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Giants' Linebacker Jacquian Williams Ready To Return To Defense At Opportune Time
Excerpt: "Doctors informed Jacquian Williams that the sprained PCL he suffered against the 49ers in Week 6 would sideline him for six to eight weeks. Williams was more optimistic. Before the Giants' bye week, Williams said he expected to return in time to be on the field against the Packers in Week 12.
But, as often is the case, doctor knows best and Williams is expected to make his return Sunday against the Saints — seven weeks after he sustained the injury.
"It's time. I practiced better," the second-year linebacker out of South Florida said. "My team can use me, and I'm ready."
Williams is officially listed as probable for Sunday and said he was awaiting the doctors and coaching staff's clearance Friday. He practiced all week and was a full participant for the first time Friday.
Williams, who played a hybrid safety-linebacker position earlier in the season, said he expects similar responsibilities and playing time to what he earned in the season's first six games. Williams played a season-high 30 snaps in the opener against the Cowboys, and was in on 40 percent of the defense's 298 snaps in the first five weeks.
"I don't expect my role to change at all," Williams said. "My speed is something that my team looks for me to do and I'm using my speed wherever they choose for me to go."
That speed returns at an opportune time. Williams will be an option utilized to contend with the Saints' myriad of weapons, notably the shifty Darren Sproles out of the backfield and the athletic Jimmy Graham at tight end.
"He adds a more explosive, athletic factor to our defense," linebacker Michael Boley said of Williams. "He's a tremendous athlete." Read more...
Giants' Will Hill Is Next Man Up As Injuries Mount At Safety
Excerpt: "With safety Kenny Phillips (knee) listed as doubtful and fellow safety Tyler Sash (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, the role of third safety in the Giants' three-safety package falls on Will Hill, the former All-State product out of St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City.
"That means I'm up to bat," the first-year safety said. "I've been prepared. I've just had vets above me, and I've had to sit back and wait my turn, but I'm always ready."
Hill has played in three games since coming off a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. In those three games, Hill only played 12 defensive snaps — all against Green Bay. Hill figures to play a bigger role on defense as the third safety against the Saints' pass-first offense.
"He would be," head coach Tom Coughlin said of Hill. "He's practiced in both special teams and on defense, in multiple roles on defense. So if called upon I think he'd be ready to do that." Read more...
Giants' Hakeem Nicks Listed As Questionable, Jacquian Williams Expects To Play Sunday
Excerpt: "For the first time since Week 6, Jacquian Williams is expected to suit up Sunday against the Saints.
Williams hasn't played since spraining his PCL against the 49ers, but is listed as probable for Sunday.
"I practiced more than I ever did since the injury so that's a good thing," the second-year linebacker said. "I'm waiting to hear back from the coaches and the medical staff to release me, but I'm ready to go. I practiced well."
Williams said he has all of his speed back, which will be key going against Drew Brees' multitude of weapons, including tight end Jimmy Graham and running back Darren Sproles.
"Just going 100 percent [at practice]," Williams said when asked how he knows he is prepared to play. "Treating it like a game. That's how I tested my body and that's how I know I'm ready."
The possibility of playing Sunday isn't as definite for wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (knee) and even less so for safety Kenny Phillips (knee)." Read more...
Linval Joseph, Will Montgomery Fined for Incident During Giants-Redskins Game
Excerpt: "The scrum that formed after a fumble in the Giants' 17-16 loss to the Redskins Monday night resulted in two fines, Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph ($7,875) and Redskins center Will Montgomery ($10,000), a person with knowledge of the fines confirmed. That person requested anonymity because the league did not announce them.
Redskins running back Alfred Morris fumbled in the third quarter, and players piled up to recover the loose ball. Joseph said he saw Montgomery dive at a teammate's shoulder, so he began to pull Montgomery out of the pile by his left leg. Montgomery kicked at Joseph's groin area, after which Joseph raised his right foot to stomp on him -- but Joseph stopped himself before following through, which he admitted was a "challenge."
"I started, then I stopped. I thought about it," Joseph said after the game, explaining that he didn't want to hurt the team or get fined. "He dove on somebody's shoulder, and there was no way he was going to get the ball, so I was trying to get him off the pile."
Not surprisingly, Montgomery's account was different. Montgomery told reporters in Washington he plans to appeal the fine, via The Washington Times." Read more...
Giants' Tom Coughlin Reminds Team, "Destiny Is A Matter Of Choice"
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2...eminds_te.htmlExcerpt: "The Giants have a tough schedule ahead as they try to blaze a trail to the playoffs. But not to be overlooked is that, at 7-5, they have a one-game lead in the division and still control their own destiny.
Coach Tom Coughlin said he gave his team a positive message along those lines this week, as the Giants prepare for the Saints.
"Destiny is a matter of choice. We talked about that (Thursday) morning," Coughlin said in his weekly interview with Giants.com, the team's official website. "But we also talked about the positive energy that has to be generated at this time of year about the opportunities that we have. We're 7-5. We lead the division by one game. We do have control of our own fate in our own hands and that's the way you want it. You don't want to be dependent on anyone else, and so that's where we are and trying to stay positive."
Coughlin said it was a challenge, after a Monday night game, to spin the week forward while also reviewing the lessons from last week's 17-16 loss to the Redskins. He said he went over three topics with the team: Consistency, the unacceptable nine penalties against Washington and last year's mantra of finishing, which he said the team hasn't done in its past two losses."We have to play consistently at a championship level," Coughlin continued. "We had the Green Bay experience (a 38-10 win), which was a great experience when we had great passion and our energy level was very, very high and we played like we expected to win. I wouldn't say that about the other night. So we have to get back to that. We have to play that way to establish yourself finishing the season that way, and if you're playing your best football, then you have high expectations and they're legit. But if you're not playing especially well, then that's another issue." Read more...
Giants Vow To Be Winners Against Saints
Excerpt: "Mathias Kiwanuka does not chase vengeance. But he does know when his team has something to prove. And when the Giants linebacker reflects on the beatdown his squad received from the Saints last season, he knows what must be done.
"We're not that team that showed up down there," he says. "And if we want to be successful, we have to play way better than that."
That's something all the Giants want to do on Sunday against the Saints.
A year ago, a reeling Giants squad walked into the Louisiana Superdome and limped out after suffering a crushing 49-24 loss. And while the Giants recovered and went on to win the Super Bowl, the embarrassment of the blowout — and the fact that New Orleans has recorded two straight monster wins over Big Blue — has not been forgotten.
"It's definitely something in the back of your mind, to know that they pretty much embarrassed us the last time we played," says linebacker Michael Boley, who missed last year's game with a hamstring injury. "The whole mind-set is 'Don't let that happen again.' "
That's an idea that's been mentioned throughout team meetings this week. The Giants still recall how a 21-3 halftime deficit just kept growing, how the Saints "kicked the s--- out of us," as defensive coordinator Perry Fewell says.
"They just embarrassed us, and we embarrassed ourselves," says corner Prince Amukamara. "This week, everyone just talked about it like 'They gave it to us that game, and they didn't let up.' " Read more...
Jacquian Williams Set To Come Back
Excerpt: "The Giants' fastest linebacker hopes to return to action on Sunday, just in time to face dangerous Saints tight end Jimmy Graham.
Jacquian Williams, who has missed the past six games with a knee injury, pronounced himself "ready to go" on Friday, after practicing every day this week. The second-year linebacker added that he went "100%" throughout the week, and he believes he is finally fully healthy.
"It's time," he said. "My team can use me and I'm ready."
The second-year man is listed as probable. Williams said he expects to play "my normal role," and he has no concerns that he will be limited on Sunday after spending more than a month rehabbing his knee.
"Once I'm out there," he said, "I'm going."
Williams' likely return means that the Giants will have a fully healthy linebacking corps for the first time all season. Michael Boley (shoulder) and Chase Blackburn (ankle) are also probable, and injury-riddled veteran Keith Rivers has suited up for the last two games.
"We're all back healthy and playing," said Boley, "so it's going to be a fun game to watch." Read more...
Giants Must Put Clamps On Saints' Graham
Excerpt: "The last time the Giants saw the Saints, the number 80 left an indelible mark on the Big Blue defense — as in the jersey number worn by New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham.
More specifically, the number on Graham's back, which the Giants were forced to view on each of his two touchdown catches in the Saints' 49-24 rout a little more than a year ago, on Nov. 28, 2011.
The 26-year-old Graham is perhaps the NFL's best tight end, probably the Saints' best offensive threat and almost certainly the most athletic tight end in the NFL.
"He's probably your new-age Tony Gonzalez, new-age Antonio Gates," Giants safety Stevie Brown said.
Graham also may be the biggest weapon the Giants need to contain in tomorrow's pivotal game against the Saints at MetLife Stadium. Drew Brees has thrown for 77 touchdown passes over the last two seasons — 19 of them to Graham, including eight this year.So how do the Giants contain the 6-foot-7, 265-pound Graham, who had terrific success against them last season and who often lines up in the slot?"It's just more so you've got to play games with him, just like you've got to play games with the quarterback and everything like that," Brown said. "You've got to show him a different coverage."You've got to play him like you're going to put your hands on him. You actually do have to sometimes get up there and put your hands on him. You've just got to keep it switched up so you can keep him guessing."
The Giants will almost certainly attempt to do so without safety Kenny Phillips, listed as doubtful with a knee injury (he was doubtful last week but played in the loss to the Redskins). But they should be getting some help with athletic linebacker Jacquian Williams back in the fold.Williams has missed the last six games with a knee injury but is listed as probable."That's a huge boost for this team," linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka said. "He's a special talent." Read more...
Wounded Knee: Nicks Questionable
Excerpt: "Hakeem Nicks missed practice on Thursday with a sore knee, but the Giants wideout was back working yesterday.
Nicks did not practice fully and is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game against the Saints at MetLife Stadium. But the fact he was able to take part in some drills was promising, in the wake of Thursday's inactivity.
"I hope so," coach Tom Coughlin said when asked if that were a good sign that Nicks would play tomorrow.
Nicks has had an injury-plagued season, missing three games with knee and foot woes. He has played in seven straight games, however, and has performed a bit better lately, hauling in 19 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown over the last three weeks.
* Third wideout Domenik Hixon, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, is listed as probable. The Giants are likely to be without two safeties, withKenny Phillips (knee) doubtful and Tyler Sash (hamstring) out, leaving just Antrel Rolle, Stevie Brown and Will Hill as the active safeties. Phillips did not practice all week. Tight end Travis Beckum (knee) is also out." Read more...
Giants Want To Play Wirth "Dog Mentality"
Excerpt: "Antrel Rolle and Jason Pierre-Paul delivered messages they hope will resonate with their defensive teammates this week as the Giants prepared for Sunday's showdown against Drew Brees and the Saints.
Rolle called for more of a "dog mentality," a tougher and more physical approach echoed by Pierre-Paul's assertion that the Giants have been "a little soft."
Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell's message was a lot simpler and to the point.
"Win. We need to win these games," Fewell said. "That's my message."
Because the Giants know what it's like to lose to Brees and the Saints, and this is not the time of the year where they can even fathom about letting something like that happen again.
The Giants were exposed in just about every facet during last season's 49-24 "Monday Night Football" debacle in New Orleans, and as Victor Cruz suggested: "It was definitely embarrassing. Whenever you get beat like that it's never a good feeling."
Fewell preferred to skip reminiscing about his unit's performance against the high-octane Saints: "I wanted to forget about that game because they kicked the [crap] out of us."
The Giants (7-5) will be out to return the favor, although the urgency involved with such a challenge is compounded by the Redskins and the Cowboys as much as it is the Saints.
The NFC East lead is down to one game and the Giants could not stop Washington when it mattered most in their 17-16 loss Monday. That failure to get off the field and give Eli Manning one last chance at a comeback victory has provided the defense with plenty of motivation.
In reality, as Mathias Kiwanuka puts it, "If you can't stop the run, you won't stop anyone." Read more...
The Coughlin Corner: Final Four Games
Q: Last year after you lost to the Redskins in the 15th game, you told the players it was an exciting time of year, they still controlled their own destiny and they should take advantage of it. After losing in Washington Monday night, you're in first place with four games remaining. Is it largely the same this situation?
Coughlin: "Yes, it is. Destiny is a matter of choice. We talked about that (Thursday) morning, but we also talked about the positive energy that has to be generated at this time of year about the opportunities that we have. We're 7-5. We lead the division by one game. We do have control of our own fate in our own hands and that's the way you want it. You don't want to be dependent on anyone else, and so that's where we are and trying to stay positive. The problem with a Monday night game is if you look at a normal cycle, it takes the players a couple of days to get back to where they're focused. It goes ahead and not back and when you don't see the players until Wednesday, even though I really didn't dwell on a lot from the other night, I did talk about three particular areas. One, consistency; two was the penalties, which came out of nowhere; and three was the finish idea, which we've always had but, quite frankly, in our last two losses we haven't finished. We talked briefly about that, but I tried to put it in a positive way."
Q: You mentioned on your conference call many of the good things the team did Monday night. When you're coaching this week, are you accentuating what you did well or are you focusing on what you have to correct?
Coughlin: "We take the opponent and we focus on what it's going to take to defeat the opponent. What we're trying to do is to create the idea where finishing the thing is so important. It's been a difficult time for me because one of the things I did say to the team right after the game was, 'What happened in the second half?' One hundred yards in the second half is not going to get it done."
Q: When you said you have to win the four games, that seems to be a real challenge to the players, both in terms of what they have to do to make the playoffs and the importance of improving their play. Have you challenged the players to go out and do that?
Coughlin: "I challenge the players to win every game, every week. What I was really doing, and I've done it consistently now, particularly since we came back from the bye, is it's now a four-game schedule. We need to win all the games in our four-game schedule. But really, just as importantly, we have to play consistently at a championship level. We had the Green Bay experience (a 38-10 victory), which was a great experience when we had great passion and our energy level was very, very high and we played like we expected to win. I wouldn't say that about the other night. So we have to get back to that. We have to play that way to establish yourself finishing the season that way, and if you're playing your best football, then you have high expectations and they're legit. But if you're not playing especially well, then that's another issue."
Q: Your current turnover differential is plus-14, which is the best of your career. That is something that is always very important to you. Do you feel like you really haven't taken advantage of that as well as you should have in terms of scoring points off of turnovers?
Coughlin: "I don't relate that directly to that. When you have all the amassed yards that you had in the first half (273 in Washington) and you have only 13 points, you just kind of ask, 'Where are the points?'"
Q: Plus-14 is something you've probably strived for.
Coughlin: "But you have to remember last year. There were people that were plus-28. San Francisco and who was the other team that was almost plus-30 (Green Bay was plus-24)? Hopefully, it does turn out to be that way. But it also means that (the opponent) has to earn it. When you're not turning the ball over, the opponent gets no benefit. And that's, quite frankly, what we're trying to do is to create takeaways, where you have a team that's averaging 11 drives a game and all of sudden it's eight. It's only eight he can do with, because we've got three of his. And if we get all 11, we've always figured if we get 11, then we'll have the points that will show it. Two weeks ago we did. Last week we didn't. But you had a pretty solid, solid football game in which the one turnover we did get in the game was deep in our territory. It didn't provide us with the field position you're talking about there."
Q: Do you feel fortunate you were able to replace Sean Locklear with David Diehl , who has 145 career starts?
Coughlin: "It was David Diehl's job. He was the starting right tackle. He's had injuries this year that he's never had before. Locklear stepped in and played and it's unfortunate that Sean is hurt and gone for the season. I feel badly for him. He's earned the right to be here and to help us at this point in the year. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way. So now David Diehl coming off his most recent injury has got to help us take this thing to a better level, play our final four games at a much higher quality. We're starting to run it a little bit. Let's keep that going."
Q: Keith Rivers got extensive time the other night. Is he finally healthy?
Coughlin: "You're always going to try to match up according to the people that you play and what their strengths are and so on and so forth. Rivers is healthy and he continues to help us on special teams and also contributed obviously with the fumble recovery (in Washington). Chase (Blackburn) knocked it out and he got the ball."
Q: With Rivers in the lineup, can you take advantage of Mathias Kiwanuka's versatility by moving him upfront?
Coughlin: "Yes. He's in the rotation. He's been up there. He's been there since we came back from the bye week."
Q: Drew Brees leads the league in touchdown passes and also leads the league in interceptions. Is this a "bonanza" game, where you need to get a lot of sacks?
Coughlin: "The game we just showed the team (Thursday) morning was the (New Orleans vs.) San Francisco game with five sacks and two interceptions for touchdowns (by the 49ers). That certainly let them stand in good stead. We need to have pressure on the quarterback. We need to get to the quarterback here. That's our game, let's face it. That's what these guys have done best over the course of their careers. Now this team will run the ball. They ran the ball very effectively against us a year ago and they have done that and they are multi-talented at the running back spot, as they are at receiver and as they are at tight end and as they are at offensive line. They have a really good offensive machine. Look at them in the green zone: 70 percent touchdowns, first in the league. They're 44 percent on third down. They do an awful lot of good things."
Q: They seem as deep as any team you've ever played.
Coughlin: "Very deep."
Q: Their defense is ranked last in the league but seems to have improved recently.
Coughlin: "Absolutely. Atlanta had 273 yards the other day. Atlanta did run the ball, but they certainly didn't amass a lot of yards. You're talking about a 23-13 game where New Orleans has got a chance to score a touchdown or a field goal before the half and the clock runs out on them."
Q: How big a weapon is their punter, Thomas Morstead?
Coughlin: "He's a good punter now, no question. But he also has the benefit of playing nine games indoors (eight at home and one in Atlanta). You watch Atlanta go back and forth. They both play in that operation."
Q: Are Darren Sproles and Travaris Cadet very dangerous return specialists?
Coughlin: "Yes, they are. They put Cadet in there and he runs a 75-yarder right away. This (running back Chris) Ivory kid, he's 5-9, 222 pounds and he runs a 4.48. He tears them up. He's the third or fourth one that gets to play. He doesn't get to play much. Pierre Thomas gets it overall and (Mark) Ingram slams it up in there and this guy is their outside guy. But he's very good."Players Aware Of Slim NFC East Lead
"Eli Manning didn't have to be told this week that the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys are lurking right behind the Giants in the NFC East standings.
Giants Players To Watch vs. Saints
"I know exactly where they are," Manning said. "Each week will present possibly new standings, a new set of circumstances. As of right now, we know we need to start winning some football games. It starts this week and it's a big game for us."
Manning was referring to the Giants' home game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. And yes, it is big. It won't decide the winner of the division race, but it will go a long way in determining who will be the eventual champion.
A loss Monday night in Washington left the Giants at 7-5, one game ahead of both Dallas and Washington with one quarter of the season still to be played.
"If you look at it right now, we're first," safety Stevie Brown said. "We have a game lead in the standings, so if win them all, no one can pass us. That's how we're looking at it. If we can win all these games, we're in the playoffs. So that's the right step we're going to try to get to."
The Giants' desire, obviously, is to remain in control of their own destiny. That's why Tom Coughlin said Tuesday that the Giants have to win every one of their four remaining games. With losses in three of their previous four games, the players have no grounds for dissent.
"It's the reality of the situation," said defensive end/linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka . "It doesn't matter who says it. That's the situation we're in. To accomplish our goals, we have to win these last four games."
"It's not the easiest thing in the world you want to hear," wide receiver Victor Cruz said. "But we've been in this position before, where we've had to win games to continue to stay alive for the playoffs. We're no strangers to that, so we've just got to be able to stay focused and get these wins under our belt."
They face a considerable challenge in doing that. The Saints arrive with back-to-back losses and a 5-7 record, but they have a high-scoring offense led by quarterback Drew Brees, who leads the NFL with 31 touchdown passes. And New Orleans has beaten the Giants in their last three meetings, including a 25-point runaway last year in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Giants will then hit the road for games in Atlanta and Baltimore, which are a combined 20-4 (11-1 at home), before ending the season at home against Philadelphia, which is reeling with eight straight losses but would relish an opportunity to cancel the Giants' title celebration.
"A lot of teams are in a very similar situation as us," Manning said. "In these situations, this is fun, this is exciting, and that's how you have to look at it. It's not a situation where you say, 'Oh, we've got to win,' and you get nervous or you get tight or you get worried. Right now, we're playing to try to make it to the playoffs, and extend our season, and these are all big games, and they're all important, and we've got to enjoy this opportunity."
The Giants have traveled a road much like this last year. They lost to the Redskins on December 18 and had to win their final two games to assure they'd be in the playoffs. They beat the Jets and Cowboys to clinch the division and swept four postseason games to win their second championship in five seasons.
Now, with little margin for error and a tough schedule ahead of them, the Giants might need a similar surge just to make the playoffs.
"That's the way it is, that's the nature of the business," linebacker Chase Blackburn said. "You try and fight for a spot in the playoffs. We know we're making that playoff push. It's that time of year where you know you have to get everyone all in and get everyone on the same page and whatever it is – you have to spend extra time in the film room, weight room, training room, whatever it is. The guys in this locker have good character and are willing to make those sacrifices for the team."
"We're just excited," Cruz said. "We're excited for the opportunity to play these last four going into the playoffs on a good swing with some good momentum potentially and just be able to finish this thing strong headed to the playoffs with a positive mindset and we're excited for the challenge. We're all up to it and we're ready to go."
*Tight end Travis Beckum (knee) and safety Tyler Sash (hamstring) have been declared out of the game Sunday.
SafetyKenny Phillips , who played the last two weeks after missing six games with a knee injury, did not practice and is listed as doubtful. He was doubtful last week, but played against the Redskins.
Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is questionable. He practiced today on a limited basis after missing the workout yesterday with knee soreness.
Six players are listed as probable: linebackers Michel Boley (shoulder), Jacquian Williams (knee) and Blackburn (ankle), defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (back), wide receiver Domenik Hixon (ankle) and running back Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), the only one of the group who was limited in practice.
The big news is the potential return of linebacker Jacquian Williams, who has not played since hurting his knee in San Francisco on October 14. He would give the Giants another speedy defender to lineup against a Saints offense that is fully-staffed with talented backs and receivers, all of whom catch passes from Brees.
"It's time," Williams said. "I practiced better. My team can use me and I'm ready. I'm just waiting on the release from the medical staff and coaches.
"I went 100 percent (this week in practice). I treated it like a game and that's how I tested my body and that's why I'm ready."
Williams' teammates are eager to get him back on the field.
"He adds a more explosive, athletic factor to our defense," Boley said. "He's a tremendous athlete. He does a lot of different things for us."
If Phillips is sidelined, Williams presumably could take over some of his duties, including covering tight end Jimmy Graham, who has scored eight touchdowns.
"(He) can be in some of those coverage situations against the very, very good tight ends," Coughlin said.
"I don't expect my role to change at all," Williams said. "My speed is something that my team looks for me to do and I'm using my speed wherever they choose for me to go."
*Coughlin dismissed the notion that Brees and the Saints, who play their home games in a dome, might have trouble if it's raining and/or cold Sunday in MetLife stadium.
"The quarterback is from Purdue," Coughlin said. "I think he's played in cold weather."
*The Giants are 26-29 in games following a Monday night game, including 8-8 since 2000.
*The Giants lead the series with New Orleans, 14-12, but have lost three in a row and four of their last five games against the Saints. Their only triumph in that streak was a 27-10 Monday night victory on Sept. 19, 2005 in Giants Stadium – though it was a Saints home game because the team was forced to leave New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. On Nov. 28, 2011, the Giants lost in New Orleans, 49-24. The Giants will host the Saints for the first time since Dec. 24, 2006, when New Orleans triumphed, 30-7. The Giants are 10-4 in home games vs. the Saints, who will make their first visit to MetLife Stadium. Total points in the 26 regular season meetings: Giants 546, Saints 544.
*The Giants will hold their annual Toys for Tots drive on Sunday. Giants fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to any of the collection vehicles and volunteers located at each gate prior to entering MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Uniformed Marine Corps Reserves will be on hand to assist in collecting these gifts. All gifts collected during the drive will be donated to Toys for Tots, the premier community action program of the United States Marines."
1) CB Prince Amukamara –Since he settled into a starting role in Week 4, last year's first-round draft choice has been relatively quiet in recent weeks, which is sometimes a good thing for a cornerback. Amukamara has strung together a solid run this season while his tackling and coverage have also improved. The Giants will need their entire secondary clicking on Sunday when they welcome the Saints to MetLife Stadium. Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell assessed Amukamara's progress this week.
"I was very leery, I (was) saying, 'I want more out of Prince, I want him to do this, I want him to do that,'" Fewell said. "Then, when I went back and looked at him over the bye week, Prince has done some really good things. I think Prince has only given up one big play, at that point in the bye week. Although he needs to be better technique-wise, he's really progressed and done some nice things."
2) LB Jacquian Wilson –Out with a knee injury since Week 7, Williams is expected to make his return this Sunday. He's been close in recent weeks, but this appears to be the week when Fewell can work him back in as he is officially listed as probable. The Giants will need his speed against versatile players like tight end Jimmy Graham and running back Darren Sproles.
"It's time,' Williams said Friday. "I practiced better. My team can use me and I'm ready."
3) RB David Wilson –The rookie didn't receive the expected increase in his workload last week, but that was because Ahmad Bradshaw was so effective. While the Saints defense has improved recently, it still ranks last in the NFL against the run, giving up 153.8 yards per game. Any running back has to like those numbers.
4) DE Jason Pierre-Paul –The pass rush was shutout last game against Mike Shanahan's scheme in Washington, but facing a more traditional offense this week could mean a bonanza. The Giants will need all the pressure they can get on Drew Brees and the Saints. Meanwhile, Pierre-Paul hasn't recorded a sack since Week 9 and has been on the injury report with a back injury. However, he isn't expected to miss any time.
5) OT David Diehl–The entire team felt for Sean Locklear when he suffered a season-ending knee injury on Monday night, but the season waits for no one. Diehl will return to the starting lineup in his place at right tackle, saying he feels better than he has all season.
"I'm just excited to get out there and play football and feel good, feel ready to play and help our football team win games," Diehl said earlier this week. "We've got a four-game stretch and it starts with this weekend."
Giants vs. Saints: Guide To Defending Drew Brees
Excerpt: "Today at Giants 101, we've already discussed how the New York Giants offense must clean up its act if the team wants to emerge from Week 14 with the NFC East divisional lead. Although the defense has not exactly shut down its opponents this season, the offense has had a chance to put the Giants ahead late in the fourth quarter in four of the Giants' five losses. The defense has kept this team in almost every game they have played, which is about all you can ask for in an offense friendly NFL.
That said, the Giants may have to replicate their Week 12 effort against the Green Bay Packers if the team wants to win on Sunday. That's a lot easier said than done, because New Orleans is tied for eighth in the league in least sacks given up, with 22. The Giants pass rush is not going be getting into the backfield on every play. The secondary is going to need to hold up against the Saints lethal combination of size and speed at running back, tight end and wide receiver.
Let's take a look at three things the Giants must do to slow down the Saints offense on Sunday.
Three Safety Look (Even if Kenny Phillips Can't Play)
The Giants three safety look allows the defense to throw a lot of different personnel groupings at an offense. This scheme may not be employed much this week, because Kenny Phillips has not practiced thus far and is doubtful to play on Sunday. However, with Antrel Rolle, Will Hill and Stevie Brown on the the field, the Giants still have enough talent to play three safeties at one time.
Besides the fact that the team played Phillips, Rolle, Brown and Hill on the field at the same time in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers, the versatility that Hill provides will allow the Giants to change up their defensive fronts against the Saints. Although Antrel Rolle is accustomed to lining up as the slot corner when their are three safeties on the field, Hill also has experience at the nickel cornerback this season as well. With both on the field at the same time, it will take Drew Brees that much longer to get his pre-snap read on the Giants coverage. Perry Fewell recently praised this package and it's effectiveness.
"When you use that package, it gives you a lot of flexibility and it does cause some confusion for the offense: 'Who is the safety? Who is the guy that's dropping down?'," Fewell said. "The way the safeties move around and the way they allow us to change them can be confusing and difficult for a quarterback."
The three safety formation also allows the Giants to move around Mathias Kiwanuka more. For a linebacker, Kiwi is slow in pass coverage and can be a liability against a quarterback of Brees' caliber. However, with three safeties on the field, the Giants only need two linebackers and can afford to have Kiwi play as a down linemen in the NASCAR package. We saw the Giants use this package to garner five sacks against the Green Bay Packers." Read more...
Giants' Offense Must Carry Its Weight Against Saints
Excerpt: "The New York Giants have their backs to the wall on Sunday. A loss to the 5-7 New Orleans Saints could strip Big Blue of the division lead and throw them into the blood bath that is the NFC Wild Card race.
To preserve control of their Super Bowl defense, the Giants have to beat a talented football team this weekend. And while it may be fun to think about how the defense can stop Drew Brees, the reality is that they probably won't. The onus is going to fall on Eli Manning and Co. to put up a lot of points and hope the defense holds up.
The Saints have the NFL's last ranked defense, as they have allowed 5,286 yards of total offense through 12 games. New Orleans ranks 28th in points allowed, 20th in sacks and 18th in turnover margin. There is nothing spectacular, intimidating or even mildly impressive about this unit. The Saints defense had been a complete train wreck this season and is the major contributing factor to the team's losing record so far. Although the talent is not there, Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride says New Orleans' scheme is difficult to attack.SITE LINK
"It's the old Philadelphia, Jim Johnson defensive scheme, which is a great scheme," offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said. "It's one you have to be right on your toes to see where the pressure is coming from and then they'll play just enough man or two-high that if you keep everybody in to protect against the blitz, you're sitting there with seven guys blocking and they have eight guys dropping defensively." Read more...
Spotlight On....Saints' Wide Receiver Marques Colston
Excerpt: "New Orleans Saints' wide receiver Marques Colston is having a historic 2012 season with the Saints, despite the team's collective struggles getting to the playoffs.
Colston played football at Hofstra University. In his career there he had 182 catches for 2,834 yards (school record) and 18 touchdowns. He declared for the NFL draft in 2006. Colston was predicted to either become a tight end because of his size or go undrafted. The Saints ultimately chose Colston in the seventh round, 252nd overall that year.
Colston impressed at training camp and won the starting job Week 1 that season. He was one of the few seventh round picks to get a starting job Week 1 and quickly became a favorite target of quarterback Drew Brees. Colston finished his rookie season with 70 receptions for 1,038 yards and eight touchdowns, helping the Saints to a 10-6 record. The Saints made it all the way to the NFC Championship game, but fell short to the Chicago Bears 39-14.
Colston came in second for the Rookie of the Year voting behind Tennessee Titans' quarterback Vince Young, and tied with Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew. He had more votes than teammate Reggie Bush, who was drafted second overall.
Despite the Saints struggling this season, Colston made franchise history. On Oct. 7th, Colston broke Joe Horn's record for most touchdown catches with 52 in his career. On Nov. 11th, Colston tied Deuce McAllister's team record for total touchdowns when he scored his 55th touchdown. So far this season Colston has 61 receptions for 828 yards and eight touchdowns. Brees still uses Colston and tight end Jimmy Graham as his top targets and opponents offensive threats." Read more...
Folger's Forecast: Giants vs. Saints
Excerpt: "The Giants did enough things to defeat the Redskins on Monday night, but their mental laziness did them in. They know that they have enough talent to beat the best teams in the league, which is part of the problem.
It's no secret that they only play their best when their backs are against a wall, when no one believes in them. They don't seem intent on paying the price until they have no choice. A loss this Sunday, and they'll get their wish.
Running the ball against the Giants makes so much sense that we're surprised that most teams don't do it more. The Saints have the personnel to run it down the Giants' throats, but that would entail taking the ball out of the hands of quarterback Drew Brees, and we're not sure that an interim head coach has the power to do that.
Giants On Offense
It's that time of the year when a new face or two needs to rise from the ashes. It doesn't look like running back David Wilson is going to be that guy. Receiver Jerrel Jernigan, however, has a chance, especially if the Giants fall behind and have to throw the ball.
Teams are defending the Giants' passing game by getting up in the wide outs' faces. Quickness can beat the jam, and Jernigan has that in spades. Look for the Giants to start challenging opposing defenses with quick hitters off those jams.
Losing Sean Locklear for the season is a blow, but the Giants are fortunate to have David Diehl back from his litany of injuries. Diehl has always come up big in big games for the Giants. He'll have to overcome his declining skills as well as the injuries, but we wouldn't put it past him to come up big.
Eli Manning still doesn't look completely comfortable out there. Not having Hakeem Nicks at full speed is certainly one of his problems. He has to start looking to Martellus Bennett more often, as Bennett played very well last week and looks to be eager to take on a bigger role. Rueben Randle is another young player who needs to step up.
One player who has executed his role to near-perfection all year is fullback Henry Hynoski. This second-year player's lead-blocking has been consistently superb. Let's hope that Ahmad Bradshaw gets behind him and stays there more often, and that the Giants focus on running behind the much stronger left side of their offensive line.
Red zone difficulties continue to frustrate this offense, and a lot of it is mental mistakes. The offense's mental level has to increase. If this group can commit totally, it can do great things. This is the time of year when those things have to start coming together.
The Saints' defense has been their Achilles heel all year. They are not strong in any one area. Their defensive line likes to rush the passer, but at the expense of the run, which should play right into the Giants' hands. Second-year defensive end Cameron Jordan leads the Saints with 7.0 sacks. Their leading tackler is veteran strong safety Roman Harper.
The Giants have to dominate this match-up. The offense has to score, they have to be efficient, and they have to finish. Ball control and a committed running game should be priorities. And on passing downs, quick hitters in the middle of the field should work." Read more...
Giants Work Hard To Clarify What Pierre-Paul Said About Drew Brees
Excerpt: "A day after New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul said it'll be "easier" to face New Orleans Saints record-setting quarterback Drew Brees than it was going up against Washington dual-threat rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, Giants Coach Tom Coughlin rushed to clarify what Pierre-Paul may have meant.
"He's not in any way inferring that it's not a difficult task (playing against Brees)," Coughlin said. "I think what he's referring to is the number of assignments and particulars/specifics that the previous offense forced for all the defensive front, linebackers and safeties in terms of assignment football, point-blank. I think he's referring to that. Just the difference in styles; not in any way, that Drew Brees isn't an excellent player, because he wouldn't do that."
Saints interim coach Joe Vitt, too, said he understood what Pierre-Paul was saying."I've gone through this explanation before it's like you are preparing for six eligible receivers, you are preparing for three running backs on the field at the same time when you are playing an offense like that," Vitt said. "Those quarterbacks like that can extend a down and extend the field. You just don't think make one-on-one tackles against athletes like that. You've got to get population to the ball.
"So I can understand what he is saying with that. Now he is playing a real NFL offense, as opposed to this new type of offense that is coming in now and has really given people some challenges." Read more...
W2W4: Giants vs. Saints
Excerpt: "wants the Giants to go all DMX and find their inner dog.
They'll definitely need to show more bite defensively than they have against Drew Breesand the Saints in the past.
Here's five things to watch for on Sunday:
No more Brees spree: Brees must love facing the Giants. He is 4-0 with 11 touchdowns and no interceptions against Big Blue. In destroying the Giants, 48-27 and 49-24, in the teams' past two meetings, Brees passed for eight touchdowns and had a 143.8 quarterback rating.
Brees' teams have scored no less than 30 points against Tom Coughlin's squad, and have dropped 45 or more three times on the Giants.
The Giants have to figure out a way to get to Brees, who has thrown seven interceptions -- including two pick-sixes -- in his last two games.
No breakdowns: The Giants' secondary will be put to the test. Corey Webster, Prince Amukamara, Rolle and Stevie Brown will have to find a way to slow down the likes of Jimmy Graham, Marques Colston and Lance Moore.
Any of those three can explode at any given time. If the Giants do as good a job as they did against Green Bay's aerial attack two weeks ago, Perry Fewell's defense will be looking very good. But the Giants have to keep New Orleans' running backs in check." Read more...
Week 14 Predictions: Giants vs. Saints
It's Unanimous: Go figure!
3TFO: Saints vs. Giants Week 14
Excerpt: "Coming off a tough loss on Monday Night Football, the New York Giants will look to rebound at home against the Saints. The Giants' poor run defense allowed the Redskins to run for more than 200 yards as a team, a tough milestone to overcome.
The G-Men also continue to struggle on defense in terms of pass coverage. Starting cornerback Corey Webster is our second-lowest rated corner in coverage in 2012. Jayron Hosley is the third-worst in coverage, while managing to play only 306 snaps. This is an issue they need to sort out against a potent New Orleans passing game.
As for New Orleans, a 0-4 start got the team in a hole that may be too big to climb out of. They have gone 5-3 in the past eight contests, but see their season slipping away. A 10-point loss in Week 13 against the division-rival Falcons put the Saints' season on life support. This is a game they need to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
Giants Defensive Line vs. Saints Offensive Line
After allowing more than 200 rushing yards, the Giants have to be concerned about their run defense going into this matchup against a talented group of running backs. Jason Pierre-Paul stands out on the D-line when it comes to stopping the run, with his +12.3 grade on rushing plays leading the team by far. He also has managed a Run Stop Percentage (tackles resulting in offensive failure) of 8.3, tied for fourth among 4-3 defensive ends. As for the interior line, Linval Joseph leads the team with 515 snaps, and he's been fairly average at+0.9 against the run.
New York's defensive ends get most of the publicity, but Joseph and fellow defensive tackle Chris Canty (+3.2 overall) have certainly held their own.
Having talented ball carriers like Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles can make an offensive line look good, but the Saints' front five are doing their part. All five offensive linemen grade out positively against the run. Center Brian De La Puente leads the team with a +10.6rating as a run blocker, good for fourth among centers. The Saints also have to be happy about the production of the interior line, as guards Ben Grubbs and Jahri Evans have combined for a +7.4 grade on running plays." Read more...
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Local business helps civilian furloughed employees at Cherry Point
HAVELOCK, CRAVEN COUNTY - It has been more than two weeks since thousands of employees at bases in our area started being furloughed, which includes hundreds at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
One Havelock business owner is trying to help those employees during this time by providing discounts to civilian employees. Jennifer Rossi is the owner of Our Town Cafe on West Main Street. She said on civilian employees' required day off, Monday or Friday, she offers 20 percent off their purchase.
"As long as someone comes in and shows their government ID they get 20 percent off," Rossi said.
She said on July 8th, after furloughs began at Cherry Point, she decided to help her community through her business.
"They lost 20 percent of their pay, and I know it doesn't compare to their 20 percent pay loss by any means, but it's a little bit," Rossi said.
Wendy Doubles works as a helicopter engineer at Cherry Point. She said even though she knew the day was coming, it was still not what she expected.
"First pay check, you know you're going to lose one full day. You just don't realize what one full day of lost salary does to your check," Doubles said.
She said it's businesses like Our Town Cafe that remind her she's not alone.
"It's awesome, it makes you feel cared for. It makes you feel like you mean something to them. Coming here is like coming to family," Doubles said.
The Department of Defense says civilian employees will be furloughed up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 28, 2013.
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Thousands sign up for Colorado health challenge
DENVER - More than 5,500 people have signed up for a challenge to get more Coloradans off the couch.
The Get Movin' challenge is offering prizes for Coloradans who do 30 minutes of activity daily from Thursday through Aug. 30 and log it online. Gov. John Hickenlooper, LiveWell Colorado and Kaiser Permanente announced the challenge in July.
LiveWell Colorado says many participants are from the Front Range. Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk lives on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation and is trying to inspire more southwest Colorado residents to participate.
Lopez-Whiteskunk, who works in information technology, says she is exercising more since being diagnosed with diabetes about four years ago. Now she says she often works out twice daily, has lowered her glucose reading from 800 to around 120, and doesn't need diabetes medication.


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Number of pages: 336
What's the basic story line?
Christopher Lane is an outcast. His mother pays little attention to him, and he has grown up feeling unwanted. But that changes when Christopher's natural gifts are recognized by the prestigious Holt Academy. He finds out that he has special powers and learns how to utilize his gifts. Eventually, though, he faces great challenges. And if he wants to keep his new life, he will have to overcome them.
Are the characters believable?
The characters are very believable. Readers will find Christopher Lane easy to relate to because of his reactions to situations and people. When Miss Sonata of the Holt Academy acknowledges his true potential, he is surprised and humbled that someone appreciates him. When he realizes that his teachers at the academy have faith in him, he starts to have faith in himself.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best), how would you rate this book?
I would give The Ability an 8. If you enjoy stories filled with mystery and suspense, then it is a must-have addition to your booklist.


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Cass County to build new recycling building
Cass County Board approved one improvement in a regular meeting held Aug. 20 in Barclay Township and tabled until 2014 another for the county's recycling and garbage transfer station, located north of Pine River.
The board awarded a contract to Sebeka Homes Inc. to install a new 60-by-80-foot building at the site. It will be used for recyclables storage, primarily to be used to cover cardboard. Dry recycled cardboard brings a higher price than cardboard which has been outside in rain.
Sebeka's price for the 15-foot high building will be $28,838.88. The county will also pay Schrupp Excavating $7,500 for site preparation.
The county had awarded a contract for this building to another firm last fall, but the building was not installed before winter, so new quotes were sought this summer. Neither the firm scheduled last fall to build the structure, nor another firm submitting a quote last fall was available to provide the building this year.
Stockman Transfer operates the county garbage and recycling center under a contract with the county.
Under the agreement with Stockman, the county will own the new building and Stockman will convey by quit claim deed for four acres immediately north of the new building to the county. Value on that land is estimated to be $15,000.
Stockman and the county have been splitting any proceeds from cardboard sales at $100 or more per ton. Under a new agreement, the revenue sharing will now be split 50-50 when cardboard sales exceed $75 per ton until such time as the county recovers the cost of the new building.
The board tabled until 2014 a proposal to replace the in-ground scale for weighing garbage truck loads. This will enable the county to take advantage of the new state sales tax exemption for equipment that state law then will allow, saving the county about $5,000.
Cass County Environmental Services Department (ESD) and Cass Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) have been working with the DNR and local stakeholders to develop a plan to manage aquatic invasive species.
They held an Aug. 7 meeting in Backus to receive public input and plan to finalize a plan in September.
Represented on the committee are representatives from the county, city of Walker, lake associations, chambers of commerce, Realtors, fishing guides, Leech Lake Reservation, DNR, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Cass County has 514 lakes more than 10 acres in size. Of these, about 15 have infestations of one or more invasive species such as Eurasian water milfoil, spiny water flea or zebra mussels. It is hoped the policy will help prevent further spread of invasive species to more lakes.
Once a proposed final plan is completed, it will be presented to the county board to consider adopting the policy.


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The Andalusian Agency for Cooperation and the Ministry of Agriculture of Guatemala are starting a joint venture of rural development that promotes food security and reduction of child malnutrition in Chiquimula and Baja Verapaz, and will benefit 11, 661 families. The Minister of Agriculture of Guatemala, Alfonso de León, y Javier Serrano, the coordinator of the Andalusian Agency for International Development Cooperation (AACID) in Guatemala signed yesterday the official documents. The program will combat child malnutrition and food insecurity and will benefit 11, 661 families in Baja Verapaz and Chiquimula, two of the departments most affected by the extensive drought of 2009.
This Rural Development Programme which emphasizes on food security and reduction of child malnutrition in the departments of Baja Verapaz and Chiquimula, will have a duration of two years 2010 -2011, it is financed by the Spanish autonomous community with 2 million 900 thousand Euros.
The objectives are to improve the availability and access to food, diversifying the production of food and nutrients for the producers themselves, and facilitate the creation of surpluses to increase the incomes of subsistence farmers and extremely poor farmers.
Thus, through its support of MAGA, the Spanish cooperation will strengthen the Strategy for the Reduction of Chronic Malnutrition in Guatemala. The core of the program, is to improve the household economy, one of the three pillars of the strategy, along with drinking water and community organization.
One of the first activities of the program will be a baseline study to characterize, select and prioritize the communities and families that will be benefiting, said Javier Serrano, the coordinator of the Andalusian Agency for International Development Cooperation (AACID).
The Ambassador of Spain Carmen Diez Orejas, explained that the donation from Spain is part of the grants for rural development and pointed out that another essential part of the Spanish program for Guatemala is the Fund for Water, which in its two years of operation in Guatemala has provided funds for over U.S. $ 80 million.
In her speech, the Ambassador of Spain Carmen Diez Orejas, stressed the importance of complementing efforts and that the two countries work together to face the biggest challenge in Guatemala: chronic child malnutrition. "For all of us who live in Guatemala it is very hard to understand the high rates of malnutrition."
She pointed out that with the solidarity of the Spanish people alone , the problem will not be solved, it requires the leadership and commitment of the Guatemalan Agricultural Ministry.
The Minister of Agriculture of Guatemala said that this aid will facilitate the work they are doing to lay the foundations for a new Ministry, which seeks to expand the work of extension into the rural communities.


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Marquette Law professor Mitten to help resolve Olympic-size disputes at Sochi games
By Chris Jenkins
The flight to Sochi, Russia is a long one, but at least Marquette Law School professor Matthew Mitten is bringing along something to read: A 700-page document produced by Marquette sports law students that details several years' worth of international sports arbitration cases.
The not-so-light reading will help Mitten prepare for his significant role at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He'll be one of nine international arbitrators available to quickly resolve whatever disputes might come up during the games.
Beginning with the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the international Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) established an "ad hoc" division that works on-site to hear and quickly resolve disputes that inevitably come up during the games.
"Its creation is based on the premise that no athlete should be left knocking at the gate," Mitten says. "So if an athlete thinks they're being unfairly prevented from participating in the Olympics, they would have a right to bring their action before us."
The most frequent cases involve questions about an athlete's nationality, athletes who believe they were unfairly left off a team as well as disputes over the results of performance-enhancing drug tests and competition results.
Mitten is the director of Marquette's National Sports Law Institute, and he was on an NCAA committee that adjudicated appeals brought by student-athletes who failed drug tests from 1999-2005.
"The CAS arbitration system is designed to provide a forum for quick, efficient and fair resolution of disputes, to avoid the possibility of 'home cooking' by going into a national court," Mitten says.
When a case comes up during the games, the President of the CAS ad hoc division (Michael Lenard, a Shorewood, Wis. native and member of the National Sports Law Institute), will select a three-member arbitration panel to hear both sides and issue a decision. As an American, Mitten would not be selected to hear cases involving U.S. athletes.
"These cases move very quickly," Mitten says. "The case must be resolved within 24 hours from the time it's filed, because you can't delay the games. The parties have to be given a full opportunity to be heard, and the panel has to deliberate and reach a consensus within this time frame."
This year's games could bring a new kind of dispute between the games' governing body, the International Olympic Committee, and competing athletes looking to make bold statements about a controversial Russian law that has attracted international attention in the run-up to the games.
"Another issue that might arise is Russia enacted an anti-gay propaganda rule," Mitten says. "And, of course, the IOC is very inclusive. But the IOC also has a rule which prohibits political protests. So if an athlete publicly protests or expresses some disapproval of this Russian law, he or she could potentially be disciplined by the IOC, which could lead an athlete challenging any disciplinary action before the CAS."
Mitten is ready for whatever kind of case might come up. He has been a member of CAS's pool of approximately 300 arbitrators since 2007, but this is his first time working at the Olympics one of the biggest honors of his career, he says.
Although the CAS panel isn't required to consider decisions in past Olympic disputes to be ironclad precedents, as a court of law might, arbitrators typically do look to previous decisions for guidance.
"There needs to a consistent body of law so all members of the Olympic movement, including sports organizations and athletes are treated fairly," Mitten says. "So the focus is very much going to be on finding, what are the relevant facts, and what would be a fair and just result based upon the facts, as well as how have similar cases been resolved in the past?"
The trip isn't exactly fun and games; he'll only have an hour or two to report for duty if he's selected to serve on a panel, so he probably won't wander too far from the official hotel. Still, Mitten expects it to be an enjoyable experience that will enable him to meet people from all over the world and to attend many Olympic events.
"It's going to be a lot of fun," Mitten says. "To have the opportunity to meet and work with a distinguished group of arbitrators from several countries.The rules of the game need to be uniform, so everyone gets a fair chance. The dispute resolution procedure needs to be the same way."


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We'll show you how to replace a damaged hardwood floorboard in just a couple hours using basic carpentry tools. This article covers removing a hole-filled or otherwise damaged tongue-and-groove board, then installing a new one.
Look at the damaged flooring plank and decide how much length to remove. You want the new butt joint to be staggered about 10 in. from the butt joints of any adjacent flooring courses. Draw a line for the cut, then use a sharp chisel (1 in. or wider) to carefully cut the line through the top 1/8 in. of the flooring to create a crisp edge that defines the new butt joint.
With a spade bit, drill three relief holes next to the layout line to remove the bulk of the wood. Complete the cut by using the chisel to trim the full edge of the butt joint completely square and clean.
Replacing damaged or hole-filled hardwood tongue-and-groove floorboards takes a couple of hours, sharp tools and an understanding of how to break the interlocking tongue-and-groove board edges. When removing old flooring, create a new butt joint on just the side of the plank that's closest to the hole or where the damage ends.
Using the technique shown in Photos 1 – 4 and a carbide-tipped flooring blade that can cut through nails, remove the old hardwood flooring and install a perfect replacement piece. New flooring usually stands "proud" next to older, worn flooring.
Also, matching the color of aged flooring is difficult. For these reasons, the best time to repair flooring planks is when the entire floor needs to be sanded and refinished. Otherwise, using belt and orbital sanders, you'll have to level and then finish the new plank so it blends into the existing flooring—a tough job.
Make relief cuts in the flooring plank using a circular saw.
Saw two parallel relief cuts an inch apart down the center of the flooring plank to be removed. Set the saw blade depth 1/16 in. deeper than the thickness of the flooring. Position the circular saw in front of the newly created butt joint with the saw guard retracted, the blade clear of the flooring and the weight of the saw balanced on the front of the saw shoe. For safety, don't position any part of your body behind the blade.
Grip the saw firmly, turn it on, carefully lower the blade into the flooring, and make the first saw pass down the flooring to just before the other end of the board. Repeat the procedure with a second plunge cut.
Using the chisel and a pry bar, remove the strip of flooring between the relief cuts and pull the tongue-and-groove edges of the old flooring where they interlock with the adjacent flooring courses. Completely clean out the opened section of flooring.
Saw off the bottom groove on the new flooring plank.
Rip cut and remove the bottom groove from the replacement flooring piece using a table saw, circular saw, or sharp chisel and utility knife. Set the saw fence to cut 5/16 in. off the width of the plank and the saw blade depth to cut into it 1/4 in. deep. Once the bottom groove has been removed, measure the length required for the replacement piece and cut it. Pencil the location of floor joists on the new board.
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Going to try and winter over some Nuc's next year, just made a styrofoam nuc out of 1 inch styro board from home depot. I'm sure its been done before so its not earth changing. I'm thinking I need to paint it for weather protection. My biggest fear is propolis on the inside, I put down little walnut strips for my frames to rest on but pulling them out may pull apart my styro.
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Sake-Steamed Sockeye Salmon With Sake Butter
Seattle celeb chef Tom Douglas, who helped define Pacific Northwest cuisine, offers this spin on salmon, a perpetual city favorite.
1 stalk lemongrass, split lengthwise
2 cups water
2 cups sake
10 ginger coins (1/8-inch-thick slices from a knob of fresh ginger)
2 star anise pods
Peel of 1 orange
1-1/2 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
Lime wedges
Sake butter:
2 tablespoons peeled and finely julienned ginger
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sake
1 tablespoon heavy cream
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into large dice
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
Bruise the lemon grass with the back of a knife. Place the lemongrass, water, sake, ginger, star anise, and orange peel in the bottom of a Chinese bamboo steamer. Bring water to a boil. Put the salmon in the steamer basket and cover. Steam until salmon is done, about four to five minutes.
To make the sake butter, in a small saucepan on medium-high heat sweat the ginger and shallots in one tablespoon of butter for two to three minutes. Add the sake, bring to a boil, and reduce by two-thirds, about three minutes. Add the heavy cream, bring to a boil, and reduce by half, about two minutes. Add butter to the sauce, bit by bit, while whisking constantly. Once all the butter has been incorporated, remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the remaining teaspoon of sake and the lime juice. Season to taste with salt.
Place a salmon fillet on a plate and top with sake butter. Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve with steamed rice and steamed baby bok choy.
Servings: Serves four
Endive Salad With Roasted Pears
Made with fresh produce, this salad created by Kathy Casey offers crisp tastes of the Pacific Northwest. From Kathy Casey's Northwest Table © 2006 Kathy Casey. For best results, make the cranberry vinaigrette first.
2 unpeeled ripe but firm pears
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 head baby frisée
2 heads Belgian endive
1 small head radicchio, sliced (about 2 cups)
4 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the pears into 1-inch pieces. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a large bowl, then mix in pears. Spread the pears on a lightly greased baking sheet and roast for seven to ten minutes, or until lightly caramelized.
Cut the root end and top off the frisée. Rinse thoroughly, separate the head into leaves, and spin dry. Cut the stem ends off the endive, halve the heads lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into thin strips. Toss the frisée and endive in a large, deep bowl with the remaining greens.
Mix 1/2 cup Dish D'Lish Cranberry Vinaigrette in with the greens (recipe below). Divide among large dinner plates. Top each with pears, cheese, cranberries, and hazelnuts. Pass additional dressing.
Servings: Serves four to six
Dish D'Lish Cranberry Vinaigrette
2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup vegetable oil or very light olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Combine cranberries, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the cranberries pop, four to five minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Purée the mixture in a blender, adding in the mustard and orange juice. With the machine running, gradually drizzle in the oil. The dressing should become smooth and emulsified. Blend in the salt and pepper.
Rosemary Roasted Crab
Harvested from Puget Sound, Dungeness crab is a local treat. Seattleite Cynthia Nims shares this recipe she designed to show off the crab's decadent flavor. From Crab (2002) in the Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series © Cynthia Nims. www.cynthianims.com
2 whole cooked Dungeness crabs (about 2 pounds each), cleaned, portioned, shells lightly cracked, or 1-1/2 pounds king crab legs
6 to 8 long sprigs rosemary
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the crab in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with rosemary sprigs and lemon slices. Add the olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes, and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to evenly coat the crab pieces with the seasonings, and arrange them in an even layer. Roast the crab until it is heated and shells are lightly browned, eight to ten minutes. Garnish with the rosemary and lemon slices.
Servings: Serves two
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The mysterious Richard Grey is a colourful character. Look on the internet for information about Richard Grey a Frenchman who lives in Ibiza Spain and produces for US label Subliminal Records and you may feel you are searching for some kind of international man of mystery. There are entries for an English knight from the 15th century with the same name. There are pictures there are extensive discographies detailing over 100 bumping big room releases using over 30 pseudonyms spanning thirteen years of prolific activity including ten years worth of work for the massive Subliminal But there is almost information about the man himself. Richard Grey born Richard Christian Rene Jacquin grew up in Cannes a small sparkling sunny town on the French Riviera with a big reputation as a Summer destination for the rich and fabulous famous for its film festival and well known in the music biz for the annual Midem event a coming together of label bosses and artists from all over the world. The twelve year old Richard already hooked on the club music he was hearing on late night radio would sneak in to the Midem trade show through one of the back doors of the conference centre and blag vinyl promos from the unsuspecting label bosses.
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It's early, but LeBron James has managed to take his game to new heights this season.
Somehow, LeBron James just keeps surprising us.
Now in his 10th season in the NBA (yes, it's normal to feel a sudden rush of oldness), James continues to evolve as a basketball player. Coming off a year in which he won MVP, Finals MVP and an Olympic gold medal, James hasn't become complacent with his game, and it appears the virtually unprecedented prosperity last season has only motivated him to raise the bar.
Here are three parts of James' game that he's elevated so far.
1. He's shooting 3s like Ray Allen.
First, a little story: Several of the team's finest shooters would participate in a shooting contest every day after practice during the season. This has been a daily ritual for years now, but Allen's presence raised the stakes for Miami's sharpshooters such as Mike Miller, James Jones, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers and other ambitious players.
So, one day after a long shooting competition that wrapped up a preseason practice, Allen walked over to the waiting media huddle, wiped off his sweat with his jersey and began fielding questions.
Predictably, here was the first query: So, did you win the shooting contest?
Allen shook his head and laughed, "Nope. LeBron did, believe it or not."
This has happened a few times. Allen comes over to the media and he admits that James has beaten him in a shooting contest. Wait -- James consistently beating arguably the greatest 3-point shooter in a shooting contest? How is this possible?
I asked myself the same question late Monday night after watching James hit 3-point shot after 3-point shot against the poor Rockets. On the night, James scored 38 points with 15 of those points coming from beyond the arc. James is now shooting 52 percent (13-for-25) from downtown on the season, just shy of Allen's 54 percent rate.
When it comes to the 3-point shot, James has never enjoyed a hotter start. His previous high in 3-point percentage through eight games was back in 2006-07, when he shot 43.8 percent (14-for-32). This serves as a helpful warning sign, because that season, James shot 30.5 percent from downtown the rest of the way. It's a small sample size, indeed.
But it's worth watching as the season wears on, since this sort of efficiency is new ground for James. Put it this way: Guess how many 3-point shots James had made eight games into last season?
2. He's rebounding like Dwight Howard.
James has never averaged eight rebounds per game over a full season. Right now? He's averaging 10. In fact, James is currently enjoying a streak in which he's registered at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in five consecutive games. His longest such streak before that? Three games.
So again, we're entering new territory for James, which seems unthinkable considering his decorated past. Actually, his rebounds per game understates his rebounding prowess this season so far. Due to a few blowouts this season, James has posted a career-low 34.5 minutes per game. If we look at rebound rate -- which answers the question "What percentage of available rebounds has LeBron collected while on the floor?" -- we find that James' 17.2 percent ranks higher than that of Tyson Chandler, Kevin Garnett, Blake Griffin and Marcin Gortat so far this season. Not bad.
James has apparently embraced playing bigger this season now that Chris Bosh has shifted to center. Though he hasn't displayed his post game more this season -- Erik Spoelstra promised after the Houston game we'd see more of it soon -- James has hit the glass with reckless abandon thus far.
To wit: You know who else has a 17.2 rebound rate this season? Dwight Howard.
3. He's taking care of the ball like ... well, no one.
What was more impressive last night: James had 32 points in the second half or he handled the ball that much without committing a single turnover all game? Tough to decide.
We've heard a lot about James looking more relaxed, playing care-free basketball and feeling more comfortable in his own skin now that he's been relieved of the "ring-less" burden. But the numbers back up the takes from body language experts out there.
On Monday night, James recorded 38 points, 10 rebounds and six assists without turning the ball over. You know how many times that's happened over the past decade? Four times. Two of those performances belong to James. The other two? Dirk Nowitzki and Vince Carter.
So James' performance last night was pretty rare in the annals of the NBA. But when we look at James' campaign this season, we find that his ballhandling efficiency is off the charts. Until data from 3D video tracking services such as SportVU become more publicly available, we'll have to just estimate how much James is controlling the ball offensively. To do that, we'll look at his shot and assist frequency and compare that to how much he turns the ball over. Not perfect, but you'll get the idea.
James is averaging 18.3 field goal attempts and 6.4 assists per 36 minutes this season. If we look into NBA history and pull up all the seasons in which a player has averaged at least 18 field goal attempts and five assists on a 36-minute basis, we come up with 72 times that it has happened. So basically we're looking at players who have "dominated" the ball as much as James has this season.
Who owns the lowest turnover rate in that group of 72 instances?
James, at 1.8 turnovers per 36 minutes.
The next two? World B. Free and Michael Jordan. The average player on this list turned it over three times every 36 minutes. James is registering a rate almost half that so far.
It's early. Eight games early. But so far, James has never looked this good this early in the 3-point shooting, rebounding and turnover columns in his career.
With all this considered, it's no surprise that James has already separated himself from the field in player efficiency rating (PER).
Here's a chart illustrating where all players stack up so far this season by PER and minutes played (minimum five games and 10 minutes per game).
If James shoots, rebounds and handles the ball this well, what's left?
Data courtesy of Basketball-Reference.


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Crosslake Community School is to close at 12:45 p.m. today, Thursday, April 11, because of the heavy, blowing snow.
Pequot Lakes Schools will stay in session until the regular time. Afternoon Early Special Education classes are canceled. A decision on after-school activities is expected to be made early this afternoon.
Pine River-Backus Schools also will remain in session until the normal time, as will Nisswa School in the Brainerd School District.
The Brainerd School District will have no afternoon Early Special Education or Early Childhood classes.
The district's website said snow is expected to diminish and plows will be on the roads by 1 p.m. to allow for busing home for all students at the regular times.
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Introducing the fifth and final member of our ASICS Target 26.2 team - Emma (aka EmmaC)Emma will be mentored by Sam Murphy on this thread (starting December 26).
She'll be posting her training progress and be receiving physio and nutrition advice from the ASICS PRO Team live on this thread so make sure you bookmark this thread to find out how she gets on.
You can read more about Emma's running background and goals by clicking on the article link at the top of the thread.
Good luck Emma!
Congratulations Emma- I'm hoping for sub 4.30 at Brighton next year so will follow your thread closely!!!
Tremendous ...well done !
All the best and hopefully you will receive positive energy and support from the forum as well as the coaches
Graham K
Well done Emma, look forward to meeting you and the others on Saturday.
Good luck
YEEEAAAHH - well done you!! So pleased you got through. Amazing news! Enjoy London and the rest of the journey
I'm overwhelmed at all the posts already!
Bit scared now - I've aimed at 4:30 for the last 2 years at VLM and failed - so hope this will be the year!
I'll let you know how it all goes on Saturday - having my fitness assessment filmed. Slightly concerned about my jowls and belly wobbling up and down!
Hope the weather holds off - track training tonight. Last week was a washout - by the 2nd rep we realised we couldn't get any wetter and sploshed around for 4 more reps of 3 mins
Anything you would like to know please ask.
I'll try to remember that when I running through hail!
The winter training makes running in the spring so much sweeter doesn't it!
Thank you Nicole!
Hope you are still doing Brighton! x
I think you might know this anyway but thought I should add a little background to explain a bit about my life and my running....
I started running after the birth of my second son as it was the only way I could fit in any excercise at the time. My Mother-in-Law was very ill and hubby was working away from home. During the 9 months of pregnancy I managed to gain nearly 5 stone so really needed to shift some baggage!
Got bitten by the bug and loved working steadily up to managing a 10k about 6 months after I started. Then I got a VLM place running for the Hospice who had cared for my Mother-in-law and the realisation of what I had let myself in for became aparent.
But .. I trained too hard, didn't listen to advice and got injured. SO I was really unprepared in 2010 and hobbled round in just under 5 hours. Amazingly I got a ballot place for 2011 and prepared much better - should have been on for about 4:30 but crashed and burned at mudchute and qued up for a while at the portaloos! Managed to know 11 mins of previous time even with the pit stop!
My life is mental (in a good but very busy way) - but running is the thing that keeps me sane and fit enough to cope with the sleep deprivation caused by having 2 little boys and a teaching job! I also have to fit around my hubbys football matches and training - every year he says he will retire and he is taking longer to get over the knocks... we shall see!
I love running and am so excited about this amazing opportunity - I hope that you can all benefit from the advice and training that I recieve. With a bit of luck, hard work and great advice I hope I can break my 4:30 target and actually manage to run a marathon faster than I gave birth!
Happy running everyone!
Yay!!! Well done Emma. Enjoy every moment of it all... and don't forget to wrap up warm!
I'm copying Knight Rider here...
Age: 38 (But have told my children 28)
Resident: Sussex
Status: Married
Children: 2 boys (7 & 4) - Same as Knight rider!
Pets: None
Driving Licence: Clean
Music: Beatles, Police, Jam, Motown - pretty eclectic!
Food: Risotto or Thai
Film: Ryans Daughter, Lord of the Rings and so many others that could go in there
Marathons: 4:47 (2011) Qty = 2
Half: 2:01.01 (Feb 2011) Qty 4
10k: 51.33(2011)
So is 4:30 a sensible target?
Hi Emma
Looking forward to meeting you properly tomorrow and chatting about your goal and programme.
Your current PBs certainly put you within the realms of a sub 4.30 finish. In fact, I'd go so far as to say sub 4.15.
It depends a little on whether squeezing in an additonal session (to your current 3 days per week) is feasible. I'll be interested to know what your training frequency was in your last two marathon build-ups. Not to say it can't be done on 3 days a week, but an extra day gives a little more to play with!
So see you tomorrow! Cheers, Sam
Hi Sam
Thank you - really looking forward to meeting you tomorrow and I have an idea about how I might be able to sneak in an extra run around my hubby's football!
4:15 sounds like a crazy time but am happy to target what you think is sensible! I'll bring my training log from last year with me.
See you bright and early tomorrow.


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