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For some reason, Ryan Howard can't hit at PNC Park. Entering tonight's game, the slugger batted .167 there. His average may not have raised much, but he provided the biggest, and most important hit of the night.
Chase Utley's solo home run in the first inning immediately put the Phillies on the board. The Phillies have homered in the first inning in four consecutive games. It was awhile before another run would cross the plate.
Cole Hamels finally put together a solid outing. He pitched eight shutout innings, but did allow many base runners. He allowed seven hits, walked two, and hit a batter. He managed to escaped the jams without problems. Paul Maholm pitched just as well. In seven innings, he gave up one run on five hits. He walked two, struck out four, and was able to get the Phillies to ground out eleven times.
With a 1-0 lead in the top of the ninth, the Phillies would have liked to add on. With runners on second and third and nobody out, the Pirates wiggled out of a potential big inning. Joel Hanrahan struck out Ben Francisco and Pedro Feliz. He intentionally walked pinch hitter Raul Ibanez to get to a slumping Matt Stairs. Stairs was ahead 3-0, but Hanrahan fought back, getting Stairs to ground out.
Brad Lidge received the day off since he pitched in four straight games. Ryan Madson took over, and struck out Steve Pearce to start the inning, topping at 99 mph. A sign of relief? Not so much. The next batter, Brandon Moss, homered to center field, tying the game at one. For the second day in a row, the Phillies blew a save to the Pirates.
Unlike Lidge, Madson was able to keep the game tied and give the bats, which were silent all night, a chance in the tenth.
Jimmy Rollins walked and Shane Victorino singled. With Rollins at third, Utley hit a fly ball to center, deep enough for Rollins to score. Holding up at third, Rollins didn't take a chance. On the very first pitch to Ryan Howard, Rollins trotted home. Howard hit a towering drive to right field; a three-run go-ahead home run.
Madson came back out for the bottom of the tenth. He allowed a lead-off single, but Chase Utley ended the game by turning a fantastic double play on a ball that deflected off the mound.
The game moved along quickly as Maholm and Hamels took part in a pitchers' duel. But it was Ryan Howard who provided the difference in the Phillies 4-1 win over the Pirates.
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Nice game. Howard is heating up. I say Chan Ho should be the Closer until Myers is 100%. Let Lidge sit for the rest of the year. I just don't trust him at all, and especially in the big spots.
Where is Andrew to comment on this? No where to be found I see. Like I said, Howard can, has and WILL get it done when you need him. Werth got a hit in the 9th, although typical failure to hit him in, then in the 10th Howard. NICE! Madson though. whether you sayd unlike lidge or not (trust me I am NOT defending Lidge. I believe that is his 5th blown save in what his 10th opportunity. I dont want either one to be the close right now.
madson proved he can NOT handle the job of the closer this evening. maybe using park as a closer could be a good idea..yet on the flip side, it could just be a total phillies phail. it would have been nice to see cole pitch a CG though, could have boosted his confidence, but his pitch count was just WAAAY too high. at least i can rest well this evening. braves lost, marlins win.
Myers 5 strikeouts in two innings at Reading tonight, he is ready.
I think they should change the rules so that a pitcher who blows a save cannot also be credited with the win if the starting pitcher throws a "quality start"
get Brett in pinstripes NOW!
he's got that rock star mind set and he is hitting the mid 90's and with that sick curve of his… he should close
Maddog, while his stuff is great…has blown 5 saves in 9 chances… so he obviously cant do it.
and Lidge really shouldnt see the field again this year, but you know that won't happen
Whew! Howard and his power saved the day. In watching this game, I thought it be the same old story of the Phillies' futility with RISP..one BLOWN RISP chance after another. Again they blew a chance in the 9th inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs and couldn't scored. They went 1 for 9 (Howard's HR is the one hit) and combined with last night's 2 for 14, that's a horrible 3 for 23 with RISP for the Pittsburgh series.
We can be thankful for Howard's big bomb in preventing those BLOWN RISP chances to come back to haunt the team as it did in the first game of the series.
Madson should polish and carry Howard's bats for him. (chuckles)
Madson needs to change back to number 63. He was most dominant then.
Do you realize when Lidge allows the leadoff guy to get on his ERA is at 14. When he get the first guy out its under 4. Thats amazing. Its all mental with him. I was shocked he had the year last year. After he melted against the Cardinals. He is not a very good closer. Either is Madson. Let Myers take over. He has so many pitches he can get guys out on. He will be hungry for a contract. If he does the job sign him as your closer and get rid of Lidge.
yea madson showed he's not a closer and cholly should not use him closer situations again…myers looks to be near ready he pitches 2 inning with 5 k's in his rehab game…the phils need to just shut lidge down for the rest of this season because this is beyond a lost year for him if things were gonna turn around it would of happened by now.
I can't imaging sitting through a post season with Lidge on the mound in the 9th. Howard is the man!! Is it me or the two pathetic at bats last night were Pedro Feliz with guys on 2nd and 3rd, and Matt Stairs with the bases loaded with a 3-0 count.
Madson may have blown the save, but at least he didn't lose the game…that's an improvement!! As if Lidge's 9 blown saves aren't enough, what compounds it is that he lost 6 of those games…didn't even give them a chance to come back the next inning, like last night….still, 5 blown by Madson in 9 chances makes me nervous, too….I'm ready for Meyers to take over the 9th inning.
Thanks to Howard for bailing out the PHillies 3rd base coach. Rollins should have tug up and scored on that ball. I was irate that he wasn't sent. It's a moot point now, but worth mentioning.
I think we're jumping the gun on Myers a little bit because he's got more rehab work ahead of him (and could get hit with another frying pan before it's over).
That said, he clearly looks like the best choice to close.
He used to scare the bejezus out of me when he closed in '07, but his numbers are pretty good …. way better than any other option we have.
It's pretty pathetic that things have gotten to this point with Lidge. While he's had good outings on occasion, he hasn't been reliable at all this year. And nobody bothered to come up with a backup plan just in case it turned out Lidge wouldn't "be just fine down the stretch," as everybody promised he would. Granted, there wasn't a lot of closer help out there via trade, but I think the Phillies put too much blind faith in Lidge turning things around. He didn't give much reason for optimism.
The option of even having Myers has kind of fallen into the Phillies' laps, and they're lucky for that.
Dhall .. I think that's Rollins' decision all the way – be mad at him.
Yeah we have a major closer problem but I think Myers will be able to step in and take that role if Cholly lets him. He seems to have his heart set on Lidge and Madson.
But one thing to look at about last nights game is that Cole pitched great. Maybe this is his start to come back to the 2008 Cole.
CHP ftw!
I think Madson did a fairly good job. Aside from one pitch. Unlike Lidge Madson recorded outs. I wouldn't give up on Madson just yet. Lidge gives up too many base hits. Madson had one bad batter. Aside from that he was awesome
Sigh, we still have the problem: Going into the post season, there will be plenty of close games heading into the 9th and we all know it. Who is going to keep it close or better yet, shut the door?
Howard will give us the ride we need into the playoffs but from that point on, we need the team to step up big – last year was incredible but it is over with. This year the problems we face are greater than the one's we had last year. In the Post Season, we cannot count on big bats always – we have to rely on key pitching.
I like one of the posts I read the other day, "Close by committee" – Lidge, Eyre, Park and Meyers – between the 4 of them I think our chances are better than average.
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"Cole Hamels finally put together a solid outing. He pitched eight shutout innings, but did allow many base runners."
9 baserunners in 8 innings is pretty damn good (a Happ-Lee-like 1.15 WHIP). I liked that Hamels didn't freak out and let the Pirates have a big inning.
I will bet Maunuel was chomping at the bit to get his buddy Lidge out to close last night but I bet he got a murderous look from the players in the dugout: "don't you freakin dare". It's a shame Hamels pitches a great game and then the talentless Madson blows it and gets the win that belonged to Hamels. The starters must really hate the bull pen. You can thank Manuel for that, letting his bud Lidge in to close whether he has his stuff or not. Lidge first over the team. Lidge first over a repeat for a world series. Screw the fans, Lidge first. Does Lidge have something over Manuel? Did he witness something? Why would you go against all baseball sense and put that worthless jerk in time after time at ht eexpense of team morale and really lessen your chances as a repeat. You may not win the Division if Florida or Atlanta get hot
Ok, this talk about the closer role has got to stop. Let's face it, nobody in our pen is cut out for this right now. Lidge is about as good as anyone in that role on our team. This problem is not going to be solved until the ofseason. So my advice is to do what I do every single close game. Close your eyes and white knuckle something until the game is over, and hope that we get it done.
22 games over .500, and that's with 13 or 14 blown saves by Lidge + Madson. Imagine what the Phillies' record could be, if the 2009 version of Lidge was as good as the 2008 version.
"I will bet Maunuel was chomping at the bit to get his buddy Lidge out to close last night but I bet he got a murderous look from the players in the dugout: "don't you freakin dare"
Rightly so, you don't put a reliever out there for the 5th consecutive day, for god sake they're human they need REST.
Aside from one pitch in the ninth, Madson actually pitched very well. To call him "talentless" as one poster (george, to be exact) has mentioned is just plain ridiculous. And to further suggest that Lidge has "something over Manuel" is even more silly.
And what's so wrong about being 22 games OVER .500. Geez……we have a S E V E N game lead in the division and we ARE 22 games over .500. People on here need to relax a bit and just appreciate what we DO have and what kind of season this HAS been.
The chickens haven't hatched but the shell is cracked. If the Phils play .500 ball the rest of the way, the Marlins would need to play .700 to catch the Phils. Possible but highly unlikely with so few games left.
The more I think about it, the more I think Myers will push Lidge as closer one way or the other. Myers wants to be the rock star.
People are getting too worked up over this Lidge thing…
Here is the reality as confirmed by RAJ: LIDGE IS THE CLOSER
It's mental… the more we nit pick, the less effective he is. As a fan, I'm going to stand behind him because he has the velocity and he has the dominant slider and prior to the fourth-day blown save, he was starting to get his command back (he looked healthy). The game is unfair… the difference between perfection and implosion is often an inch or two in either direction. I think that Lidge is the best that we've got…. and we've got him for two more years. We have all witnessed this fact: a healthy and confident Lidge is among the best in the game. I'm not against putting Myers in there if he keeps doing what he's doing but he's got a long way to go and until he reaches that point, and as long as we maintain a healthy lead within the division, there is no reason to get our panties in a bunch. It is disheartening to think about what our record could look like but what's the point of doing that? We have a seven game lead heading into September and that's pretty damn good. I say, rather than do something crazy to win meaningless regular season games, let's try to build this team to be the best that it can be in the postseason. A closer by committee might get us an extra win or two now but a healthy Brad Lidge is the best option for this team in October.
EXACTLY…..Original Chuck P…..EXACTLY
People need to understand that it's a long, long season and A LOT can happen within the course of that season. We have a seven game lead, the bats are popping much better than before, starting pitching has been GREAT….Hamels was good last night!!…..we are gonna be fine…
Lidge is a problem, no doubt…BUT…this game IS a game of inches and breaks and bounces. With the proper rest and usage, Lidge could and probably will be effective enough down the stretch and in the playoffs. Mix in the "closer by committee" thing once in awhile….such as having Lidge get a 1 or 2 out save….and it can work.
How many times do they have to repeatedly say hes the closer? They are NOT going to take the job away from him. EVEN IF they somehow landed Hoffman, they would STILL have Lidge as the primary closer.
Somehow I think if the Phillies landed Trevor Hoffman, HE (Trevor Hoffman) would be the closer. But there is probably a better chance of So Taguchi coming back to the team so it's really a moot point.
I don't think Lidge can be as effective as we need him to be in the post season THE WAY HE IS NOW. His self confidence is very low, and he needs to have faith in himself before he can be the closer we all know he can be. The rest of the team knows this as well, so if he doesn't regain that "lights out" mentality before the playoffs, I don't think you just throw him out there in the 9th because "he's our closer". That would be counter-productive for everyone, so he needs to be straightened out before the end of the regular season. This should have been addressed waaaayyy before now, it's been apparent since early on that he wasn't himself.
Again….it's a game of inches….and those inches are affecting him mentally right now.
I am also concerned about Raul. He is not hitting at all. We will need him against teams like the Rockies, Dodgers, any AL we might face in the big one.
Cole AND Madson did fine. It would've helped Cole out a little more if the rest of the team would've gotten more runs, so he would have a little more under his belt, but he did better then he's been. Congrats to Chase and Ryan for bringing in the only runs of the game.
It is a long season, but it's almost over and Lidge isn't getting any better. We really don't have a closer at the moment. Lidge is forced to groove his fastball because he's missing by more than inches. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he's just not useful on day 4 of 4 days in a row so that one is on Charlie. IMO, Lidge has until Myers is ready to get it done.
Yeah….getting runs key spots was tough again last night. The 8th inning should have produced AT LEAST one run and it didn't.. Matt Stairs swung at ball 4. It's tough to watch him struggle like that right now..
Hamels was good. I was impressed. And Madson was fine except for one pitch.
I was close …
"Don M Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I think Hamels gets nasty tonight.. like 8 Innings, 1 Earned Run.. 10 Ks
Something that I thought was crucial last night, and Wheels touched on it in the 8th. That Hamels and Ruiz were on the same page last night.. He was working quickly, getting the ball, getting the sign, and throwing.
He was also working both sides of the plate WAY more than he ever has before.. I think both of those things are direct influence of Cliff Lee
and Hamels looked great last night!
Hamels did look good last night. The starters are coming through again.
Anyone see Hamels' postgame comments? He literally asked rhetorically "Why should I try to get better or expect more of myself?" Now he was saying this in reference to a focus on not pressing to much when things aren't going well but man that is the worst quote to hear from an athlete.
Couple that with the admission at the beginning of the year that he just didn't work that hard this offseason, and I just can't see this guy making the jump from a really good pitcher who had one unbelieveable postseason to a legend on the level of Carlton or other HOF-ers.
i.e. You will never, ever hear a quote like that from truly elite athletes like Tiger, Federer, Phelps, Usain Bolt, anyone who truly is great you will never hear them rest on their laurels like that. I think it's a real red flag.
Don…I was thinking of your prediction as I was watching Hamels' performance. He DID look real sharp. Yeah, and I picked up on Wheeler's comment as well. THAT'S really important moving forward….having the pitcher and catcher on the same page.
A lot of people seem to dislike Chris Wheeler for some reason, but, if you listen to him, you can really pick up on some stuff that makes a lot of sense….seemingly little things that are actually VERY important and crucial..
You're absolutely right, Georgie… if Brad can't get it right, we can't rely on him in the playoffs. You can't hope that he can turn it around and the Phillies get that… he has two to three weeks remaining to figure it out. I do think that he took steps forward last week… 3 out of 4 opportunities in four days.
I also agree that the Phillies have mismanaged this issue since day one and this should be a non-issue by now. He should have been left on the DL… he should have spent more time in the minors and his role upon return should have been less intensive. Initially, I liked how it appeared as though they were going to work him into easy and less-than-three-out saves (using Eyre/Madson for lefties/righties if/when possible and bringing in Lidge for the final one or two outs). I don't understand why, all of the sudden, they decided that he was ready to pitch four days in a row. Of course, he's going to tell you that he's ready to go… that's the reason that we're in this mess!!! If anyone watched The Pen, it was easy to see that Brad rushed himself back to the bigs. I've never seen anyone more impatient… the Phillies should have taken their time with the situation but they've been impatient at every turn and this is the outcome that they've attained. They're up against a wall… I'm hopeful that he can get it done. There's nothing that you can do at this point (it's too late to send him down) besides stick with him… if he can't prove himself over the next 2-3 weeks, you have to go with Myers/Bullpen by Committee.
I think that Wheeler is hands-down the best one in the broadcast booth.. I dont care that he didn't play .. he knows the game, because he has studied it
Hamels was not sharp because he threw 724.1 innings last year… it was an increase of like 40% over his previous career high .. so you knew that his arm was going to be dead at time this year
But he couldn't have gone out and said that because he would have had to deal with questions like .."So you can't pitch deep into the postseason this year?" … "What if the phillies make the postseason again this year, how will that effect you in 2010?"
So instead, he placed the blame squarely on himself, saying that he needed to refocus.. which allowed the media to give him space.. and allowed him time to get his arm back
It was a calculated move on his part.. and it worked to a degree..
He'll be fine come playoff time..
I was kind of surprised that Hamels came out to start the 8th….but he only had something like 6 or 7 (??) pitches in the 7th so it sort of made sense. I think that was good for his confidence as well…..being able to pitch that deep into a game…something he hasn't done in awhile.
I find that hard to believe.
If he was so good at playing the media/public perception game, I doubt he would be on 10 different commercials right now, all of which are bad. I think he did a great job last year, and it went to his head.
It's easy to fall into when you have everyone telling you how awesome you are. Usually, there are more guys on a championship defending team who fall into this complacency. It seems like COle is one of the few it really affected, it just sucks that he's our ace.
I completely recognize that the innings/dead arm theory holds some weight here. Physically, that is what has been different. But part of it has been psychological too. Like when he's not going well I always see the look on his face like "Dude, I'm Cole f-in Hamels, this doesn't happen to me, brah. I should call Ochocinco and Jameer and that tool with the fleece pullover so they can remind me I'm awesome."
I'm going to the Reading game tonight, think Stutes is starting, he had a pretty good outing the last time, don't imagine I'll see Myers pitch at all, but I guess he'll be there strutting his stuff. One thing about pitch velocity at Reading, there is buzz that their radar gun is calabrated a bit high. Flande, I think it was, had pitches consistently in the 95+ range when I was there, as well as several other pitchers, because I remember mentioning more than once (with surprise) the high mph.
Don M and Chuck, you're absolutey right that "Wheels" is very knowledgeable about the game and his comments has more revelancy than his co-workers in the booth. After all, he's been around the game and close with players and coaches for over 40 years.
It irritates me to no end to listen to Tom and Sarge when they are together. They spend more time telling unfunny stories or about themselves than calling the game on the field.
DAVE I also remember him saying (earlier in the year) that if the Phillies didn't make the postseason, it would be his fault. I'd say his problem this year isn't as much not trying hard as it is trying too hard.
We've been hearing that Lidge is just about to turn it around, that his last couple innings looked good, that he's got that "wicked slider" for most of the season. How is this particular time different that the last couple times?
I'd say that Charlie uses this last part of the season to figure out who can close, because last year notwithstanding, it obviously isn't Brad right now.
I am behind Lidge all the way I hope he gets it figured out down the stretch. We would not have had that season last year if not for him. I think he was looking good not great against the Muts. I did not agree with the decision for the 4th game in a row. He was starting to get into a grove before that night. Besides we will not see Myers until the rosters expand next week.
@ Chuck P they may have rushed him back right or wrong but look at what was happening at that point Madson was blowing saves like crazy.
First of all, Cole Hamels isn't our ace anymore….Cliff Lee is.
Secondly, I really don't think that because he won the WS MVP last year that it "went to his head." Hamels puts a lot of pressure on himself to do well because he HAS had success and because he HAS so much potential. He knows that and takes responsibility for who and what he is.
For a 25 year old that has had success in this league Hamels actually has a pretty good head on his shoulders. He's gracious in victory and humble in defeat.
Don, I completely agree with you about Wheeler. I can barely follow gamenight on here anymore what with all the Wheels bashing, it seems to go on endlessly. If you actually listen to him instead of trying to find ways to tear him down, you'll find that he really DOES know alot about the game, he's been around for a long time now, has a great memory and relates some very interesting tales from years back. I just don't get all the hate people have for him, it's over the top, imo.
Wheels is ok… he just needs to learn to shut up sometimes.
I've always listened to games on the radio… I kind of preferred it because HK was the man. He would let you hear the game and dissect what was going on. He would set the scene and give you the call as he saw it. You felt like you were there… Wheels is soo focused on giving you stats and reasoning that it takes away from the beauty of the game.
With that being said… our team is phenomenal.
They were comparing Fransky calling Bruntlett's triple play to the national media guys… it was very funny. The national guys had no idea what was going on; "Line drive up the middle… ahh emm… tags him (pauses)… triple play!" Fransky nailed it… "Line drive, Bruntlett catches it steps on the bag, turns and places the tag on the runner. IT'S A TRIPLE PLAY AND THE BALLGAME IS OVER!
Wheels is very knowledgeable about baseball, he is just a bit of a goober/goofball. I like Sarge as a booth guy better jsut because he gets along better with T-Mac because they play pranks on each other constantly. Theyll even go far out of their way to do so.
Other Dave, I remember him saying that, too. And I remember thinking well thanks Cole, I'm glad to hear you realize that you're terrible but I'd rather hear what you're doing to fix it.
Also, just to be clear, I like Cole overall, and in general, I think he does tend to have a good head on his shoulders. And I don't think that he deserves to necessarily get KILLED for the poor attitude that seems to be coming through in some of his comments, I just think that if you're sucking, you shouldn't say anything. Just give the old "Yeah, we're working hard trying to win one game at a time, and I'm not getting the job done." And I think that it is a red flag that he maybe he isn't quite the elite type of guy that we think. Really good? Definitely. Potential ace that I want on my team? No question. Legendary-type all-time great pitcher? Not now and not with this attitude moving forward.
Also, for argument's sake, when this work ethic/complacency issue was at the forefront, early in the season, Cole was our ace. Now, he's like our 4th best starter.
Georgie, et al. I think Wheels is maligned for the following reasons:
1. First and foremost, he is a Phils lackey. He came up employed by the Phils organization with Dave Montgomery and is perceived by many, including me, as the teams "boy";
2. Yes, he has knowledge of the game. That he read about in a book. He seems to battle with fits of overanalysis (McCarveritis);
3. His constant use of the same phrases over and over again are irritating. Its gets to the point where if I'm in a bar, when I assess a prospective mate for the evening, I will not comment on her looks or personality, but instead will blather mindlessly to friends that "she's looking for something middle in" or "she's in a no doubles defense". All this from too much Wheeler.
4. He's a nerd devoid of any personality whatsoever.
Other than that I think he's great.
The Dipsy
Dave… who commented on Hamels ..
Look at the statistics of pitchers who have gone over 200 innings for the first time in their careers .. the year following that they have a drop-off 9.9-out-of-10 times
It was either Jon Heyman, or Tom Verducci … one of the Sport's Illustrated guys picked Hamels to have a down year before the season began, and gave arm fatigue as the reason..
he went SO FAR BEYOND what his arm had ever done before.. you knew it was going to be an awkward response this season..
Hamels is still the second best starter on the team, and expect him to be the #2 come playoff time
HK "would let you hear the game" … is probably what I liked least about Harry … way, way, way too much dead-air, or quiet-time when he was on
Wheels is the color-guy, not the play-by-play .. so its his job to interject often.. I think he does a great job
I like Tmac, when he's not with Sarge, because they act like a couple of high school kids in the booth.. when Wheels is in there, Tmac acts like a professional, and does a solid job
Well, Dips, when I'm scoping out guys at the bar, I'm most definitely staying away from the dude with "It's Cadillac Time!" written all over him.
With all due respect to Harry…..he wasn't that good of a play-by-play guy if you think about the way play-by-play should be done….especially on the radio where it's the job of the announcers to "paint a picture" of what's going on. Harry was Harry and we all loved him for many reasons. Scott Franske is way better as a play-by-play guy and L.A. is awesome.
Wheels is goofy but what's wrong with that?? His analysis is right on and that's what counts.
TMac is good, too. Sarge is ok. His post game interviews are horrendous, though
I actually like hearing that the Corner's and OFs are "in a no doubles-defense" because without him saying that, you wouldn't know… and so right off the bat, you have a better idea of what might drop.. or what might get in the gap etc..
he paints the picture that they don't always show on the TV screen… OFTEN, they will switch the TV cameras to show whatever it is that he describes..
Wheels has been around since 1977 .. x 162 games = 3,564 + playoffs … plus Spring Training..
So Wheels (who im sure played baseball growing up).. has witnessed over 5,000 baseball games in person … but I guess that reading about it in a book helps too
Wheels is quick to point out when it IS, or ISN'T a good time, count/situation to steal .. and he is often correct in guessing when a runner will go
…not that im the biggest Wheels fan in the world.. but he is the best of the Phillies crew
I really like listening to Franzke and LA, but I watch the TV way more than I listen on radio
I guess that it's a matter of perception… I tend to like less talk during games and agree with Dipsy (esp #4). Did you ever see the highlight of Wheels/HK in the booth celebrating after the final pitch (classic; linked below). I count 14 single fist pumps and 8 double fist pumps but the real magic happens at 11 seconds, when Wheeler fills out his lineup card.
With most commentators, it seems like every time a player gets a hit, it's because the pitcher "missed his spot." No sh… don't tell me something unless it's meaningful.
Good example with the no-doubles-defense. That's not something that the average person at home in front of his/her TV is going to automatically notice.
I also think that Wheels has been maligned over the years because he and Harry didn't get along and that has been something that has gone against most people's grain.
Franske's triple play call has to be one of the best play-by-play calls done in a long time. He was on one of the radio shows yesterday or Tuesday maybe and he said that his biggest concern with that was whether he actually called all three outs…..it happened so fast.
I'm sorry that this is getting lost in my other points here so I'll let it stand alone.
I KNOW that Hamels is suffering from arm fatigue.
I THINK there's more to it than that.
I WANT him to have a better attitude, or more appropriately (since I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that deep down he really does have a good attitude) stop saying things to indicate he has a bad attitude.
I LIKE him as a pitcher.
I STRONGLY DISLIKE him as a commercial actor.
Also, Wheels is fine but he is definitely annoying. I've never heard anyone so concerned with "turning the lineup over."
And they should just put under Tom McCarthy's name "Walking Phillies Propaganda" instead of "Announcer" I've never heard a critical word about the Phillies from T-Mac.
Dave.. my bad.. I started posting my response, before I read the rest of your post.
Turning the lineup over is HUGE in the National League…
I agree with Dave that we shouldnt' read into Hamels comments too much. I just don't think he interviews well…many people don't. For example, when Charlie interviews he sounds like someone with an IQ of 7:-)
Mets 3, Marlins 1 – top 3rd.
I guess that we have to root for the Mets, eh?
Original Chuck P – yes, I think we should, although it feels strange.
I know I will get killed for saying this. I think Harry had one of the greatest voices for Sports. Pat S was also great with Madden. I did not like listening to Harry. I always shut the sound down. You always heard him breathing. To much dead air. His calls on homers were brilliant. I love Tom and Wheels. They are great together. Wheels is brilliant with detailing the game.
8-3 Muts…
Chris Wheeler says: Lidge throws noting but Trolly Track balls. My infamous "No Doubles Defense" doesn't work on home runs. Why is that Sarge? Well, again… Cadillac Time!
There's two new sports radio talk shows coming out in a few weeks.
Talk'in Repeat with Repeat! and The Dipsy is Tipsy! I'm a Flinstone kid.. A million strong! And growing…..
I have this little tid bit, as well…
10-3 filanl, Muts.
Hofman claimed off waives so that speculation can end in 48 hours.
Let's go J.A!
Myers should be our closer. Lidge is pathetic. He has shown he cannot close out games anymore. Lets face facts. Defense helped him out big time last year. Like Jimmies amazing play to clinch the division.
Chris Wheeler, the colorless color commentator, delivers his analysis in a snarky, mr. knowitall manner that I can't stand. He's got NO personality and NO sense of humor. So where's the color? And who ever gave a damn about a "no doubles defense" until Wheeler pointed out one day that such a thing actually exists. "This game is just plain goofy, sometimes", "this guy's just gooood", "looking for something middle in", "turning the lineup over"……its the same soory schtick over and over and over again….like a broken effin record. I know they're coming before he even says them. STOP!
Back in the good old days, when H and W were in the booth, "Wheels" was an irritant that we, and they, had to put up with when he interrupted the two maestros. One day, the brass just stuck him in there for no good reason. They had Whitey, Richie, and Andy. And then one day Dave Montgomery walks in the booth, holding young Chris' hand, Chris, replete in seer sucker shorts, a cap with a propeller on it, and a big lollipop in his hand, and said, "Hey guys, this is Chris Wheeler, he'll be your new broadcast partner. Went over like a fart in church, I'll bet. Anfd then he went on for 20 years being like Leo Getz of the broadcast team.
He's terrible, in every way, and he's been on way too long and he'll probably die in that booth, much to our misfortune. My eardrums are now conditioned to mediocrity. Thanks Wheels.
The Dipsy
Chris Wheeler, the colorless color commentator, delivers his analysis in a snarky, mr. knowitall manner that I can't stand. He's got NO personality and NO sense of humor. So where's the color? And who ever gave a damn about a "no doubles defense" until Wheeler pointed out one day that such a thing actually exists. "This game is just plain goofy, sometimes", "this guy's just gooood", "looking for something middle in", "turning the lineup over"……its the same soory schtick over and over and over again….like a broken effin record. I know they're coming before he even says them. STOP!
Back in the good old days, when H and W were in the booth, "Wheels" was an irritant that we, and they, had to put up with when he interrupted the two maestros. One day, the brass just stuck him in there for no good reason. They had Whitey, Richie, and Andy. And then one day Dave Montgomery walks in the booth, holding young Chris' hand, Chris, replete in seer sucker shorts, a cap with a propeller on it, and a big lollipop in his hand, and said, "Hey guys, this is Chris Wheeler, he'll be your new broadcast partner. Went over like a fart in church, I'll bet. Anfd then he went on for 20 years being the Leo Getz of the broadcast team.
He's terrible, in every way, and he's been on way too long and he'll probably die in that booth, much to our misfortune. My eardrums are now conditioned to mediocrity. Thanks Wheels.
The Dipsy
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Yes lets hand over the keys to closers role to Brett Myers, he's pitched great in… And he's been an effective reliever since… Um…. (Sarcasm intended)
I'm betting on Myers like I'd bet on Eric Gagne right now.
^Also If the Phillies are the team that have claimed Hoffman it's going to take more than an half decent couple of prospects to get the deal done.
I disagree NJ. If they Brewers pull him back, they get nothing.
The Dipsy
Dipsy apparently about 75% of players are placed on waivers in August. If the Brewers pull him back they don't get nothing because he's an impending type A free agent that will be tendered and they've indicated a reluctance to move veterans this month.
The Mets apparently got a pretty good prospect plus another to be named later for Wagner, the Brewers will be eying the same for Hoffman.
Just because players have to go through waivers in August doesn't mean their clubs will be getting nothing for them.
Are you telling me that they signed him to a one year deal and if he walks that they are entitled to a couple of picks if he was offered arbitration? Hmmm. OK.
The Dipsy
So, that means that some teams would prefer two picks, lets just say its two, instead of, maybe Julian Sampson and and whatever other guy from our "top 50" prospects we would throw their way?
The Dipsy
^From Ken Rosenthal yesterday- "Rangers GM Jon Daniels estimates that three quarters of MLB players hit waivers in August, so don't fret about this news if you're a Brewers fan".
Before anyone says anything, I don't buy in to Rosenthals rumourmongering but in this case a GM is named as the source so it's clearly not BS.
I wouldn't annoint Myers the closer, but the job should he pitch well for the Phils and Lidge continues his BP pitching then you have to make the change.
It'll take a decent prospect to get Hoffman, but Milwakee could tell him they will resign him for 2010 and get the picks next year. It would be a win, win, win all around.
I will go out on a limb and say, that given the fact that the Phils can win now, and that their achilles heel is the closer, and that Hoffman is one of the best of all time, and is having a great season, that it wouldn't bother me at all to give them a nice prospect (Stutes, Worley, Savery).
The Dipsy
Dipsy -snarky is the best description. I left philly in '80 and returned in '08 so the Wheels Experience is new to me….But the first time I felt really annoyed with something he said "snarky" came to mind immediately. I suppose everday for 6 months of x number of years might even test the limits of the Dali Lama's tolerance, but I'm not quite there yet esp. since we won the year I came back and winning can take the edge off alot of things. He is more suited for print media than broadcasting but the organization is loyal to a fault so I think he will be there until the end.
"The Wheels Experience". Thats funny. A little short of the Jimi Hendrix Experience but it does possess its own unique qualities. Repetition. Nebishlike. Flack. These all come to mind. Here's to hoping it ends sooner rather than later.
The Dipsy
I'm hesitant to expect Myers to win the role with so little time and these next few days are priceless if someone is going to dethrone Lidge for the foreseeable. Myers will be in the minors for at least the next weeks give or take a couple of days and will have to rifle off a three or four electric innings before he gets any kind of serious back of the bullpen innings.
Forget the criticism (which I fully share) of Lidge, I want to see his next appearance with a 'fresh' arm to judge if the other night was him overworked or the nail in the coffin.
The closer role is a major concern though teams have won with guys like Keith Foulke, Troy Percival, Ugueth Urbina…
Dipsy – I suppose the waviers issue could be the problem….but I'm down for that….and the Brewers seem like they are closing up shop. It's the NL, get on the prospect train and watch your team become a fielding blooper reel…
They just said on CSN that in save situations Lidge is 11-13 in with a 4.45 era since coming off the DL(Utley blew the one) and the other night was on day 4. That's not great, but it's servicable. I'd keep giving him the ball until another option presents itself.


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August 18, 2011 —
Last month I promised that in this month's column I would write on update on my No Car Week experience.
I began my driving moratorium in the middle of July's alarming, record-breaking heat wave, a perfect time to stay put in our tree-sheltered house, which is at least 10 degrees cooler than life on the road. Between cool showers, running cold water over my wrists and lying under the ceiling fan, I write, read and try to muster energy to make iced tea.
Day Two. Rather than driving to the gym, I walk to the lake and dip in to cool off. I prepare a meal with produce from the farmers' markets. It's my regular day for yoga, so I take out my mat and practice at home, which I've been doing more since the Yoga Café in Honesdale closed. Instead of making the one-and-a-half hour, round-trip drive to Bethany every week, I go on average once a month.
Day Three. I institute a no electronic technology day. What bliss. I resent having become a slave to email, and while I recognize its usefulness as a research tool, I've recently decided that the Internet is primarily the 21st-century's version of channel surfing—a passive, addictive, hypnotic time-waster. My technology fast underscores how I often use electronic media for entertainment and stimulation.
Day Four. Summertime has its far-off enticements, one of which is the Delaware River. I suppose I can walk the two miles down to the riverbank, but I prefer not to drag my kayak along, and getting back up the steep hill poses significant challenges. I resort to the motorcar.
Not driving for three days afforded me the opportunity to examine my otherwise unexamined automotive habits. I estimate that 99% of the driving I do is unnecessary. Not only do I drive to the supermarket, post office, bank and doctors' appointments, but I drive to destinations where I will find entertainment, recreation and diversion. Most of the time, I waste fuel and contribute to climate change for trivial indulgences.
Designing more efficient cars or finding alternatives to fossil fuel will not alter our global dependence on automobiles and the energy that runs them. To truly enrich and improve our lives, we must go forward to the past, re-creating the self-contained, decentralized villages that met their downfall when oil, gas and automotive industries, aided by the Eisenhower administration, began dismantling our public transportation systems, building highways and promoting the American Dream of life in the suburbs, a dream dependent on cars and petroleum.
Who benefits? In the second quarter of 2011, Exxon-Mobil posted a 41% increase in profits. That's on top of the 53% increase posted in January. How much have your quarterly profits risen this year?
Not getting in my car afforded me the perspective to ponder the many other ways I can simplify. Last week, my husband and I outlawed the use of paper towels in our house. If rags were good enough for our mothers and grandmothers, they're good enough for us.


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The highly diverse nature of energy research at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) causes energy research to be distributed between a wide range of different laboratories in various different academic departments, research institutes, and academic (cross disciplinary) groups. Although these laboratories are concentrated in the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS), there is significant research being accomplished in laboratories in the Graduate School of Operational an information Sciences (GSOIS) and even in the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP). There is no single laboratory at the NPS devoted 100% to energy research but the combined productivity in energy research of the laboratories listed on this web site makes a truly significant contribution to DoD energy science, technology, policy, and analysis.
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The campus community was invited to the centuries-old tradition of combining tea parties with conversations about politics, literature and reform on March 26.
Sponsored by the Women's Center, "EqualiTea" featured select performances from the student production of "That Takes Ovaries!" and excerpts from the upcoming production of Sherri Slater's "Loudmouths," which will take place April 5 in Muskegon. Slater is a Grand Valley student and recipient of the Women's Center Outstanding Student award.
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The band parted ways with drummer Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) prior to recording, but the loss does little to slow its momentum on sneering cuts like "Power," a dark, twisted numberthat creeps through back alleyways like a midnight prowler. It helps that Case has a more established presence than on early efforts, where his muffled barks were often buried in the mix. Here, in contrast, his various recriminations and asides come on every bit as threatening as the band's still-ominous sound.
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WEST SALEM, WIS.—The Central College men's and women's cross country teams weathered muddy conditions to finish third and 12th respectively at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Jim Drews/Tori Neubauer Invitational Saturday morning.
Horton second in men's race—Eli Horton (sophomore, Runnells, Southeast Polk HS) led the effort for the Dutch men, finishing second overall in the field of 461. He covered the 8,000-meter course in 25 minutes, 13.1 seconds and was the first Division III finisher.
"Eli has been getting better at every meet", said head coach Joe Dunham. "He has set himself up well for the championship part of the season."
Cole Decker (freshman, Des Moines, West Des Moines Dowling HS) was the next Central finisher in 21st (25:52.8). Drew Jackson (sophomore, Johnston) was 22nd (25:55.2) and Austin O'Brien (junior, Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley HS) took 29th (26:03), with Sloan Beninga (freshman, Stout, Dike-New Hartford HS) placing 57th (26:32.0). Cody Doughan (junior, Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley HS) and Tim Shepherd (sophomore, Knoxville) rounded out the Dutch varsity squad in 58th (26:32.4) and 76th (26:44.8) respectively.
"I don't think we put together a complete race," said Dunham. "But for the most part we came ready to compete and we had a lot of personal bests. Sloan (Beninga) had a great race, and so did Justin Burns and Nick Barnes."
Dunham was particularly impressed with the back end of Central's varsity squad. Junior Brent Ewing (Cincinnati, Centerville HS) was unable to race because of illness and provided an opportunity for others to step in.
"Sloan's improvements as a freshman have been fun to watch and for him to step into that role was exciting," said Dunham. "And then it was great to see Cody (Doughan) and Tim (Shepherd) right behind him."
The men's squad placed third in the 26-team field after accumulating 131 points. Host Wis.-La Crosse won the meet with 45 points. Iowa Central's Stanley Kebenei took the individual title with a time of 24:45.3
McDermott leads Dutch women—Senior captain Mel McDermott (Britt, West Hancock HS) maintained her season-long hold as Central's top finisher, taking 47th in a time of 23:26.4 over the 6,000-meter course. Emma Nelson (junior, Pekin) was second across the line for the Dutch in 77th (23:58.7), with Shelby Mendoza (junior, Norwalk) and Alyssa Eaves (sophomore, Johnston) close behind in 85th (24:15.4) and 87th (24:16.6) respectively. Amanda Dunkin (junior, Pella) was 104th (24:50.3), Daphne Baumgartner (junior, Perry) took 114th (25:09.5), and Mallory Welk (sophomore, De Pere, Wis.) finished 123rd (25:26) to round out the Dutch squad.
"I think we got a chance to see what the women can do when they put together a complete race," said Dunham. "Emma (Nelson) ran great, Heidi (Heckenberg) had a big personal best, and Gina (LeGrotte) ran well. Once they get 100 percent healthy they are going to make some serious noise."
Associate head coach Stephen Fyfe also cited the complete effort.
"Almost everyone had a season's best today," said Fyfe. "The course was really torn up after the men's race but they handled the conditions well and really attacked the race."
The women's squad placed 12th in the 26-team field after scoring 400 points. The University of Minnesota won the meet with 82 points. Wartburg's Alana Enabnit captured the individual title in a time of 21:41.5.
The Dutch will be off next weekend before travelling to Cedar Rapids to contest the Iowa Conference championship meet Oct. 27.
"We've got some big challenges with all of the great teams in our conference," said Dunham. "We're looking forward to it."


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|8 a.m.4 p.m.
|Wilder et al.
|Sat., 3/16
Sun., 3/17
|9 a.m.5 p.m.
9 a.m.5 p.m.
|Stewart (ExMob)
Stewart (ExMob)
Field Trip and Short Course Only registrants are strongly encouraged to register early. Note: Field Trip or Short Course Only registration does not permit attendance to Technical Sessions or Exhibits. All presenters must register for the meeting.
Workshops & Short Courses
- 1. Building Google Earth Geologic Maps and Information Systems for Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices.
Steven Whitmeyer, James Madison Univ.; Declan De Paor, Old Dominion Univ.
Sat., 16 March, 15 p.m.
- Google Earth is used by many geoscientists as a geo-browser to study Earth features revealed by the Google Earth terrain model and imagery. Layers that come with Google Earth highlight features of special interest, but dedicated geoscience content is usually created by a small number of geoscientists who know how to program in KML, the language of virtual globes. This workshop will focus on new methods developed to help geoscientists create original content for Google Earth using familiar software, such as Web browsers, word processors, and image file collections. Case studies include (1) field mapping with mobile devices, such as Trimbles and iPads; (2) creating digital geologic maps with 3-D symbols, emergent cross sections, virtual specimens, etc.; (3) optimizing digital geologic map and information for use in the field; and (4) animating surface processes and tectonic motions. Finally, the design and dissemination of engaging lab exercises for geoscience undergraduates, including tours, a mapping game, and georamas will be discussed. Participants must bring their own laptops with Google Earth and Google SketchUp installed.
- 2. Introduction to LiDAR.
David Tewksbury, Hamilton College.
Sun., 17 March, 9 a.m.noon.
- What is LiDAR? How are LiDAR data collected? How can that data be used? This workshop will focus on Airborne Laser Swath Mapping (ALSM) and its application to the geological sciences, including base maps, identification of geomorphic features, glacial/periglacial landforms, landslides, and coastal changes. The workshop will also include a brief discussion of how ALSM differs from Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS). Sources for both processed and raw LiDAR data will be examined.
- 3. Seeing the Ground beneath the Trees: Working with LiDAR Data in ArcGIS.
David Tewksbury, Hamilton College.
Sun., 17 March, 14 p.m. Limit: 15 participants.
- This is a hands-on workshop working with LiDAR LAS files in ArcGIS 10.1. LAS data of the northern Crawford Notch area will be processed to create both Digital Surface Models (DSM), Digital Terrain Models (DTM) as well as intensity image. Sources for both processed and raw LiDAR data will be examined as well.
- 4. GIS on Pennies a Day: An Exploration of Free and Open Sources of GIS Software.
Shane Bradt, Univ. New Hampshire, Cooperative Extension.
Sun., 17 March, 9 a.m.noon.
- GIS can be a powerful tool for mapping, geographic analysis, and spatial database management. GIS software used to require a significant up-front investment, but you can now find many robust options for free and open source GIS software. Most of the tasks performed by a typical GIS user can be easily accomplished using these free software packages. Many free GIS software options also provide advanced analysis and editing tools, and require less computer overhead than their much more costly competitors. The first part of the session will provide an introduction to the terminology, technology, and uses of GIS, as well as a discussion of the wide range of free and open source GIS software currently available. The second half of the session will be dedicated to working hands-on with some of the best examples of free GIS software.
- 5. Mapping in an App World: the Power of Mapping with Your Phone.
Shane Bradt, University of New Hampshire.
Sun., 17 March, 14 p.m.
- Discover the power of mapping with your phone! The creation and use of digital maps used to require an investment of thousands of dollars and require an equally significant investment of time. With the evolution of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, many people already have enough computing power in their pockets to view detailed maps on the go, and even to collect geographic data. The power of Internet-connected, location-aware mobile devices has already influenced our daily lives and will only continue to increase in importance for both work-related and personal use of mapping technology. This session will focus on the wide range of mobile apps dedicated to mapping and data collection, covering both the possibilities and limitations of this mapping approach, as well as providing some hands-on experimentation with several of the best options for mobile mapping.
- 6. Python Scripting for Earth Science Data Analysis.
Andrew Reeve, University of Maine.
Sun., 17 March, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Python is a freely available, powerful, interpreted scripting computer language that can be used to facilitate tedious data analysis tasks, produce stunning graphs, and rule your data world. This course will provide a basic introduction to Python, including overviews of using the language as an interactive calculator and producing basic stand-alone scripts for manipulating and modeling data.
- 7. Groundwater and Policy Issues Related to Hydraulic Fracturing in the Appalachian Plateau.
David R. Wunsch, Delaware Geological Survey.
Sun., 17 March, 8 a.m.noon
- Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has captured the interest of the public, the press, and politicians nationwide. Fracking is a mature technology that has been used to enhance oil and gas production for decades, and it is an integral component of the technology used to extract natural gas from unconventional shale gas plays. This fracking process involves injecting water and a small percentage of chemical additives and sand at pressures that exceed lithostatic into geologic formations to mechanically induce fractures in a controlled manner. The resulting fractures are propped open by sand to enhance the recovery of oil and gas. Much of the concern regarding fracking involves the protection of potable groundwater resources that overlie the deeper gas-producing formations. This workshop will cover the history and operation of the fracking process, groundwater and surface water issues, the chemicals used, waste water disposal, microseismicity, and policy issues. This workshop has an eastern focus, so the hydrogeology and geochemistry of groundwater in the aquifers in the Appalachian Plateau, which overlie much of the Marcellus Shale, will be covered. The goal of this workshop is to present a balanced understanding of the complex technical, scientific, and policy issues related to fracking.
- 8. Demonstration: Field Techniques in Paleolimnology, Lake Carolyn Bog, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA.
Lisa Doner, Plymouth State University; P. Thompson Davis, Bentley University.
Sunday, 17 Mar., 14 p.m.
- Lake sediments have been used for more than 50 years to provide clues about past environmental changes on watershed to regional scales. Collection of these materials is relatively simple and can be done on a small budget. The resulting sediment samples are easy to handle and store, making them particularly useful for student research. This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to, and training in, the collection of subaqueous sediment samples from ponds or lakes. Multiple coring technologies will be demonstrated, including collection and subsampling of the very loose, flocculent material often found at the sediment-water interface, with different types of surface corers, plus collection of multiple meters of sediment using a piston corer. This workshop will be conducted outside, so participants must be dressed for wet late-winter conditions.
- 9. K12 Earth-Space Science Education in the 21st Century.
Lee Wilder, New Hampshire Geological Survey; Leslie McRobie, New Hampshire Science Teachers Association; Ray Pavlik, Concord-Carlisle High School.
Sat., 16 March, 8 a.m.4 p.m.
- This all-day K–12 Educators Workshop will convene Saturday morning, March 16th, with a welcome coffee followed by a historic tour of the famous Mount Washington Hotel. The morning sessions will include presentations by Dr. Peter Thompson (Univ. of NH) on the Geology of the Northeast and Dr. Woodrow Thompson (ME Geological Survey) on the Glacial Geology of New England. The afternoon session will consist of a forum on innovative approaches and techniques to teaching Earth-Space science. Keeping students focused is an ongoing challenge in today's teaching environments. Students, with often more technology skill than their teachers, need lessons, labs, and field experiences that "speak to them". This forum session will offer an assortment of oral and poster presentations that showcase proven techniques for doing this using the latest technologies, including Google Maps, Google Earth, GIS, iPads, Smartboards, electronic textbooks, virtual field trips, Earth as a System, and online courses and activities supporting the Core Standards of the Earth-Space Science curricula. We encourage forum contributions from attendees that will address these and related themes that can be used in today's classrooms. This forum session will be followed by a Special K-12 Educators Social Hour (cash bar) and Banquet that will include a special presentation by Brian Fowler on "New Hampshire's Old Man of The Mountain; Its Geology, History, and Memorial Plans." More information can be found at http://www.gsnhonline.org/.
- 10. Integrated Basin Analysis.
Lori Summa, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.; Bob Stewart, ExxonMobil Exploration Co.
Sat.Sun., 1617 March, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Limit: 30 participants.
- This course will explore concepts, methods, and tools of petroleum geoscience used on a day-to-day basis in the energy industry. The focus is on how we make decisions with limited information, evaluate risk versus uncertainty, and maximize value from integrated teams. Day 1 reviews fundamental stratigraphic and structural concepts. Day 2 is an applied problem in basin exploration. Students will make play maps, bid on perspective acreage, and analyze individual prospects within that acreage. Throughout the course, we will stress integration across disciplines and scales, focusing on interaction and expression of basin formation, fill, and evolution processes from regional to prospect scale.


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Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding our Master of Arts in Counseling program. If you have questions regarding converting CCEF non-accredited courses to Biblical Seminary accredited courses, click here. You may also call our helpful staff at 800.235.4021 at any time.
Does this program help me achieve professional counseling licensure (LPC)?
The primary license for master's level counselors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential (enacted in 1998). To obtain this license, individuals need to complete 60 graduate hours in a counseling related program of study, 3000 hours of postgraduate supervised work, and pass a national counseling exam. More information can be found in the "Licensure" section.
BTS Graduate School of Counseling has designed its 60-hour degree program to fulfill the academic requirements listed in Pennsylvania's published LPC rules. However, no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation. We encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine exact requirements and to ensure that Biblical's program meets their specific needs. Biblical makes every effort to stay abreast of licensing changes but our primary goal is to train and educate wise, godly counselors for kingdom work.
Is the program biblical/nouthetic?
Nouthetic counseling is a label for a biblical counseling movement begun by Dr. Jay Adams in the late 1960s in response to secular psychotherapy models of that time. Dr. Adams used the Greek word, noutheteo (translated as admonish, correct, and instruct), to describe his goal of helping others change through loving concern and confrontation. This movement gained significant popularity in the 1970s and 80s because it gave room for Bible-believing Christians to explore how the bible speaks deeply to the struggles of living in a fallen world. By the late 1980s, many sympathetic with this counseling model adopted the name "biblical counseling" as it avoided the possibility of overemphasizing the confrontational aspects of counseling.
Our program teaches important principles of biblical change but goes beyond the limits of this instructional approach to counseling. Students in our program find the skills for Christ-centered change and the art of counseling in one program. Biblical's counseling program encourages students to carve out and consider broader territory, as noted in our program's purpose:
- To prepare Christian counselors for professional and non-professional ministry who love people in all their God-given diversity, who engage science and culture with wisdom and discernment, and who skillfully apply the grace and truth of the Gospel first to their own lives and then to their counselees.
How long will it take to complete the program?
Students complete the 60-hour degree program in 36 months by attending class one night a week and one Saturday a month in the fall and spring, plus various formats in winter and summer.
Cohort students are full time. Is there a part-time option?
Students who are not yet able to join a cohort and become a full-time student may apply for the Certificate in Biblical Counseling and complete 15 hours of graduate study in counseling. If accepted, students may then enter the degree program having already completed approximately half of the first year credits.
The seminary also now offers a MA in Counseling 48-hour non-licensure track and a MA in Ministry with a counseling concentration that may meet the needs of part-time students. You can find out more about all of our degree options.
I already have a degree in counseling but lack required courses needed for licensure. Can I take courses I need from Biblical?
Most likely! Biblical offers a Certificate of Advanced Professional Counseling (CAPC) for those needing additional coursework after their master's degree. Information about the CAPC and the application process can be found here.
Does Biblical offer online counseling courses/program?
Biblical offers some courses in an online format, especially electives and courses within the CAPC. While we know that students find online courses convenient, we also know that there is no substitute for face to face training of students learning counseling skills. As a result, Biblical does not offer full counseling degrees via the Internet.
What is our counseling approach?
Although we value learning from all of the social sciences, we give the Bible and Christian theology a place of precedence both in theory building and in resolving conflicting truth claims. We do not believe that the Bible intends to be taken as a textbook on psychology or counseling, and thus does not provide all there is to know about these topics. But we do believe it has a lot to say about human nature, motivation, and relationships both with God and with others.
We begin with the study of the biblical narrative and then use this paradigm to critique information gleaned from other sources and to provide wisdom on how this material can be used to further the kingdom of God. Because of this desire to shape our program according to the Bible, we do not favor any specific counseling approach (or method of joining faith and practice), but seek to learn from all of them. Our primary goal is to train up wise counselors (Proverbs 2:2).
Where do graduates use their degrees?
In recent surveys, our alumni told us they were using their degrees in the following paid positions:
- Private practice
- Psychiatric and Residential Facilities
- Church-based counseling
- Educational Institutions
- Social Services
- Pastoral Care
Many of our alumni take paid positions at their fieldwork placements after graduation. Some use the degree in a volunteer capacity such as lay counseling and teaching. They counsel people across the lifespan--children to the elderly--as well as couples and families. Working in cross-cultural environments, they counsel people dealing with issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, low income, crisis intervention, and general life concerns.
Will I be completing any fieldwork?
The program includes nine credit hours of practicum and internship courses and the student will complete 700 hours of fieldwork. The fieldwork coordinator maintains a database of sites, relationships with sites and supervisors and assists in obtaining new sites. However, the student is responsible for securing their fieldwork placements based on interests and desired outcome (i.e. licensure, a paid position in a specific population after graduating etc.)
Do you have other options in counseling education?
We have several options including an MA in Counseling 48-hour non-licensure track degree, the Masters of Divinity with a counseling concentration, MA in Ministry with a counseling concentration, certificates in christian counseling, and advanced professional counseling.
Am I Eligible?
The MAC degree and certificate programs are open to students who have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Students must complete all elements of the application forms and process.


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Ride all winter. Uphill. Both ways.
Winter riding is tough. Cold weather leads to sluggish muscles, and if your legs are frozen, you're not moving, which is why Pearl Izumi made the ultra-toasty AmFib Men's Cycling Bib Tights. Designed to fit, wick, and breathe like it's race day but insulate like you're on an arctic expedition, the Amfib has all the warmth you need to turn icy training rides into comfortable missions.
The AmFib is made from a blend of Pearl's Elite AmFib softshell and Elite Thermal Fleece fabrics. Thermal Fleece, which constitutes the back panel, handles thermo-regulation and moisture wicking, while Amfib softshell has been incorporated in key areas to keep out light precipitation and wind. The
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In case you're concerned about the tights getting too balmy at the recommended 40-degree limit, you can ventilate from an
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Sub-freezing riding is hard enough without unnecessary discomfort, so Pearl Izumi integrated its Elite 3D chamois into the AmFib. The chamois uses variable density padding that's been pre-shaped to enhance blood flow. Its breathable, four-way stretch material creates an abrasion-free surface that conforms to the body as it pulls moisture away from your skin.
While a comfortable chamois is a necessity for winter base miles, nothing guarantees comfort like a precise fit. To ensure this, Pearl designed the cut to allow full articulation during cycling. The lower leg also follows a contoured shape that leads to an integrated stirrup and a gasket that allows the tights to be worn over shoe covers. Not only does this streamline and secure the fit, but it eliminates gaps to reduce heat loss. Additionally, the AmFib uses a breathable, but warming, mesh upper and bib straps, and Pearl also added 360 degree reflective accents for safer night riding.
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|Regular Fit
|35 - 37.5in
(88.9 - 95.3cm)
|37.5 - 40.5in
(95.3 - 102.9cm)
|40.5 - 43.5in
(102.9 - 110.5cm)
|43.5 - 46.5in
(110.5 - 118.1cm)
|46.5 - 49in
(118.1 - 124.5cm)
|29 - 31.5in
(73.7 - 80cm)
|31.5 - 34.5in
(80 - 87.6cm)
|34.5 - 37.5in
(87.6 - 95.3cm)
|37.5 - 41.5in
(95.3 - 105.4cm)
|41.5 - 45in
(105.4 - 114.3cm)
|35 - 37.5in
(88.9 - 95.3cm)
|37.5 - 40.5in
(95.3 - 102.9cm)
|40.5 - 43.5in
(102.9 - 110.5cm)
|43.5 - 46.5in
(110.5 - 118.1cm)
|46.5 - 49in
(118.1 - 124.5cm)
|European Race Fit
| 36.5 - 38in
(92.7 - 96.5cm)
| 38 - 39.5in
(96.5 - 100.3cm)
| 39.5 - 41in
(100.3 - 104.1cm)
| 41 - 42.5in
(104.1 - 108.0cm)
| 42.5 - 44in
(108.0 - 111.8cm)
| 30.5 - 32in
(77.5 - 81.3cm)
| 32 - 33.5in
(81.3 - 85.1cm)
| 33.5 - 35in
(85.1 - 88.9cm)
| 35 - 36.5in
(88.9 - 92.7cm)
| 36.5 - 38in
(92.7 - 96.5cm)
| 36.5 - 38in
(92.7 - 96.5cm)
| 38 - 39.5in
(96.5 - 100.3cm)
| 39.5 - 41in
(100.3 - 104.1cm)
| 41 - 42.5in
(104.1 - 108.0cm)
| 42.5 - 44in
(108.0 - 111.8cm)
| 31.5in
| 32in
| 32.5in
| 33in
| 33.5in
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- Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.
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AMFIB tights - excellent
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Medium
Have been using these commuting to work, in 3 degree weather and they are excellent. A little too warm when the temps are above 35.
Great fit. Highly recommend these!
AmFibs tights!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: large
These are my 3rd set of AmFibs in 24 years. I miss the bottom zipper on the leg cuffs of my old ones. I am 5'10, 168lbs and the large was the size for me. I find I needed long underwear underneath in temps of 10-25 degrees. My other two pairs of am fibs , one tights and the other bibs as well but no chamois have served me well as I hope these will. I am not sure that the material is the same as my older pairs. I do like the chamois. The lack of zipper makes putting on just a bit more work but the feel and comfort is worth the effort, but if I find a pair with zipper I will buy them. The boot strap and gasket is not really necessary with my 45north boots.
Perfect winter tight
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
After trying out several other bib tights I finally found the one that's comfortable as well as warm. Being 5'6, 160 lbs, 31" waist, 40" chest these fit perfect for my medium build except maybe 2" long but not an issue. Have rode in them numerous times in temps of 30 - 58 f and plenty warm. Probably ideal temps for these tights is sub 50f down into the teens. By far the best tights I have used due to their freedom of movement and the amazing wind protection they provide in the most important areas (front of legs and groin). Perfect winter bib tights for the cool damp and windy coast of New England.
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size medium
super confortable bib tights
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: large
this is my first pair of bib tights I. bought them based on my liking of the PI elite bib shorts. the fit is really good except they are a little long but the excess can be folded in and under. I purchased to allow me to extend my riding season through winter and so far down to 35deg they have been great. I'm going to purchase a lighter weight pair for early spring and fall use. The elite chamois is great. good padding and zero pressure points. all day (or at least) 3-4 hours of comfort. highly recommend. 4 stars just do to length.


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President Obama's appointment of Charlotte, NC Mayor Anthony Foxx as Transportation Secretary is an opportunity to reflect on the link between mass transit and health outcomes. Although the link between bicycling and health is obvious, it is less obvious – but still true – that people who use transit tend to be healthier than people who drive to work, simply because walking to a transit stop gives you more exercise taking a car curb to curb. And it was a study in Mayor Foxx's city, in conjunction with the building of a light-rail system, which proved that link.
As reported in Science Daily,
Using two surveys, one collecting data prior to the completion of an LRT [Light Rail Transit] in Charlotte, North Carolina, the second after completion, investigators found that using light rail for commuting was associated with reductions in body mass index (BMI) over time. Specifically, LRT reduced BMI by an average of 1.18 kg/m2 compared to non-LRT users in the same area over a 12-18 month follow-up period. This is equivalent to a relative weight loss of 6.45 lbs for a person who is 5'5. LRT users were also 81% less likely to become obese over time.
So as Public Health Month comes to a close, take a moment to think about that connection between transit and health.


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Browning 270 WSM BLR Lightweight Takedown w/Pistol Grip/Blue Steel Finish
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I really love this album... I could to without Light The Universe and the lame female vocals, and Shade In The Shadow, but overall, the album is very strong IMO. Songs like The King For 1000 Years, Born On Judgement Day, and The Invisible Man, really bring back the old Keeper magic for me. Just updated for the new millennium and new band!


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