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Posted on: March 4, 2012 6:56 pm
Edited on: March 4, 2012 7:04 pm
Pro Impact takes Atlanta NLA 7-on-7 title
Posted by Bryan Fischer
Click here for day one updates
ROSWELL, Ga. -- Despite windy, chilly conditions on the outskirts of Atlanta, 7-on-7 team Pro Impact lived up to their number one seed and won the first New Level Athletics Elite tournament of the year. The national competition drew teams from Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, South Carolina and Georgia to feature some of the top recruits in the country making a run at the large NLA trophy at the end.
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Pro Impact had nearly half the team made up of underclassmen but the group was composed throughout their run to the title game and acted like seasoned veterans.
"It was a lot of fun," wide receiver Isaiah Ford said. "I looked forward to going against some of the top prospects, top performers in the country and seeing how I matched up.
"It's just amazing. It's even better to win."
The 6-foot-2, 170-pound rising junior was one of the top players on the team and had several impressive catches over the middle. Wearing a pair of white-and-black striped socks, Ford and Pro Impact were remarkably consistent on offense, moving the ball down the field before taking shots at the end zone when needed. The team ran into a similarly talented Team Georgia in the final but was able to pull out a win and good seed for NLA 7-on-7 Nationals in a tough double overtime victory.
"I had fun," Marietta (Ga.) running back and Alabama commitment Tyren Jones said. "I met some new people, it was a good thing and a great experience. Everybody was great, we just have to get the chemistry right and we'll win nationals.
"I think we represented (Georgia) well."
Both teams will have a chance to take home a national 7-on-7 title in the middle of June after earning automatic qualification on Sunday.
Langley enjoys trip to Athens
There was one new face at Centennial High School for the tournament phase of the NLA event on Sunday that only added to the star power at the stadium. Marietta (Ga.) defensive back Brendan Langley was on an unofficial visit to Georgia and missed Saturday's action but his return immediately boosted the secondary for a Goon Squad team that was knocked out in overtime.
"It was pretty fun. I wish I would have been able to come out yesterday," Langley said. "Just from this one game it was a fun experience. Hopefully I'll be able to travel with the team to Pittsburgh and Vegas."
The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder played mostly at safety during the event, using his long reach to break up passes when quarterbacks dared to throw to his area. It doesn't take long to see why Langley is one of the top players in the state and a natural defensive back based on how fluid he is in coverage. His skill set is one reason he has a double-digit number of offers and headed up to Athens for what was nicknamed Very Important Dawg (VID) Day.
"It was nice. I tell you, it's different going up there just as a prospect and going up there with an offer is two totally different things," he said. "I went up there for the first Junior Day on the 28th of January and they didn't show me nearly as much love as they did yesterday.
"I brought a friend up there, Josh Fuller, he plays corner. Shaquille Wiggins, Tray Matthews - I was in a DB meeting with them. Tremel Terry was also a friend of mine there. It was fun."
The short drive from home to see the campus and get to know the coaching staff better certainly left an impact on Langley, who had notable excitement in his voice when talking about the trip. Although he did not commit to the program on the way back, it's clear the Bulldogs are certainly a favorite to land one from him at the moment.
"I can't say they are the leader but I can say it's between them and Alabama for the top spot," Langley said. "I think they might be recruiting me just as hard as the other. Yesterday, (Will) Friend the offensive line coach, he had offensive linemen blowing up his phone but he was with me the whole time. It's things like that that I notice."
With almost all of the SEC schools extending an offer and several coaches recruiting him hard, Langley has a difficult decision ahead. He is trying to take in each school and view the positives and negatives with each program before eventually sitting down and making his commitment sometime later this year.
"The number one thing is development," he said. "Where they're going to get me and not just in football, where they're going to get me in the future. It's something I definitely look for."
The only visits Langley has taken is to Tuscaloosa and Athens and figures to return to each for a spring practice or two in addition to a few other stops over the next few months.
"Right now I'm just going day-by-day," he said. "Hopefully I can maybe get down to Gainesville to see Florida, up to South Carolina and up to Knoxville (for Tennessee) and then make a decision after that. I don't want to make any irrational decision right now being that I've only been to Georgia and Alabama."
Mizzell shows off speed to burn
One of the neat parts of events like the NLA Elite 7-on-7 is to see players from different parts of the country play against top-flight competition. Virginia Beach (Va.) running back Taquan Mizzell is one of the top players in the state and came down to Georgia determined to prove he belonged in the conversation as a top recruit.
"This was really a chance for me to better myself and get other people recruited," Mizzell said. "I really wanted to work on my route running and catching abilities, getting up the field faster and things like that."
The speedster did it all for his Team Virginia as they made it all the way to the semifinals before losing to eventual champion Pro Impact. Mizzell was an impact player, using his quickness to pull away from defensive backs and showed soft hands out of the backfield and on routes. Given his performance, it's easy to see why he's grabbing offers just about every week.
"The most recent offer is the University of Cal," he said. "It caught me a little off guard so I was very excited about that one. Watching college football growing up, their running back Jahvid Best used to be my favorite back. I used to watch his highlight tape all the time. Once they told me they were offering me I was kind of surprised but so happy about it."
While the Bears are a big offer on Mizzell's table with plenty of them on there, a big Midwest power could be the next to pull the trigger.
"I have 13 right now," he said. "The 14th one is basically Notre Dame. They told me they wanted to offer me a scholarship but all I have to do is send my transcript. Once they see that and everything is good, they'll confirm it."
The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder has been hearing from several schools across the country but the recent one to show him extra attention is Ohio State. The Buckeyes have already developed quite a reputation for their recruiting prowess under new head coach Urban Meyer and it appears that Mizzell is the latest the coaching staff is going after with vigor.
"(Running backs coach Stan Drayton) saw my film and said it was a no-brainer to offer me and that I was a guy for them," he said. "They wanted to get me up to the school. They basically want to build up a relationship and offer me a scholarship. Once we talked and he told me what it was, I talked to the head coach (Meyer) and the receivers coach (Zach Smith).
"It was kind of how they recruited Percy (Harvin) out of Virginia and how they used him at Florida. They would use me similarly. Also how they used Chris Rainey."
The success Harvin had in Meyer's offense is a big selling point for Ohio State and the fact that he is from the same area as Mizzell is an important one for the 2013 back because Harvin is one of his role models.
"I always want to see players from our area and Virginia do well," Mizzell said. "I look up to Percy and how he's in the NFL. My old teammate (Virginia cornerback) Demetrious Nicholson was very successful too. Running back-wise, I used to try and be like Jahvid Best but right now, I'd have to say like (LeSean) McCoy."
Mizzell plans to compete in several stops in the spring and summer camp circuit, including the NLA event in Pittsburgh. Although he's not sure what other school visits he'll take, he knows a few things that he is looking for each program when he does wind up on a campus.
"I just want a good education," he said. "I also want a chance to impact the team early on. Transportation, that's no problem because I know wherever I go my family will support me as long as I get a good education. If I can get on the field, that's good because I can try and make it to the next level."
757's future is promising with underclass talent
Mizzell wasn't the only player from Team Virginia to impress at the event. With seven underclassmen on the squad looking to make a name for themselves, no body stood out physically and with their play than Virginia Beach (Va.) defensive back Quin Blanding.
"I just wanted to show people that the 757 has all the talent," Blanding said. "We came in to play our game. Where we come from is the same as everybody else."
The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder roamed the secondary quite well on Saturday and Sunday. It's easy to see why the 2014 prospect is already drawing plenty of interest from schools across the country.
"Most recent is North Carolina," he said of his offers. "All the colleges that have offered me, I just look at them the same. I'm not thinking about them as my sophomore year finishes but when my junior year comes around, I'll start going through the process. I've got seven right now: Virginia, Virginia Tech, UConn, UNC, N.C. State, ECU and Vanderbilt.
"Most coaches want me to play safety. I prefer to play that… I like to hit. I had a lot of tackles last year and like seven or eight interceptions. I played receiver too."
Despite the attention almost two years before when he can sign a letter of intent, there are two programs who Blanding wouldn't mind hearing from in the coming months.
"I grew up a Florida State fan with my dad and watching them," he said. "Now I'm an Oregon fan. I just like that fast-paced offense and defense that keeps moving and moving. They haven't show any interest but I look forward to it."
In the meantime, Blanding has plans to go to several camps but hasn't yet figured out his schedule.
Paris impresses once again at NLA Elite
At this point, Mansfield (Texas) defensive back Edward Paris a wiley old veteran of 7-on-7 competitions despite being just a rising junior. Already looking physically like a college player and with 4.4 speed, it's no surprise to hear that colleges are already recruiting him as much as they can in hopes of landing one of Texas' top defenders.
"I just recently got offers from Georgia Tech and Washington State," Parris said. "I think USC is close to offering and Alabama too."
Before this week, LSU and SMU had already extended offers and are two of the schools Paris has been hearing from for some time.
"I'm hearing a little more from LSU and UCLA," he said. "I'm interested in all schools right now. I'm just looking for a school that I can fit in socially and that has a really good education."
The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder is adept at playing either safety or corner but could continue to grow and wind up as an outside linebacker at the next level.
"I think a lot of them see me as a very physical guy on and off the line," he said. "I also have make-up speed in case I get beat."
Right after the tournament ended, Parris was taking advantage of the trip home by making his way West for two unofficial visits with programs who have been recruiting at a high level and have shown interest.
"After this tournament, we're going to go to Auburn and Alabama for a visit," he said. "I'll go to the Alabama camp and the LSU camp again and maybe Florida also."
Paris figures to have plenty of other opportunities on the travel team Goon Squad over the coming months and could be well beyond the double-digit offer mark by the end of the summer.
Category: NCAAF
Tags: 2012 NLA, Alabama, Auburn, Brendan Langley, Cal, California, Chris Rainey, Demetrious Nicholson, East Carolina, Edward Paris, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Isaiah ford, Jahvid Best, LeSean McCoy, LSU, N.C. State, New Level 7-on-7, New Level Elite, New Level Elite 7-on-7, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Percy Harvin, Quin Blanding, SEC, Shaquille Wiggins, SMU, South Carolina, Stan Drayton, Taquan Mizzell, Tennessee, Tray Matthews, Tremel Terry, Tyren Jones, UCLA, UConn, Urban Meyer, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Washington State, Will Friend, Zach Smith
Posted on: March 3, 2012 11:52 pm
Edited on: March 3, 2012 11:55 pm
New Level 7-on-7 Day One Updates
Posted by Bryan Fischer
ROSWELL, Ga. -- The recruiting landscape shifted into a higher gear on Saturday as hundreds of players from as far away as Michigan descended upon Centennial High School in suburban Atlanta for the first New Level Athletics Elite 7-on-7 tournament of the year. With 18 teams taking part, the event drew some of the top talent from across the country to show off their skills and allowed several to make a name for themselves, hoping that will translate into scholarship offers down the road.
One player who needed no introduction was Marietta (Ga.) running back and Alabama commitment Tyren Jones. Easily among the 10 best players in the state after a terrific junior year, the speedster was the focal point of Team Georgia's offense as they fought their way out of the round-robin format that made up day one.
"Some people might know who I am but I'm not really worried about it," Jones said. "I just want to go out here and help my team win."
Although he is a multi-purpose back, Jones lined up at receiver for the day and looked like a natural. Though he looks like more a guy that would be utilized out of the slot, he typically was found on the outside against the opposition's top cornerback and still had little trouble finding soft spots in coverage or beating his man deep.
"I just want to prove that I can catch the ball well," he said. "I'm lining up to play receiver even though I'm a running back."
The 5-foot-9, 200-pounder's commitment to the Crimson Tide came after attending a recent Junior Day in Tuscaloosa and picking up an offer from head coach Nick Saban. While the timing surprised a few folks, Jones liked what the program was offering and feels his talents will mesh extremely well within the offense.
"It wasn't really a pitch, they just told me that I fit really well into their system and their system really fits me," he said. "They said I'm an all-purpose running back and that's what they need at Alabama. They watched film and saw me split out some an basically said I'm going to come out of the backfield and catch the ball."
Jones was particularly impressed with the facilities and was sold on how well the program took care of the players in terms of nutrition and weightlifting. Although some might be deterred at Alabama signing the top recruiting class seemingly every year, the tailback is looking forward to the competition and thinks the class of 2013 might come in as the best of the past few years anyway.
"I think it's something special this year," Jones said. "We can win some more national championships. They don't really brag about (winning national titles) but they know they have the talent and the recruiting to win another.
Still, that hasn't stopped a few programs from continuing to make their pitch with plenty of time between now and Signing Day.
"Purdue, Florida and I'd say Georgia," he said of programs still recruiting him hard. "They're all still talking to me and sending letters."
Jones' 7-on-7 teammate - and Georgia commit - Shaquille Wiggins was not with the squad because he was in Athens for the Bulldogs' Junior Day but will return for the championship round on Sunday. The addition not only gives the group a top cornerback but somebody that has been very open about his program being the one everybody should be looking at. Although Jones' recent pledge to Alabama is strong, he still hears it from Wiggins despite him being a bit of a recruiter himself.
"Not really, I talk to him every once and a while but it's not too much," Jones said. "I'm really (recruiting teammate) Brandon Kublanow to come down with me. Other than that, I'm talking to friends and trying to make sure Reuben Foster stays (committed). He's real excited but it sounds like he's going to stay with Alabama."
While recruiting will sort itself out for others, Jones will turn his attention to the field on Sunday with hopes of doing something he's planning on doing a lot in college: winning.
Kamara is cold and hot at the same time
One of Michael Jordan's most memorable games in a career full of them was Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. Most remember it simply as 'The Flu Game.'
While the stakes were significantly (significantly) less on the fields Saturday, Norcross (Ga.) running back Alvin Kamara was channeling his inner-Jordan. Under the weather with flu-like systems he was still one of the fastest players at the event and helped contribute several big plays and victories for Georgia Elite.
"I'm trying to hang in there I'm so sick," Kamara said. "I dropped a few balls. But I'm bouncing back, we'll have to see with these next games."
On top of a fever and his skin a few shades lighter than what it normally is, the cheerful Kamara also was dealing with the opposition's best shot. As one of several players with multiple FBS offers, he had a bit of a target on his back while he was running routes and catching passes.
"A little bit," he said. "Some guys see me and say, 'Oh he's got all these offers and blah, blah, blah.' But that's just going to make me play harder."
The cold and windy conditions in the Atlanta area were pretty much the opposite of Kamara's recruitment. Holding just a single offer, from Syracuse, at the Rising Seniors Bowl right before New Year's, the 5-foot-10, 190-pounder has turned into one of the hottest prospects in the country.
"It's been crazy," he said. "From one to eleven. It's just crazy."
HIs most recent offer came from the opposite coast and USC, with plenty of other schools close to extending an one. He doesn't have a top group of schools but there have still been a few that have stuck out in his mind and are recruiting him the hardest.
"Alabama and Georgia are up there," he said. "Everybody heard the story about Alabama. With Georgia, their coaches keep up with me real well."
'The story' about Alabama stems from the fact that the school sent him 105 recruiting letters. In one day.
The memorable recruiting strategy certainly left a mark in the running back's mind even if he held the Crimson Tide in high esteem beforehand.
"It was wild, they just fell out of my mailbox and I wasn't even expecting it," Kamara said. "My mom went wild. She was like, 'Can they do that?'"
Kamara doesn't have any unofficial visits planned and isn't counting on going to any junior days in the next few weeks either. In many ways, he's just going with the flow of the recruiting process that he's seen pick up very quickly. Wisconsin and Oklahoma State might be close to adding to his total of offers and while he will add them to his growing pile, Kamara is evaluating all of them based on what he's looking for in a program before making a commitment.
"Just a school that feels like home, coaches that I get along with and somewhere I can just feel like I belong," he said. "I want to fit in. I'm going to make my decision whenever it feels right. I don't have a time frame."
While his timetable for a commitment is still up in the air, Kamara is interested in seeing things outside of his hometown and that means he'll take visits even if he knows where he wants to go.
"I want to get to everywhere I can and see everything," he said. "I don't want to miss anything. Even if I (commit), I definitely will take (official visits)."
Cheek checks in with Cal
Lawrenceville (Ga.) defensive back Trevellous 'Tre' Cheek was one of the standouts from the first day of competition at the NLA Elite 7-on-7. His play between the lines might have had something to do with his good day outside of them after picking up his first offer from California.
"I've always wanted to go to a (school like) Cal," Cheek said. "They're a great school and great at football too. I have family about an hour away."
While it might sound strange for a Georgia corner to be familiar with the Bears and hold them in high regard, there's a reason he is already planning on a visit out West. Cheek has talked with several members of the team already in order to get to know the program better, including McDonough (Ga.) defensive back Avery Sebastian, a 2011 signee from the area. As a result of being the first to offer, Cal has a slight edge at the moment over other schools - including his childhood favorite.
"I grew up a Florida fan since I can remember. I was brought up that way," Cheek said. "Cal beat them (with an offer) though. That first offer is kind of special. Coach (Ashley) Ambrose is a good guy."
The 5-foot-10, 165-pound Cheek attended Kentucky's Junior Day last week and enjoyed the trip to see what the Wildcats had to offer. On his way back home, he stopped by Louisville, where their Junior Day had already ended but the coaching staff waited around for his arrival and to talk to him. Cheek believes both are close to offering and is hearing more from Clemson and Arkansas. He will head to the Tiger's April 14th Junior Day and based on the amount of attention schools are giving him, it figures that won't be the only visit Cheek will take this spring.
"West Virginia is close, coach (Daron) Roberts has been talking to me," Cheek said. "Tennessee (receivers coach Darin Hinshaw) said they'll offer me but he was waiting for Coach (Derek) Dooley to sign off on it and it might take a little time. But I'm looking forward to that one."
Though there were no really big wide receivers at the event, Cheek handled just about everyone with ease on Saturday. He often played press coverage and had no problem turning to run after getting a good jam on the line of scrimmage. His ability to play up close to the offense, Cheek said, is one of the reasons several coaching staffs have been talking to him quite a bit.
"Just about everybody is talking to me as a corner," he said. "Most of the coaches I spoke with said that I've very physical and they haven't seen cornerbacks like that. They think that since I'm a very physical corner, they can teach the coverage part. They can teach that, they can't teach the (physicality)."
With an offer from Cal in his back pocket and plenty more sure to come, Cheek's recruitment should be one to follow on the road to Signing Day. At the moment, he has no issues leaving the state to play college football and is looking more at the school than its location.
"Oh no," he said with a big smile and laugh. "As long as I'm getting an education. I want to major in physical therapy and minor in broadcasting or communication."
Category: NCAAF
Tags: 2012 NLA, Alabama, Alvin Kamara, Arkansas, Ashley Ambrose, Avery Sebastian, Brandon Kublanow, Cal, California, Clemson, Darin Hinshaw, Daron Roberts, Derek Dooley, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisville, Michael Jordan, NBA, New Level 7-on-7, New Level Elite, New Level Elite 7-on-7, Nick Saban, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Reuben Foster, Rising Seniors Bowl, Shaquille Wiggins, Syracuse, Tennessee, Tre Cheek, Trevellous Cheek, Tyren Jones, Tyren Jones, USC, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Posted on: February 27, 2012 11:39 am
2/27 Recruiting Roundup
Posted by Bryan Fischer
Family appeal could help Ole Miss with top recruit Robert Nkemdiche.
Nick Saban tried to steal a Georgia commit but the Alabama head coach was rebuffed.
Auburn had a good Junior Day and now leads for quarterback Jeremy Johnson.
Top offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil will visit Arkansas in the spring or for a game during the season.
Penn State's name is popping up everywhere on the recruiting trail.
USC signee Nelson Agholor can throw it down on the basketball court.
Torii Hunter Jr. will take a look at UCLA's football program.
Linebacker Garrett Dooley committed to Wisconsin.
Michigan State added two players for 2013 over the weekend in R.J. Shelton and Jalyn Powell.
Category: NCAAF
Posted on: February 25, 2012 12:01 pm
2/25 Recruiting Roundup
Posted by Bryan Fischer
Alabama is off to a quick start in the class of 2013.
Mark Richt says they are always recruiting at Georgia. The Bulldogs picked up a Juco cornerback commit.
An early look at Washington's recruiting in the class of '13.
Derek Dooley defended his decision to sign troubled cornerback Deion Bonner.
Stanford, Michigan could be trying to flip offensive tackle Steve Elmer.
Stefon Diggs says he is ready to play at Maryland.
Running back Ryan Green picked up an offer from USC.
Arizona, Arizona State are out to change the perception of their program among in-state recruits.
Michigan State is set to host several prospects on their next Junior Day.
Greg Schiano is happy Rutgers was able to keep the 2012 recruiting class intact.
Texas commit Ricky Seals-Jones is a top athlete in the state.
It's a big recruiting weekend for Virginia and Mike London.
Category: NCAAF
Posted on: February 21, 2012 1:01 pm
Edited on: February 21, 2012 1:14 pm
Class of 2013 Storylines to Watch
Posted by Bryan Fischer
The class of 2012 is, with one notable exception, signed and done with. That means it is time to turn everybody's attention to the class of 2013 and keep it there. Here are a few storylines to follow on the road to the first Wednesday in February next year - in no particular order.
1. Will Nick Saban be able to close on the country's top prospect?
Nick Saban has certainly earned the title of the country's top recruiter after pulling in the top overall class (or close to it) since arriving in Tuscaloosa. The one thing he hasn't done, however, is land the nation's top recruit. In the class of 2012, he went after Dorial Green-Beckham but couldn't make the final cut. A year before Saban narrowly lost out on Jadeveon Clowney to South Carolina. Is the third time the charm in Grayson (Ga.) defensive end Robert Nkemdiche?
One of the top athletes to play the position coming out of high school, Nkemdiche can play multiple positions in college and has something that you rarely see in some recruits - the drive to be great. At this point, most expect him to sign with the Crimson Tide but in recruiting, as in life, things sometimes have a way of making an unexpected turn. His high school head coach played on an Alabama national championship squad and Nkemdiche has gotten the full court press from the staff for a while. Still, he's listed other schools, taken visits to some like Georgia and has his brother at Ole Miss. It looks good for Saban but we won't find out for sure until next February.
2. Who wins the battle of the Midwest behemoths?
The past year has seen Midwest recruiting go from some yawns and a few eyebrow raises to must-read headlines on a daily basis thanks to Brady Hoke and Urban Meyer recruiting like mad. Hoke had the country's top recruiting class before ever coaching a game and Meyer was able to land an impressive class doing the same. It's been an interesting transformation in the Big Ten over the past few months and turned the conference into two programs and a cloud of dust.
Both are off to a very solid start with the class of 2013 with plenty of momentum from signing top five classes earlier this month. The Buckeyes have landed elite guys like Trotwood (Ohio) linebacker Cam Burrows and are certainly in the mix for plenty of top 100 players. The Wolverines had a monster recruiting weekend to power them to a total of 11 commits, and have a headliner (and one of the top quarterbacks in the country) in Shane Morris. Should be a fun few months as each program jockey's to out do the other on the recruiting trail.
3. Is this the class where being in the SEC really comes into play for Missouri and Texas A&M?
There's no doubt the move to the SEC played a role in the Aggies landing a top 15 class and the Tigers getting a commitment from the number one player in the country but the class of 2013 can really be a selling point for both staffs. More than anything, it gives recruits a chance to watch A&M play Alabama and Florida, see how their fans travel, what the coverage of the team is like and if Mizzou's James Franklin can top Vanderbilt's James Franklin.
Already Kevin Sumlin has jumped out to a big start and has more commitments than anybody in the country right now. He's gotten quality as well as quantity to boot. What remains to be seen is what happens if things take a turn for the worse this season on the field. Will doubts creep into recruits' minds if either school has issues and struggles to get wins? It's something to keep an eye on but, for the moment, things are looking good as each joins the best conference in the country.
4. How will realignment help/hurt West Virginia?
Realignment has made the Mountaineers very interesting on the recruiting trail. There was a lot to like about Dana Holgorsen's first year, capped off with a blowout win in the Orange Bowl and Geno Smith likely entering 2012 as a legitimate Heisman candidate. The staff had a solid effort in recruiting and really got some speedsters out of Florida and from close by (such as Deontay McManus to the right) to sign up for the ride to the Big 12. Yet it's clear that there will be a emphasis on recruiting Texas and the South more with the change in conferences.
As my colleague Bruce Feldman pointed out to me yesterday, all but one of the assistants on staff has ties to the Big 12 footprint and several know the back roads in Oklahoma and Arkansas very well too. Holgorsen's wide open offense will no doubt be a good selling points for kids running the spread across the South and maybe, by hiring defensive staff members with area ties the recruits on the other side of the ball will take a look at the Mountaineers in this cycle as well. Should be an interesting look at how the program handles playing in the Big 12 this year and going forward and whether that translates in terms of recruiting as well.
5. How many does USC sign in year two of scholarship cuts?
If you doubted Lane Kiffin's ability to recruit, well, you must not pay a ton of attention. Despite getting slapped with deep scholarship cuts, the oft-bashed head coach enters 2012 with a preseason top two team and just signed a top 10 class with some elite talent. A pair of All-Americans at wide out were no deterrent to Nelson Agholor, who was lured to USC from Florida. There were a few offensive line targets that the Trojans missed out on late - they still signed a great class at the position - but that might turn out to be a blessing in disguise because they can take a few early enrollees to boost numbers.
Bottom line, who and how many Kiffin's staff sign will be a storyline worth following on the West Coast.
6. Who emerges during the spring and summer camp circuit?
One of the reasons why recruiting evaluation have tended to improve over recent years is the rise in getting a look at top players competing against other top players on the offseason camp circuit. It's also allowed those in the industry to discover more guys who don't back down from a challenge and have the speed and skills to be FBS-caliber talent. Because recruits are not in pads, we don't get a complete picture of a player but we can find out even more about how they play and how their recruitment is going. In many ways, the camps and combines that happen across the country from late February through early July will allow everybody to see who's an elite recruit and who we need to keep an eye on when the pads come on during the fall.
7. What impact will social media have on the class of 2013?
Ask any of the class of 2012 about Twitter and Facebook and they'll say it's changed recruiting. Players from across the country are getting to know each other more and more, going beyond just texting back and forth to DMing and Wall posting as early commitments explain to others why their school is the place to be. Recruiting is becoming more and more interconnected and there is no doubt that the 2013 group will be at the forfront of the new wave of change.
Forget hat dances, keep an eye on how many top 100 guys commit via Twitter. Should be a lot more than last year.
8. Who is the top quarterback nationally?
Upside, production, measurables, arm strength... there are plenty of things that go into deciding who the top quarterback in the country is. The candidates are out there and it will likely boil down to one of Max Browne, Tyrone Swoopes, Shane Morris, Ryan Brurns, Kevin Olsen and a handful of others competing to be the top signal-caller in the final rankings. It's important to keep in mind that quarterback is one position that should see plenty of movement as players go through spring ball, camps, 7-on-7, Elite 11 competitions and finally their senior season.
Olsen, Burns and Browne are your typical pro-style quarterbacks with the size coaches look for and big arms to boot. Swoopes is a dual-threat who some have compared to Robert Griffin III or Vince Young because of how electric he is with the ball in his hands. Morris is the rare lefty that is vying for top billing. Several others are hot on their heels in order to be considered part of the elite QB group in 2013 and will be interesting to see how each does as the pressure mounts each passing week.
9. Can Stanford keep things going?
When was the last time you talked about Stanford recruiting? Prior to the class of 2012: rarely if ever (provided you are not the type that tailgates with wine). All the Cardinal did this year was snag a top 10 class and land one of the best group of offensive line recruits in the modern recruiting era. But can the program keep the momentum going with out Andrew Luck leading the charge on the field? That's a question everybody is asking and at first glance, the answer appears to be yes.
Since David Shaw, a former Stanford player himself, returned to Palo Alto as an assistant under Jim Harbaugh, the program has had a remarkably high success rate when recruiting. If an offer goes out and that player qualifies, there's a very good chance that player will end up signing. The hit rate for Stanford the past few years has been nothing short of remarkable considering the restrictions the staff is under but there's no doubt the education, new stadium, major league and BCS-level success that has happened in the Bay Area has turned the program from doormat to door opener. Should be fun to follow over the next few years.
10. Does somebody finish their class before the season?
Michigan, Texas A&M, Florida and Texas are off to hot starts. The Longhorns are taking a very small class this year so they could wind up filling up with only limited room for recruits based on who leaves for the NFL early. The other schools are recruiting at a pace that will have local analysts taking a vacation much earlier than normal. So, we're left to wonder, could somebody actually get 90% or more of their commitments before the season starts?
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Tags: Alabama, Andrew Luck, Big 12, Brady Hoke, Bruce Feldman, Bryan Fischer, Cam Burrows, Dana Holgorsen, David Shaw, Deontay McManus, Dorial Green-Beckham, Elite 11, Florida, Geno Smith, Jadeveon Clowney, James Franklin, Jim Harbaugh, Kevin Olsen, Kevin Sumlin, Lane Kiffin, Max Browne, Michigan, Missouri, Nelson Agholor, NFL, Nick Saban, Ohio State, Orange Bowl, Robert Griffin III, Robert Nkemdiche, Ryan Burns, SEC, Shane Morris, South Carolina, Stanford, Texas, Texas A&M, Tyrone Swoopes, Urban Meyer, USC, Vince Young, West Virginia
Posted on: February 14, 2012 9:23 am
Valentine's Day Recruiting Roundup
Posted by Bryan Fischer
Michigan opts for the personal approach on Junior Days.
2014 running back Wadzaire Blanc has snagged a South Carolina offer.
Maryland needs their top recruit to help stop the transfers.
A Q&A with Houston coach Tony Levine where he talks about recruiting some.
Urban Meyer says Ohio State's 2012 class lacks speed.
Offensive tackle Will Allen was invited to Alabama's Junior Day.
Duke Johnson has been the perfect ambassador for Miami football.
Linebacker/safety Su'a Cravens was at USC's Junior Day and recently picked up a Clemson offer.
Running back JoJo Kemp has USF as his early leader.
Derek Dooley rips the SEC's new oversigning rules.
Category: NCAAF
Tags: Alabama, Clemson, Derek Dooley, Duke Johnson, Houston, JoJo Kemp, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, SEC, South Carolina, Su'a Cravens, Tony Levine, Urban Meyer, USC, USF, Wadzaire Blanc, Will Allen
Posted on: February 9, 2012 1:26 pm
Edited on: February 9, 2012 1:50 pm
Top 2013 Recruits to Know
Posted by Bryan Fischer
The class of 2012 was so last week and it's time for everybody to turn their attention to the Class of 2013. This class may or may not be as talented as last year's group but it has a lot of high end talent even if it's not as deep. Here are 25 recruits just about everybody should know from coast-to-coast.
Photo by Dennis Carter/MaxPreps.com
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Tags: ACC, Adam Breneman, Alabama, Altee Tenpenny, Auburn, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Cameron BUrrows, Dee Liner, Derrick Griffin, Derrick Henry, Eddie Vanderdoes, Georgia, Greg Bryant, Jake Raulerson, Kendall Fuller, Kenny Bigelow, Laremy Tunsil, Marquez North, Max Browne, Max Redfield, Michael Hutchings, Michigan, Non-BCS, Ohio State, Ole MIss, Oregon, Reuben Foster, Robert Nkemdiche, SEC, Shane Morris, Su'a Cravens, Texas, Texas A&M, Thomas Tyner, Ty Isaac, Tyrone Swoopes, USC, Vernon Hargreaves
Posted on: February 7, 2012 4:40 pm
Edited on: February 7, 2012 4:44 pm
Star bright? A closer look at rankings
Posted by Bryan Fischer
One of my favorite things after each Signing Day is to go back and look at past classes and see how they turned out. SI.com's Andy Staples re-ranks the classes each year and there are plenty of pieces on various sites (here's one on Auburn and one on Tennessee) analyzing how programs turned out talent and others fizzled with five-stars. I stumbled on this study from 2011 on Twitter today and felt it offered some very interesting information.
Among the notable nuggets:
- There's a direct correlation between a team's home attendance and the number of stars on the team. According to the study, for every five-star recruit on the team, attendance will increase by 885 fans.
- There's no relationship between amount of 3+ star players on a team and overall winning percentage in general. However, the study also controlled for schedule/conference and found that more star players on a team usually means a higher winning percentage than those in their conference with fewer star players. 45% of the time a team with the most stars finished with the best or second best winning percentage.
- Not surprisingly, the survey found Boise State's Chris Petersen as the coach to get the best results from good-but-not-great talent.
- USC, Ohio State and Florida were the top three programs in terms of top recruits drafted. Amazingly, nearly a third of USC's players were drafted into the NFL.
- Virginia Tech was the program singled out for developing non-star recruits into draft picks.
- Looking for a coach that will take to you the next level? Bob Stoops, Urban Meyer and Nick Saban are the best active coaches at it while Pete Carroll was the best from 2006-2010.
Again, read the full thing here and see all the details.
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The discussion on the ASOR site of our "Jonah and the big fish" image (as we have identified it) has moved, as of yesterday, from a pillar (nephesh) or funerary monument to a glass perfume flask–technically called an unguentarium. Joan Taylor has some nice images in her post putting forth this interpretation.In our discussions and consultations over the past year with our eighteen outside academics, a few of whom had suggested the "tower" idea, the possibility of an amphora or specialize vase had also been raised. I cover this in my article with some examples of such images on ossuaries. In the end we rejected this interpretation in favor of the fish with Jonah spewed out of the mouth. Frankly I found the pillar idea completely far-fetched–for one thing it would be up-side-down, but in shape, form, and details there is little to nothing about this image that resembles these typical monuments (see Rahmani, CJO, pp. 31-34). In contrast the amphora idea is one we carefully considered, since there are some clear similarities, though we found no amphora images that we thought really matched our ossuary "fish" image closely.
1. The "tail" of our image is sharply pointed and quite elongated on the left side. In fact, when we first got a glimpse of the partial image we thought it was the prow of a boat! In contrast, the mouths of amphora and perfume bottles are round and quite symmetrical.
2. The clear stick figure in our image with the enlarged "ball" or head at the bottom seems to be in contrast to the typical flattened or knob like ends of some perfume bottles. The arms of the figure are positioned in a classic eastern pose (oaanes), in contrast to what we find in the west–the orans position of supplication with both arms raised. This is a major point and we are presently preparing a special paper dealing with the motifs associated with the various sea-man figures of the eastern Mediterrean world in this period. The "head" itself has a very distinctive pattern on it which we have taken to be the artists attempt to represent seaweed "wrapped about my head" as mentioned in the text of Jonah (2:5). The "eye" of the fish is also etched on the lower right side, with a curved line. We are not yet certain what the Etruscan "F-like" marking is to the left of the figure's body as it is now oriented but our guess is it has to do with an eastern mythical hero motif and several suggestions have been made by two of our ancient art historians.
3. The patterned body of the "fish" with its scale/tile like patterns, which led some to conclude it was the brickwork of a tower, we understand to be akin to the armor of the mythical fish Leviathan (aka Behemoth, Rahab, etc.)–which in modern Hebrew still means "whale." In Jewish tradition this unique sea creature represents "death" and the righteous are to eat its flesh in the last days, thus "swallowing up death" forever (Isaiah 27:1; 25:8; Baba Bathra 74b). When this happens the "dew of light" will shine on the world of the death and those in the land of shades will live or be resurrected (Isaiah 26:19).
4. The downward orientation of our fish image, which some have taken as an objection to it being a fish, is to the contrary just what one would expect, as we understand Jonah is being spat out on land in this depiction. To have the nose of the fish oriented upward (heavenward), or to right or left, would be to spit him into the waters of "chaos," which he is now to escape, by being vomited on dry land. The head of our "Jonah" figure is actually touching the border of the bottom of the ossuary, which seems to represent that land.
The creator of the Jonah image is taking his or her cues from the text of Jonah itself—not from a pattern of evolving types—since we have no extant Jonah images from this period, or for that matter, any biblical scenes at all. This would be a first. The text of Jonah seems to provide the clues and that is how I have interpreted its several features as I explain in my paper:
I called out to Yahweh, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried . . . Then I said, 'I am driven away from your sight; yet I shall again look upon your holy temple.' The waters closed in over me to take my life; the deep surrounded me; weeds were wrapped about my head at the roots of the mountains. I went down to the land whose bars closed upon me forever; yet you brought up my life from the pit (Jonah 2:2-6).
We are convinced that these detailed features resemble much more closely a fish than the mere similarity in shape to an amphora. After all, even though an amphora, or especially an alabastron, might be somewhat cylindrically "fish like" in shape, no one would mistake a flask or perfume vial for a fish–and we think something in the reverse is working with this latest suggestion. Lots of inanimate objects can "look like" animals…but usually in art history we can easily tell the "beast" from the thing…
Our interpretation is further supported by the other fish motifs on the ossuary itself, as mentioned in my paper, particularly the six little fish along the top border of the ossuary as if they are swimming along a canal or river, the cross-like gated "bars of death" on the right side panel (compare Rahmani, CJO, Plate 7: 46F and Hachlili, Jewish Funerary Customs, plate III-7a), and the half-fish or tail, on the right end. We see this as representing a patterned narrative. Even though its elements might be lost to us we think the general motifs are clear–namely entrance into "death" and chaos and being "brought up" from the "pit" or Sheol–presented by both the waters and the great fish.

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While the military coalition led by the United States and the United Kingdom may be taking its lumps in Iraq, the two countries on Monday announced the selection of a team of 25 high-profile vendors and universities to explore new capabilities for wireless technology.
The newly formed International Technology Alliance (ITA) in Network and Information Sciences will be led by IBM and given a bankroll of up to $135.8 million over 10 years to develop secure and manageable long- and short-range battlefield communications.
But the areas of exploration will focus on communications systems developed primarily in the private sector such as wireless networks, RFID, sensor management, and network security.
Many of these related technologies have grown up in the ad hoc environment of the commercial world, but the United States Army Research Laboratory and United Kingdom Ministry of Defense have urgent needs, particularly in military coalitions that team armies with different communications systems.
The consortium includes U.S. companies such as IBM, Boeing, Honeywell, and Applied Research Associates, along with U.K. firms such as LogicaCMG, Roke Manor Research, and Systems Engineering and Assessment.
It will also include U.S. universities such as Carnegie Mellon, Columbia University , and the University of California , Los Angeles . Among the U.K. universities in the ITA will be the University of Cambridge , the University of Aberdeen , and the University of York .
Both the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.K. Defense Science and Technology Laboratory will also participate in the ITA's research.
Breaking New Ground
"This is fundamental, groundbreaking research in networking that brings together people from fields as diverse as biology, psychology, and computer science," said Dinesh Verma, ITA's program manager, and an IBM employee .
"This research we are doing is supported at the very highest levels of government and industry in both the U.S. and U.K. , but by contract all of our research will be in the public domain," Mr. Verma added.
Despite the fact that wireless networks have been around for decades, many of the protocols have emerged in separate proprietary environments so there is limited communications between systems developed in the U.S. and those developed in the U.K.
"Even your simple wireless home network is difficult to manage," said Mr. Verma. "Personally, I have been designated the manager of the home networks of my friends, so one of our main goals is to develop self-management of wireless networks."
The researchers plan to model the management of wireless networks on biological systems, using complex algorithms copied from molecular self-organization.
The ITA plans to use biological models such as the spread of viruses to disseminate information in wireless networks.
"We believe the network should be intelligent enough to hold latent information that becomes active under certain network circumstances, so even when you are not connected, delivery of information can be guaranteed," Mr. Verma said.


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Duke Law School announced today that it has surpassed its initial goal for the Duke Forward fundraising campaign. With nearly two years left in the seven-year campaign, the Law School has raised $90 million.


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So I know the EOS bodies can takes SM lenses, my questions are, what if any are the metering limitations and what bodies are the best choice mechanically vs price.
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So I know the EOS bodies can takes SM lenses, my questions are, what if any are the metering limitations and what bodies are the best choice mechanically vs price.
With an adapter that has the electronic chip, the focus confirmation can be utilized when manually focusing. You will have to manually stop the lens down. The "auto" lenses have nothing in the camera to actuate the diaphragm.
There are two styles of adapters. One has a flange at the bottom, to depress the pin, in auto lenses, to actuate the diaphragm. The other does not. But neither actuate the diaphragm at the moment of the capture. I have grown to like the Russian lenses, that let me pre-set the aperture, and then open wide for focus. You just have to remember to go back to the desired aperture to get proper metering.
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The Elan 7, 7e, 7N, 7Ne (EOS 30/33 and 30V/33V) don't seem to meter accurately with adapters and non-EF lenses.
My Elan IIe (EOS 50) and Rebel 2000 (EOS 300) bodies do meter well with adapters and my OM Zuiko lenses.
They all require that you use stop-down metering.
I have had no metering problems with either OM>EOS or M42>EOS adapters, but I cannot get infinity focus with my M42>EOS adapter - I suspect that the adapter is just a wee bit too thick.
I have no problems with my EOS 3. Some lenses protrude too far into the camera body and it hits the mirror at infinity though. You can usually find that out on the web somewhere.
I've got a couple of M42 Pentax lenses that I want to use on some body besides my K1000 with bad meter. If I can do that with a Canon EOS then I'll give me additional opportunity to buy into the brands lens lineup. Since my lenses have auto/manual switches I'm set for stop down shooting. I'll just need to know which adapters to buy or stay away from and what bodies work.
I have an $11 adapter I bought from B&H. No focus confirm chip.
Pentax lenses that do not work on my EOS 3 b/c they hit the mirror: 50mm 1.4, 35mm 2.0, 20mm 4.5.


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I have this exact coat (i think) from Forever 21! They had it for sale for 15 dollars around January and February. But, I think they don't sell them anymore.
they used to have a verrrry similar one to this in topshop some time last year too.
Just a heads up – they have a ton of this coat at my local F21 on the sale rack!!
A similar one is now avalible at modcloth :)
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For the Rev. Andrew Chaney, community was the deciding factor in becoming the senior pastor at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church.
For one, he fell in love with Springfield, where he and his wife, Christine, will raise their three children, but he also fell in love with the church and its potential.
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How Monsanto wrote its fondest wishes into law. Mother Jones reveals:
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A recent Senate bill came with a nice bonus for the GMO industry: a rider, wholly unrelated to the underlying bill, that compels the USDA to ignore federal court decisions that block the agency's approvals of new GM crops. Such a provision is [very] important to Monsanto and its few peers in the GMO seed industry.
Which senator pushed the rider into the bill? No one stepped forward to claim credit. But since then, Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) has revealed to Politico that he's the responsible party. Blunt even told reporteer David Rogers that he "worked with" Monsanto to craft the rider. The admission shines a light on Blunt's ties to Monsanto, whose office is located in the senator's home state.
Blunt's connections to lobbyists extend to his family. His wife, Abigail Blunt, serves as head of US government affairs for the processed food giant Kraft.


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ive checked the sw website and can only find syns for a 34g bag which is 9 syns.
i noticed that a 25g bag of walkers is 6.5 syns, so do you think this will be the same with golden wonder?
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Re-covering an old deckchair is certainly a case in point. By refusing to throw away a tatty old chair - you will be saving resources, such as the wood, chemicals and air miles required to produce one.
Detach the canvas sling seat from the frame. If it's a double-length sling, use it for measurements, otherwise follow the steps below. If your old canvas is in reasonable condition, use it to prevent weed growth when mulching the garden.
Give the frame a good clean and a light sanding. A slightly weathered look is attractive and much easier to achieve; just ensure any rough or splintered patches are smoothed out.
Tighten any loose screws and replace any that are seriously rusted. Apply a coat of clear varnish to the frame and leave it to dry overnight.
We've opted for a double-sling style. To measure the required length, tape one end of the canvas to the top cross-bar, then drape the fabric over the bottom bar and up over the back. Ensure you leave enough slack for the sling to hang properly and add 30cm for seam allowance and fold-over.
Fold a 5cm hem at either end, iron flat and stitch closed. Punch eyelets at regular intervals along each end. The closer together the eyelets, the more secure the sling will be.
Drape the canvas around the frame and adjust so the two loose ends meet about 30cm below and behind the top cross-bar. Knot one end of the rope then thread rope through the eyelets in a criss-cross pattern to lace the two ends together. Once you've pushed the rope through the final hole, secure with a knot.
Why not take the chair to the beach or park - perfect for a lazy, relaxing day.
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A great article, thanks Saga (great name, too)! Passion certainly is key – I remember watching the documentary film Grizzly Man and the gentleman in the film was incredibly enthusiastic about wild bears, which children connected with immediately when he visited schools to give talks. I remember as an infant, too, anyone who was passionate or funny I immediately took a liking too.
Passion leads to inspiration and creativity, at any rate, which is exactly what a developing mind needs!


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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Trey Burke was the man of the hour Saturday afternoon.
Surrounded by a large horde of reporters in a curtained-off room here inside Cowboys Stadium, Burke recounted numerous times his 3-pointer in Michigan's 87-85 overtime win over Kansas on Friday night.
"It's definitely a shot that can be framed,'' Burke said.
The shot came with 4.2 seconds left in regulation and gave Burke 18 points after a scoreless first half. The sophomore guard scored five more points in overtime as Michigan overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the Jayhawks and set up Sunday's Elite Eight showdown against the Gators.
While many of the questions focused on Burke's shot and Michigan's comeback, the topic soon turned to the future. In other words, the Gators and a potential berth in the Final Four.
Burke, considered a favorite to win National Player of the Year, had not watched film of Florida when he faced the media Saturday. That was to come later in the day.
Wolverines coach John Beilein had, though. He and his assistants gathered at 5:45 Saturday morning and spent three hours pouring over film of the Gators.
Burke will be matched up much of Sunday's game with Gators point guard Scottie Wilbekin, one of the best on-ball defenders in college basketball.
A pick-and-roll specialist and catalyst of a Michigan offense that averages 75.4 points a game, Burke had heard enough from Beilein to know his job Sunday wouldn't be easy.
"Florida doesn't let you lose the screen,'' said Burke, who averages 18.9 points. "My job is to try and get Mitch [McGary] to see that early and change the screen, just to try and find ways to beat the big off the screen, try to find ways to get in the paint and get my guy on Mitch so I can get him the ball when it's a mismatch."
The South Region No. 4-seed Wolverines (29-7) survived the rough-and-tumble Big Ten Conference this season and are a win away from their first Final Four appearance since the days of the Fab Five in the early '90s.
To get there they must defeat the Gators, a team that matches up well with any of the teams that helped the Big Ten rank as the toughest conference in the country this season.
Tim Hardaway Jr., whose father is a scout for the Miami Heat and spent plenty of time on assignment at the O'Connell Center watching Florida play, expects the Gators to be a tough hurdle to clear.
"They are a smart team,'' Hardaway Jr. said. "They have been in this situation before. With the coaching staff they have and the players they have, they have a lot of experience."
The Gators advanced Friday by defeating Florida Gulf Coast, 62-50. Florida's defense shut down the Eagles' transition to send the tournament's Cinderella team home.
The Wolverines like to get out and run too, often using a lineup of four guards with McGary in the middle. McGary scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the victory over Kansas.
Before Burke's dramatic shot forced overtime, it was McGary's relentless play that sparked the Wolverines' late second-half comeback.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound freshman McGary is prepared for a slugfest with Gators center Patric Young on Sunday.
"He's a big, strong post player,'' McGary said. "He's got some good post moves. I know he's got a jump hook that we're going to have to go up against him, wall him up, give him strong chest and hope for the best."
The Gators played superb defense against FCGU, improving to 25-0 this season when they hold the opposition to 60 points or less. Michigan's magic number is 80 -- the Wolverines are 12-0 when they score 80 or more points.
Something has got to give.
"It's going to be a battle of wills,'' Burke said.
Following his crash course on the Gators early Saturday, Beilein turned off the film with a couple of primary concerns. One, he couldn't help but notice the way the Gators dominated the offensive boards Friday against FGCU.
Florida had 15 offensive rebounds to FGCU's 6. As for that Gators defense that ranks third nationally by giving up only 53.7 points a game, Beilein expects to spend a lot of time leading up until Sunday's 2:20 p.m. ET tip-off looking for ways to score.
"We're having trouble finding spots we can attack,'' Beilein said. "It has a lot to do with the matchups, the makeup of the team, the experience of the team. They're just guarding their yard. They're staying in front of people and contesting and not [allowing] a lot of second opportunities."
Asked if the Gators remind him of any Big Ten teams, Hardaway Jr. offered little hesitation.
"I have to say Ohio State but without the shot blockers Ohio State has,'' Hardaway Jr. said. "They are very, very solid. Their guards can really defend. Their bigs are solid. Patric Young is a great big guy down in the low post. It's going to be a tough matchup. We've got to find ways to score easy baskets."
That's exactly what the Gators don't want the Wolverines to do.
Florida (29-7) will spend a lot of time trying to stop Burke, but the Wolverines also have McGary, Hardaway Jr., Glenn Robinson III and freshman guard Nik Stauskas to contend with.
Hardaway Jr. won't mind if the Gators focus too much on Burke.
"You cant really focus on him too much, Hardaway, Jr., says. I mean, a lot of guys focus on him, but thats the worst thing you can do. We have so many other guys out there on the court that can not only make plays, but score the ball as well. Its tough for the defense. He just does such a great job of using his eyes.
Burke is prepared to see a lot of Wilbekin and Kenny Boynton in his face Sunday. He carved his own March Madness moment Friday with that long 3-pointer against Kansas. He has an idea of what could be next.
"We're going to have to try and find ways to attack their pressure and make their pressure our offense,'' Burke said.
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The father of a 16-year-old boy who was charged with causing a shooting over a balloon said his son had all charges against him dismissed and was falsely accused.
On Sept. 24, 2012, Clarksville Police responded to a shooting on Barkwood Drive. According to a previous article, a witness said an argument between a 24-year-old man started after a two-year-old took a balloon from a house that was going to be shown by a realtor, according to a previous report.
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Puzzle and Dragons is doing well, with over 19 million users, generating over $4 million in revenue a day.
Its clone, Tower of Saviors, created by Hong Kong-based game studio Mad Head, isn't doing too badly either. It hit 7 million downloads last week and reportedly enjoys an Average Revenue Per Paying User (ARPPU) at US$40. Every one out of six gamers is a paying user.
The game is doing so well that it could even afford to hire Taiwanese celebrity, Michelle Chen, as its spokesperson in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Tower of Saviors resembles Puzzle and Dragons gameplay closely, featuring a familiar puzzle solving panel at the bottom half of the mobile screen that determines how much damage you deal to your opponents. Though it started with just a traditional Chinese version, the game is also now available in English and Korean.
Perhaps GungHo, the maker of Puzzle and Dragons, could have snatched Tower of Saviors's market if it hadn't made its game available exclusively in North America and Japan. Gamers outside those regions have little choice but to opt for Tower of Saviors instead. Despite many calling Tower of Saviors a clone, some gamers have argued that Tower of Saviors is the most unique "clone" game ever and some fans even go as far as saying that it has better graphics than Puzzle and Dragons.
It is also important to note that Tower of Saviors isn't the only game similar to Puzzle and Dragons. There are at least 13 similar mobile games out in the market.
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Before the PlayStation Vita finally launches, you're going to hear a lot of people referring to Army Corps of Hell as being "like Pikmin." That's precisely how the game is being pitched. When I sat down to try the handheld title at TGS, I was told that it was essentially "Pikmin for adults."
Having spent a sizable amount of time with the game, I'm more inclined to think of it as "Pikmin for adolescent boys who like to doodle on their Trapper Keepers." Which isn't a bad thing.
In Army Corps of Hell, players control a skeletal demon lord of sorts, who is himself in control of a massive horde of goblins. Somewhat reminiscent of Overlord, goblins come in several flavors: Swordsmen, mages and spearmen. Each type can be changed on the fly, and each is suited to a specific need. Sword goblins are the heavy damage-dealers, mages can cast medium-range spells and spearmen can toss spears over large distances. Each type is supposedly suited for different situations, though the swordsman were more than adequate for the entirety of my play session.
My corps of goblins always surrounded their evil leader, constantly accosted by monsters drawn from any number of heavy metal album covers -- one-eyed monstrosities, massive goat demons, you name it. The environment is appropriately hellish as well, replete with dark clouds and floating rock formations. Oh, and the entire game is backed by black metal music, all of which was pulled exclusively from Japanese black metal acts. I think the members of Dethklok would approve.
As I traversed the barren land, I was able to send my minions toward the nearest foe with the press of a button. I watched the swordsman leap on top of it, turning it into a disgusting, vaguely comical pin cushion. Once my horde had completely covered an enemy's body, I could command them to raise their swords and stab down simultaneously -- an action requiring two precisely timed button presses. With the enemy dispatched, I commanded my forces to eat its remains (a giant eyeball) to heal my forces and generally keep things tidy.
After dispatching a few foes, it was time for a boss fight against the aforementioned goat demon. I first had to weaken its legs, causing it to stumble and lower its head into prime stabbing position. After a minute or so, I had lopped off its head (and eaten it, of course), clearing the level and ending my demo.
The overall mechanics of Army Corps of Hell felt a bit simple. For instance, I never really found a reason to use my magic or spear minions, though that could easily be addressed later in the campaign. Regardless, it's hard to deny the fun of slaughtering an enemy and eating its remains, and the promise of local and ad-hoc versus multiplayer is intriguing.
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Road Trip Destination: Haunted Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania may be well-stocked with zombies, UFOs, Bigfoot (Bigfeet?) and other assorted creeps, but you don't hear much about ghosts.
Yes, we have those, too. A state as old and weird as Pennsylvania ought to have some ghosts, poltergeists, spectres and other mysterious "presences" — and it does. In fact, just about every city, town or borough worth its weight in ectoplasm has its own special local haunted and/or creepy place — an abandoned insane asylum, or simply a scary-looking tree — so, just ask around.
Still, if you're looking to cover some serious ground, and don't have the time to chase phantoms, here are some good places to start this October.
Michael Machosky is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 412-320-7901.
The Steel City is known more as zombie country, thanks to George Romero and "Night of the Living Dead," but we do have our share of hauntings and ghost stories.
If you could combine one of them with the ultimate Pittsburgh tourist site, the Monongahela Incline, well, that would be perfect, right? Well, Haunted Pittsburgh has done its homework, offering the tale of the spirit that has long bothered Incline staff. Atop Mt. Washington, the little Carnegie Library has its bevy of paranormal visitors.
Haunted Pittsburgh prides itself on avoiding costumed actors and cheesy theatrics, in favor of chilling, well-told stories. Pittsburgh characters large and small have their own encounters, including industrialist and strike-buster Henry Clay Frick, acclaimed artist Maxo Vanka and a haunted toaster.
Details: www.hauntedpittsburghtours.com or 412-302-5223
Any town that has seen as much carnage as Gettysburg probably ought to have unsettled paranormal activity, and it does. Ghosts of Union and Confederate dead have long roamed the town and battlefield, even at historical sites like Little Round Top — where, legend has it, a ragged Union soldier appeared and gave real live, historically authentic ammunition to re-enactors during the filming of "Gettysburg" in 1993.
"Ghosts of Gettysburg" author Mark Nesbitt is the guy to see for stories of unexplained goings-on in Gettysburg.
Details: www.ghostsofgettysburg.com or 717-337-0445
This small, old city in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country has its fair share of ghostly interlopers, some of which go back almost 300 years.
Among the apparitions known to locals are former President James Buchanan and his sweetheart, who, apparently, are quite attached to St. James Graveyard.
On certain nights in Lancaster Cemetery, a statue on one woman's grave apparently arises and roams the cemetery.
Lancaster Candlelight Walking Tours give the lowdown on these instances and others.
Details: 570-325-2346
Jim Thorpe
One of Pennsylvania's nicest small towns, known for its strikingly well-preserved architecture, was, at one time, known by the much-creepier-sounding name Mauch Chunk.
The local Rotary Club hosts Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk through Dec. 17, starting at the Inn at Jim Thorpe. The inn has enough paranormal activity on its own, including a spectral nurse who gets annoyed when people sleep in the same bed as her patient, and a room where visitors' possessions tend to disappear and reappear in odd, unexpected places.
Details: www.jimthorperotary.org/ghostwalks.cfm
You won't need to look hard to find creepy things in Philadelphia, what with all those Flyers and Eagles fans running around. OK, obligatory cheap shots aside (hey, they'd do the same), Philadelphia was a thriving metropolis when Pittsburgh was a rickety wooden fort, so the city has been around long enough to pass down a few spectres during the years. The question is where to start.
One place could be St. Peter's Churchyard, which has been the sighting of many spirits over the years. The Physick House mansion on Society Hill has been visited by several spectres during the years.
The famous Independence Hall has long fielded reports of bouts with some kind of invisible intruder. One theory revolves around its role as a hospital during the Revolutionary War, with a burial pit for those killed in the fighting.
Then, there's Washington Square, a public park that also features a burial pit containing the unmarked graves of prison inmates, Revolutionary War soldiers, yellow-fever victims and freed and unfreed slaves.
If you want a curated tour from local experts, try the Ghost Tours of Philadelphia, which meets at Signers Garden at 7:30 p.m. every night. Supposedly, one of Ben Franklin's favorite afterlife hangouts is nearby.
Details: www.ghosttour.com/philadelphia.html.
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I am walking a hungry boy home from dinner when we see his mom on the porch across the street. She doesn't have custody and he's seen her very sporadically over the last year. His face lights up like he's ten years younger and he waves his hand over his head while he yells "Mom!" in a voice with too much hope. All we hear in response is her yell at the man next to her, who has clearly just scolded her for not replying. She's telling the man that he can't make her do anything and to mind his own business.
The house is only a block from where he lives and we have to pass by it. We pause at the porch to say hi, and there are small-talk greetings all around. I tell them he had a great day at school today, and the neighbor is trying hard to be friendly with me. The disinterest from mom is palpable and we head on.
A young man with tattoos is walking on the sidewalk towards us. The boy tells me maybe I should turn around, because there are gangs here. I ask if he has a problem with any of them, and he guarantees he doesn't. I note that in that case I should be fine too, and we keep walking. I say good evening as we pass the man, and he is kind back. We are three blocks from school.
There is no one home at grandma's house, and a neighbor I know is concerned that no one has been home in awhile. She calls grandma for me as he goes in the unlocked door. The two women get into a fight on the phone, and he walks out as the neighbor is berating grandma. "If you don't want this boy then why did you take him? You can't just dump him on the rest of us to deal with. He isn't this community's problem. You better figure something out. He can't keep staying over here." I wish he hadn't heard so clearly that nobody wants him. He starts dribbling his basketball and disappears between the houses across the street.
The neighbor and I make some phone calls, and I leave with reason to believe that he will be okay for the night. I stop by mom on the porch again, but she is not concerned about the whereabouts of her son's guardian. I know the reporting hotline number by heart. I play out a little fantasy in my head where I adopt the child and home is always a place where someone loves him. I do not bring him with me because I am aware of the legal and professional issues.
I do not know what it's like to be abandoned at home by my guardian while my mother sits on a nearby porch and doesn't come for me. That was not part of my middle school experience.


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Open: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Clothing in excellent condition, freshly laundered, no holes, stains, no odors, no cut out tags.
- Brand names and current styles and current season of clothing please.
- Please bring clothing folded neatly in wash baskets, or plastic tubs, no trash bags please. We can not resell clothing in worn or faded condition.
- Strollers, high chairs, toddler beds, back packs, swings, pack and plays, vibrating seats, educational or current toys.
- We can not resell stuffed animals or worn, outdated toys. Toys requiring batteries must have batteries included.
- Maternity and women's clothing, current style and season.
No appointment is needed but please call before bringing in larger items to ensure we have room at that time.
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