a huge success. The event benefitted Carpathia Paws Animal Rescue Organization and was held June 6 at the Dorchester Civic Center in Midway.
Riceboro's Historic Baptismal Trail is now completed. Residents and local officials gathered together for the ribbon cutting of the trail. They then had an opportunity to walk along the trail and learn about native plants, see the historic baptismal pool and "round hole."
The Long County Board of Education approved its fiscal-year 2016 budget by a 4-1 vote Monday.
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., said in a statement issued Wednesday that he has Parkinson's disease.
During last week's Liberty County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chief Financial Officer Kim McGlothlin presented the proposed budget for fiscal-year 2016, which will start July 1.
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