text: NFL 2013 mock draft: Luke Joeckel ascends to top selection nfl March 9, 2013 10:45am EST February 28, 2013 11:18am EST The Chiefs have many needs to address with the top overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, but with new QB Alex Smith in town, SN's Clifton Brown believes Kansas City's first selection will help protect the team's new investment. Previous Next Start Slideshow Use left or right buttons to navigate. Swipe left or right to navigate. Start Slideshow Use left or right buttons to navigate. Swipe left or right to navigate. Clifton Brown rss email Feb. 28, 2013 Share: What happens at the Combine doesn't stay at the Combine. It changes how players are viewed. After spending a weekend in Indianapolis, and Alex Smith's trade to the Chiefs, here's Sporting News' latest mock draft. And know that more changes are coming, with pro days and free agency ahead. Previous Next 2 32 2 Kansas City Chiefs Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&MAcquiring Smith frees them to take the most complete left tackle on the board. Not a sexy pick, but a solid one.Luke Joeckel profile Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 310 Joeckel (pronounced JOKE-ell) Born: Nov. 6, 1991 Twin brother, Matt, is an Aggies quarterback Compares to: Joe Thomas Cleveland Browns Like Thomas, Joeckel boasts a combination of size, strength and athleticism that will one day result in All-Pro status. — CBSSports.com Saturday Down South's No. 9 SEC player of 2012 Why he's worthy: Joeckel was a first team All-SEC and All-American junior, winning the Outland Trophy for the country's top offensive lineman. Athleticism describes Joeckel's game to a T. He's so athletic it's almost criminal. The way he pushed around defensive ends each week was fun to watch, especially in a conference known for superior defensive linemen. As the primary protector of two mobile quarterbacks in Johnny Manziel and Ryan Tannehill, Joeckel had to be athletic to hold his block for as long as he did. Joeckel is on the same talent wavelength as former first-round picks Matt Kalil, Jake Long and Joe Thomas. Previous Next Previous Next 3 32 3 Jacksonville Jaguars Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida StateWerner didn't have a great Combine, but he performs better in pads and has the polish to make an immediate impact.Bjoern Werner profile Ht: | Wt: Born: Aug. 30, 1990 NFL comparison: Chris Long Born and raised in Berlin, Werner joined a club team before moving to the United States as a high school exchange student in Salisbury, Conn., playing two seasons and emerging as a top recruit. He developed his football knowledge and technique substantially the past five years, flashing a top football IQ and instincts. Werner has the frame and athleticism to win with speed or power and, although he needs to improve his motor for all four quarters, he often looks like he's playing at a different speed than everyone else. He has proved to be much more than just a pass rusher, showing much better awareness against the run and at the line of scrimmage to swat passes down — a possible top-five overall draft choice with the potential to be an impact starting strong-side DE in a four-man front. — NFL.com Without a deep football background, Werner has much to learn. He lacks natural start/stop explosion and must improve his leverage and awareness against the run. He must maintain his intensity throughout the game. NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock doesn't believe Werner is top-10 material and said Werner could be overvalued, especially if he excels at the Combine. Previous Next Previous Next 4 32 4 Oakland Raiders Sharrif Floyd, DT, FloridaFloyd could be the draft's best player. A disruptive force to put some much-needed swagger in the Raiders' defense.Sharrif Floyd profile Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 303 Born: May 28, 1992 NFL comparison: Muhammad Wilkerson A rough childhood did not prevent Floyd from earning national accolades for his play in high school, as he won the 2009 Maxwell Football Club's National Player of the Year award. And by the end of his sophomore year at Florida (he racked up 1.5 sacks against Ohio State in the team's Gator Bowl win), Floyd began showing scouts the athleticism, strength, and motor they require in a top tackle prospect. He was an incredibly important and versatile defender up front for Florida, playing both one and two-gap techniques at defensive end, one and three-technique, and as a true zero-technique nose tackle. While Floyd is rough around the edges and will take time to develop as a two-gapper, his quickness, athleticism, and scheme versatility will make him coveted by 4-3 and 3-4 teams alike in the first round. — NFL.com Previous Next Previous Next 5 32 5 Philadelphia Eagles Chance Warmack, G, AlabamaThe Eagles' offensive line was a mess last season. Warmack is special and can help fix that.Chance Warmack profile Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 320 Born: Sept. 14, 1991 Saturday Down South's No. 15 SEC player of 2012 Why he's worthy: The 2012 first team All-American and All-SEC member capped off an extraordinary career by winning three national championships in four seasons. He's one of the most decorated players on one of the best offensive lines in the history of college football. Warmack developed into college football's best guard and will likely be the first guard selected in the first round since 1997. A polished pass blocker, Warmack is by far the biggest road grader guard in college football. And what he might lack in overall athleticism, he makes up for it by being a complete student of the game, and with his desire to be the best at his position. First it was Tebowing; Second, it was Kaepernicking, and now it's Te'oing. But the newest trend will be Warmacking. That's where Wamarck promptly lifts his jersey to expose his belly just like he did throughout his career at Bama. "Basically you just lift your stomach up and take a picture of it and put it on some social media," Warmack said. "I'm trying to promote that. "I've been lifting up my jersey for two years now. That's kind of like my thing." Compares to: Will Shields, G, Kansas City Chiefs Warmack is a rare prospect. While perhaps a tad shorter than ideal, he uses his natural leverage advantage to get under opponents' pads, driving them off of the ball in the running game and anchoring in pass protection. His lateral agility and balance make him effective getting to and blocking at the second level and handling quicker pass rushers, as well. — CBSSports.com Previous Next Previous Next 6 32 6 Detroit Lions Dee Milliner, CB, AlabamaA star at the Combine, Milliner is best corner in the draft. Going to the Lions would mean facing Calvin Johnson in practice.Dee Milliner profile Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 198 Hometown: Millbrook, Ala. Full name: DeMarcus Milliner 2012 stats: 54 tackles, four tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, 20 pass breakups, 22 passes defended, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble NFL comparison: Carlos Rogers Overshadowed by his high-profile teammates like fellow corner Dre Kirkpatrick over the span of two seasons, Milliner has made plays when given the chance (six interceptions, 38 pass break-ups in three years starting). He is ready to use his pro-ready size, athleticism and change-of-direction ability to become a household name in the NFL after winning back-to-back BCS Championships at Alabama. Milliner's role grew extensively as a junior, and he showed the skills to be a first-round pick in the NFL. — NFL.com Saturday Down South's No. 8 SEC player of 2012 Why he's worthy: Milliner erased the loss of Kirkpatrick in his first year as a starter, and he helped put an exclamation point on the end of the word "secondary" when everyone had a question mark behind it. The former five-star blue chip blossomed into one of the best corners in the Nick Saban era. And yet, teams continued to pick on Milliner throughout the season. One day we'll know why Notre Dame tried to go right at Milliner in Miami. He made play after play on bigger receivers and tight ends. There is little doubt Milliner is ready for the big stage in the NFL, and he is one of the few that certainly lived up to the five-star hype. Previous Next Previous Next 7 32 7 Cleveland Browns Dion Jordan, DE, OregonHis college coach, Chip Kelly, might take him at No. 4 for the Eagles. If not, the Browns don't let this gifted pass rusher slip by.Dion Jordan profile Ht: 6-7 | Wt: 243 Born: March 5, 1990 Compares to: Chandler Jones, DE, New England Patriots Although Jones is stronger and a bit more polished at this point in his development, scouts see that type of potential for Jordan plus he brings much more position versatility and upside. — CBSSports.com Jordan began his college career at tight end before moving to defense as a sophomore. He was a finalist for the Butkus Award, given to the top linebacker in the country. Despite his height, Jordan is a fluid athlete and at times covered college receivers. That means he could be used as an outside linebacker in a 3-4, but he projects best as a pass rusher. He can use his height and wingspan with his speed off the edge to elude blockers. He will need to add bulk, but Jordan shows ability to handle running plays with intensity in pursuit worthy of a safety. He also must develop as a front-seven defensive player as he learns his position. He is a rare athlete, intense and having great potential. Jordan missed the Senior Bowl and early offseason draft preparation because of surgery for a torn shoulder labrum, so the Combine will be a critical test. Compares to: Julian Peterson Jordan offers a unique blend of comfort in space, length and pass rush ability. His box scores may not appeal to everyone, but Jordan was frequently asked to cover receivers or tight ends after lining up in the slot opposite them. His future appears to be at strongside linebacker in a four man front, with the ability to rush the passer, or as an outside linebacker in a three-man front. — NFL.com Jordan has the frame of Jevon Kearse (the former Florida Gators/Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles player who was known as "The Freak"). He is more developed in his upper body that his lower body, so he has potential to reached the 260-pound range. — SeniorBowl.com Previous Next Previous Next 8 32 8 Arizona Cardinals Eric Fisher, OT, Central MichiganAs bad as their quarterbacks were, Arizona's offensive line stunk, too. Bruce Arians will worry about getting a QB later.Eric Fisher profile Ht: 6-8 | Wt: 305 Born: Jan. 5, 1991 Compares to: Nate Solder, T, New England Patriots Like Solder, Fisher's height can make him vulnerable to undersized power rushers. His length, power and impressive athleticism, however, certainly suggest that Pro Bowls could be in his future as a prototypical blindside pass protector in today's NFL.—CBSSports.com NFL comparison: Joe Staley Any tackle coming out of Central Michigan will be compared to 2007 first-round pick Joe Staley, who is among the NFL's top linemen. But if there''s one player with the potential to meet those high expectations, it's Fisher. The top left tackle prospect of the senior class, Fisher opened scouts' eyes with his pro-caliber frame and eye-popping agility in the open field, which he should be able to maintain while working in an NFL strength program. Among all other players, Fisher benefited the most when two top junior tackle prospects decided to return for their senior season. With a solid performance during the Senior Bowl, Fisher could solidify his evaluation as a top-15 pick.—NFL.com Previous Next Previous Next 9 32 9 Buffalo Bills Geno Smith, QB, West VirginiaRyan Fitzpatrick has thrown 39 interceptions over the past two seasons. Time to groom somebody else.Geno Smith profile: Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 220 Hometown: Miami, Fla. Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III Born: Oct. 10, 1990 Career passing statistics Year Team G Cmp Att Comp % Yds Yd/A TDs Int Sacked Yds 2009 West Virginia 5 32 49 65.3 309 6.3 1 1 5 32 2010 West Virginia 13 241 372 64.8 2763 7.4 24 7 27 199 2011 West Virginia 13 346 526 65.8 4385 8.3 31 7 26 198 2012 West Virginia 13 369 518 71.2 4205 8.1 42 6 19 127 Career 44 988 1465 67.4 11662 8.0 98 21 77 556 Career rushing/receiving stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/rec TDs 2009 West Virginia 5 17 7 0.4 0 0 0 - 0 2010 West Virginia 13 106 217 2.0 0 0 0 - 0 2011 West Virginia 13 56 -33 -0.6 2 0 0 - 0 2012 West Virginia 13 66 151 2.3 2 0 0 - 0 Career 44 245 342 1.4 4 0 0 - 0 Previous Next Previous Next 10 32 10 New York Jets Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSUThey need a pass rusher whether Darrelle Revis stays or not. Rex Ryan's job could depend on this draft.Barkevious Mingo profile Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 245 Barkevious Levon Mingo Nickname: KeKe (pronounced Key-Key) Born: Oct. 4, 1990 Mingo spent the past six weeks adding bulk after playing as a 230-pound end for the Tigers. "The most important thing, I think, to show is that I've increased weight — putting on a lot of weight, putting on a lot of size," Mingo said on NFL AM. "I'm weighing 245 now. I played most of the season at 230." Despite that weight gain, Mingo says he has actually gotten faster, and he wants NFL teams to know he'll be able to play either defensive end or outside linebacker in the pros. "I've been working on linebacking skills, driving back in coverage — that was something I was lacking at LSU. Working on getting my hands better," Mingo said. — ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com The consensus on the draft stock of LSU defensive end/linebacker Barkevious Mingo at this point is there is no consensus. Many draft experts project Mingo as a top-10 prospect, but former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah said there are more than a few teams not sold on Mingo as a top-10 pick. At this point in the draft process, Jeremiah said, imagining Mingo falling to the New Orleans Saints at No. 15 overall isn't out of the question, and chances of Mingo falling to the Saints are better than "a prayer." "There's some who aren't as high on him as people may think just because he played so light. He was not productive this year," Jeremiah said when asked about the Saints' chances of drafting Mingo. "You can watch him in four or five games and you can see him not make five plays," Jeremiah said. "He's incredibly athletic and that's all pretty, but at the end of the day, you look down at your paper and you look for the impact plays that you've written down and they don't exist. He did not have a good year. He was much better the year before. He played more snaps this year, which didn't help." Jeremiah said he was confident the Saints would have no qualms about drafting Mingo to help their new 3-4 defensive scheme to play outside linebacker. "He's going to destroy the combine," Jeremiah said. "That can help your stock and move him right back up. He's not somebody I would say is a consensus top-10 pick. I know numerous teams that don't have him up that high." — NOLA.com Previous Next Previous Next 11 32 11 Tennessee Titans Star Lotulelei, DT, UtahConcerns about a heart condition linger. Lotulelei's draft stock could be impacted, but he's a good player who will hopefully have long career.Star Lotulelei profile: Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 320 Hometown: South Jordan, Utah Born: Dec. 20, 1989, in Tonga Full name: Starlite Lotulelei (pronounced lo-too-leh-lay) * Played for Snow College in 2008 Lotulelei will be a 24-year-old NFL rookie in 2013. He did not play during the 2009 season, but signed with Utah and started three of 13 games in 2010. In 2011 as a junior, he started all 13 games, was named first team All-Pac 12 and was awarded the Morris Trophy, which recognizes the conference's best defensive lineman. — Senior Bowl profile Repeated as first-team All-Pac 12 in 2012. Finished regular season with team-high 11 tackles for loss, five sacks, four pass breakups, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles. Compares to: Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings — While a touch shorter than the Vikings' former All-Pro, Lotulelei offers a similarly dominant combination of quickness and power and should one day rank among the league's best interior defensive linemen. — CBSSports.com Previous Next Previous Next 12 32 12 San Diego Chargers Lane Johnson, OT, OklahomaAfter a strong combine, Johnson could easily be a top-10 pick. If he lasts this long, Philip Rivers will get some extra protection.Lane Johnson profile Ht: 6-7 | Wt: 303 Johnson played quarterback at Kilgore College, but switched to tight end, which is where he began his Oklahoma career. He changed again to defensive end, then to offensive tackle before his junior season. Over that span, he transitioned himself from a tall, lanky quarterback to an imposing, powerful offensive tackle. But even as he gained weight, Johnson kept his speed, which he demonstrated throughout Senior Bowl week. "A lot of people underestimate me," Johnson said. "I take people's criticism to heart. It's what fuels me and drives me to get where I'm at today." — NewsOK.com Johnson was one of several intriguing tackle prospects participating in the Senior Bowl. He's also a player to watch in a solid year for offensive linemen. For teams such as the Bears, who will be moving to a more wide-open, versatile offense under new coach Marc Trestman, that's great news. It's no secret that the Bears are looking at offensive linemen, whether it be in the draft or free agency. General manager Phil Emery has said several times that he needs to give quarterback Jay Cutler better protection. For the Bears, who have the 20th overall pick, a fast-rising player such as Johnson (6-7, 302) could be there for the taking. — Chicago Sun-Times Previous Next Previous Next 13 32 13 Miami Dolphins Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYUAnsah has only played football for three years but could be in the Pro Bowl in three years. This pass rusher oozes with potential.Ezekiel Ansah profile Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 270 Born: in Accra, Ghana Nickname: Ziggy Ansah grew up playing soccer but was recruited to BYU by a Mormon missionary who thought his frame would lend itself to football. He enrolled at BYU in 2008 and participated on the track team in 2009 before joining the football team in 2010. Ansah stood out at the Senior Bowl with his outstanding performance. He seemed more comfortable in scrimmage than running drills, and he flourished in the game, with seven tackles (3.5 for a loss), 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a batted-down pass. In the pass rush, Ansah showed both burst around the edge and raw power, driving the North offensive tackles back on with his bull rush. Against the run, he showed the ability to shed blocks and slide inside to make a tackle. He also maintained the edge when the North attempted to run an end around with Denard Robinson. A factor that should be taken into consideration is Ansah's efforts came against mid-round offensive line prospects. — MLive.com NFL comparison: Justin Tuck It is amazing how far Ansah's technique has come in such a short amount of time, not to mention how much he has transformed his body to fit the role coaches want him to play. That sizable frame coupled with outstanding closing speed and natural power will captivate many, making a top-20 selection possible. Ansah is rough around the edges, but the number of height/weight/speed athletes with positional versatility selected in that area in recent years point to a rise up draft boards. — NFL.com Compares to: Jason Pierre-Paul Ansah is not the same terror-off-the-edge pass-rusher that Pierre-Paul was coming out of South Florida, but he's similarly gifted and plays with greater commitment to the run. Like there was with Pierre-Paul, there is some risk factor with Ansah, but his upside is through the roof. — CBSSports.com Previous Next Previous Next 14 32 14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida StateA strong Combine has made Rhodes the next coveted corner after Milliner.Xavier Rhodes profile Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 217 Born: June 19, 1990 Rhodes has the cover skills to be an NFL cornerback. Most believe this is where he will play, but with his size Rhodes also has the ability to play strong safety. Ultimately, we believe Rhodes will be an NFL cornerback. The one thing that Rhodes has never shown is top-end speed. Teams will want to see that explosive burst expected of defensive backs at Pro Day. Rhodes also must have a good showing in agility drills. He will win teams over with his knowledge of the game and physical play. While he hardly gave up big plays, he could do a lot to improve his draft stock if he's able to post a sub-4.5 40-yard dash time. — Rivals.com Previous Next Previous Next 15 32 15 Carolina Panthers Sheldon Richardson, DT, MissouriCarolina needs an inside presence for its defense. Panthers owner Jerry Richardson welcomes a namesake to the fold.Sheldon Richardson profile Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 295 Born: Jan. 1, 1989 NFL comparison: Cullen Jenkins Richardson spent a year in junior college, and then missed most of his sophomore season because of injury. He had a superb 2012 campaign, and his role grew extensively with Missouri using him in a variety of roles. With Richardson's incredible athleticism, he figures to be one of the top combine performers and will likely warrant a top-20 selection. — NFL.com NFL comparison: Jay Ratliff Like Ratliff, Richardson is a play-making defensive tackle. Richardson is faster and more athletic than Ratliff, but neither player will kill you at the point. — NBCDFW.com Defense G Solo Asst. Total Sacks/Yds TFL/yards FF FR P def Int/Yds 2011 13 15 22 37 2 / 16 8 / 31 1 -- 1 -- 2012 11 39 36 75 4 / 26 10.5 / 50 3 2 3 -- TOTAL 24 54 58 112 6 / 42 18.5 / 81 4 2 4 -- Previous Next Previous Next 16 32 16 New Orleans Saints Jarvis Jones, OLB, GeorgiaHe didn't work out at the Combine. Concern about his spinal stenosis drops him to a Saints defense that needs him desperately.Jarvis Jones profile: Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 241 Hometown: Columbus, Ga. Born: Oct. 13, 1989 * Started college career at Southern Cal; sat out 2010 Saturday Down South's No. 2 SEC player of 2012 Why he's worthy: One of the most electrifying and game changing defensive players to ever suit up in the red and black almost never had the opportunity to do so because of an injury. Few thought the two-time consensus All-American Jarvis Jones would ever play football again, much less dominate opponents the way he did in just two seasons. Jones transferred from Southern Cal where the medical staff would not clear him from a neck injury in 2009 against Oregon. But luckily for Mark Richt and Todd Grantham, Jones chose to come back home and was cleared by the Georgia medical staff. And what a profound impact he had. Previous Next Previous Next 17 32 17 St. Louis Rams Jonathan Cooper, G, North CarolinaIt would not be shocking to see Cooper go far earlier, but guards often drift in the draft. The Rams could get a future All-Pro.Jonathan Cooper profile Ht: 6-3 | Wt. 310 NFL comparison: Ben Grubbs Cooper, an extremely athletic left guard, racked up a number of all-conference awards during his four years starting, capping it off with a first-team All-American selection as a senior. He has the athleticism to play in a number of different schemes. Because of his ability to lead the way on runs and outstanding pass protection skills, he projects to be one of the first guards selected in the draft. He showed improved on his functional strength in his senior season, but he needs to continue adding bulk and strength. – NFL.com Previous Next Previous Next 18 32 18 Pittsburgh Steelers Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&MNo longer a top 10 pick after a lackluster Combine. However, Moore could nice addition to aging Steelers defense.Damontrae Moore profile Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 248 Nickname: "DaMonster" Born: Sept. 11, 1992 NFL comparison: Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers This pass rusher looked like a potential star even while he backed up 2010 Butkus Award winner and 2011 No. 2 overall Von Miller. Given his strength, size, and athleticism, don't be surprised if Moore is considered one of the top two or three pass rushers selected in the first round. — NFL.com 2012 stats: 85 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, two pass breakups, two passes defended, nine QB hurries, one forced fumble, two blocked kicks Saturday Down South's No. 4 SEC player of 2012 Why he's worthy: One of the most underrated recruits to ever don a Texas A&M jersey will go on to become a top-five pick in April. Moore entered Texas A&M as a three-star nobody and exited as one of the top defensive ends in the country. He did everything the Aggies asked him to do. He played a hybrid defensive end/linebacker role in Mike Sherman's 3-4 defense in 2010 and '11. Then, when Kevin Sumlin took over and brought in a 4-3 scheme, Moore put his hand down and dominated again. He was the heart and soul of an underrated defense. Did you see the Mississippi State game when Moore ran down the wide receiver from behind? There is no doubt he's ready to take his game against the greats in the NFL. Previous Next Previous Next 19 32 19 Dallas Cowboys Kenny Vaccaro, S, TexasThe defensive changes in Dallas continues. This draft is deep at the safety position, but Jerry Jones can grab his favorite.Kenny Vaccaro profile Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 218 Born: Jan. 1, 1990 Uncle A.J. Johnson played with the Washington Redskins (1989-94), including their Super Bowl XXVI champions, and San Diego Chargers (1995). Compares to: Eric Weddle, FS, San Diego Chargers Like the highly instinctive and versatile Weddle, Vaccaro has the athleticism and size to line up wherever his NFL team needs him most. Vaccaro hasn't yet shown the same ball skills as the Chargers' Pro Bowler but showed signs of improving in this area as a senior. — CBSSports.com Previous Next Previous Next 20 32 20 New York Giants D.J. Fluker, OT, AlabamaFluker dropped 15 pounds and came to Combine in great shape. The Giants may target him to fill one of their offensive line holes.J.J. Fluker profile Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 355 Born: March 13, 1991 Compares to: James Carpenter, Seattle Seahawks Because of his massive size and upside, Fluker will often earn comparisons to former Alabama standout Andre Smith, who the Cincinnati Bengals made the No. 6 overall pick of the 2009 draft. In reality, a fairer comparison is to former teammate Carpenter, who also earned a first-round selection (No. 25) in 2011 by the Seahawks. — CBSSports.com As expected, Fluker was not able to participate in the Senior Bowl because of lingering groin and calf injuries. He checked in at 6-4, 7/8 and 355 pounds. That's 20 pounds more than he was listed at during his redshirt junior season at Alabama, but that wasn't viewed as a negative. Daniel Jeremiah, a former scout who now works as an analyst for the NFL Network, wrote on his Twitter account that Fluker was "the most impressive prospect" at the Senior Bowl's weigh-in. "Not sloppy, Jeremiah wrote, "just massive." "I'm more mentally prepared this time," Fluker said. "Physically, I had the physical gifts right then but I'm more mentally stable right now." — AL.com Previous Next Previous Next 21 32 21 Chicago Bears Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre DameEifert used the Combine to separate himself from the other tight ends. He could be a middle-of-the field target to help Jay Cutler.Tyler Eifert profileHt: 6-6 | Wt: 251NFL comparison: Greg OlsenEifert was a 215-pound TE out of high school who didn't receive many scholarship offers, but he developed into one of the top all-around tight ends to enter the NFL draft in recent memory. He was Notre Dame's No. 1 offensive weapon in 2012, lining up as a wide receiver or as a traditional TE. Defensive coordinators were forced to game plan against him.Eifert is a fluid receiver with vacuum hands and the hand/eye coordination to make tough catches. He doesn't create a lot of space, but he catches in traffic and shows outstanding tracking and high-pointing ability. While soft-spoken, he is an animal on the field.He is a much better blocker than given credit, improving in leaps and bounds the past three years with excellent effort. Eifert projects as a starting TE with excellent potential as both a receiver and blocker. — NFL.com Career Rushing/Receiving Stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/Rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/Rec TDs 2009 Notre Dame 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 2010 Notre Dame 11 0 0 - 0 27 352 13.0 2 2011 Notre Dame 13 0 0 - 0 63 803 12.7 5 2012 Notre Dame 12 0 0 - 0 50 685 13.7 4 Career 37 0 0 - 0 140 1840 13.1 11 Previous Next Previous Next 22 32 22 Cincinnati Bengals Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, TennesseeThe Bengals need a reliable No. 2 opposite A.J. Green. Patterson and Green could become a dynamic duo.Cordarrelle Patterson profile Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 205 March 17, 1991 Cordarrelle (pronounced "CORE-dare-uhl") 2012 Stats: 46 catches for 778 yards and five touchdowns; 25 carries for 308 yards and three touchdowns; 24 kick returns for 671 yards and one touchdown Saturday Down South's No. 20 player of 2012 Why he's worthy: Patterson arrived at Tennessee from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas with lofty expectations after making JUCO players look silly on film, and he left for the NFL about as quickly as he suited up in Volunteer orange. Patterson didn't waste anytime announcing his presence against NC State, either, as he torched the Wolfpack's vaunted secondary. He caught six passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, and he also rushed two times for 71 yards and a touchdown. Everyone remembers the end around he took to the house from 67 yards out, but no one can figure out why Derek Dooley and his staff didn't give him the ball 12 to 15 times per game. Patterson just touched it an average of five times on offense in eight conference games. That's far too few for such a talented specimen. Patterson also led the SEC in all-purpose yards. He was good for 154 total yards per game. He caught 46 catches for 778 yards and five touchdowns, and he led the SEC in kick return yardage with 24 attempts for 671 yards and one touchdown. NFL comparison: Demaryius Thomas He may be considered raw with his ability to handle physical coverage, but Patterson is one of the more naturally talented pass catchers to come along in the last few years. He only has one year of tape against FBS level of competition, but from the first game Patterson showed his versatility by making plays from a variety of alignments. If the Vol can start using his hands to release off the line and tighten up some technique issues, he should be one of this class' top playmakers. He should be a first-round selection and could be the first receiver off the board. — NFL.com Career rushing/receiving stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/Rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/Rec TDs 2012 Tennessee 12 25 308 12.3 3 46 778 16.9 5 Career 12 25 308 12.3 3 46 778 16.9 5 Career returning stats Year Team G Punt returns Yds Avg TDs Kick returns Yds Avg TDs 2012 Tennessee 12 4 101 25.3 1 24 671 28.0 1 Career 12 4 101 25.3 1 24 671 28.0 1 Career passing stats Year Team G Cmp Att Comp % Yds Yd/A TDs Int Sacked Yds 2012 Tennessee 12 1 1 100.0 28 28.0 0 0 0 0 Career 12 1 1 100.0 28 28.0 0 0 0 0 Previous Next Previous Next 23 32 23 St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins) Tavon Austin, WR, West VirginiaA versatile playmaker capable of turning short passes into huge gains. Austin's stock is spiking after the Combine.Tavon Austin profile Ht: 5-9 | Wt: 174 NFL comparison: Randall Cobb Don't blink when Austin has the ball in his hands, as his elite acceleration helped him finish second in the country in all-purpose yards as a senior and lead the FBS as a junior. Don't be surprised if he turns out to be a first round pick or the first wide receiver off the board, as he is a huge playmaker on offense and special teams in the NFL despite the slight build that scared scouts away from West Virginia offensive stars in the past. — NFL.com Career rushing/receiving stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/rec TDs 2009 West Virginia 13 6 47 7.8 1 15 151 10.1 1 2010 West Virginia 13 15 159 10.6 1 58 787 13.6 8 2011 West Virginia 13 16 182 11.4 1 101 1186 11.7 8 2012 West Virginia 13 72 643 8.9 3 114 1289 11.3 12 Career 52 109 1031 9.5 6 288 3413 11.9 29 Career returning stats Year Team G Punt returns Yds Avg TDs Kick returns Yds Avg TDs 2009 West Virginia 13 0 0 - 0 17 426 25.1 1 2010 West Virginia 13 0 0 - 0 12 230 19.2 0 2011 West Virginia 13 19 268 14.1 0 36 938 26.1 2 2012 West Virginia 13 15 165 11.0 1 32 813 25.4 1 Career 52 34 433 12.7 1 97 2407 24.8 4 Previous Next Previous Next 24 32 24 Minnesota Vikings Keenan Allen, WR, CalThe Vikings continue a run on wide receivers. Allen could either help Percy Harvin, or ease the sting of losing him.Keenan Allen profile Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 210 Born: April 27, 1992 Allen decided to skip drills at the Scouting Combine because of swelling in his left knee. Allen had a grade 2 PCL sprain in that knee in late November when Cal was playing Utah, and it ended his season. Allen, whom NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock compared to Baltimore Ravens star Anquan Boldin, got an MRI exam and saw noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, but his injury should not ever require surgical intervention. He was scheduled to have a follow-up exam with Andrews on March 11. He will run routes only at Cal's pro day March 14 and have a separate pro day in the first week of April where any team that wants to see him run the 40 or test him in the vertical or do any physical drills can would be able to do so. — CBSSports.com An extremely highly regarded prep prospect who was recruited by Nick Saban to Alabama to play safety, Allen elected to make a late switch to Cal to play with his half-brother, quarterback Zach Maynard, who had transferred to Berkeley after initially playing at the University of Buffalo. While a highly productive player against quality competition, Allen does not boast the elite size-speed combination that has led A.J. Green, Julio Jones and Justin Blackmon to earn a top 10 selection in recent years. Allen is athletic and capable of turning short catches into long gains due to his agility, balance and vision but does not possess elite acceleration. Allen's size, physicality and relatively precise route-running should help him emerge as a legitimate No. 1 wideout in the NFL, especially in a timing-based West Coast Offense that caters to his strengths. — Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com NFL comparison: Jordy Nelson A smooth outside receiver, Allen has the height, speed and ability to win jump balls required of a No. 1 target. Maynard's play regressed in 2012, causing Allen's production to fall. He still displayed all the skills and talents he showcased during his uber-productive sophomore season, and he figures to go in the top 25 selections if his knee and ankle check out medically. — NFL.com Career rushing/receiving stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/rec TDs 2010 Cal 11 18 136 7.6 1 46 490 10.7 5 2011 Cal 13 9 55 6.1 0 98 1343 13.7 6 2012 Cal 9 3 39 13.0 1 61 737 12.1 6 Career 33 30 230 7.7 2 205 2570 12.5 17 Career returning stats Year Team G Punt returns Yds Avg TDs Kick returns Yds Avg TDs 2010 Cal 11 2 8 4.0 0 18 406 22.6 0 2011 Cal 13 4 32 8.0 0 0 0 - 0 2012 Cal 9 15 212 14.1 1 0 0 - 0 Career 33 21 252 12.0 1 18 406 22.6 0 Career passing stats Year Team G Cmp Att Comp % Yds Yd/A TDs Int Sacked Yds 2010 Cal 11 1 1 100.0 17 17.0 1 0 - - 2011 Cal 13 1 1 100.0 27 27.0 0 0 0 0 2012 Cal 9 1 1 100.0 8 8.0 0 0 0 0 Career 33 3 3 100.0 52 17.3 1 0 0 0 Previous Next Previous Next 25 32 25 Indianapolis Colts Sam Montgomery, DE, LSUThey could go for Datone Jones here. Either way, the Colts grab help for defensive line after parting with Dwight Freeney.Sam Montgomery profile Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 260 Born: May 25, 1990 Saturday Down South's No. 25 SEC player of 2012 Montgomery set rather lofty goals before the season started that included being in the running for a Heisman and winning the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Year award. And coming off his nine-sack, 13.5-tackles-for-loss 2011 performance, who would have argued? We all expected Montgomery to bolster his image as an elite defensive lineman. While he didn't quite get to that status, he still turned in an impressive year in the SEC. With Montgomery's size at 6-5 and 260 pounds, combined with his speed and strength, he will be a force at the next level with his hand down or up. He has a keen sense of feel for the game with a quick first step and can turn and run on a dime. All combine to make Montgomery a versatile and dominant defense end who certainly projects well at the next level. Montgomery will be gobbled up somewhere in the first round of April's NFL Draft. Montgomery nabbed only six sacks in SEC play this season, with two of them coming against South Carolina, but he may have played his best game against Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl in a losing effort. He was all over the field in the second half in rather dramatic style, and his play stood out that much more when Mingo went out with an injury earlier in the game. Previous Next Previous Next 26 32 26 Seattle Seahawks Datone Jones, DE, UCLAHe's a much hotter name after a sparkling Combine. Pete Carroll has an affinity for Pac-10 guys, so Jones moves up the West Coast.Datone Jones profile Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 283 Datone (pronounced DAY-tone)Jones broke through in his senior season, with 62 tackles—19 for loss—and 6.5 sacks. His huge frame, which is still filling out, and pure power off the ball make him a highly regarded prospect.NFL comparison: Cory ReddingJones looks the part, and his production matched his talent in his senior season. He is very long, has good initial quickness/power, and plays with good pad level. He is versatile enough to play anywhere along the defensive line. He must do a better job of anchoring or disengaging once his initial surge is halted. However, his immense physical talent and extremely productive senior season should make him an early selection. — NFL.com Previous Next Previous Next 27 32 27 Green Bay Packers Eddie Lacy, RB, AlabamaIt's hard for running backs to get first-round love, but Aaron Rodgers needs a reliable No. 1 back. Lacy is a nice fit.Eddie Lacy profile Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 231 NFL comparison: Frank Gore Lacy has the build and the talent to be a starting running back. He plays with light feet, and great balance, yet he still runs with a lot of power. While he's not a tremendously fast guy, he has more than enough tools to compensate. One thing that Lacy will have to improve going forward is his blocking. — NFL.com Career rushing/receiving stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/Rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/Rec TDs 2010 Alabama 12 56 406 7.3 6 2 18 9.0 0 2011 Alabama 12 95 674 7.1 7 11 131 11.9 0 2012 Alabama 14 204 1322 6.5 17 22 189 8.6 2 Career 38 355 2402 6.8 30 35 338 9.7 2 Previous Next Previous Next 28 32 28 Houston Texans Kevin Minter, ILB, LSUFor those targeting inside an inside linebacker, Minter has passed Manti Te'o on many draft boards. Kevin Minter profile Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 246 Starter for one season at LSU NFL comparison: Takeo Spikes Minter was the most consistent defender on a very talented defense. A junior, he fills lanes with force and takes great angles to work through trash while finishing tackles authoritatively. Some evaluators might have a concern with his lateral speed since Minter seemed to reach running backs with just enough time to spare, not to mention his tendency to lose ground when forced to open his hips and drop in coverage. Minter's toughness against the run, specifically between the tackles, and reliable angles will likely land him in the top 64 picks. — NFL.com Previous Next Previous Next 29 32 29 Denver Broncos Desmond Trufant, CB, WashingtonIf you saw Champ Bailey getting beat often during the playoffs, you know the Broncos need a young corner.Desmond Trufant profile Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 Brother of NFL cornerbacks Marcus and Isaiah Trufant NFL comparison: Antoine Cason Trufant flashes playmaking ability and good foot quickness, but he must play stronger and smarter, and must avoid technique breakdowns to be considered a sure-fire NFL starter. His skill set will still likely see him as a Day 2 selection. — NFL.com Trufant earned his way onto the field as a true freshman in 2009 and showed steady progression at Washington. He had career-bests in 2011 as a junior with two interceptions and 16 passes defended, and then decided to return for his senior year. Although his senior stats weren't as impressive (one interception, nine passes defended), teams mostly stayed away from Trufant's side of the field as he was easily the Huskies' top defender. While he must refine his technique and is far from a polished product, there is no question he has the fluidity and competitiveness to fight for a spot in the first round. — CBSSports.com Previous Next Previous Next 30 32 30 New England Patriots Robert Woods, WR, USCWoods is not a burner, but the guy catches everything. If Wes Welker stays or not, Woods would look good catching Tom Brady's tosses.Robert Woods profile Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 190 Born: April 10, 1992 NFL comparison: James Jones Woods had big numbers throughout his career with quarterback Matt Barkley because of his foot quickness and burst after the catch, though the right ankle bothered him at multiple parts of his career. Woods must catch the ball more consistently downfield if he wants to be a top receiver, but right now the junior thrives on short to intermediate patterns. — NFL.com Career rushing/receiving stats Year Team G Rush Yds Yd/Rush TDs Rec Yds Yd/Rec TDs 2010 USC 13 6 50 8.3 0 65 792 12.2 6 2011 USC 12 7 16 2.3 0 111 1292 11.6 15 2012 USC 13 1 76 76.0 0 76 846 11.1 11 Career 38 14 142 10.1 0 252 2930 11.6 32 Career returning stats Year Team G Punt Returns Yds Avg TDs Kick Returns Yds Avg TDs 2010 USC 13 1 4 4.0 0 38 971 25.6 1 2011 USC 12 13 118 9.1 0 17 393 23.1 0 2012 USC 13 17 61 3.6 0 0 0 - 0 Career 38 31 183 5.9 0 55 1364 24.8 1 Previous Next Previous Next 31 32 31 Atlanta Falcons Alex Okafor, DE, TexasA hip injury kept him from field workouts at the Combine, but he's solid against the run and the pass. Okafor could start in Atlanta from Day 1. Previous Next Previous Next 32 32 32 San Francisco 49ers Margus Hunt, DE, SMUA terrific Combine has Hunt's stock rising, and the 49ers are good enough defensively to groom him slowly. Previous Next Previous Next 33 32 33 Baltimore Ravens Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre DameSure, he could drop out of the first. But the Ravens have need at inside linebacker, and Te'o needs good players around him. A good match.Manti Te'o profile Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 255 Born: Jan. 26, 1991 Pronounced MAN-tie TAY-oh Full name: Manti Malietau Louis Te'o From Hawaii; is an Eagle Scout NFL comparison: DeMeco Ryans Te'o became the All-American middle linebacker everyone expected coming out of high school, receiving high marks for his character and leadership ability. After some suggested he could be one of the top picks in April's draft, Te'o took a step back against a very good Alabama offensive line during the BCS National Championship. 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Most health professions (from Speech and Language Pathology to Pharmacy and Medicine)
require the completion of a graduate program, the admission to which is predicated on
successful completion of rigorous curricula of specific pre-requisite courses. HTC's
additional major in Health Sciences allows students seeking advanced educational
opportunities to better leverage their education at HTC. Students are advised to choose this
additional major early in their HTC academic career in order to benefit from specific career
and academic guidance that are the hallmarks of this program. Emphasis is placed on
communicating information and ideas, both in written and oral presentations. The use of
technology for research, communication, and individual learning and adaptation is an
integral part of the curriculum. At this time, the Major in Health Sciences is only offered to
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Students planning to pursue an additional major in Health Sciences must declare that intent
after completing 30 semester hours. Transfer students may apply for this major after
completing 12 semester hours at HTC. Applicants must meet the following requirements at
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- Satisfactory progress and good standing in Judaic Studies.
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and successful completion (B or better) of:
- English 111
- Math 104 or 105
- 4 credits of Biology, Chemistry or Physics*
- An interview with the Chairperson of the Department.
* Students with AP credit in these areas are exempt from this requirement.
Applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria must schedule an appointment for an
interview with the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the Division of HTC to which
the student has been admitted. Depending on the circumstances, provisional admission may
be granted with a plan of remediation. Upon successful completion of this plan, the student
may receive regular admission status.
Curriculum Requirements: Additional Major in Health Sciences
A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for all students who graduate from Hebrew
Theological College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Residency Requirement
Students must complete a minimum of 20 semester hours in Natural Sciences in residence.
Judaic Studies: Consistent with the mission and policies of Hebrew Theological College, all
degree-seeking students pursuing an additional major in Health Sciences must complete the
requirements for a primary major in an area of Judaic Studies. A student who is not 55
progressing satisfactorily (see Academic Progress Policy, page 90) in the Judaic Studies
major will not be permitted to continue in the additional major program.
General Education: Students must complete Hebrew Theological College's General
Education Requirements as listed in this catalog. Students lacking sufficient skills and
knowledge in Mathematics and Natural Sciences will be guided towards appropriate
prerequisite coursework.
Note that graduate level programs may have prerequisites and other admission requirements
that change over time. It is imperative that students contact the schools that offer the
program they wish to enter to determine any additional courses or requirements for that
program. All students are expected to meet regularly with the Health Sciences Department
Health Sciences Core
Core Curriculum: The following 35 semester hours constitute the core curriculum for
students seeking an additional major in Health Sciences.
MATH 272 Statistical Analysis ...................................... 3
NSCI 135 Introduction to Physics (w/lab) or
NSCI 160 Physics I .................................... 4
NSCI 140 Principles of General Chemistry (w/lab) ..... 4
NSCI 180 General Biology (w/lab) .............................. 4
NSCI 201 Anatomy & Physiology I (w/lab) ................ 4
NSCI 202 Anatomy & Physiology II (w/lab) ............... 4
NSCI 263 Human Heredity .......................................... 3
PHIL 323 Jewish Bioethics .......................................... 3
PSYC 101 General Psychology .................................... 3
PSYC 217 Developmental Psychology ......................... 3
Concentration in Nursing – (additional 18 credits)
Note: For students pursuing a career path in Nursing with a BSN, please see the Department
Chair. Information about HTC's Cooperative BSN with North Park University is at the end
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NSCI 140 General Chemistry I .................................... 4
NSCI 240 Organic Chemistry ...................................... 4
NSCI 155 Essentials of Nutrition ................................ 3
NSCI 261 Microbiology .............................................. 4
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology ........................... 3
Concentration in Physical Therapy (additional 27 credit hours)
NSCI 152 Medical Terminology ................................. 3
NSCI 160 Physics I ..................................................... 4
NSCI 161 Physics II .................................................... 4
MATH 261 Calculus ...................................................... 5
NSCI 140 Principles of General Chemistry or
NSCI 170 General Chemistry I ................... 4
NSCI 171 General Chemistry II or
NSCI 240 Organic Chemistry ..................... 4
PSYC 317 Abnormal Psychology ................................ 3
Three documented physical therapy clinical experiences of at least 15 hours each
Concentration in Physician Assistant (additional 19 credit hours)
NSCI 152 Medical Terminology ....................................... 3
NSCI 140 Principles of General Chemistry or
NSCI 170 General Chemistry I ................... 4
NSCI 171 General Chemistry II .................................. 4
NSCI 240 Organic Chemistry ...................................... 4
NSCI 261 Microbiology .............................................. 4
The following courses are required for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree through HTC's Cooperative Program with North Park University:
ENGL 111 Composition: Critical Analysis and
Research ...................................................... 3
ENGL 211 Advanced Composition: Writing Across
the Disciplines..............................................3
MATH 104 College Algebra ........................................... 3
MATH 272 Statistical Analysis ..................................... 3
NSCI 140 Principles of General Chemistry (w/lab) ..... 4
NSCI 155 Essentials of Nutrition ................................ 3
NSCI 180 General Biology (w/lab) .............................. 4
NSCI 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ............ 4
NSCI 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ........... 4
NSCI 240 Principles of Organic Chemistry I .............. 4
NSCI 261 Microbiology .............................................. 4
PHIL 323 Jewish Bioethics .......................................... 3
PSYC 101 General Psychology .................................... 3
PSYC 217 Developmental Psychology ........................ 3
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology ........................... 3
1 Non-Western History course.............................................3
1 course in ARTS, Oral Interpretation of Literature,
or Literature..................................... ............ 3
The aforementioned are also generally required for admission to other nursing schools both
at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
For admission to the NPU School of Nursing, applicants must also complete at least 8 credit
hours of Bible/religious studies courses at HTC and have at least 8 credit hours in Hebrew
or pass the HTC Hebrew Competency Exam at Level I and II.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy,
Being a longtime walker, I attempted to kick my fitness up a notch by jogging. I did it gradually adding some short periods of running so basically it was a walk/run workout. Things seemed to be going well until I noticed a pain in my right heel. It has gotten worse and forced me to go back to walking again, and still it has not gone away. I am 42 and never had a problem with my foot before this, so is jogging out of the question for me? -- Sondra
Dear Sondra,
More than likely you are describing a fairly common overuse syndrome known as plantar fasciitis -- inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs through the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Everyone who has ever experienced that stabbing pain can relate to your question. Revving up your exercise regimen -- jogging instead of walking -- is certainly not out of the question; however, to make this problem go away, it's important to understand what made it show up in the first place.
Risk factors for developing plantar fasciitis:
Is it me?
Contacting the ground with the foot misaligned can cause plantar fasciitis, which, left untreated, may progress into knee, hip or back issues. If poor mechanics is identified as the cause, seek the advice of a professional, a podiatrist or foot specialist, or this will be a chronic problem each time you resume the activity.
Are you a pronator?
More than likely, you are one of the above. You'll hear the terms "pronation" (inward roll of the foot) and "supination" (outward roll of the foot) when discussing proper body mechanics. Pronation is often blamed for creating plantar fasciitis though this is not the case. In fact, these terms refer to the natural rolling movement of your foot while walking or running. You would find it difficult if not impossible to walk or run without pronation and supination.
However, when there is excessive pronation, it can have negative effects on the health of your feet. This is why it's important to get advice from a foot specialist and then choose shoes that can reduce excessive rolling of the feet.
Are your muscles tight?
While the way your foot strikes the ground during a walk or a run is definitely a factor, too often muscle imbalances are overlooked as the underlying cause. Stretching your plantar fascia gently, as well as your calf muscles and Achilles' tendon, will go a long way toward healing and preventing this painful condition.
What to do
First and foremost, because this is considered an overuse injury, you need to curb your activity and possibly stop activity to give the small tears in your fascia time to heal. This includes walking because that repetitive stress will keep it irritated and inflamed. Other recommendations include:
Cindy Boggs, fitness presenter, author and Activate America director, has been an ACE-certified instructor/trainer since 1989. Send your questions about fitness, training or health to her at YMCA of Kanawha Valley, 100 YMCA Drive, Charleston, WV 25311, or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Look for Cindy's award-winning fitness advice book, "CindySays ... You Can Find Health in Your Hectic World," at www.cindysays.com, or contact the YMCA at 304-340-3527.


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Of 281 students participating at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year, 22 spellers have relatives who have participated in a combined 52 Scripps National Spelling Bees.
Two spellers this year, Vanya Shivashankar and Anamika Veeramani, have older siblings who are former bee champions.
What gets a younger sibling buzzing about the bee? Though the opportunity of a trip to Washington, D.C., and the glamour of appearing on live television before an audience of millions certainly has appeal, most siblings simply share a desire to succeed.
A spark of interest
Often, a speller cites the first time they watched their older sibling in the bee as the moment they were inspired to pursue the same path.
Joseph Cusi Delamerced, 14, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has had two older siblings compete in the national bee. He is competing in the national bee for the third time, and seeing his sister Anna and brother Tino first spell in smaller school and regional bees led to his eventual involvement.
"The first time I knew I wanted to be in the bee was probably when I first qualified in our 4th grade bee, even then I thought it was exciting to spell there. My brother was in that bee, and I thought it would be interesting to learn the words. When my sister first went to nationals, the interest stemmed there," Joseph said.
One thing spellers made clear: There is no sibling rivalry going on.
"I would never say I'm a better speller than my sister," said Paul Keaton, 13, of Pikeville, Kentucky. "My sister assists me in spelling studies, and we respect other, though I do find that self-study is more efficient."
This year will be Paul's first time competing at the bee. His sister Emily is a five-time national bee competitor. Her last year of competition was 2013.
For Vanya Shivashankar, 12, of Olathe, Kansas, during her first trip to the bee in D.C. to watch her sister Kavya in 2006, she was barely tall enough to reach the microphone, but she already knew she wanted to be just like her sister.
"I think right when I started seeing her (Kavya) in bees locally and regionally I realized I wanted to do it and be just like her," Vanya said. "Kavya always helps me study. It's her first year of college, and she helps me on the phone and with moral support."
Joseph has also found that when it comes time for competition, being part of a bee family has its benefits.
"It's very beneficial, they have advice and help me try to learn from them," Joseph said. "They can really help with any problems I have so far. Like 'just breathe, don't be nervous.'"
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For Anna Cusi Delamerced, now a student at Brown University, passing on the spelling bee torch to her younger siblings feels a lot like "The Lion King."
"I'm excited for Joseph, and I was excited for Tino. It's like 'The Lion King' circle of life," Anna said. "When they first qualified, I was really happy for them. We tend to really like similar things, and I know they work hard, and it's another way to bond and become closer to each other."
"This year we can all be together at the bee for the first time, and it really inspires some sort of nostalgia."
When it comes to her own start with the bee, which sparked her younger brothers' eventual involvement, it was less inspiration and more accident.
"I guess it started around 7th grade," Anna said. "I wasn't really looking to compete in the bee. Our teacher gave us a short quiz, and I did well enough to qualify for the bee. I sort of just accidentally became a speller."
Anna admitted that the happy accident quickly became a passion.
"I got really into it later on," Anna said.
Anna reiterated a point that this year's competitors made clear: there is no sibling rivalry going on.
"I love my brothers too much for that," Anna said. "I'm thankful to have siblings to share this with."
Younger brother Tino agreed. "People automatically think there is a sibling rivalry, but there isn't," Tino said.
"Our siblings' successes are our successes as well. We want him to be happy."
He also voiced his excitement for younger brother Joseph's journey.
"I'm really excited," Tino said. "All of the family is going this year for the first time. It's the last shot for the Delamerceds."
Back at the hive
Another thing Joseph, Vanya and Paul have in common: Proud parents along for the ride.
To Mirle Shivashankar, father of Vanya, who is competing at the national bee for the fourth time this year, and 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Kavya, spelling bees are truly a familial effort. The Shivanshankars have been to the bee so often, they run a blog for interested fans and other spelling bee families.
In addition to his job, for which he travels frequently, Shivashankar also helps to run the North-South Foundation National Spelling Bee. The NSF bee unites Indian-American children with children in India, and raises money for students in India, often in the form of scholarships. Shivashankar serves as a judge, and Kavya a pronouncer, and thus Vanya has been voluntarily removed from competition in this bee.
Through the NSF, the bee provides an opportunity for Shivashankar to teach his children another important lesson. "I think it is important to show them the art of giving, and the bee gives us an opportunity to do that," Shivashankar said.
For Victoria Cusi Delamerced, having a bee family has run the gamut.
"Initially (with Anna) the bee was accidental, and on the third one (Joseph), it's more deliberate," Delamerced said. "It's a harder path, but as a parent I have to focus on the good things it has brought us."
For the record, though Delamerced is "officially Joseph's psuedo-coach," there is no spelling bee quizzing over breakfast.
Much like most parents, "We are always so busy in the morning, rushing around. Joseph wakes up late and we barely make it to school," Delamerced said.
Interestingly, English is not Delamerced's first language.
"My husband and I are both physicians, and English is not my first language but Joseph had to have someone sit down with him to give him words," Delamerced said. "I feel like I had to learn how to spell in order to give him guidance and help him."
One might wonder if all the effort is worth it. All of the parents interviewed offered a resounding yes, and emphasized the bee's role in teaching important life lessons to their children.
"It's really brought us closer as a family, navigating through the bee, just the ups and downs of the bee, and focusing on the work ethic, the grit that comes with it," Delamerced said.
"You learn to persevere, to be patient, to really work hard and all those things are going to be more important than the actual words."
What, no pageant parents?
Delamerced laughed at the thought.
"You're so focused on your own children," Delamerced said. "The thing that I find so heartening is that other parents all share very similar experiences in learning how to handle the pressures of the bee, and thank goodness we're not alone."
For Jill Keaton, having two children that have been so successful in making it to the national level of the spelling bee is simply a blessing.
"We feel very blessed, and we plan to be as supportive as we can," Keaton said. "It's not about who wins, its the journey, its the process and they've learned so much and we're very proud of them. We're just really looking forward to it."
Parents were not without praise for the E.W. Scripps Company, which took ownership of and has been running the bee since 1941.
"There is such a camaraderie," Delamerced said. "Such a positive atmosphere that Scripps creates and encourages. I marvel at how these kids root for each other. It's the speller against the dictionary, but they root for other kids."
"Scripps does a great job of setting the tone, and Midwestern values come to a national spotlight," Delamerced said. "They really celebrate."
The root of success
Though many bee participants as well as spectators were thrown by the addition of vocabulary to the competition last year, not all considered it an unwelcome change.
"It's a good thing in the long run, but last year it came as a very big surprise," Shivashankar said. "It affected how we were preparing, but it's very helpful for learning the roots of words."
His daughter Vanya was competing, and had a hard time adjusting her study patterns that late in the game.
"It was something new, and it was a little hard for me to adjust to do both, it was just really sudden," Vanya said. "This year I'm ready."
Joseph echoed that sentiment.
"When the vocab portion was introduced it got a little harder. Kinda doubled the study efforts," Joseph said.
Past bee participants agree that the bee definitely seems harder now, and it's not all due to the addition of the vocabulary requirement.
"I definitely think the added vocabulary component made it harder," Tino said.
Older sister Anna indicated she wasn't shocked or necessarily thrilled by the addition of vocabulary to the competition. "I wasn't surprised, but I knew it would be hard. I think it takes away the organic rawness of having spelling, but I see why they did it," Anna said.
"A few decades ago, the words were less complicated, and as the bee keeps progressing there is more heightened competition," Anna added.
When it's study time for the bee, the participants we spoke to, as well as their parents, agreed that one thing is most important: focusing on the root.
"We compile lists by different roots and languages and learn how words are formed and use fundamental rules to put words together," Vanya said of her somewhat scientific approach.
The words Vanya loves to study are Greek and Latin words that she can piece together using root clues.
Paul likes the challenge of words with roots in Portuguese, which can sometimes hide vowel sounds that aren't pronounced.
Joseph favors English, Latin and Greek words.
"They have very solid roots, and always follow their language rules," Joseph said. "It's cool that some of these words made it to the English dictionary thousands of years later."
"We've always focused on root words and knowing what the words meant," Delamerced said of the studying approach of her three children. "Our style has been to guess properly by learning the root of words, teaching them how to guess the root and learn patterns."
The means of studying are also less complicated than one might assume. Rather than relying on computer programs or hired coaches, the spellers get their best studying done with family members, and by studying the written word.
Joseph emphasized that studying language rules is more important than memorizing the dictionary. "It's very difficult to study the dictionary. I focus on learning on how letters are treated in each language, and pray before each study session," Joseph said.
Paul acknowledged using traditional means of studying words. "It takes hard work and focus," Paul said. "With new technology, the bee still has to adapt to that and use harder words."
As far as the lofty goal of winning the bee, though Vanya, Paul and Joseph are all certainly aiming high, one thing they and their families emphasize is the win isn't what's important.
According to these families, the most important thing the bee provides is the skills to succeed, and the journey to D.C. is paved with many lessons of its own.
Shivashankar believes all the kids come out winners, just for having competed.
"Anyone in the top ten last year, or the finals, has a chance to win this year, and luck can play a big role," Shivashankar said. "What we tell Vanya is don't worry about the outcome, worry about giving it her best, and leave an element to luck."
Along those lines, former national bee participant Anna has these words of advice for would-be spellers:
"If you want to get into it, enjoy the journey. It's about discovering words, and the beauty of words, and there is so much beauty in the trials, and so much support. All of our experiences make up who we are in the end, and the outcome doesn't."
The 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee will take place on May 27, 28 and 29 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Preliminary rounds will air on ESPN3 at 8 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The semifinals will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Thursday at 10 a.m., and the championship finals will be broadcast live on ESPN on Thursday at 8 p.m.


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Kelly is the guest speaker at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2014 Lecture Series, hosted at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.
"It's not what I wanted to do or what Gabby wanted to do, but when you have 20 first graders murdered in a classroom and you see mass shootings time and time again, everybody has got to do something," says Kelly.
The battle lines were clearly drawn for Kelly after the assassination attempt on his wife, former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in 2011. Giffords is still recovering and six constituents were killed.
Kelly and Giffords spoke before a Senate Judiciary Committee on gun control earlier this year.
Kelly says, "I think there's a good opportunity to pass a universal background check. That's the most important thing we can do right now to save some people's lives."
Kelly has been criticized for recently buying an AR-15 assault rifle and a pistol at a gun store in Houston. Kelly says he did so, "Just to understand how a background check is, to see how hard it is to buy an assault weapon or how easy."
Kelly posted the purchase on his Facebook page. He next plans to sell the assault rifle across state lines to see how easy it is to do, and he will eventually turn the assault weapon in to police.
But Kelly says background checks are only part of the answer to better gun control. He says, "Mental illness issue and access to guns is an issue. It's a complicated problem that requires a complicated solution."
Kelly and his wife are gun owners and he says they support the first and second amendment. He says, "I think there are some common things we can do that do not infringe on people's rights."
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|audubon-paiute traverse
Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
|scooted over to paiute via its traverse with audubon. there wasn't much scrambling but plenty of bumps along the ridge to hide on the south side from the wind. the better part of the climb.
|Posted Sep 7, 2008 10:51 pm
|aborted attempt
Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2008
|Had climbed up Audubon and started across the ridge to Paiute. Got as far as the saddle between Audubon and Paiute when the weather changed from just fluffy clouds to unbroken gray clouds. So down the loose rock and gravel chute to the unnamed lake above Blue Lake. It started to rain, hail and thunder before we got to Blue Lake. By the time we got to treeline the storm had passed and the sun tried to make a comeback. So I guess I'll have to try Paiute again on another day.
|Posted Aug 4, 2008 1:58 pm
|South Couloir
Date Climbed: Sep 22, 1987
|A quick scramble up the rubble filled couloir. Perfect fall day.
|Posted Jun 6, 2008 3:21 pm
|Audubon and Paiute
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
|Wife, dog and I. Standard route of Audubon, East Ridge to Paiute.
|Posted Dec 28, 2007 6:41 pm
|South Rib
Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2007
|7:15 round trip with GL and SG. GL and I also scrambled over to the N summit. Fun, easy romp in the park. Completely devoid of all snow.
|Posted Sep 17, 2007 11:34 am
|From Audubon
Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
|I climbed Audubon with CharlesD and his wife Amy. They has already done Paiute so we parted ways there and I continued on the traverse. Nothing hard, just more or less rugged hiking. I descended the SE face which wasn't all that fun. In retropect I would have retraced my steps to Audubon.
|Posted Jul 22, 2007 5:48 pm
|S Rib
Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2007
|Fun easy ascent - snow, rock, willows, and a little bit of everything else. One of the finest views in the state.
|Posted Jun 17, 2007 3:14 pm
|Brian Kalet
|South Rib (ascent); Curvaceous Couloir (descent)
Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
|En route to Mount Toll. Trip Report
|Posted Apr 16, 2007 8:00 pm
|Audubon - Paiute
Date Climbed: Aug 30, 1987
|Descend past Blue Lake
|Posted Sep 29, 2006 7:47 pm
|Mountain Jim
|From Audubon
Date Climbed: Jul 17, 1970
|Total ascents = 3. One ascent from Buchanan Pass. With careful route finding it never gets harder than 3rd class.
|Posted Aug 5, 2006 12:04 am
|Paiute via Mt. Audabon
Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2006
|Climbed Paiute Peak via the ridge after trail running Mt. Audabon with Chuck D (Charles D) and Heavy G (Chris Gerber). A damn good day in the mountains. Sprained ankle notwithstanding.
|Posted Jul 2, 2006 4:02 am
|Route Climbed: Ridge from Audubon
Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2006
|Fun, easy ridge from Audubon, descended to Blue lake from the Audubon/Paiute saddle.
|Posted Jun 25, 2006 5:24 pm
|Route Climbed: From Audubon
Date Climbed: Sep 2, 1978
|After climbing Audubon our group of 8 traversed to the saddle between Audubon and Paiute. Bu only two of us, Brad McCullough, and myself decided to go on over to Paiute. When we reached the summit of Paiute we could tell that we best descend quickly because a strom was moving in. So we found a route down some blocky ledges on the south side.
|Posted Feb 25, 2006 4:47 pm
|Route Climbed: South Rib Date Climbed: July 2, 2005
|The trail above Mitchell Lake had quite a bit of snow and running water on it...quite sloppy. Blue Lake still had a significant amount of ice covering the surface, but no signs of recent avalanch runs were apparent on the slopes in the upper portion of the valley. Several skiers descended varying routes on Toll and the far SW ridge of Paiute.
After summiting by the South Rib route, I dscended the shallow couloir next to it by plunge-stepping and a sitting glissade. An ice axe was necessary for safe descent of this route.
|Posted Jul 3, 2005 3:28 pm
|Route Climbed: traverse from Audubon Date Climbed: September 2004
|What a fun climb! The ridge was great and the views amazing - I'll definitely have to come back
|Posted Jun 27, 2005 12:51 pm
|Route Climbed: SE Ridge (snow couloir next to it actually) to Audubon via East Ridge Date Climbed: June 25, 2005
|Perfect day! This was a really fun climb with Tim Fischer up great snow, with a sweet traverse to Audubon via the east ridge, then down the SE Ridge of Audubon.
|Posted Jun 26, 2005 9:03 pm
|umbra alta
|Route Climbed: Southeast Face w/traverse to Audubon by East Ridge Date Climbed: September 2004
|Probably not the best time of year for this face- some snow would have made it easier due to the amount of scree. I sought out all the hard stuff I could just to stay out of the scree gullies. The traverse to Audubon is also probably better from Audubon to Paiute, so as to put the steep North Face of Paiute in your field of view. A moderate scramble all around, but still very enjoyable.
|Posted Jun 21, 2005 5:27 pm
|Route Climbed: Audubon - Paiute Ridge Date Climbed: September 2004
|Traversing this ridge provides great views and is also a lot of fun. I also made a loop of this hike by making the steep descent down Pauite into the basin. I had to pick, slide, and jump my way down some scary parts before reaching the beautiful lake above Blue Lake. Great way to experience IPW!
|Posted May 13, 2005 10:32 am
|Route Climbed: S/E face Date Climbed: September 12, 2004
|Good climb with some very nice views of the Apache Massif and Fair Glacier from the summit. The gully is pretty steep and loose but not too bad, reminded me a bit of Airplane Gully on Navajo.
|Posted Sep 12, 2004 4:56 pm
|Route Climbed: Audubon-Paiute Traverse Date Climbed: August 13
|Climbed Paiute as part of my challenge to cover the whole ridge from Audubon, Paiute, Toll, Pawnee, and Little Pawnee in a day. Was a great trip (see my tripreport for more information). The climb along the Audubon-Paiute ridge took me approximately 40 minutes. There is not much exposure, leading to a very easy but fun class 3 scramble.
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Finnish brand Amphion has been around for about a decade, but we only reviewed our first speaker from the brand – the Prio 520 – in HFC 302. Amphion has designs on the much larger marketplace that exists at lower prices and has managed to achieve such substantial cost savings that it's now launching the Helium 520.
Relative newcomers on the speaker manufacturing scene, Finnish brand Amphion is best known for its stylish upmarket floorstanders. But as the company has grown, it has started to introduce smaller models, while fully maintaining its reputation for both style and innovative thinking.
A Finnish brand that has been around for about a decade, Amphion is more successful than most at distinguishing its speakers from the market stereotypes, through a variety of interesting techniques. This Xenon is the second Amphion to come our way in recent months and is an altogether more substantial package than the Prio 520. Indeed, at £2,599 or £2,899 per pair, the Xenon was the top model in the Amphion line-up until recently.


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Here are some new photographs from last weekend in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Super weird down there. Most of these photos are from one roll of film shot around
Juno Beach and the Holiday Inn Express where I stayed. Just photographing color.
All images taken with the Olympus Stylus Epic and Kodak 160NC.
All images copyright James Ryang 2011


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