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- Mind, language and metaphor : Euroconference on consciousness and the imagination, Kerkrade (the Netherlands), april 20-24, 2002. (2003)
- Language and emotive factors : the outline of problems involved (2011)
- The cognitive framework seems to comply with the need of interdisciplinary outlook on the issue of emotions, as it itself draws upon findings of psychological, anthropological and philosophical research. Along with undertaking further studies on the conceptualization of emotions in different languages, from the detailed analysis of the repertoire of linguistic means used for talking about emotions to investigation into tendencies to use metaphors or metonymies to talk about emotions, some broader conclusions could be drawn. The greatest challenge seems to be establishing whether there are any cultural (social, economical, conventional, political, religious) conditions that may influence the relevant changes in conceptualizing emotions in different languages and whether it is possible to point to any laws or regularities that would govern these changes.
- Context-induced creativity and the figurative use of taste terms (2011)
- For reasons of space, we only discussed one text in which the metaphors used seem to take their root in the context in which it has been written. One text is definitely not enough to make any definite claims on how widespread this phenomenon is. Given what we know about the two domains - FOOD and TASTE - one has reasons to believe that when speakers/conceptualisers(e.g. journalists) describe something which stands in some relation to both, they may intuitively be reaching for taste metaphors of the kind described above on the premise that this kind of 'ornamentation' will add some spice to what the addressee might otherwise consider a trivial (and boring) topic. At the same time, taste is only one among many properties a particular item of food or a substance (e.g. sugar) has. In consequence, one may well imagine contexts in which it is not its taste, but other properties (e.g. what Harbottle [1997:183] refers to as its 'pure white and deadly ' image) that will make the conceptualiser reach for a particular linguistic or conceptual metaphor.
- The joys and sorrows of metaphorical consumption : "mozarellas", "prostisciuttos", "muttons" and "yum-yum girls" ; foodsemy with a Romance accent (2008)
- Judging by appearances : a study of human-oriented metonymic developments in the domain of dress (2008)


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Adams Breaks School Record
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – On the first day of competition at the PSU National Invitational, senior Heather Adams recorded a weight throw of 18.04 meters and broke her own school record Friday evening in State College, Pa.
Adams finished fifth in the competition and now owns four of the top five records in WVU program history in the weight throw. Sophomore Karissa Knabenshue and senior Alanna Pritts also competed in the weight throw and finished in 24th and 25th place, respectively.
Junior Chené Townsend also saw action Friday night and posted a season-best time of 8.56 in the preliminaries of the 60-meter hurdles for a seventh-place finish. In the finals, Townsend went on to finish in eighth place with a time of 8.69.
In the invitational heat of the distance medley relay, freshmen Kelly Williams, Christa D'Egidio, Peyton Hampson and junior Sarah Martinelli finished just behind former Big East foe Georgetown for a second-place finish with a time of 11:34.55.
Competition at the PSU National Invitational resumes tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m., with the women's 400-meter dash, while the field events begin at noon with the women's high jump. Live results can be found at gopsusports.com with a recap and final results posted at WVUsports.com following the completion of the competition.
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Series: Saturday Science Links (27 entries)
The biggest science stories of the week are reviewed.
All is Dust and DNA
Jim Stump explores the meaning of the Lenten season from the perspective of evolutionary creation.
Newton, Leibniz, and the Role of God in Planetary Orbits
In the early 1700s, Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz famously disagreed about whether God periodically "corrected" the orbits of the planets. Why their disagreement matters for today's debates about God and evolution.
What Does it Mean to be "Pro-Science"? (and Why it Matters for Space Exploration)
Evangelicals are skeptical of space exploration—but can pastors change this from the pulpit?
God Decides, We Measure
The former chair of the Harvard University physics department muses on how faith gives meaning to his scientific work.
The Genesis Rock
The story of the Genesis Rock reminds us of how biblical and scientific accounts, despite their different purviews and purposes, remain inexorably linked in our understanding of origins.
Responses to David Barash on God and Evolution in the Classroom
Here are some of the best responses from around the web to David's Barash's controversial editorial about God and Evolution in the New York Times.
The Tradition of Wisdom for Today: a Relational Theology of Science
If discussions of science and religion sometimes get bogged down in Genesis, perhaps that is because they have not made the preparatory journey through the rich material of the Wisdom books.
Origins News Round-up for September 30, 2014
Are black holes in trouble? Could life have come from space? What do we know about the religious lives of Indian scientists? Find the answers to these questions and more.
How to Build A Bridge: Reviewing "Surprised by Scripture" by NT Wright (Part 1)
New BioLogos content editor Brad Kramer reviews Chapter 1 of "Surprised by Scripture" by NT Wright, and sees Wright's work as a signpost for the future of the science/faith debate.
Origins News Roundup for September 3, 2014
This week's news features volcanoes, skeletons, and stars, as well as a thought-provoking new book from InterVarsity press.
Origins News Roundup for August 20, 2014
From science and religion blogs: quantum uncertainty and God, the remarkable fact that we have come to understand our place in the created order, and the role of theology in making wise choices about the use of technology.
New Creation: The Hermeneutic of Love
For Augustine, the literal sense of scripture is not a scientific narrative of physical reality, but a liturgical and poetic narrative of God's awesome power at the dawn of history. This is a vital thread in the story of how to read Genesis.
BioLogos Basics Video #4: How did God create the ingredients for life?
God could have created a fertile planet miraculously in an instant, but when we look carefully at the physical evidence, it appears that the earth has a longer history as part of the universe.
Christ, Trinity, and Creation, Part 2
Christ is the reason the natural sciences work: he is the source of the laws of nature, and he contains and underpins the natural sciences. Christ is the pattern for all created things, while the Spirit – his presence in the created world – breathes the divine fire into the equations.
Interview with Ronald Osborn
We must press beyond the various creation narratives in the Hebrew Bible, including the final chapters of Job, to the picture of God revealed in the New Testament—the Creator who does not rationally explain away the scandal of suffering but who instead enters into it.
Still Surprised by Easter
We now take for granted an understanding of the Christian story that was largely worked out by Paul and later theologians. Even though the Gospels were composed after Paul's letters, they were concerned to tell the story itself in all its strangeness as it had been preserved by the first generation of Christians. And what we find in the stories themselves is the shock and wonder and surprise that the resurrection caused.
Interpreting Adam: Introduction
Four Views on the Historical Adam shows that evangelical Christians are far from agreeing on the particulars of Adam and Eve. But this book also makes clear that there is strong agreement among evangelical Christians on the fundamentals of the Christian faith. We agree that all Scripture is inspired by God and authoritative, even while disagreeing on the interpretation of some passages.
Creation Out of Nothing
The key point of continuity between redemption and creation is the idea that the future can be different from the past, i.e., the key is eschatology. More abstractly put, God does new things.


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Ospreys search for Heineken Cup miracle in Toulouse
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THE Ospreys go in search of a Heineken Cup miracle in Toulouse this weekend with Jonathan Humphreys declaring there must be changes for the regions to do themselves justice in the tournament.
The Pro12 champions will head into one of European rugby's most daunting assignments on the back of just two full training sessions.
They had their first drill yesterday and will have another tomorrow, with many of their players bruised, battered and sidelined having been involved with Wales during the autumn series.
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The casualty rate is particularly high in the front five, with Ian Evans, Alun Wyn Jones, Richard Hibbard and Aaron Jarvis all ruled out after their exertions at Test level over the past month, while fly-half Dan Biggar is rated as having a 50-50 chance of playing.
And with the Australia game last Saturday further biting into preparations, Humphreys believes the regions are finding the odds heavily stacked against them on the stage where they are judged.
"I'm not a politician, I'm a coach and I have to play the cards I have been dealt," he said ahead of Saturday's game.
"But for Welsh regions to have a real crack at this tournament, there's got to be more prep time going into it.
"We suffered last year when we were in a decent position going into Saracens back to back. They turned out to be seven-point games. So those little things matter.
"However much money that Australian game made for the regions, getting into European quarter-finals would make a lot more.
"It's not for me to say whether Wales are playing one game too many in the autumn. If I had my way it would be four games too many. I'd like to see a situation where competitions start and finish in one hit. That would be perfect for us.
"When you play two Heineken Cup rounds, then lose your players for five weeks, then play another two European games, everyone loses momentum."
Humphreys continued: "When you lose the majority of your pack over the course of the autumn internationals and you have only a couple of sessions to prepare, of course it's not ideal.
"We knew this would be a challenge, going out to face the greatest European team, who boast a vast amount of resources and have had more time to prepare to play against us, at a time when we have injuries.
"But there's no point anyone feeling sorry."
Former All Black Campbell Johnstone, signed on Monday to cover for the crocked Adam Jones, Aaron Jarvis and Joe Rees, was introduced to the squad yesterday and the plan is for Dimitri Arhip to provide bench cover in Toulouse.
"We are trying to get Campbell up to speed on things in the space of a session," said Humphreys.
"Dimitri was signed as a hooker but he will fill in as a prop.
"We have no back-up. We are just very, very lucky Campbell hadn't played European rugby this season. We've moved heaven and earth to get him here — if we didn't have him we'd be in a mess."
Humphreys reported Hibbard was keen to get back quickly despite suffering an "unbelievable" shoulder injury against Samoa, while Biggar faces a fitness check.
"We hold out hope on Dan," said Humphreys.
"We have to go through the tests to make sure he is right to go.
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The two most potent F30-based models, the F80 M3 and the Alpina B3 F30, pose together at the BMW M test center at the Nurburgring.
The photos give us a look at how aggressive the F80 M3′s styling (especially its big fenders) is compared to the more subtlely modified Alpina.
The new M3 will make its debut at the 2014 Detroit auto show in mid-January.
Follow our M3/M4 coverage at: http://www.bimmerpost.com/m4/
Here are the first photos of the BMW M235i Coupe which is currently making its rounds at dealers across the U.S.
The official reveal for the M235i and 2 Series Coupe will come later this week – October 25th (German time).
The first ever BMW 2 Series Coupe will be presented on Oct. 25th. Here is a teaser for the M235i coupe.
Months ago we uncovered much of the M235i by way of a set of very revealing photos (reposted below), but we now show you some more unique looks.
The first image shows the M235i bumper (on the left) compared to the standard 2 Series bumper (on the right). The 2 Series bumper is the same as the one spotted on the standard 2 Series prototype we showed you last week. Both designs look very sporty to us. The image also gives a great top-down look … CONTINUED
The BMW M4 Concept was on display at the BMW Welt this weekend and she's a beauty in person. Enjoy the photos!
For our previous photos & videos of the M4 Concept, see: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho…d.php?t=878835
Follow our M3/M4 news and coverage @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m4/
Have a good first look at the production F80 M3 and F82 M4 interior, with its sports seats!
For Americans, it may seem way early to see next gen X1 prototypes, but here it is. As the current X1 has been in production in Europe since 2009, the next generation model should come in 2015-2016.
On the outside, the F48 X1 adopts a brawnier and stockier look, owing to a significantly shorter front end, shortened overhangs, and a taller and more upright greenhouse.
The next X1 will make the switch from RWD to FWD by riding on BMW's FWD "UKL" platform, which will also underpin … CONTINUED
As our newest photos show, the 2 Series Coupe (F22) sure has grown up from the current 1 Series Coupe (E82). The 3.1 inch gain in overall length and 1.2 inch longer wheelbase (see dimension/specs comparisons) appears to come mostly in the front, elongating the front end and giving the F22 a sleeker look overall. Adding to this effect is the less bulbous greenhouse which features a more raked window and a rear roofline that has been elongated and joins the trunk on a more … CONTINUED
The previous set of 4 Series Gran Coupe photos may have given us our first look at the M Sport package equipped model, but our new photos give us the best look yet, and in Estoril Blue II, which has proved to be the most popular 4 Series color among our members yet (see color poll).
The Gran Coupe variant (F36) of the 4 Series effectively shares the same exterior styling as the Coupe, but with an elongated roofline and an extra pair of doors. The … CONTINUED
Now that the BMW M235i specs have been revealed, we take a look at how they compare on paper to the M135i hatchback, 435i coupe, 135is and E46 M3. All in all, its specs are very encouraging for those of us clamoring for a return of a E46-type sports coupe/sedan.
Here they are – official BMW M235i and 2 Series specs!
See the details inside.
With the F15 X5 now launched, BMW turns to developing its SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) sibling – the F16 X6.
The new X6 shares styling cues from both the new X5 and the upcoming X4. It shares the X5′s new headlights-meet-grilles, enlarged kidney grilles and more forward leaning front fascia. Like the X5, the X6 also features air breather vents behind its front wheels.
With the X4 it shares the distinctive rear upsweeping character line which extends from the front of the rear fender upwards to meet … CONTINUED
The 2 Series has been spied again on the road, just shortly before its online reveal.
Stay tuned soon!
Now watch the F82 M4 Coupe continue with some final testing on the Nurburgring.
The first M Sport 4 Series Gran Coupe has been spotted and there's no surprises here as its M Sport aero parts are the same as those of the 4 Series Coupe.
Now that much tech specs for the F80 M3 / F82 M4 have been revealed, do you perceive the M3 any differently when seeing it in action?
We can finally be sure that what we are seeing and hearing is an M3 powered by its 3.0L bi-turbo inline 6 S55 engine outputting approximately 430 hp, far beyond 369 lb-ft, and to a redline just north of 7500 RPM.
Here is the F80 M3 prototype continuing some final testing on the Nurburgring ahead of its January debut at … CONTINUED
With the F15 X5 ready to make their debuts at dealerships across the globe, the M version resumes testing at the Nurburgring.
Testing on the F15 X5 M began last year [first sighting], but current mules have now dropped much camouflage. What's revealed are the expected signature M components – huge front air intakes, aggressive sideskirts and rear diffuser, blue M brakes, and cross drilled rotors (the first for any X5 model). We also get a better look at the quad exhaust pipes which, … CONTINUED
We've shown you many looks at the exterior of the X4 prototypes, but no views of the X4 interior (not even on the concept X4), until now.
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Kindergarten bible lesson plans are probably one of the most important lessons that you can teach a child. These will cover manners, kindness, love for one another, how to share and many other social skills that will help build character and faith.
I normally read a bible verse to my children, explain it through puppets if necessary and also include a craft and or a recipe to reinforce what they've learned. I've recently introduced a book with blank pages for each child.
I cover the books with colored construction paper and let them decorate the front page with stickers and pictures of their choice. This way they can place a lot of their work in the book. They will really be proud of this and want to show it off to friends and relatives. Last but not least, everyday we pray together and out loud. Prayer is very important as it shows them that we can talk to God anytime.
Kindergarten Bible Lesson Plans - Idea 1
Read John 13:37 in a children's bible.
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Read John 14:9
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Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23
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Read Matthew 6:26
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Fedor Emelianenko Retires From MMA | MMA NEWS
Fedor Emelianenko steam-rolled Pedro Rizzo in an astonishing 84 seconds, following his victory, Emelianenko announced that he is done fighting professionally and done competing completely.
"I think it's time. I'm retiring from sports. I still have the SAMBO World Championships. My family is the reason I will not be fighting again. My daughters are growing without their father, so it's the right time to leave."
Like Fedor or not, he was the unannounced King of the heavyweight division. Emelianenko rolled off an unheard of winning streak, lasting over ten years Fedor was seemingly unbeatable. A few of his wins during the ten year streak included victories over the likes of Renato Sobral, Heath Herring, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (2x), Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman ,CroCop, and Tim Sylvia.
When joining the Strikeforce banner the unthinkable became reality when Fedor not only lost one fight but three in a row, including one submission and two tko's. "The Last Emperor" has won his last three contests' and is leaving the octagon as a pioneer and a sure Hall of Famer.
Read More: MMA NEWS, Fedor Retirement, Fedor/Rizzo Fight (Video)
61 Responses to "Fedor Emelianenko Retires From MMA | MMA NEWS"
I wouldve like to see him in the ufc but oh well
Thx u fedor for all da mean scraps u put on u were a beast futt evreh body dat hate on fedor he was a beast mutha futtas
About time and at least he's leaving on a win. I thought he was over ratted his whole career and had a lot of hand picked matches to help that long ass win streak. He didn't fight the best and he can thank his management for holding him back by being so greedy and protecting him making sure he just had a spotless record (M-1 thought that a record equals value but not always the case) until he fought in the US not letting him fight the best when he was at his prime or even after because they thought he was worth more then he really was. That can be seen in the whole him fighting in the UFC. Sucks he was held back by his management on getting better quality fights, but that's on his Russian ass. But again he went out on a few wins, not the best or nearly close in opponents as some of his past fights. Best of luck to him and I do not believe he is the greatest heavyweight in history. Idk who is but it isn't him that's for sure. Btw not hate, I'm not the only one who thinks so. Was he a good fighter, yes, was he the best heavyweight ever, absolutely not.
The guys he was fighting were the best at the time. I don't think he really enjoyed fighting in Strikeforce, he didn't fight the same. But when he was fighting like his normal self he was the best. People get old and their skills begin to fade just like Michael Jordan's run on the Wizards, he played terrible but that doesn't mean he isn't the greatest of all time.
It will pass a long time for someone to achieve what Fedor did. Dont talk shit if you only know the UFC. Fedro fought the best in his prime and always put an entertaining fight.
Fedor was a good fighter but hell no not the greatest. Fedor fans however are mostly retards
sounds like you've been swallowing every slice of bullshit pie that Dana White has fed you. Don't believe that loud mouthed donkey. He will say anything and everything he can to hype the UFC and morons will believe it.
I've watched him during his pride days so I know who's he fought. And it's not talking shit If you don't think someone isn't the greatest fighter ever.
I hope you don;t mind me asking this, but are you a guy or a girl??? Cuz, I never known a guy that spells his name as Gabi….so I;m thinking you could be a girl…but then you write like maybe a guy or a real smart girl…Just wondering, Thx
Man,,,,,,too bad he didn't get to fight in the UFC,but he will be remembered as one of the GOAT,and I know the haters will post some disrespectful shit,but if we can go back on time and bring fedor back in his prime, he could be a top contender or a champion, but father time has catch up to him,good luck to Fedor he always conduct himself respectfully he's a good example to follow for new fighters,thank you for all the good fights
Eh.he had way more potential but his crappy ass managment kept him from reachin that he easily could of been the best in my eyed because big name or not anybody can lose to a no namer and to keep a recor like he did is fucking awsome I mean he ended up with a fucking badass record 34-4 who does that????? I mean shit really????? But still I gotta agree on you 100% fuck his management money keep eyes closed.
much respect for fedor, i dont understand why people hate fedor and not randy for example see the wins of both and compared , he deserved the same respect that randy gets, thank fedor for the memories
excuse for the english
Not only are you showing everyone how ignorant you are but you're also showing everyone how new you are to this sport. Fuckin Zuffa zombies. Such a shame… for all you idiots anyway cuz you're all the one's that missed out
Lol my bad hellawaits that was meant for bitch ass jdubx l
I lol'd so hard at this comment! I was like wtf is this guy talking about with Zuffa zombies and shit right now lol.
good, im getting tired of seeing headlines about him beating nobodies and everyone claiming GOAT. you guys need to seriously lay off his dick, he wasn't that good.
jdubx you obviously dont know anything about mma
When he made his Pride run, he was fighting the best in the world and destroying them. UFC had shit in the HW division a few years ago. Their perennial champions were Arlovski and Sylvia, and Fedor dispatched both of them quickly. Just because new and better fighters have emerged over the last few years doesn't take away Fedor's status as one of, if not the, best heavyweight in the young history of MMA.
In 10 years, say we have a MW division comprised of 10 or 15 guys that are better than Anderson Silva ever was. Would you then say that Silva wasn't shit because he didn't fight and beat each one as they emerged? Will Silva be considered "not that good?"
Ya gotta look at it like this. MMA is worldwide, mainstream attraction now. It wasn't when Fedor made his run. DW said last week injuries are running rampant because guys are simply going too hard. It wasn't like that a few years ago. MMA had some acceptance, especially in Japan, but it wasn't half as marketable as it is now, so potential fighters that could have been great were simply not attracted to the possibility.And if the sport hadn't progressed at the rapid rate that it has, do you honestly think you'd see a UFC HW division as stacked as it is now? Not a chance.
Excellent point and without a doubt absolutely true.
Thanks again Fedor!
Well said.
Go take off your diaper. Clearly you have no idea what you're talking about, pubescent…
dana white brain wash so many people, i dont understand the double standar they say big nog is a legend one of the best heavyweights ever( i think he is) and say fedor ir overrated, fedor beat minotauro twice.
I know what you mean!
dana white brain wash so many people, i dont understand the double standar, they say big nog is a legend one of the best heavyweights ever ( i think he is) and say fedor is overrated. fedo beat minotauro twice
yeah ok idiot….cuz nog went ti ufc an fought the best…and also the nog fights were fukin razor close decision,,and 1 was stopped
razor close…? u think getting ur face beating into the mat the entire fight is razor close?…. lolll damn man i wouldnt want u as a ref…. is that u Cecil Peoples???
The fedor nog fights? You're fucking blind man look up the fight metrics man they amount to what would be a 30-26 decision in today's 10 point must system Nog was fucking dominated by fedor in and out of both fights. Let me guess you probably thought PAC Bradley was a good decision too lol
Greatest fighter of all time, thanks for the great memories Fedor, i really miss those old days, no one will ever do what you did.
Let this be the comment to end this comment section.
Fedor Emelianenko is one of the best fighters of all time. Period.
He won and lost fights. He finished most of them and did not say one poor thing about anyone he beat, or anyone he lost to. He continually showed respect for MMA, respect for himself, and most importantly, presented an approach to Martial Arts that tends to get lost by some, if not, most.
What Fedor accomplished in the ring can be disputed by everyone and anyone forever. He stepped in the ring with 38 people and beat 34 of them. That's (on average) 38 more people than the next 15 commenters will ever step in with and 36 more than the next 15. Fedor never pointed in the clinch and refused to use takedowns as a method of stalling. Fedor went for it, every . . single . . . time.
You can find a video of the man named after this website citing how great Fedor is and that says a lot coming from a guy like B.J. Penn.
People left promotions to try and fight him. Others joined or re-joined companies just to get an opportunity. He was feared and revered at the same time which is something that rarely happens in combat sports. What he did (win, lose, or draw) was always at a level of excellence and for 96% of his career, dominance. It's truly unfair that he's judged by his losses.
Roy Jones Jr lost, Muhammed Ali lost, Anderson Silva lost, Randy Couture lost, Vince Lombardi lost, Walter Johnson was a power pitcher, fanning more than 3,500 batters during his 21-year career with the Washington Senators, and throwing an unfathomable 110 shutouts . . . he still lost.
What someone does with the time they have or had is the most anyone can ask of anyone else. What Fedor did was not done by anyone before him. Not just his record but, within his performances. He's a natural lightweight that chose to to fight his way at heavyweight. He's a trailblazer, a pioneer, and with or without competing in the UFC, he is one of the greatest fighters that ever competed.
On character, ability, and performances alone, Fedor has earned respect and deserves it from anyone willing to even begin to think they know this sport and especially from those who call themselves "fans" of Mixed Martial Arts.
If you are reading this and think otherwise, prior to typing, please include your credentials as someone worth reading from and your most current official MMA record.
Both of mine are available anytime you like . . . just ask.
P.S. again, before I read anything from you, you can include the same criteria.
True that.
Bless you Jordan, that was spot on.
Thanks Fedor for everything.
A Legend in his own time!
Sorry but before I read this story of yours can u display your credentials first.
I have an publication agreement that contractually only allows me to fully answer those who take the necessary measures to complete the spelling of the word "you".
It's like a filter . . .
Damn you wrote a book..lol.. to bad he's gonna be remembered for fightin bums.. and dodging the UFC… He was great in pride but he ruined his legacy by fighting bums untill he ran into bigfoot n hendo..
>He's a natural lightweight that chose to to fight his way at heavyweight.
>He's a natural lightweight
Well said. Couldn't agree more. Thank you Fedor for the exciting fight memories. You will be remembered in MMA history.
i think fedro should fukin cut to 205 ,,,cheal cuts from 220 to 185 anderson from 235 to 185…fukk fedor could easily make 205,,,cut from 236 only 30 pounds…to me the saddest thing is not him retiring with alll he has acheived ,it is retiring with alll he could still acheive,,,could u imagine fedor at 205 god…for the first time in his career he could use his size as an advantage…
he said the same thing after hendo poped him… im sure if he gets offered another trash can he will take it!
He's definitely a tough dude respect that, but can't respect the hand picking of opponents, and refusing to fight top guys. I remember after Cro cop won the open weight grand prix, he was supposed to get a rematch but fedor said he wanted to fight new opponents…meanwhile he fought nog 3x. Realistically that's about all he did and beat mirko. Not too impressed with him beating guys like zuluzinho,Coleman,herring. Even Sylvia and arlovski were already washed up when he fought them. First time he tested himself he lost to wedum, silva, Henderson…once again he's a warrior. But he shouldn't get as much credit as he does.
Fedor is still one of the best … just Dana White will never recognized.
if Dana say this … every one , who watch UFC will repeat that…
but Fedor is again better then most fighters in heavyweight devision in UFC.
he couldn't even hang in strikeforce what makes you think hes better then the guys in the UFC lol
How does one leave the octagon when he never ever entered it ???
You are literally too stupid for your own good. I feel sorry for you.
I think he was just afraid of Randy and what the loss would do to his career. He dodged him IN THE PRIME OF HIS CAREER!!!!!! That's when I lost all respect Fedor. He robbed the fans of one of the greatest fights ever! Or maybe it would've been over fast! Maybr he KNEW Randy would've kicked his ass? That's what I think! F*#K Fedor. He spent the last part of his career fighting washed up nobodies, lol. And you guys can't dispute that. Hell he got beat in Strikeforce! HA!!!!
How many of you bandwagon jumpers are there? Seriously. . .you wanna talk Randy, look at Randys record, and who he fought, and who he lost too at the same time Fedor was killing talent, some of the guys u are calling nobodies outwieghed Fedor by a hundred pounds. . .I swear you bandwagon jumpers make me sick, make me wish MMA never became popular, just a bunch of fuckin tools. .
Nothing you just wrote makes or will make any sense. If I just go through your history of the Fedor/Randy situation, that alone would be enough to make you look like complete . .. what's the appropriate word here? . . . idiot?!
I would strongly recommend re-researching those events to really find out what went on and whether or not losing respect then was the right thing to do.
And if Fedor spent the last part of his career fighting bums, who did you you spend the last few years of your career fighting?
. . . and please don't say "my keyboard".
dude randy would have squished fedor in his prime….
that would've made Fedor a teenager, genius.
What hof is he getting into? The only one is the ufc hof and how likely is that.
so what if he fought bigger guys lol what the hell does that have to do with anything. sakuraba fought so many guys at 205 and heavyweight and no nobodys big names and he shouldve been cutting to 170.. does that make him the best ever just cause he fought and beat some bigger dudes? no absolutely not that makes no sense. Sakuraba is a legend, and fedor is a legend. but thats it not the best of all time… people who say he fought the top competition in pride are extremely inaccurate. he fought nog when he was at his best, and that is about it… he got worked by cro cop and lay and prayed for the 2nd two rounds..and then when they were supposed to rematch he ducked him to fight mark hunt who go look at his record since you want to bring up records, he didnt fight kharitonov or werdum who both posed threats style wise and at the time were top 10 if not close to it. sylvia and arlovsky both got cut by the ufc by the time they fought fedor… what does that tell you about them? obviously werent in there prime…
Деньги кончатся и вернется он.Уходить давно пора,не зачем бить старых дедушек
Fedor didn't fight anywhere near the best fighters in his prime and fedor not old he just sucks his record is padded with alot of bullshit wins so in my option he's trash oh and he ducked overeem and the ufc so yea not impressed by fedor
ok so please enlighten us: Who WERE the best fighters during Fedor's prime? We're they those that were fighting in the UFC? Because at that time the UFC heavyweights were Randy Couture, Kevin Randleman, Tim Sylvia, and Frank Mir.
So once again if he wasn't fighting the best, who WERE the best?
give us a list of the top 5 guys fedor beat.
I would retire from legend for family as well….exactly.
fedor never duck randy the match was really close to happen in affliction but dana white dont led that happen everyone knows that, and andrey and sylvia both want to leave the ufc they dont get cut
if tim sylvia quit from the ufc, then why was he trollin the internet and callin out cheick kongo, who would whoop his ass, been beggin to be let back in their?
that is now not then, sylvia after fight mercer screw himself
Sad day
Fedor was a good fighter he did put on some good fights in Pride. Yet there were things about Pride I didn't like, fixed fights, do I believe some of Fedors' fights were fixed yes but very few but never the less he did look impressive in all his Pride fights. The only thing that will blemish Fedors legacy was his management. They killed alot of fight deals that would of been awesome. Also I believe he should of tried going down in weight as he got older
"leaving the octagon" you can't LEAVE somewhere you've never been in.
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Visiting a villa built by Lorenzo de Medici outside Pisa, David Gilmour fell into conversation about the unification of Italy with a distinguished former minister: '"You know, Davide," he said in a low conspiratorial voice, as if nervously uttering a heresy, "Garibaldi did Italy a great disservice. If he had not invaded Sicily and Naples, we in the north would have the richest and most civilized state in Europe." After looking round the room at the other guests, he added in an even lower voice, "Of course to the south we would have a neighbour like Egypt."' These words stayed in the author's mind for a long time. The dream of a unified Italy, how and why it has never been more than a dream, became the subject of a book he has been thinking about and writing for the last twenty years. Was the elderly Italian right? "The Pursuit of Italy" traces the whole history of the Italian peninsula since the Romans in a wonderfully readable style, full of well-chosen stories and observations from personal experience, and peopled by many of the great figures of the Italian past, from Cicero and Virgil to Machiavelli and the Medici, Garibaldi and Cavour, and the rather less inspiring political figures of the 20th century. Gilmour gives a clear-eyed view of the Risorgimento, the pivotal event in modern Italian history, debunking the many absurd and influential myths which have grown up around it but including a particularly sympathetic portrait of Giuseppe Verdi, one of many cultural figures he treats. Gilmour shows that the glory of Italy has always lain in its regions, with their distinctive civic cultures, cuisine, art and identities. Similarly, most of the people of the peninsula have thought of themselves first as Tuscans, Venetians, Romans, Neapolitans or Sicilians and as Italians second, if at all. This, he argues, is where the strength of Italy lies rather than in misconceived ideas of unity. This wise and enormously engaging book explains the course of Italian history in a manner and with a coherence which no one with any interest in the country could fail to enjoy.
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|Jack Herrity
|Chair of the Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors
|In office
|Preceded by
|Jean Packard
|Succeeded by
|Audrey Moore
|Personal details
January 23, 1932
Washington, D.C.
|February 1, 2006
(aged 74)
Falls Church, Virginia
|Political party
|Pat Herrity
|Alma mater
|Georgetown University
John F. "Jack" Herrity was a politician from Fairfax County, Virginia. He served as the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1976 to his defeat for reelection by Democrat Audrey Moore. He has previously served as a member of the board, representing the Springfield district, from 1971 to his being elected Chairman in 1975.[1] He was the father of current member of the Board of Supervisors and Congressional candidate, Pat Herrity.
Herrity served as Chairman during Fairfax County's period of growth in the last few decades of the 20th century, when the County, previously known as a quiet suburb of Washington, D.C.; became the high population center of the Dulles Technology Corridor that it is known as presently. During that period of growth, the Board advocated for the construction of Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway and for the Dulles Toll Road, as well as for a major expansion of Tysons Corner, Virginia, which now is home to many employers in the information technology industry.[2]
Herrity's legacy remains important to Virginia and D.C. area politics. Herrity re-imagined the office of Board Chairman from that of a parliamentarian to that of a de facto Mayor who was the spokesman for county government and the public face of the county. The increased profile of the Chairmanship would subsequently help Herrity's successors Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly to use it as a springboard to consequential careers in the U.S. Congress.
More importantly, Herrity used the office of Board Chairman to promote aggressively pro-growth economic policies that contributed to the enormous population and job base in Fairfax County today. In addition to his support for road construction, Herrity helped expand the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and was indefatigable in attempting to attract employers to Fairfax County. As a result the commercial tax base of Fairfax skyrocketed, which allowed the county to lower personal property taxes while maintaining an elite school system and other high-quality public services.
The constantly worsening traffic system in Northern Virginia made Herrity a controversial figure and was decisive in his 1987 loss to Audrey Moore. Nevertheless, Herrity correctly anticipated that Fairfax County would shift from being a commuter suburb of Washington to being an economic powerhouse in its own right. Herrity's policies helped to urbanize Fairfax County, but they also led to the county becoming a more prominent and prosperous community.
He died of an aortic aneurysm at Inova Fairfax Hospital on February 1, 2006. At the time of his death, he was considering a run against Gerry Connolly for his old position as Chairman in 2007.[3]
- ^ "Fairfax County Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman Jack Herrity". Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs. February 1, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
- ^ "John F. Herrity". The Washington Post. February 2, 2006. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
- ^ Cetron, Ari (February 7, 2006). "Jack Herrity Dies at 74". Connection Newspapers. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
Further reading[edit]
- McGuire, Matt. "The Mayor of Fairfax County". Fairfax County Stories. 2007
External links[edit]
- Obituary from the Washington Post
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A 17-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash Wednesday night in Dakota County.
The crash happened around 9:42 p.m. on Highway 52 near 180th Street, just north of Vermillion, Minnesota.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee was heading northbound on Highway 52 when the driver, 17-year-old Matthew Berger of Burnsville, lost control. The vehicle went into the median and rolled over, coming to a rest in the southbound lanes.
The crash killed 17-year-old Ty Alyea of Burnsville, who was a passenger.
Alyea was a star shortstop on the Burnsville High School varsity baseball team. His coach is having a hard time coping with the loss of one of his players. He coached Alyea from little league to varsity.
"The very first thing I did was pray," said Head Coach Mick Scholl while holding back tears.
Scholl says Alyea was a great athlete and leader. Friends say he was the kind of guy everyone liked.
Eighteen-year-old Cole Borchardt was critically injured, and remains in critical condition. He and Alyea were not wearing seatbelts, according to Minnesota State Patrol, and both were ejected from the vehicle.
Seventeen-year-old Tylan Procko had a non-life threatening injury. Berger also had a non-life threatening injury. They were all in the same vehicle.
There was a candlelight vigil held at Burnsville High School Thursday night.
No other information has been released at this time.
Baseball Association 191 has set up a fund at Anchor Bank that will receive donation for Alyea's family. Donations can be sent or dropped at any Anchor Bank and checks should be made payable to: The Family of Ty Alyea.
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Hi everyone. Thanks so much for writing = and reading. I thought it was clear in the story that Ass. Giblin chose the spots. There are so many good places and I've put all your recommendations on my list (if I haven't been there already) to try. Thank you for that.
As for Irish food, I wrote last year that corned beef and cabbage wasn't an Irish dish so I didn't repeat it this year, but I must take exception with the comments about the calibur of the cuisine. I think it can be delicious and frankly, I can't think of a better way to start a weekend that with a real Irish breakfast.
For transparency's sake, I should mention I was craving corned beef, so the other night I made my own version with cabbage, red potatoes and carrots. Let's just say I'll be visiting pubs for a while - it was not my proudest moment. Too little seasoning, I think. Anyone have an idea?
Hi all. Thanks so much for writing - and reading. Unfortunately, I didn't choose our pubs. But I know Tumulty's - great burgers - and will try The Dublin. Thanks again for your recommendations!
Thanks for writing - and reading. I'm very aware of the standards/criteria of afternoon/high/petit etc. tea service but could only write a "blurb" to fit our space so I didn't go into the variables. I do hope you'll try one of them anyway - they're all worth a trip. Thank you, Brooke


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Satan: Alive and Well
Forty to fifty years ago, North America took a great interest in the occult and Satanism. This was prompted by multiple events.
In 1966 Anton LaVey founded the First Church of Satan. His book, the Satanic Bible, followed two years later. Through his "church," LaVey promoted a lifestyle of indulgence, vengeance and self-gratification. As a result, many from around the nation joined him.
In 1966 and 1967 Timothy Leary toured college campuses promoting the use of the drug LSD for spiritual enlightenment. During that same period of time he founded the League for Spiritual Discovery, a religious movement with LSD as its holy sacrament.
In 1969 the Manson family was linked to a string of murders in the Los Angeles area. Their vision was to trigger a race war between blacks and whites that would launch the US into chaos. In his book Helter Skelter, Vincent Bugliosi documented the fact that Charles Manson borrowed philosophically from the Process Church of the Final Judgment, a cult known for worshiping both Jesus and Satan.
In 1971 William Blatty wrote a book called The Exorcist. A movie of the same title soon followed. It was a frightening and ugly story of a young girl who suffered from demon possession. It was based on a true story. In many theaters, viewers fainted from fright.
In the middle of this furor, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship invited me to speak on the subject of the occult and Satanism at conferences in both Billings and Bozeman, Montana. These speaking engagements began an interesting journey for me. I suddenly had contact with several people who related their occult experiences to me. In addition, I received over sixty invitations to speak on the occult and Satanism from coast to coast, including television, radio and press.
Since that time, the preoccupation with the occult has died down. (I'm glad the trip is over—I'd much rather talk about Jesus than the devil). But that does not mean that Satan is easing up on his nefarious work in North America or around the world.
Satanism has existed from the beginning of history and it still exists today. I believe Satan, as he always does, has simply changed his tactics. His methodology of the 1970s and 80s produced more fear than disciples. Satan does not like to be in the limelight. In the light he walks in light, and in the darkness he walks in darkness.
The devil's new approach in his attack on humankind is subtle, and it has been far more successful than in the past.
How has the devil succeeded? In many ways!
First, we see Satan's attack on the family, by a multitude of avenues, including divorce, cohabitation, homosexual union, abortion and child abuse.
Second, we see the effect that drugs have had on our society. In some instances we even see state and federal governments working against each other, divided over the issue of legalization.
Third, we see the desire in our society for material things. We are a people driven by a want for more. We are fixated on building up treasure in this world.
Fourth—and perhaps the most subtle of them all—the strongest tool of Satan is religion itself. Reading the Old Testament, we see that when God judges Israel, the first sin that is mentioned is idolatry.
In 1 Corinthians 10:20, Paul tells us that a sacrifice to a false god is an offering to the devil. And, sad to say, even Christians inadvertently do the devil's work from time to time. When Peter reprimanded Jesus, Jesus said it was Satan speaking through Peter (Matthew 16:23).
In Acts 4:12 we are told, "There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
This exclusiveness is not tolerated in our age, when we are taught that there are many approaches to God. To claim that we have absolute truth is viewed as the height of intolerance. This is in spite of the fact that there is one Truth, and that Truth is Jesus Christ. Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).
Francis Schaeffer observed that our present society has not only turned its back on Truth, but on the very concept that truth exists. Truth has become subjective. "You have your truth and I have mine," and in many cases the Church has bought into this lie.
Behind all of this is the sinister figure of Satan. We are tempted by the world and our own flesh, but behind all temptation is the person of Satan.
Ephesians 6:11-12 tells us, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
We are involved in the ultimate battle between good and evil. Temptation comes at the Christian from every direction. It may be subtle. Satan attacks when we are weak and where we are weak. Know your weaknesses, and guard against them. When Christ faced temptation he turned to Scripture. Remember where your hope is found and that your victory is won in Christ.
Rev. Omar Gjerness graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary (LBS) in 1945. He has served Lutheran Brethren congregations in Montana, Saskatchewan, New York and California. In 1962 he became professor of systematic theology at LBS, and in 1984 he became president of LBS. Pastor Gjerness retired in 1993 and lives in Fergus Falls, MN.


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So after my third viewing of Casino Royale, I thought it would be a great reference for Bond fans to know what hands were played in each poker scene between Le Chiffre and Bond. With the financing of a worldwide terrorist organization hanging on the flip of every card, the pressure is on for Bond to win!
If you do not know how the game of poker is played, even after having seen the movie - or you had a question about some aspect of the game, please visit the following site:
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Now, onto the scenes from the movie...
The first scene pitts Bond against Le Chiffre in heads up play. Bond hints at seeing Le Chiffre's tell and eventually mucks on the river (fifth) card (the term 'muck' means to throw your hand away, basically acknowledging that another hand shown has beaten your hand - very similar to folding):
As you can see, Bond mucks his hand whilst Le Chiffre reveals his Full House of 2's and 9's. I think Bond lost $50,000 from this hand.
In the next scene, Bond uses Le Chiffre's "tell" to his advantage and thinks he has him beat. Unfortunately for Bond, prior to the hand, Mathis double crosses him and tells Le Chiffre that Bond is on to his tell. Le Chiffre uses this to his advantage by faking a bluff and winning the hand.
As we can see here, Bond's Full House (Aces and Kings - an excellent hand) cannot compete with Le Chiffre's four Jacks - a rare and superb hand in poker. Bond loses $14 million+ dollars from this hand, and eventually gets CIA Agent Felix Leiter to stake him another $5 million to buy back in the game.
The final and decisive hand may be the most outlandish of them all. As one of my friends (an avid poker player) stated leaving the theater - "If I ever got beat like that I would probably stop playing poker forever." This goes to show you just how rare this occurrence would be for a player.
After calls of "all-in" by a total of four players at the table, Le Chiffre's hand is the superior up until Bond reveals his. Le Chiffre's Full House of Aces and Sixes seems to be the ultimate hand. However, Bond slyly reveals that he has Le Chiffre beat - with a straight flush! Bond's 4-5-6-7-8 (Spades) sequence finishes Le Chiffre, and wins Bond a cool $120 million, much to the relief of the British and American governments.
I would recommend seeing the rest of the film (it's awesome) to get the whole experience of this one-of-a-kind Bond film.
For those interested, I have reviewed Casino Royale here.


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Why have yet another "I hate CRZ" thread? Seriously... it's a dead horse already, stop beating it.
No, YOU have to change YOUR name.
People will cry either way. Blizz should just do whats cheaper.
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What an original and unique topic. There totally aren't dozens of other threads about this or anything. *sigh*
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A popular number counting game in Columbus is adding up the days since Michigan last beat the Buckeyes. That number is far smaller than 659 – the number of days its been since Ohio State lost a football game.
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A popular number counting game in Columbus is adding up the days since Michigan last beat the Buckeyes. That number is far smaller than 659 – the number of days its been since Ohio State lost a football game.
That's impossible.
I would much rather see some sort of in-season relegation/promotion, so when a mid-major or historically bad program gets a Ben Roethlisberger or a RG3 in their junior years, they can actually leverage that for the season that they have it.
What good does it do those programs to be "promoted" for the next season when all their best players are going to be gone? Ultimately, there's just too much roster turnover for this make any real sense in college sports.
But pros? Yeah, every league should do this.
Speaking of Urban, there's an element that's almost always left out of the 2006 NC discussion that I think may have played the biggest part in that night. According to UF players, one of Meyer's motivational ploys was showing them a copy of what he presented as a national magazine covering the championship game. I'm paraphrasing here, but the gist was "the whole thing is about them, we only got TWO pages."
When I first heard that, I shook my head in awe. What Meyer was talking about was a special Ohio State-themed commemorative magazine basically put out to cash in on the hype around the team/game. The two pages on Florida were the only part that was actually a preview of that game, while the rest was a recap of our regular season. But he sold it to the players as a symbol of widespread national disrespect, on top of the whole Michigan deserves a rematch debate, I'm sure. That's the kind of motivation that can't be quantified and can make a huge difference in a game.
If you go here and scroll almost all the way down, I'm pretty sure that's it. I think I still have a copy somewhere, and if I find it, maybe I'll try to hit up Urbz at a signing someday and see if he remembers...
Unless I've missed something (and that's certainly possible), isn't their story that they ran from the light UNTIL they realized it was the police, at which point they stopped? If that's true, then I can't really fault them for that. I would assume that they thought they were running from the business owner (was it a restaurant? don't remember) or some random motorist or something. The fact that they stopped when they realized it was the cops is a plus in my book.
This is probably the nonnest of non-stories I've heard in a loooooooong time.
I remember hearing secondary violation totals ALL THE TIME before "Tat-gate" (are we really still calling it that? sigh). Relax everybody. Just because other schools have lower secondary reports doesn't mean they have lower violations. OSU has long been known to be dilligent about reporting this stuff.
I voted no, but only because it's a 4 team playoff. If it was 16 and all the conference champions were guaranteed a spot, then it would make absolutely no difference to me how the at-large teams were chosen.
I like some sort of system where conference champs are given preference but non-champs aren't entirely ruled out. By including only 4 out of 120 teams in 11 conferences and a few independents, it makes it hard to construct a fair system that achieves that.
One thing I think people overlook is that if the current BCS system is used to seed the teams, then the results of the human polls will reflect the system in place. That is, if it's a conference champs only system, then I believe a team like Wisconsin would be ranked higher than #10 in the final polls, simply because of the knowledge that they will be in the playoff. Their two losses would be argued away as flukes, like LSU's in '07. If it's a top-four regardless system, then teams from "weaker" conferences will not get high rankings.
If some other method is used to select the field, then who knows? Ultimately, I think either more teams need to be chosen or fewer need to be chosen from.
That's interesting... I like the idea of not getting to host if you're not a conference champ.
That's why The Tank's way works. There's no way that VT team is in the Top 6, so it's not an issue. Under his system, all four teams could be conference champs or all four teams could be non-champs (although this is highly unlikely as it would mean no conference champ is in the top 6) and everything in between.
My problem was this: I mostly agree with BOTH arguments. I think that a conference champs only system eliminates some of the impact of bias and increases the importance of the regular season. I also cannot imagine a system where a #10 team (regardless of what biases may have placed them so low, it's virtually impossible to argue that a #10 ranked team in ANY system is one of the four best in the country) is playing for a national title.
Then I read this from Frank the Tank's Slant. It's probably the best idea I've read in a looooooooong time. Basically (for the tl;dr crowd) the idea is this:
Top 3 (by whatever system, even the current BCS) are in automatically.
#4 is in IF they are a conference champ or are independent (necessary concession, not a bad deal really).
If not, then #5 (if conference champ) or #6 (same) is in.
If neither #5 or #6 is a conference champ, then #4 is in.
It's really the best of both worlds. It prioritizes conference winners, but also makes concessions to highly-ranked non-champions and independents.
Every system is imperfect, but I think this is a great way to make a 4-team playoff a little more perfect.
Actually, in this case, the wish to maintain the "integrity" of the regular season and the "tradition" of the bowls while creating an opportunity for the subjectively selected "top two teams" to play each other is the one we should be sorry about having been gratified.
The BCS is the result of our bitching about the old way, where champions were just voted for after bowl games that proved nothing. It was supposed to be (and admittedly is, albeit only a little) better. It was our wish ("Split titles? Those suck!") poorly gratified.
This delusion of the "true champion" seems to only exist in the fantasies of college football fans. No one else cares. You win enough games or your division (or conference or whatever) and you get a shot at the title. Whoever wins it is the champion, even if they may not be "the best."
Somehow, every single other sport on the planet has realized that there is no such thing as "the best." Maybe, finally, our time has come.
Eh. I don't hear anyone complaining that their team should have been in the NFL playoffs now that the Super Bowl is over and a 7-loss team won. In March, we hear all kinds of whining about the fringe teams that didn't make it in. There is rarely any further discussion of these teams come Final Four time.
38% of NFL teams get a shot at the title. 20% of college basketball teams get a shot. Currently, <2% of college football teams do. Even a 16-team playoff wouldn't be as "open" as those two, easily the most popular (and relatively uncontroversial) tournaments in sports.
You know what's awesome? How impossibly difficult this question is.
Take a look at what's popular on TV. We're there.
I think it's because all anti-playoff arguments are bad. Plus-One isn't great, but it's better than the BCS because >2 teams would be included. At this point, I'm for whatever the next step has to be.
It is even sillier to think that anyone is going to be happier with NO national champion. You can't unring that bell. Your point actually makes more sense if you were arguing FOR a playoff. Since you can't "pick" a champion out of 120 teams who only play a dozen or so games under wildly different circumstances, then you just have to find a way to "pick" the 8, 12, 16, 24, etc. best and let them sort it out by, you know, playing that sport you love to watch.
Best argument for a playoff? More football > Less football.
Want to return to the days when winning your conference was important and STILL have a satisfying national championship? 16-team playoff featuring all conference champions. Yeah, there will be some at-large bids for teams like this year's Alabama and Stanford, who were great, but fell short of their conference championship. Would that really bother anyone? They still have to prove themselves against great competition to win the title.
Every game matters??? How can you even say that right now?
But if we win out, then doesn't it make the most sense to keep Fickell as HC anyway? Beating undefeated Illinois, thorn-in-the-side presumed conference champ Wisconsin, sorta-rival Penn State, and actual-rival Michigan with new improved douchebag coach, and then possibly the Big Ten CG and/or decent bowl game isn't enough for him to keep this job considering the circumstances? Are there really people who think that Urban Meyer is automatically better than that?
I wasn't suggesting that the pick changed, just that the "computerized stats" did. Since XC pointed out that they are often accurate, I was simply lamenting (albeit sarcastically, of course) that ours was corrected.
I mean, seriously, what if Steele's computer really was predicting a grand and a half through the air? How awesome would that be?
Too bad he changed ours. This is what it said yesterday.
The Big Ten relaxed the oversigning rule slightly a little while ago (2002?) to allow for minor oversigning (by no more than 3) as long as the school providing an explanation to the conference for it. I can't say that I know who--if anyone--has used it or what their explanation was.
The problem with oversigning is that the process that appears to be used by some SEC coaches (and others) seems to be at the expense of student-athletes who have done nothing wrong outside of not being as good at football as was once believed (or at least as good as a new kid appears to be). The Big Ten decided, long before Delany or Saban or oversigning.com, that they didn't want any part of that, so they banned it.
Other conferences allow it, because it's not really against NCAA rules (at least not the letter of the rules) and it happens to be a competitive advantage, provided that you actually know what to do with all that talent once you've sifted through it.
Should we be like them and expose more kids to some potentially life-altering decisions (of others) in the name of winning more football games?
Bumbled expansion? Compare his road to 12 to everyone else's:
Big Ten: Penn State, Nebraska
ACC: Miami, Virginia Tech, Boston College
SEC: Arkansas, South Carolina
Pac-10/12: Colorado, Utah
Big 12: TCU and ? (unless Missouri leaves and they still aren't back at 12)
He revolutionized conference media deals with BTN (and our conference still has the best model simply by virture of not being in bed with ESPN) and brought instant replay to college football.
Does he suck at naming things? I'll give you that one (and he does botch the PR at times), but he has done nothing but good things for this conference financially.