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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - This week's matchup between Lehigh and
Colgate is not exactly a game many people across the FCS would have circled
before the season started.
But with two weeks left in the regular season, and with a handful of teams
fighting for their playoff lives, it seems the winner, perhaps even the loser,
of this Patriot League contest could have a pretty big impact on the power
Lehigh (9-0), the only unbeaten team in the FCS, puts its 18-game regular-
season win streak on the line at home versus Colgate (6-3, 4-0), which is
playing for an outright title and undefeated Patriot League season. Whichever
team comes out on top will claim the league's automatic bid to the playoffs.
"You play these games for reasons and now you've got to the point where you're
playing for a championship," Colgate coach Dick Biddle said. "That's the point
I'm trying to sell. Obviously, you're playing Lehigh, who has a great school
and program, but we're playing for the championship. When you're talking about
the great program that Lehigh has, well, we have won a lot of championships at
Colgate as well."
After starting the season with a 1-3 record, Colgate caught fire and quickly
got back into contention in Patriot League play. The Raiders have averaged 55
points in four league games and scored at least 47 points during their five-
game win streak.
How or why exactly has the offense been thriving? It probably has a lot to do
with the Double-Mac Attack.
Quarterback Gavin McCarney and running back Jordan McCord have both eclipsed
the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season and the duo has accounted for 35 of
the team's 37 rushing touchdowns. Last week, in a 65-41 victory over
Lafayette, McCord rushed for 203 yards and four touchdowns, while McCarney
accounted for five touchdowns and set school single-game records for rushing
yards by a quarterback with 288 and total offense in a game (512 yards).
McCarney also is keeping teams honest with his arm. He has thrown for 1,861
yards and 14 touchdowns against five interceptions through nine games this
season. Plus, he leads the FCS in scoring, averaging 12.22 points per game.
"We just have to try to control the whole scheme," Lehigh coach Andy Coen said
optimistically. "We know they are going to get yards and score points. We
don't have the expectation that we're going to go into the game and shut them
down or out. But we have to make them work for it. I've seen them break so
many tackles and make so many guys miss, both players (McCarney and McCord).
We cant afford to do that. That's the biggest challenge."
Even Biddle understands just how remarkable his offense and quarterback have
been playing.
"In my opinion, he's (McCarney) the best player in the league," Biddle said.
"Obviously, I'm biased, but I think he has really had a run of phenomenal
games. His rushing performance last week was the second in school and Patriot
League history, and he's quarterback. I think he's the real deal. I hate to
say that when you're playing somebody and they hear you say that, but for what
we ask him to do, a lot of quarterbacks have never had to do that."
All season long, Lehigh has simply found ways to win. Five of the team's nine
wins have come by a margin of three points or less. This includes the latest
scare last week, in which it had to erase a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to
beat Holy Cross, 36-35.
Whether it be a product of the foundation which Coen has built or it's just
players buying into the system, something is working. Lehigh is looking to win
its third consecutive league title and third straight trip to the FCS playoffs
with a win.
"I think the success that we've had over the last couple of years has really
been based off of the character of the kids that have been in the program,"
Coen said. "This team has constantly answered the bell, they've found a way. I
think they do a great job with their own emotions. I don't think we are ever
too high or too low and that allows us to re-center ourselves when we need to.
Quite often, a lot of the adversity that we've faced this year has been at
our own hand, turning the ball over or doing silly things. We have to
avoid all of that stuff this week."
Even with a loss, Lehigh could still finish with a 10-1 record, if it can also
get past rival Lafayette on Nov. 17. However, the Mountain Hawks would have to
earn a at-large playoff bid and it doesn't look like there will be a lot of
extra spots for teams from non-traditional power conferences like the Patriot.
"I don't really talk about it much (playoffs). We know what our goals are at
the beginning of the season and I think we have done a nice job at keeping
focused on that," Coen said. "Our goal lies right before us now, it lies three
our four days away. We cant be worried about anything other than that."
The Mountain Hawks lead the Patriot League in scoring defense (20 points per
game) and total defense (350 yards per game), while Colgate tops the league in
scoring offense (41 points per game) and total offense (510 yards per
"It's just a great opportunity, this current group of seniors has not had this
opportunity at Colgate since they have been here," Biddle said. "Every other
senior group has had a chance or has won a league championship. These kids,
this is their first chance to do that. I keep telling them that because it's a
great opportunity. We know it's going to be tough playing down there and
playing in front of that crowd, but you have got to relish that. That's why we
do it."
The following is a game-by-game breakdown for The Sports Network FCS Top 25
and other select games (all times ET):
William & Mary Tribe (2-7, 1-5 CAA) at No. 4 Old Dominion Monarchs (8-1, 5-1),
noon (Comcast SportsNet)
Series record: Tied, 1-1
Last meeting: Old Dominion 35, William & Mary 31 (Nov. 12, 2011)
What to know: Old Dominion looks to be heading to the playoffs for the second
straight year after improving to 8-1 with a 53-27 whooping of Georgia State
last week. The Monarchs are ineligible for the CAA Football title, but they
are still eligible for an at-large playoff spot.
Interestingly, ODU's run game has become more of a factor in its last couple
games. The Monarchs have scored 11 rushing touchdowns versus just four
passing touchdowns in the last three games and actually rank fifth in the CAA
with 169 yards per game on the ground.
William & Mary's woes continued last week at New Hampshire, although the Tribe
competed well. Inconsistency on offense contributed to the team's third
straight loss. W&M ranks third in the CAA in total defense, allowing 344 yards
per game. However, there's a certain uncertainty as to who will step up on
offense for a unit which only ranks ahead of Georgia State and Rhode Island
in the conference with 330 yards per game.
The Monarchs have scored 27 rushing and 27 passing touchdowns on the season.
Prediction: Old Dominion 40, William & Mary 24
No. 25 Harvard Crimson (7-1, 4-1 Ivy) at Penn Quakers (4-4, 4-1), noon (NBCSN)
Series record: Harvard leads, 46-34-2
Last meeting: Harvard 37, Penn 20 (Nov. 12, 2011)
What to know: All the marbles in the Ivy League are up for grabs this week as
No. 25 Harvard heads to Penn for a clash of the league's two first-place
squads. Both teams are coming off of huge wins, as Harvard demolished
Columbia, 69-0, and Penn needed a fourth-quarter rally to defeat rival
Princeton, 28-21.
Once again, this series will help determine which team will obtain the Ivy
League crown. In fact, at least one of the two teams will win the title for
the 13th time in the last 16 seasons.
Penn senior quarterback Billy Ragone was named the Ivy's Offensive Player of
the Week after leading his team on a 58-yard, 10-play scoring drive to set up
a 3-yard touchdown run which proved to be the game-winner. He needs 109
passing yards to become just the third player in program history with 4,000
passing yards in a career.
Harvard signal-caller Colton Chapple established a new school record for
single-season touchdown passes with his 19th, 20th and 21st in the win last
week. It was the largest margin of victory since the Ivy league began play in
1956 and Harvard's largest output since a 77-0 victory over Cornell in 1890. I
think we all remember that one.
Penn holds the advantage at Franklin Field with an all-time record of 19-15-2,
which could help, but the Crimson's balanced attack has yet to be fully shut
down this season. The Quakers give up 241 passing yards per game and their
offense only scores 21 points per game, so a shootout is not the ideal
Prediction: Harvard 40, Penn 28
Colgate Raiders (6-3, 4-0 Patriot) at Lehigh Mountain Hawks (9-0, 3-0), 12:30
p.m. (CBSSN)
Series record: Colgate leads, 27-21-2
Last meeting: Lehigh 45, Colgate 25 (Oct. 29, 2011)
What to know: When Colgate visits Lehigh this week, not only will the Patriot
League title and automatic playoff berth be on the line, but the fate of many
bubble teams across the FCS also could become a little bit more clear. The
teams have combined for at least a share of the Patriot League title in 13 of
the last 15 years.
Lehigh enters the game as the FCS' only remaining undefeated team at 9-0 and
the Mountain Hawks erased a 12-point fourth quarter deficit last week at Holy
Cross to survive, 36-35. LU has won 18 straight regular-season games, which is
the best mark in the FCS. It could tie a Patriot League record of 19 straight
league wins with a victory this week.
After a 1-3 start to the season, Colgate has won five games in a row and its
offense has been unstoppable. During that span, the Raiders have averaged 53
points per game.
The key to the game will be how Lehigh plans to contain quarterback Gavin
McCarney and running back Jordan McCord. The "Double-Mac Attack" has accounted
for 35 of the team's 37 rushing touchdowns, and McCord averages 152 yards
per game and has rushed for 1,368 yards compared to McCarney, who averages 112
yards per game and has rushed for 1,010 yards this season.
Lehigh got one of its best weapons back last week as senior Ryan Spadola
returned to the Lehigh lineup after missing time due to mononucleosis. He had
eight catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns. The Mountain Hawks have the
edge defensively, allowing 350 yards per game.
Colgate allows 31 points per game, including 210 rushing and 201 yards passing
per contest. Honestly, whichever team hits 50 points first and/or has the ball
last, will win.
Prediction: Lehigh 50, Colgate 45
No. 9 James Madison Dukes (7-2, 5-1 CAA) at No. 21 Villanova Wildcats (6-3,
4-2), 1 p.m.
Series record: James Madison leads, 11-9
Last meeting: James Madison 34, Villanova 10 (Oct. 15, 2011)
What to know: James Madison picked up some steam after last week's convincing
31-7 victory at Maine. The Dukes not only came home feeling good after a long
trip up to Maine, but they gained some confidence after allowing a mere 104
total yards and forcing three interceptions.
Quarterback Justin Thorpe answered questions about a possible controversy
under center as he replaced freshman Michael Birdsong, coming off the bench
to total 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns while throwing for one touchdown
pass. The Dukes should feel solid before two key matchups at Villanova this
week and versus Old Dominion on Nov. 17.
On the other hand, Villanova lost some momentum after a tough 49-35 shootout
loss versus Towson on Oct. 27. The Wildcats need to win out to feel safe on
Selection Sunday, but finishing 7-4 would still leave the team with a slight
chance of making the postseason.
VU still leads the CAA in rushing, averaging 253 yards per game and it all
starts with freshman signal-caller John Robertson (741 rushing yards, 10
touchdowns) and running back Kevin Monangai (894 rushing yards, nine
JMU's rush defense ranks No. 1 in the CAA and 15th in the FCS with 116 yards
per game and the Dukes have allowed only five rushing touchdowns this season.
Expect coach Mickey Matthews to try to make Robertson beat his team with his
arm rather than his legs.
Prediction: James Madison 35, Villanova 33
Murray State Racers (4-5, 3-3 OVC) at No. 22 Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-3,
5-2), 1 p.m.
Series record: Eastern Kentucky leads, 42-25-4
Last meeting: Eastern Kentucky 34, Murray State 33 (Oct. 29, 2011)
What to know: Eastern Kentucky needs a win this week if it wants a chance at
making the FCS playoffs. This game is the Colonels' final regular-season
contest. What an opportunity they have to potentially share the Ohio Valley
Conference title in the Battle of the Bluegrass versus rival Murray State.
Eastern Kentucky has won seven of the last 10 games in the series, but MSU is
a dangerous team regardless of its 4-5 record. The Racers racked up 555 yards
of offense last week in a nice win over then-No. 18 Tennessee State.
Quarterback Casey Brockman completed 27-of-38 passes for 271 yards and two
touchdowns and rushed for 19 yards and another score on his way to
establishing the OVC career record for total offense (9,945 yards). In fact,
he needs 300 passing yards to break the OVC single-season mark.
Eastern Kentucky responded well after a loss versus Eastern Illinois the
previous week by defeating Southeast Missouri State, 31-7, last week. Running
back Matt Denham passed the 3,000-yard career rushing plateau and he averages
117 rushing yards per game, good for No. 11 in the FCS.
Prediction: Eastern Kentucky 38, Murray State 34
Chattanooga Mocs (5-4, 4-2 SoCon) at No. 13 Wofford Terriers (7-2, 5-2), 1:30
Series record: Wofford leads, 10-8
Last meeting: Wofford 28, Chattanooga 27 (Nov. 19, 2011)
What to know: Wofford lost what could be a costly game last week at Samford.
The Terriers fell in two overtimes, 24-17, and are now 7-2 overall. With a win
earlier in the season versus Division II Lincoln, Wofford likely has to win
at least one of its last two games to reach the seven-win Division I plateau.
The Terriers' last game on Nov. 17 is at FBS South Carolina. Not an easy
task for any team.
In the loss last week, fullback Eric Breitenstein crossed the 5,000-yard mark
in his career. He now has 5,091 yards and is just 37 yards behind Shawn Graves
for the program's all-time rushing record. At Samford, the Terriers played
without six key players, including quarterback Michael Weimer and running back
Donovan Johnson, and can only hope to get healthier before arguably the
biggest game of the season this week.
Chattanooga trailed Western Carolina, 24-16, at halftime last week, but woke
up in the second half to run away for a 45-24 victory. Quarterback Jacob
Huesman and running back Kendrix Huitt combined for 267 rushing yards and
three touchdowns and the Mocs totaled 367 yards on the ground - the most
rushing yards by a UTC team since 1994.
Something has to give in this contest with Wofford and its triple option
attack averaging 372 yards per game and the talented UTC defense allowing 142
rushing yards per game.
Prediction: Wofford 33, Chattanooga 30
The Citadel Bulldogs (5-4) at Virginia Military Keydets (2-7), 1:30 p.m.
Series record: The Citadel leads, 35-30-2
Last meeting: The Citadel 41, Virginia Military 14 (Oct. 29, 2011)
What to know: The Citadel and Virginia Military meet for a special matchup in
the Military Classic of the South, with the ownership of the coveted Silver
Shako on the line. The series resumed last year after a three-year hiatus and
VMI hasn't won in the series since 2002.
Potentially, The Citadel still has a shot at making the FCS playoffs, if, and
only if, it can win its final two games versus VMI and Furman. Early wins over
Georgia Southern and Appalachian State in back-to-back weeks could go a long
way for a 7-4 potential-playoff team.
Last week, in the team's final home game of the season, The Citadel took down
Elon, 38-24. Running back Darien Robinson rushed for a career-high 178 yards
and one touchdown and went over the 100-yard mark for the sixth time this
season, the most by a Bulldogs player since Nehemiah Broughton also had six in
VMI has just two wins through nine games this season and its offense has
struggled. The Keydets average 10 points per game, which ranks second-to-last
in the FCS and have scored just five rushing touchdowns and six passing
touchdowns on the season.
Prediction: The Citadel 34, Virginia Military 17
Howard Bison (6-3) at No. 7 Georgia Southern Eagles (7-2), 2 p.m.
Series record: First meeting
Last meeting: None
What to know: Georgia Southern faces an interesting scenario with two weeks to
play after dropping a heartbreaker at home last week versus rival Appalachian
State. The Eagles had their FCS-leading 14-game home winning streak snapped in
a 31-28 loss, but they still secured a share of their second straight SoCon
title thanks to Samford defeating Wofford last week as well.
GSU plays host to Howard in a non-conference game this week and wraps up the
regular season on Nov. 17 at the University of Georgia. Coach Jeff Monken
better hope his team isn't looking ahead because most likely a win here will
earn the Eagles a spot in the FCS playoffs.
The loss versus App State got a little more interesting when hours after the
game All-America nose tackle Brent Russell was arrested by campus police. He
was charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of a law enforcement
officer, and on Monday the school suspended him indefinitely.
Howard improved to 6-3 overall with a 20-10 win over Hampton last week. The
Bison allow 26 points per game and score 24 points per contest, but the key
will be trying to slow down GSU's triple option attack, which will not be
easy. Howard runs the ball for an average of 210 yards per game and only
throws for 142.
Expect Georgia Southern to re-focus its attention on the task at hand and to
commit to stopping Howard's run game before its pass game, because the Bison
have only thrown for seven touchdowns this season.
Prediction: Georgia Southern 42, Howard 17
Butler Bulldogs (8-2, 7-0 PFL) at Drake Bulldogs (6-3, 5-1), 2 p.m.
Series record: Drake leads, 14-6-1
Last meeting: Drake 24, Butler 14 (Sept. 24, 2011)
What to know: With a win in its final game of the season, Butler can secure
the Pioneer Football League title outright for the first time in program
history. Last week versus Jacksonville, quarterback Matt Lancaster found the
end zone from 1 yard out with just two seconds left to help the Bulldogs
remain perfect in league play and clinch at least a share of the PFL title.
Drake comes into the contest looking to play the spoiler after a tough 28-13
loss at Dayton, but a win could move them into a tie for the league title. Its
defense gives up a pretty balanced amount of yards. Opponents are averaging
162 rushing and 172 passing yards per game. Drake's signal-caller, Mike
Piatkowski has the ability to stretch the field as well, having thrown for
2,630 yards and 15 touchdowns on the season.
Butler has been a exciting surprise this season, after being predicted to
finish seventh in the PFL in the preseason. Lancaster has thrown for 2,460
yards and 19 touchdowns versus just three interceptions. He also has added 448
rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Running back Trae Heeter missed most of
the JU game with an injury, but he still leads the PFL in rushing with 109
yards per game. His status will be crucial if Butler wants a victory.
Prediction: Butler 30, Drake 27 (OT)
No. 23 UT Martin Skyhawks (7-2, 5-1 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (2-7,
0-6), 2:30 p.m.
Series record: Tennessee Tech leads, 21-10-2
Last meeting: Tennessee Tech 34, UT Martin 31 (Oct. 1, 2011)
What to know: If UT Martin can find a way to win its final two games, the
Skyhawks will secure the Ohio Valley Conference title and the automatic bid to
the FCS playoffs. The other OVC team which sits at 5-1 in conference play,
Eastern Illinois, lost to UT Martin on Oct. 6. However, a win on Saturday for
EIU guarantees it at least a share of the OVC championship.
Few players at most levels of football can say they have thrown for seven
touchdowns in one game without an interception, but for UT Martin quarterback
Derek Carr, it's becoming a common occurrence.
Carr has threw seven touchdowns with zero interceptions in two games this
season. Last week versus Jacksonville State, he threw for 402 yards and the
seven touchdowns, matching the TD tosses against Murray State on Oct. 13.
Receiver Quentin Sims tied an OVC record by catching five of those passes for
touchdowns against Jacksonville State.
Tennessee Tech has struggled this season and is looking to snap a seven-game
losing streak. However, the series has been close in the last six years (tied,
3-3) and the away team has won every contest during that span. Expect that
trend to continue this year.
If there is any chance UT Martin is looking ahead, the Skyhawks could be in
serious trouble. After all, anytime the Sgt. York Trophy is up for grabs,
anything can happen.
Prediction: UT Martin 42, Tennessee Tech 30
No. 6 Stony Brook Seawolves (9-1, 5-0 Big South) at Liberty Flames (4-5, 3-1),
3:30 p.m. (MASN)
Series record: Tied, 2-2
Last meeting: Stony Brook 41, Liberty 31 (Nov. 19, 2011)
What to know: Things get extremely interesting this week in the Big South
Conference and for plenty of bubble teams around the FCS as well. With a win,
SBU can obtain its second straight outright Big South title and the automatic
playoff bid. A loss would be devastating - especially with this being the
Seawolves' last game of the regular season - because it would open up the door
for Coastal Carolina or Liberty to take the title.
The history of the short all-time series alone makes for a heavyweight battle.
Liberty has won 17 straight conference home games, with its last loss
coming in 2006. The series is tied, 2-2, and in each contest the home team has
been victorious. Each of the last three games has had conference title
SBU quarterback Kyle Essington not only has impressive numbers (1,683 yards,
22 touchdowns, four interceptions), but he also is only the second quarterback
in Big South history to throw at least 20 touchdowns in consecutive seasons.
His passing efficiency rating of 194.18 is good for No. 1 in the FCS and is
24.07 points ahead of the next closest quarterback.
Liberty is led by freshman quarterback Josh Woodrum, who has started seven
games and thrown for 1,646 yards and 10 touchdowns versus eight interceptions
this season. The running game has improved, as Aldreakis Allen and
Sirchauncey Holloway carry the load of snaps and have scored a combined 13
touchdowns through nine games.
The Flames have dropped seven of their last eight matchups against Top 25
opponents and SBU's running game, featuring Miguel Maysonet and Marcus Coker,
should prove to be too much to handle.
Prediction: Stony Brook 38, Liberty 31
No. 16 South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-2, 5-1 MVFC) at No. 1 North Dakota
State Bison (8-1, 5-1), 3:30 p.m. (Fox College Sports)
Series record: North Dakota State leads, 53-40-5
Last meeting: North Dakota State 38, South Dakota State 14 (Oct. 22, 2012)
What to know: In the 99th meeting of the Dakota Marker game, both teams enter
the contest tied for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference. Similarly,
each team won last week on the road. SDSU defeated Southern Illinois on the
final play of regulation and it used three field goals to win, 16-12. North
Dakota State survived a scare from Missouri State, and although quarterback
Brock Jensen threw three interceptions, the Bison managed to hold on for a
21-17 victory.
Clearly, the NDSU's defense is more than capable of leading the team to
victory. The Bison lead the FCS in scoring defense with 10 points per game,
total defense with 180 yards per game, pass defense at 166 yards per game,
defensive third down efficiency at 24 percent and first downs allowed at 10
per game.
South Dakota State does have running back Zach Zenner, who leads the FCS in
rushing, averaging 166 yards per game. But in the last three games, he has
been held in check. Last week versus SIU, he was held to a season-low 49 yards
on 17 carries. Still, he has amassed 1,496 yards through nine games this
The Bison also lead the FCS in time of possession, holding onto the ball for
36 minutes and nine seconds per contest and can slow down the pace of the game
with its grinding run attack.
SDSU only scores 21 points per game, so don't expect a high-scoring affair
between either squad. Quarterback Austin Sumner will need to hold onto the
ball and look to targets like Tyrel Kool and Aaron Rollin because NDSU's rush
defense is superb.
Prediction: North Dakota State 28, South Dakota State 21
Rhode Island Rams (0-9, 0-6 CAA) at No. 17 Towson Tigers (5-4, 4-2), 3:30 p.m.
Series record: Tied, 6-6
Last meeting: Towson 28, Rhode Island 17 (Nov. 19, 2011)
What to know: Two weeks ago, Towson had a record of 3-4 and essentially needed
to win out with road games versus Villanova and Delaware. It didn't look
great. Fast forward to Week 11 and the Tigers stand at 5-4 overall and still
have a fighting chance to make the FCS playoffs.
Last week versus the Blue Hens, Towson not only kept its own playoff hopes
alive, but it likely ended UD's chances with a 34-27 overtime victory. Towson
went back to its bread and butter, rushing for 198 yards against the CAA's
previous leading rush defense.
As long as the Tigers don't play down to winless Rhode Island this week, the
showdown in Durham, N.H., on Nov. 17 versus New Hampshire could set up to be
one heck of a contest.
URI averages 9.9 points per contest, which ranks last in the FCS, and is 110th
in scoring defense, allowing 37 points per game. The Rams' rush defense gives
up 216 yards per game compared to the Towson run game, which averages 204
yards per game.
Prediction: Towson 38, Rhode Island 14
Delaware Blue Hens (5-4, 2-4 CAA) at Richmond Spiders (6-3, 4-2), 3:30 p.m.
Series record: Delaware leads, 19-8
Last meeting: Delaware 24, Richmond 10 (Nov. 12, 2011)
What to know: Last week, Delaware dropped another brutal game, this time in
overtime, a 34-27 setback versus Towson. The Blue Hens now have a record of
5-4, and with have a win over Division II West Chester earlier in the season,
reaching seven Division I wins is impossible.
Richmond enters the contest following its bye week, and it would be hard to
leave the Spiders out of the field of 20 if they can win their final two games
of the regular season. RU dominated Rhode Island two weeks ago, blanking the
Rams, 39-0.
Quarterback Michael Strauss has been great replacing injured starter John
Laub, and in his last two starts he has thrown for six touchdowns and no
interceptions. The Spiders in general don't turn the ball over very often and
are tied for the lead in the FCS in having thrown only two interceptions
through nine games.
In general, UD has to be disappointed after such a strong start to the season
and it's tough to compete week in and week out after dropping four of the
team's last five games. The Spiders have won three of the last four in the
series and coach Danny Rocco's offense can put up some big numbers.
Prediction: Richmond 36, Delaware 28
Furman Paladins (3-6, 2-4 SoCon) at No. 12 Appalachian State Mountaineers
(7-3, 5-2), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN3.com)
Series record: Furman leads, 22-17-3
Last meeting: Furman 20, Appalachian State 10 (Nov. 5, 2011)
What to know: Just when Appalachian State looked like it was out of the
Southern Conference race, the tide turned after a critical 31-28 victory at
Georgia Southern last week. Because Samford defeated Wofford, App State can
now clinch a share of the SoCon title with a win this week versus struggling
Quarterback Jamal Jackson passed for a career-high 383 yards and three
touchdowns versus GSU and seems to be fine after a knee injury the previous
week against Western Carolina. Freshman receiver Sean Price also set a career
highs with seven receptions for 231 yards (a school record for freshmen). The
Mountaineers didn't play great on defense, but they came up with huge stops
late in the game to steal a road victory.
Furman comes into the game giving up 393 yards per game, which is actually
better than ASU's 424 yards per game, but the Paladins rank last in the SoCon
in scoring with 24 points per contest. Running back Jerodis Williams averages
112 yards per game on the ground and he ranks No. 3 in the conference in
rushing. He has already run for 1,008 yards and scored 10 touchdowns this
The Mountaineers understand what's at stake and want to finish strong,
especially because this is the team's last game of the regular season.
Prediction: Appalachian State 35, Furman 25
Portland State Vikings (3-6, 2-4 Big Sky) at No. 2 Montana State Bobcats (8-1,
5-10, 3:35 p.m. (ROOT NW)
Series record: Montana State leads, 17-9
Last meeting: Montana State 38, Portland State 26 (October 8, 2011)
What to know: One of the positives of losing before a bye week is that a team
can regroup and get healthy. It might have been just what Montana State needed
after its Week 7 loss versus Eastern Washington. Running back Cody Kirk is
healthy, the defense has stepped up its game and the Bobcats have a chance to
make some statements before ending the regular season.
Last week, in a come-from-behind 20-17 victory at Sacramento State, coach Rob
Ash tied Sonny Holland for the school's win record by a head coach with 47
victories. MSU turned to Kirk for when they needed him most, as he rushed for
129 yards and two touchdowns, giving him five over the last two games. Signal-
caller DeNarius McGhee's impressive 33-game touchdown pass streak came to end
last week, but the Bobcats still found a way to win.
Montana State leads the Big Sky in total defense (290 yards per game) and rush
defense (65 yards per game).
Portland State dropped a tough game versus Northern Colorado last week and it
has struggled in the all-time series versus MSU. The Vikings have lost six
straight contests and nine of the last 10 games versus the Bobcats, plus they
haven't won in Bozeman since 2000.
Prediction: Montana State 40, Portland State 18
No. 3 Sam Houston State Bearkats (7-2, 5-1 Southland) at Northwestern State
Demons (4-5, 2-3), 4:05 p.m. (Southland TV)
Series record: Northwestern State leads, 19-15
Last meeting: Sam Houston State 43, Northwestern State 17 (Nov. 12, 2011)
What to know: Sam Houston State can only claim a share of the Southland
Conference title with a win over Northwestern State this week because of an
early loss to Central Arkansas on Sept. 22. UCA clinched at least a share of
the title and locked up the Southland's automatic bid for the FCS playoffs
with a win last week.
Still, the talk of the town in the conference and on the national level has
been how scary SHSU has looked since the loss versus UCA. The Bearkats have
won six straight games and been clicking on all cylinders during that span.
Last week versus Southeastern Louisiana, Sam Houston blanked the Lions,
70-0 - the most points for a Bearkats team in Southland Conference play.
Last week, junior Brian Bell became the program's winningest signal-
caller with his 26th victory as a starter. Meanwhile, running back Timothy
Flanders' 49 career rushing touchdowns rank No. 3 in conference history.
Northwestern State fell to Central Arkansas, 34-14, last week, ending its
hopes at a possible Southland title. It was the sixth straight loss for the
Demons versus a ranked foe. However, Northwestern State is 4-0 through its
first four home games for the first time since 2004 and quarterback Brad
Henderson has thrown just two interceptions in his last 336 attempts dating
back to last season.
Prediction: Sam Houston State 40, Northwestern State 23
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-6, 3-4 Big Sky) at No. 11 Northern Arizona
Lumberjacks (8-1, 6-0), 4:05 p.m. (NAU-TV)
Series record: Northern Arizona leads, 12-4
Last meeting: Southern Utah 27, Northern Arizona 24 (Nov. 19, 2011)
What to know: After barely slipping by Northern Colorado two weeks ago,
Northern Arizona responded well by winning, 50-10, last week at Idaho State.
The Lumberjacks might not get the love in the FCS Top 25, but they are sitting
pretty at 8-1 overall. Olus they can clinch at least a share of the Big Sky
title with a win.
NAU won't overly impress on offense and everyone knows about running back Zach
Bauman (1,055 yards, eight touchdowns) and his abilities. Quarterback Cary
Grossart manages the offense well, having thrown 10 touchdowns versus five
interceptions this season and he is completing 66 percent of his passes.
Southern Utah will be no cake-walk even with a record of 4-6. The Thunderbirds
have the athletes to stay in games offensively and it's the last game of the
season for a team which has nothing to lose. Last week at North Dakota, SUU
finished with a season-high 520 yards of offense and limited UND to 308 total
yards. However, the Thunderbirds still managed to lose.
When you look at Southern Utah's losses in conference play, it doesn't look
very bad because it has competed in just about every contest. Expect
quarterback Brad Sorensen to end his collegiate career with a bang, but
ultimately NAU's defense could shut down the run game and force Sorensen to
make tough throws.
Prediction: Northern Arizona 37, Southern Utah 30
UC Davis Aggies (3-6, 2-4 Big Sky) at No. 5 Eastern Washington Eagles (7-2,
6-1), 4:35 p.m. (SWX)
Series record: Eastern Washington leads, 2-0
Last meeting: Eastern Washington 41, UC Davis 31 (Sept. 15, 2007)
What to know: One week after falling off the perch as the FCS' No. 1-ranked
team, Eastern Washington defeated Cal Poly, 34-17. EWU will honor its 16
seniors in what could be the last home game of their careers, but the Eagles
could change that with two wins to end the regular season.
UC Davis has the advantage of coming off its bye week, but EWU will be the
fifth team they've faced this season, which is currently ranked in the FCS Top
25. The Aggies average 26 points per game and give up 29 points per contest.
Plus they are just 1-4 on the road this season.
The Eagles have an impressive record in games starting in November and beyond.
EWU is 9-0 since 2010 and 18-3 since 2007, and any game played on "The
Inferno" is tough for opponents. Wide receiver Brandon Kaufman has reeled in
51 catches for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns and both quarterbacks Vernon
Adams and Kyle Padron have the skill sets to lead the offense.
Prediction: Eastern Washington 38, UC Davis 23
Alabama A&M Bulldogs (7-2, 6-2 SWAC) at Jackson State Tigers (5-4, 5-2), 5
Series record: Jackson State leads, 14-8
Last meeting: Jackson State 34, Alabama A&M 6 (Nov. 12, 2011)
What to know: Alabama A&M kept its SWAC title hopes alive with a 24-23
overtime victory versus Southern last week. It was the first win for the
Bulldogs on Senior Day since 2009, but they had to earn it. Southern led in
overtime by six - thanks to a missed extra point - and it looked bleak for A&M
facing a 4th-and-11 situation, but the Bulldogs converted and scored just a
couple plays later before senior place-kicker Chance Wilson nailed the extra
point for the win.
Jackson State picked up another huge victory last week against Grambling State
and controlled most of the game. The Tigers' defense allowed just five rushing
yards in the 53-17 win and now rank No. 18 in the FCS in allowing just 309
yards per game.
Alabama A&M seeks revenge after a 34-6 beating last season versus the Tigers.
Quarterback Deaunte Mason only threw for 96 yards last week, a season-low for
the senior who averaged 198 yards per game. His numbers should improve versus
a JSU defense which gives up 189 passing yards per game, good for sixth in the
Prediction: Alabama A&M 24, Jackson State 20
Idaho State Bengals (1-8, 0-6 Big Sky) at Cal Poly Mustangs (7-2, 5-2), 9:05
Series record: Cal Poly leads, 11-6
Last meeting: Cal Poly 49, Idaho State 10 (Nov. 1, 2008)
What to know: Cal Poly needs to stop the bleeding fast. The Mustangs have
quickly dropped two straight games, most recently last week at Eastern
Washington, although the loss didn't count toward Big Sky Conference standings
so it's not the worst-case scenario. In that game, Cal Poly rushed for 252
yards - far below its season average - turned the ball over three times and
scored a season-low 17 points.
The Mustangs can still earn at least a share of the Big Sky title with wins in
its final two games of the regular season against Idaho State this week and
Nov. 17 at first-place Northern Arizona. First and foremost, CP has to find
its groove again, which should be easier with a home contest versus a
struggling Idaho State squad that has given up 50 points or more in seven
straight games. The Bengals lost versus NAU, 50-10, last week and surrendered
616 yards of offense. Yikes.
Cal Poly needs to win at least one game in the next two weeks to feel somewhat
safe for the FCS playoffs. Its defense was tested and exploited last week,
which is cause for concern, but Idaho State's defense ranks last in the FCS in
allowing 567 yards per game. Slotback Deonte Williams has eight games of 100
or more rushing yards this season, which ties the school record set by James
Noble in 2005. Expect that record to be broken this week.
Prediction: Cal Poly 52, Idaho State 28
Last Week's Record: 14-5 (.737)
Season Record: 158-52 (.752)
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A mysterious stranger known as 'The Wolf' leaves an infant with the sisters of Santo Spirito. A tiny silver key hidden in her wrappings is the only clue to the child's identity and so begins a story as intriguing and beautiful as the city of Florence itself. Belinda Alexandra's new novel, Tuscan Rose, is set in Italy during the time of Mussolini. This richly woven tale of passion, love, longing, witchcraft and magic promises to be everything her readers love and more.
©2010 Belinda Alexandra (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
I have a real crazy in love relationship with books!!!
"Such a beautiful listen...."
This is a duel effort between the author and the narrator. I mean the story was beautifully written and the way Caroline Lee narrated it really brought it to life.
Unfortunately I am unable to think of one at this moment but think of a historical romance centered around a war. That is the premise for this story.
I honestly do not have a favorite. I had my favorite characters in general but this has nothing to do with the narration.
In the beginning this book was a bit slow. I had a hard time following during my initial sitting. I even got frustrated for even buying the book but once it picked up around the second chapter I did not want to put it down. However, I will say this was a really long book and I think there could have been some things left out of the book. Even still, this did not effect how I feel about the work that went into it.
This was a beautiful story and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't mind being on the edge of their seats. Those who don't mind crying. Basically anyone who understands what it feels like to be emotionally invested in a book. This book was well worth the credit or cash.
"A Lovely Read/Listen"
Yes. I'm not a big fan of historical fiction, but this was a book where the characters made such an indelible impression that I was enchanted. It was beautifully written, impeccably narrated and, despite its length, didn't last long enough.
The character development and the personal view of history in Italy before and during World War II.
Rosa, of course, but most of the recurring characters are well-drawn.
Luciano. Just to have a look.
"LOVED it!"
Ms. Alexandra's attention to detail is impeccable. She drew me into the story within the first few paragraphs.
I was so sad when I finished the book because Rosa had almost become a friend. I believe there were probably many "Rosas" that lived through the horrible tragedies of World War II and whose stories will never be told. The book pays tribute to those women.
In the Company of Wolves.
If you enjoy historical novels then don't miss this one. I'm looking forward to reading more of Ms. Alexandra's novels.
"Beautiful war-time story."
This was a good listen.
The story gave me insight into Italy's part in the 2nd World War, Mussolini and the hardships that the Italian people faced around his reign.
The story has an interesting plot with a bizarre but surprising twist at the end. Perhaps I would have written the end of the heroin's family history a bit different myself, but it did not make the book a bad listen.
I'll recommend this one.
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"Very depressing story and too drawn out"
I do not like writing a bad review about a narrator as they work very hard and whilst I normally love Caroline Lee's narration, I found the forced Italian pronunciation very annoying. I think it was overdone and very distracting.
"Caroline Lee's narration of this book is brilliant"
Exciting, romantic, struggle
The main character, Rosa, the brave Tuscan Rose
This is the first narration by Caroline Lee that I have heard, but I am frantically searching for the next. Her performance was excellent.
This book will twist you from shock to tears to laughter and outright surprise. A delightful read that you won't want to put down.
"Fabulous story, great narrator!"
The story kept me intrigued and the Narrator made me feel like I was living the story.
She did an excellent job! She used inflection and emotion in all the right places.
I read too much, like most genre, & am picky about narrators. I like strong characters, great dialogue, & quirky bits!
"Emotional slice of history"
Yes, it read me to sleep a couple of times. I might have missed some details.
I read a piece awhile back called the Zookeepers Wife...a long winding beautiful tale that captured my attention and left me in a happy place.
Antonio and the heroic Falcon
It's a love story during the Italian struggle with facism and the resistance to the Nazi.
This is tale that puts you in Italy during the Facist regime of Mussolini and the struggle against the Nazi, Rose is a character driven by the historical events to expose the reader to the devastation these years wrought in Italy. It is an emotional listen, you will need a tissue.
Somehow I was led to this book after reading and thoroughly enjoying Kate Morton's book The House at Riverton. But there is no comparison. The beginning is intriguing. An infant girl, Rosa, is left at a nunnery. She is raised by the sisters and fifteen years later she leaves to become governess for the daughter of a wealthy Italian family at the time when Mussolini is coming into power. That she has some connection to this family is immediately obvious. From there on it is amazingly contradictory. While she displays seemingly great knowledge of child rearing, Pythagoras, music, language and philosophy, she is apparently ignorant of how babies are conceived and born. This becomes obvious after Rosa is wrongly jailed because of an accusation that Rosa aided another servant in aborting her child, by the evil step mother (an Italian noble woman by marriage) of her charge . Rosa is in jailed for ,over a year and is raped by one of her jailers. She doesn't realize she is pregnant until another inmate clues her in. This is 3 hours into the story. I kept trying but was so bored an irritated by both the writing and the plot I had to stop. For me a wasted credit. I prefer more subtlety and realism..
"Brilliantly written & narrated"
This was my first Belinda Alexandra book & I am so very impressed I have gotten into her other titles. For me this book gives me strength, no matter what life throws at you, it is nothing the strong girl in this book & her friends are dealt don't take within their stride. A gripping tale of a young Ophan living through the horrors of being wrongly accused in the age of fascism and surviving the war through the eyes of the Florentine Italians. Your credit will not be wasted with this great story.
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Right along with Facebook, YouTube and blogging, Twitter is one of the most often written about social media communication tools. (Follow me @leeodden) We've run polls about how people use Twitter as well as aggregated tips from the Twitter community on how to get the most productivity out of it. This post shares a few new Twitter tools you may find useful.
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Accented with vibrant red detailing, this camera case is tailored to fit most compact system, hybrid and high zoom digital cameras. Carrying options include a convenient belt loop or detachable lanyard. Storage options provide a home for your cords and accessories.
A flexible divider keeps your camera separated from additional accessories for protection and organization.
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Great bag!!!
By Todd
from Winter Park, FL
Comments about Compact System/Hybrid Camera Case:
This bag fits my Nikon Coolpix p-520 perfect!! I have it sitting on it's side. The other pockets fit my charger, my av cables, as well as an extra battery. It's a perfect size. I didn't want something to big and bulky. I wanted something that was form-fitting. This is the ticket!!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Perfect for the Canon SX Series
By Banjobwana
from Germantown, MD
Needed a quality case for traveling with my SX-40; this is it. Quality construction, very reasonable price. Just enough pockets to make it useful without being bulky. There are cheaper cases, but as I was taught, "cheap is cheap".
Great Case for a Canon PowerShot SX40HS
By Lar
from Lyons, CO
I recently bought my wife a new Canon PowerShot SX40HS camera. She's a botanical photographer and landscaper, so she needed a case that could stand up to her rooting around in gardens and landscaping that is under construction. The DCB-304 Black High Zoom Camera Case by Case Logic fills the bill perfectly. The deep pocket holds the camera and still has room for accessories like extra batteries and memory in the side pockets. And, it's small enough to carry easily everywhere we go. We can carry it over the shoulder or attach it on a belt.
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By JESSICA
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I thought this was a great camera bag, until it slipped off my shoulder and hit the floor, which resulted in my Nikon P500 being broken. The screen was shattered inside, I couldn't tell until the next time I turned the camera on. It wasn't like I dropped it off a cliff. I was at a checkout register and it slipped from my shoulder where the camera case was at hip height. I'm very disappointed in the performance of this case.
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By Anonymous
Love this product! Camera and accessories fit perfectly.
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By CAROLYN
from El Paso, TX
Very well constructed--useful for the new camera I purchased
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product is well made and ...
By JERROLD
from LINDENHURST, NY
product is well made and my camera fits perfectly in the case.
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By REV CURTIS
from Santa Rosa, CA
Sturdy and professional looking!
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By MONICA
from East Providence, RI
This is an excellent fit for anyone with a large lens camera. Fits the Cannon Rebel perfectly, along with battery storage, cords, charger and lens cleaner rags. Although if you have additional lens, I would recommend a larger more accommodating bag.
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I wanted a small case that would hold my Lumix FZ28, cables, charger, spare battery and mini Promaster T2 tripod. I went to the store and started trying different bags with the camera. As soon as I tried this bag, I knew it was the one. Easy access for stowing and retrieving the FZ28, cables, tripod, etc. Yet it's compact enough that you would never guess all the gear was in it. I know when I grab the bag that everything I need is there. Great quality, looks and price.


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Suggestions on changing out pier?
Posted 03 December 2012 - 04:39 PM
This works great for my smaller imaging scope (102mm refractor) but my 10" Newtonian (for visual use) makes the whole thing shake too much. I simply dealt with the shakiness until now but want to change out the pier to eliminate as much as I can for good.
I looked into replacing the wood pier with a steel version but that's a bit pricier then what I had in mind. I was quoted around $250-$300.
Does anybody have any suggestions what I could do? Instead of a steel pier I was thinking of simply making a concrete pier but then the question becomes how do I take the existing footer and "extend" it. I guess I could hammer some of the concrete away to expose the rebar I have in there and then pour a concrete pier from there or would I be better off to rip the whole footer out and start over?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
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Get a wide scrap pipe, have it cut & ground square, and have two plates welded to it.
Posted 04 December 2012 - 02:04 AM
A second pier and shed, although tempting , unfortunately isn't an option. Our yard has gotten a lot more "busy" since I took those pictures. But, if I can get a steel pier built for around $100 I'd definitely prefer that route over concrete. JJK, you have a good point - it would be a lot of hassle to prepare, mix, etc. compared to simply putting 4 new anchors and plopping down a new pier.
I guess the hunt for some steel pipe is on
Posted 04 December 2012 - 10:16 AM
IF you have a boxed wooden pier, I would try filling it with sand first. Cost you about $10 and then if this does not fit your needs you could move onto another design. The sand will provide a lot of mass.
Posted 04 December 2012 - 01:10 PM
Hammer drill holes into the existing footer and epoxy in rebar. Add your sonotube form and pour away.
For me, this would be the easier and cheaper option than to locate a steel pipe and fabricator to work on it.
Posted 04 December 2012 - 01:26 PM
Let me confirm that the dimensions are what they sound like but would a 6" square tube be large enough for a pier in your guys' opinion? The pier itself would be about 22 inches tall so it's fairly short.
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There was a link here a few weeks ago that discussed the analysis of pier deflection based on pier diameter and wall thickness. I read the link carefully because I'm also using 6" steel box tubing for my pier (about 41" high). I wish I could find the link, but the bottom line is that you won't have much deflection at 22". One thing that does help though is to add reinforcing members at the baseplate, which is the point of maximum stress.
That's a nice looking pier. It looks very robust.
I second the thought on adding substantial reinforcing batwings at the base.
Posted 05 December 2012 - 10:08 AM
BTW, I remember reading an article similar to the one you mentioned years ago when I wasn't even planning to build an observatory. It discussed how much a pier would deflect when pushed at the top with a certain force.
Posted 05 December 2012 - 02:44 PM
The holes are there to aid in lifting the pier, which weighs about 120 pounds. The idea is to run a piece of rebar through the pier so that 2 people can maneuver it over the mounting studs, which are set in concrete. I also have a hole in the top plate for adding sand in case there is a need for vibration dampening. The pier will be supporting an AP1600 mount and a 15.5" astrograph of my own design sometime next Spring.
Posted 06 December 2012 - 02:57 PM
I am going to pick up the 6" square tube today - just need some plates now.
Posted 06 December 2012 - 06:15 PM
Prefect. Thanks Jim. I was wondering if those holes had a purpose
I am going to pick up the 6" square tube today - just need some plates now.
Many of the Steel scrap yards around here will not only have the plates you can use, but for a few extra bucks will weld them together for you. Never hurts to ask if those near you would do the same.
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Anyhow, I am now the proud owner of a 6" square tube that's about 40" long and has 3/8" inch walls. Now that I see it in my yard I have no doubts that it'll be more then strong enough, especially once I get it cut down to 22".
I have some scrap metal in my backyard I've been meaning to take to a junkyard anyhow and I'll keep my eyes and ears open for some 1/2" or 3/4" plates and somebody to weld it all for me.
I definitely will. Especially the top plate has to be an exact match. I'm going to put new anchors into the concrete footer so those holes will be in a different spot anyhow.
Take the wooden pedestal as a template so they get the hole patterns right -- they're all that matters.
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I don't think finding somebody to weld my pier will be an issue, though. I notice welding places all over now that I'm looking for one; never noticed them before. Funny how that goes sometimes.
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I'm sure most of you don't know but I'm a founding member of the newly-formed Ft. Greene Tennis Association (FGTA) based in Brooklyn, NY and we're hosting our first ever fundraiser tomorrow!
The group is comprised of tennis enthusiasts - like yours truly - who play at the park and want to encourage health and wellness in the community through tennis-related activities. One of our first goals is to get the six courts at Ft. Greene Park renovated to make the playing experience more enjoyable and safer for all.
Here's an image showing the extreme wear-and-tear of our beloved courts:
Pretty nasty, eh? The city of New York has the repairs of these tennis courts on their long list of priorities next to, uh, noise and picking up your pooch's poop. Translation: it's not a priority. At all.
It's up to the tennis-playing community and those who love the game to get these courts repaired.
So, if you're in the area we'd love to see you there. It's taking place at The General Greene located at 229 DeKalb Ave. from 5:30pm - 8pm. There's a $15 donation at the door to support the efforts of the FGTA and raffle prizes will be given out every half hour (read: some tix to the BNP Paribas Billie Jean King Cup for instance.)
Click here to visit our website to learn more about our group. You can also sign the petition to help bring awareness to our efforts and offer support to the cause.
Also, if you're involved in any activities at a local level that help grow the game of tennis in your communities I'd love to hear all about it and share your experiences with other readers!!!
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COMMUNITY CORNER: First ever Ft. Greene Tennis Association Fundraiser y'all!
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Congrats, Richie! And good luck on your event tonight.ReplyDelete
I was involved with something similar about fifteen to twenty years ago. Granted, times, technology, and the state of the economy were much different then, but here's my two cents. Erm, make that $1.50!
You've probably already done all of this, but...
We did buckets of research. On how publicly accessible sports facilities available to the community would decrease crime, increase family "togetherness", etc. That's always a major concern to public officials. Then we bugged our city/borough councilpersons (who represented our district) to death until we could get a meeting with them, present our information, and get at least one of them on our side. That led to some PIAC (public interest) funding. We also presented the same information to the local philanthropists in our community. In NY, you should have about a million of them! :D We also went to any university within 100 miles, and spoke to the tennis coaches. Many of them were former ATPers, who had some great connections.
You might consider e-mailing Billie Jean daily (until you get her attention.) There's nothing she won't do to support tennis.
Like I said, you have probably already done most of that, but it can't hurt to pass that info on to you any way, just in case.
Oh, BTW, we did get our courts updated, and it really did help bring the inner city back to life. We got our Parks & Rec department to shut it down and lock it nightly, and open it up in the mornings. At that time, our city's legal department was adamant that the city had to be responsible for opening and closing. Not sure if that applies in your case, but if it does, that's how we resolved it.
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natch: thank you so much for sharing! it sounds like the exact process we're undergoing. we were able to meet with our council person back in december and she was excited about our efforts. of course, funding of any kind is scare right now but we are looking to reach out to philanthropists, local businesses, etc. to help with the efforts.ReplyDelete
at the moment it seems like such a daunting task but ultimately it benefits not only the players but the community at large as you mentioned.
thanks again for the advice!!!
cool, rich. i'm currently in hell's kitchen, but my lease is up in may and i'll probably be moving back to brooklyn - maybe clinton hill. i've played in fort greene, but not since summer 2008. would love to be involved in this in any way.ReplyDelete
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The Dolphins may currently be in the midst of a three-game skid, but you would never know that if you spoke with cornerback Dimitri Patterson. Patterson is still plenty confident his team has what it takes to right the ship and take home the division crown.
"I think the mindset around the room, on the defense, is everybody understands the big picture," Patterson said in an interview with The Finsiders. "And when you look at the big picture, and you see how the teams are playing, how the teams are playing in the AFC East, it's all competitive. But the good thing about it is, we're in it.
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And with Brady seemingly struggling to get on the same page with his young receiving corps, there's no reason Miami's defense shouldn't expect to be extremely competitive in Foxborough on Sunday.
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Granbury, Texas (CBS/AP) -- At least six people were killed Wednesday evening as a spring tornado outbreak devastated parts of North Texas, destroying or damaging dozens of homes, injuring dozens of people and leaving hundreds homeless.
The National Weather Service estimates there to have been at least 10 twisters in all, reports CBS Dallas station KTVT.
The violent spring storm scattered bodies, flattened homes and threw trailers onto cars. Emergency officials say 19 houses and 17 mobile homes were destroyed. Even more damage reports were expected.
The worst-hit city was Granbury, where authorities say a deadly tornado tore through two neighborhoods at about 8 p.m. Forecasters say the tornado is believed to have had winds up to 200 mph.
"The wind speed itself won't kill you, it's what's blowing around in the wind," National Weather Service meteorologist Kurt Vanspeybroeck told CBS Radio. "If you have a baseball coming at you at 200 miles an hour it's going to kill you."
Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds delivered word of the death toll at a midnight news conference.
"Some were found in houses. Some were found around houses," Deeds said, adding that the death toll may climb. Seven people remain unaccounted as of Thursday morning.
Resident Elizabeth Tovar described the fist-sized hail that heralded the tornado's arrival, prompting her and her family to hide in their bathroom.
"We were all, like, hugging in the bathtub and that's when it started happening. I heard glass shattering and I knew my house was going," Tovar said, shaking her head. "We looked up and . . . the whole ceiling was gone."
The powerful storm crushed buildings as it tore through the area, leaving some as just piles of planks and rubble. Trees and debris were scattered across yards, fences flattened.
Behind one house, a detached garage was stripped of most of its aluminum siding, the door caved in and the roof torn off. A tree behind the house was stripped of its branches and a vacant doublewide mobile home on an adjoining lot was torn apart.
Daniel and Amanda Layne initially thought they were safe sheltering under their carport. But then "it started getting worse and worse," and the couple took shelter in their bathroom, Daniel Layne said.
"The windows and the cars are gone. Both our cars are messed up. I had a big shop. Ain't a piece of it left now," Layne said with a shrug.
One woman, a mother of five, told KTVT she lost everything in an instant. "There's nothing left," she said. "I mean, our neighborhood is gone, it's just gone."
Lake Granbury Medical Center said more than three dozen patients received treatment, including 19 that were treated and released.
Utility officials say about 20,000 homes and businesses lost electricity due to the storms. Dallas-based Oncor on Thursday had nearly 18,000 customers without power, most in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and farther south. United Cooperative Services reports more than 2,000 homes and businesses without electricity in a cluster of communities, including Granbury.
Hardest hit were two neighborhoods, Rancho Brazos Estates and DeCordova Ranch, in the southern end of the town of about 8,000 residents about 65 miles southwest of Dallas.
Ambulances from as far away as Fort Worth were being called to Granbury, said Tye Bell, Richland Hills police spokesman who was heading to Granbury on Wednesday night.
Rancho Brazos Estates resident Elizabeth Tovar said she rode out the tornado with her husband and sister as she clutched her 9-month-old daughter.
"We heard the winds whipping and glass smashing everywhere," said Tovar, 25. "I felt like a long time and when things died down I looked up and saw that the roof was gone."
"The house across from mine looked like it was destroyed," said Jenny, 22.
Toppled large trees littered her yard, and "I saw power lines all over the place," she said.
At Stumpy's Lakeside Grill in Lake Granbury, the storm took diners and workers by surprise. Some people rushed inside from the patio and ducked under tables as the wind gusts and hail started, but nobody was injured, said Eric Martinez, a cook. Then they looked across the lake and saw several homeowners' boat docks "just get torn apart," he said.
"The boat docks just flew off, and they're actually gone," Martinez said, adding that the boards and other debris landed in some yards.
The same storm spawned another tornado that storm spotters told the National Weather Service was a mile wide. That twister tore through the southwestern quadrant of Cleburne, a courthouse city of about 30,000 about 25 miles southeast of Granbury.
Mayor Scott Cain told CBS News that up to two dozen homes in Cleburne were "obliterated," and more than 100 homes sustained some damage in his city.
"It looks pretty much like a war zone," he said.
Cain credited effective storm warnings -- and residents taking heed of them -- for the fact that no one in his community died, which he called miraculous.
"Our citizens are now regrouping, looking after one another and making certain we've all got shelter and we're all taken care of," he said.
Another tornado hit the small town of Millsap, about 40 miles west of Fort Worth. Parker County Judge Mark Kelley said roof damage was reported to several houses and a barn was destroyed, but no injuries were reported.
Hail as large as grapefruit also pelted the area around Mineral Wells on Wednesday evening. A police dispatcher reported only minor damage.


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