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Anyway, in honor of this occasion, here's a list of good Thanksgiving movies. In no particular order – thus, alphabetized. [Read on here…]
No list again this week – and no stroll down memory lane, either. This week is straight column with a full disc review on the side.
22 Jump Street – I can't say I am too much of a fan of these films. The first one was cute and I remember scenes more than the movie itself. This one, I couldn't remember a day after seeing it. Or did I see it? I don't remember. See? [Read on here…]
Not only am I a huge movie fan – I also love to read. Novels, short stories and comics; I'll read the back of a can of ravioli – I don't care. My mother is mostly responsible. In my summers growing up, she would assign me books to read and for some reason I did it without argument. It was mostly the classics: Robinson Crusoe, Moby Dick, 20,000 Leagues – the good stuff. She would also filter in things like Jaws because she knew I loved monsters. When I started to read stuff on my own – unassigned – I gravitated to Stephen King, gobbling up his stuff like it was going out of style. [Read on here…]
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As luck would have it, Bill reviewed the second biggest title coming this week – check out his review of The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug – Extended Edition here. [Read on here…]
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Police: Drugs given to driver in fatal Hampton crash
Cindy Sheppard, 48, of 51 Ocean Blvd., was charged Wednesday night with a felony count of selling drugs and of allowing an improper person to operate a car.
Darriean Hess, who had no driver's license, had already been stopped for speeding in Hampton at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday — about eight hours before she allegedly caused the deadly accident during a bicycle charity ride, police said.
Sheppard is accused of giving Hess the fentanyl some time after 1:30 a.m., police said.
In a separate case, Sheppard was arrested June 4 for allegedly dealing drugs. Hampton police detectives raided her home on Ocean Boulevard, coming away with quantities of cocaine, heroin and other drugs. At the time of her arrest, police said Sheppard was a "significant source" of heroin in the region.
Sheppard was arraigned Thursday morning from the Rockingham County jail via video at the 10th Circuit Court, Seabrook District Division. Judge Mark Weaver set bail at $10,000 cash or surety at Sheppard's arraignment today.
Sheppard's defense lawyer, Neil Reardon, argued for lower bail, saying she's not a flight risk. He said she has spent her entire life in New Hampshire and all of her family is in the area. He also said Sheppard is a double amputee from the leg down and that it would be "difficult for her to physically run away."
Hess made her first court appearance Wednesday. She was arrested Tuesday on two counts each of negligent homicide and second-degree assault.
Judge Mark Weaver set bail at $50,000 cash or corporate surety, meaning she'll remain at Rockingham County jail unless she can make bail.
"She's been absolutely grief-stricken, judge," public defender Tony Naro said of Hess, adding, "This is beyond tragic for all parties involved."
The accident on Route 1A happened Saturday at 8:30 a.m. while bicyclists participating in the Granite State Wheelmen Seacoast Century Ride were at Underwood Bridge near the Seabrook town line.
Authorities say Hess was driving a friend's 2002 Honda Civic southbound on Route 1A at a high rate of speed when she suddenly drifted over the double yellow line and crashed into four bicyclists.
Pamela Wells, 60, of South Hamilton, Mass., and Elise Bouchard, 52, of Danvers, Mass., were killed. Two other bicyclists, Uwe Uhmeyer, 60, of Essex, Mass., and Margo Heigh, 54, of Danvers, Mass., were injured.
Hours earlier, Hampton police had stopped Hess in the same area after she was caught traveling 59 mph in the zone posted at 30 mph.
During the traffic stop, police discovered that Hess had no driver's license in New Hampshire or any other state, police said in a complaint. She was issued summonses and released to Sheppard, a licensed driver.
According to police, Sheppard was told that Hess couldn't drive because she didn't have a license. Sheppard then took control of the vehicle.
During an interview with police after her arrest Tuesday in connection with the accident, Hess told investigators that she spent the night at Sheppard's Hampton residence after she was released Saturday after the initial traffic stop. During that time, Hess told police that Sheppard provided her with the drug fentanyl, a police affidavit said.
"Ms. Hess stated that Ms. Sheppard took control of her vehicle and keys at the time of the initial traffic stop, but returned them to her with the knowledge that she would drive the vehicle in the morning," Hampton police Detective Christopher Gilroy wrote in the affidavit.
Witnesses have told police that the vehicle was operating erratically before the accident, but police have not said that Hess was under the influence of alcohol or any drugs at the time.
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England captain Chris Robshaw defended his decision to kick a penalty with three minutes remaining despite his side trailing by four points.
Owen Farrell kicked the penalty to bring England to within a point at 16-15, but a poor take by England at the restart ended any hopes they had of a late, dramatic comeback. It is the second time in two weeks that muddled thinking with a penalty has cost England. Against Australia England decided to kick for touch and territory rather than take three points against Australia.
"I thought we could take the three points, get down field for a drop goal. But unfortunately it was not to be," Robshaw said. "You have to take every game as it comes. We thought we might get a chance for another three but it didn't happen. We discussed it and I have to make those calls at the end of the day, that is on me and I thought we still had time to get the points, get back down there with the re-start and put ourselves potentially in drop goal or penalty range. I am the one who makes that call. It is on me."
England coach Stuart Lancaster was non-commital on the decision that means the Springboks have now gone unbeaten at Twickenham since 2006. It also means that England have only won once in their six most recent Tests.
"I think we need to review all our decisions," he said. "I am not going to comment on individual decisions. We pushed them to the line and we should have got over the line but we couldn't. We'll sit down as a group on Monday morning when the emotion has gone out of the game and reflect on it. We discuss all the decisions. Some we get right, some we don't get right and that's part of any side's development. We're just disappointed to have lost the game, a game we felt we could have won.
"The players have to make decisions on the field, as coaches we can't influence that. We back the players and support them and if we can learn from it and do better next time that's what we do. The purpose of having a captain in a team is that he makes decisions and the players back him. That's what should happen. We go 16-6 and you look at the team and say 'Have we got the character to take on the team second best in the world, pull yourselves back into the game and give yourself a chance of winning' and we did."
For South Africa the win means that the Springboks have finished the year with three wins and a draw after four Test with England. The win means they finish their northern hemisphere tour with three wins from three over England, Ireland and Scotland.
"We wanted three wins so we are pretty happy tonight," South Africa captain Jean de Villiers said: "Earlier in the year we probably would have lost this game."
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Symons show simmediate improvement for Fulham
A string of poor results left Fulham at the bottom of the table after seven matches in the season. This led to the dismissal of Felix Magath, who came in as the third manager last season. The German was heavily criticised for his primitive training methods and creating a bad atmosphere in the team. It has been no coincidence that immediately after his exit, results have started improving. Kit Symons, who was appointed as his replacement on a short-term basis, has already secured three victories in the last five matches.
Fulham Backs manager to do well
Fulham's season went from bad to worse after the team suffered yet another defeat in the latest Championship match at the hands of Nottingham Forest. The 5-3 defeat has raised more pressure from manager Felix Magath, who has strangely said after the match that this campaign is complete catastrophe. The German became the Fulham manager midway through last season but he was unable to prevent them from dropping down to the Championship. Despite this, Fulham have backed their manager extremely well in the summer transfer window.
Magath Has HUge Task Ahead
Fulham sunk to the bottom spots of the Premier League and have been relegated to the Championship League with Felix Magath having a huge task ahead of him as the tactician is the man elected to return Fulham to the Premier League.
Nikolay Bodurov, Adil Chihi, Mahamadou Diarra, Thomas Eisfeld, Tim Hoogland, Shaun Hutchinson, Ross McCormack, Kostas Stafylidis, Adam Taggart and Kay Voser are all of the players that have been officially confirmed to join Fulham as the main reinforcements for their upcoming quest of earning a promotion spot in the Championship League.
Magath Claims He Would Pass On Neymar
Fulham boss Felix Magath has claimed that he would pass the opportunity to sign Brazilian superstar Neymar because he would rather have Thomas Müller in his team. Magath will be in charge of the Fulham team despite their relegation to the Championship after more than a decade in the Premier League. After becoming the third boss for the club last season, he failed to keep them in the Premier League. It was seen as an opportunity for owner Shahid Khan to sack him, but the American has decided to stick with Magath for the time being.
Magath Confirms Loan Players Will Leave
Fulham manager Felix Magath has confirmed that it is highly likely that loan players like Darren Bent will leave the club at the end of the season. The former Aston Villa man came to the club on a season-long loan deal, but he failed to prevent Fulham from getting relegated to the Championship. Since the club will not be able to support the wages of a player like Bent, it is looking likely that the club will not look into converting this deal into a permanent one. The former Charlton and Tottenham striker has struggled for form in recent years.
Magath Will Remain Manager
Fulham have confirmed that the German Felix Magath will remain as the manager of the club next season as well. Magath was unable to prevent the club from getting relegated into the championship. He was appointed with 12 matches remaining in the season. However, the late flurry from Fulham with a couple of victories were not enough to see them get out of the relegation trouble at the last moment. Magath was the third manager of the season, as Fulham struggled to cope with the inexperience of its new owner.
Fulham experienced the chance of playing in the top tier league of England, in the Premier League for 13 successive seasons but a disastrous campaign has seen them dropping to the Championship League.
The season for Fulham kicked off in a stellar fashion as Shahid Khan became the new owner as he bought the club from Mohamed Al-Fayed and the cash injection that the Pakistani billionaire carried into the club was expected to improve the squad but the results didn't display it.
Fulham slipped closer to the championship after a 3-1 defeat against relegation rivals Cardiff away from home. This was seen as the match that could save Fulham's Premier league status since the club were up against one of their main contenders for the drop zone.
Fulham striker Lewis Holtby says that people are wrong to brand their manager Felix Magath as the new Saddam Hussein.
The former Bayern Munich manager was recently appointed as the replacement for René Meulensteen. He is known for a hard stance towards the players and the various aspects of the club. It has earned him this reputation over the last few years, but he has been quite successful at keeping clubs in the danger relegation trouble to safety from the drop zone. He may not have stayed at long periods for the club, but some view him as the perfect solution for Fulham at the moment.
Bryan Ruiz is very close to making a move away from Fulham. He has clearly been told by the boss Rene Meulensteen that he can get in touch with different clubs.
The attacking midfielder from Costa Rica had arrived at Craven Cottage about 2 and half years back after leaving FC Twente. A big amount of money had been spent by Fulham to buy him, but, he hasn't been able to repay that so far. Apart from a few good performances here and there, he has been largely inconsistent.


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Big 12: Kansas Jayhawks
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Big 12 viewer's guide: Week 13
Last weekend appeared like it would have minimal impact on the race for a College Football Playoff berth, with TCU visiting Kansas and Baylor sitting at home during a bye week. Instead, KU gave TCU everything it could handle and the Horned Frogs ended up dropping out of the CFP rankings top four despite a win.
This weekend, Baylor faces a similar scenario as the clear favorite over Oklahoma State, which is in the midst of a four-game losing streak.
Here are the storylines to watch in the Big 12 during Week 13:
Texas Tech at Iowa State, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox Sports Networks): Both teams badly need a win with one conference victory combined between the Red Raiders and Cyclones. Texas Tech showed plenty of fight in the loss to OU and has the better offense of the two with either Patrick Mahomes or Davis Webb at quarterback. But the Red Raiders also have an ugly trend of shooting themselves in the foot with turnovers and penalties. The Cyclones are coming off a bye week with a renewed focus on righting the ship after a blowout loss to KU in their last game. In a lot of ways, the 2015 season starts now for the Red Raiders and Cyclones with players on both teams looking to solidify themselves as key playmakers of the future.
Oklahoma State at No. 7 Baylor, 7:30 p.m. ET, (Fox): There is no shortage of reasons for Baylor to want to win -- and win impressively. Not only did Oklahoma State hammer Baylor 49-17 in 2013, but the Pokes have been the biggest thorn in the Bears' side in the entire conference in recent years, having won four of the past five meetings. Combine Baylor's pursuit of a College Football Playoff berth and desire to impress the committee with Oklahoma State's recent struggles and it could be an explosive night at McLane Stadium.
Big 12 morning links
- The Big 12 has a problem and it's not just the chance the conference finds itself on the outside looking in when the top four for the College Football Playoff is announced, writes Jonathan Clegg of the Wall Street Journal. The conference dealing with an image problem as Baylor and TCU could be overlooked Clegg contends. I'm sure its frustrating for coaches, players and fans alike to see the Big 12 show the depth and overall parity to rival the SEC but not get the credit for it. The committee's decision to keep Mississippi State in the top four tells you all you need to know.
- Iowa State defensive coordinator Wally Burnham still has plenty of passion and hopes his players finally have some success in the Cyclones final few games, writes Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register. It's one thing I've always noticed and respected about Paul Rhoads' teams. No matter how hard things get, his players generally continue to play hard. That's not an easy feat for a head coach.
- Kansas' Nigel King has provided something the Jayhawks haven't had in years: A playmaking threat at the receiver position. Rustin Dodd of the Wichita Eagle details the Maryland transfer's road to Lawrence. King's emergence is yet another example of a change made by Clint Bowen, who felt King was among the Jayhawks' underused talents. King had 17 targets during Charlie Weis' four games as coach before amassing 43 targets in six games with Bowen at the helm. King heads into this weekend's game with Oklahoma after back-to-back games with more than 100 receiving yards.
- The College Football Playoff has changed Bob Stoops' stance on the date of Bedlam, Oklahoma's annual meeting with Oklahoma State, reports Jason Kersey of The Oklahoman. The veteran head coach had previously expressed displeasure about the game's early December date because he felt it was handicapping the Sooners on the recruiting trail with OU losing a week to recruit in December. Now, with the College Football Playoff in mind, Stoops thinks playing in early December alongside the championship games of the other conferences, is a good idea. To me, playing on the final day of the regular season was always a good idea, playoff or not, because few teams get that chance and the added exposure playing in early December brings and any lost time recruiting can be made up during the final stretch of the recruiting cycle.
- The committee's decision to rank Baylor No. 7 is putting the Bears in the position where they have to try to embarrass every team they play and impress the committee, suggests Matt Hayes of the Sporting News. There's plenty of football to be played, so hopefully it works itself out but I just have a hard time understanding how the Bears are behind some of these other one-loss teams, particularly Mississippi State and Ohio State. Considering the committee thinks highly enough to jump OU back into the top 25 after a decent, but not great, win at Texas Tech, why doesn't Baylor's road beatdown of the Sooners carry more weight?
Big 12 morning links
- The Dallas Morning News' Chuck Carlton gave his thoughts on the 2015 Big 12 schedule being released. Carlton noted Baylor's November slate, which, while brutal, will also give the Bears an opportunity to impress. The Bears travel to Kansas State (on a Thursday), Oklahoma State and TCU (on a Black Friday) and then play host to Oklahoma before welcoming Texas the first week in December. Whatever happens, the Bears won't be flying under the radar against that stretch.
- The West Virginia and K-State defenses will be in the spotlight tonight, notes the Charleston Gazette's Dave Hickman. K-State is tough against the run. West Virginia is second in the Big 12 in pass defense. Hickman believes that whichever defense limits the big plays in Morgantown will give its team a win in a Big 12 matchup that will go a long way in determining the bowl fates of both sides.
- The Tulsa World's Bill Haisten reported that Oklahoma State QB Daxx Garman was able to practice Wednesday. According to Haisten, Garman had been rendered inactive by what is believed to have been concussion symptoms. What will be interesting is if Garman is ruled out this weekend at Baylor. The Cowboys could pull the redshirt off freshman Mason Rudolph with only two games left in the season. The Cowboys would obviously like to avoid that, and end the season with Garman behind center. But finally getting the chance to see what Rudolph can do will would be intriguing.
- TCU coach Gary Patterson said the College Football Playoff selection committee has a hard job, and he's trying to make it harder. "I just want to make it tough on them," he told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Carlos Mendez. "I want to win the next two, be 11-1, and let them decide. That's all I can control. I just want to finish the journey." All the Horned Frogs can do is beat Texas. But there's still a lot of ball to be played around the country. And Patterson seems to realize, if college football has taught us anything over the years, we could be in for a major upset or two.
- Kansas coach Clint Bowen told the Lawrence Journal-World's Matt Tait that he's been hearing the voices of support, including from Patterson and from Iowa State offensive coordinator Mark Mangino, who both suggested that Bowen deserves the permanent job. "Anytime someone says something positive about you, obviously you notice," Bowen said. "And it means a lot." Bowen has done everything possible to show the Kansas administration he deserves the permanent job. A strong finish these final two games will only help, too.
- Great read today by Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News on Texas' beloved loudmouth, cornerback Quandre Diggs. The senior four-year starter gets called an old soul by his family and teammates, which is an apt label. He grew up fast and has always brought a mature presence to this Texas team. Referring to Diggs as his team's "conscience" is spot-on. He's the kind of hard-nosed competitor Charlie Strong would love to have a lot more of at UT.
- Two years ago, we got Collin Klein vs. Geno Smith in Morgantown. This time around, the QB showdown of Jake Waters vs. Clint Trickett promises to be a good one. The second-year starters have more in common than you might think -- both are transfers who've raised their game now that they're more at ease operating their respective offense. Keep this in mind, too: Among Big 12 teams, only WVU, KSU and TCU have managed to avoid starting multiple QBs this season. Excited to see how two of the league's most efficient passers respond in coming back from crushing losses.
- Texas Tech is wondering whether left tackle Le'Raven Clark will be back next season. The junior, a three-year starter, could pursue the NFL draft this spring if he gets good feedback from the league. Clark admits he wouldn't like to leave Tech behind after this season, but Kliff Kingsbury and his coaches went through this with Jace Amaro last year and will support Clark no what matter what he decides. The fact that Clark is versatile and experience at playing multiple spots on the line should help his cause.
Big 12 Week 13 predictions
Why Kansas State will win: West Virginia will bounce back and give K-State a heck of a fight in Morgantown. The Wildcats haven't gone on the road much this season (three times, in fact), but they'll be locked in and angry. KSU's defense gets after Clint Trickett just as Texas did. Kansas State 38, West Virginia 34 -- Max Olson
Why West Virginia will win: After battling four top 10 teams, the Mountaineers finally looked like a tired bunch in Austin. The week off should have done wonders for them physically and psychologically. I expect West Virginia to come out fired up for this game, knowing a win over the Wildcats would ensure this season will be deemed a success. West Virginia 34, Kansas State 31 -- Jake Trotter
Why Iowa State will win: Trotter has a two-game lead in our picks contest. I have to catch up. Fortune favors the bold. The Cyclones are fresh off a bye and will be able to move the ball on Tech. This is their best (only?) chance to avoid a winless conference season. If Davis Webb is back and dealing, I might be dead wrong. Iowa State 27, Texas Tech 24 -- Olson
Why Texas Tech will win: The Red Raiders simply have more firepower. Neither defense is great, so the team with the bigger arsenal should triumph, and that team is Tech. Texas Tech 38, Iowa State 24 -- Chatmon
Unanimous selections:
Baylor over Oklahoma State: Have you been watching the Oklahoma State offense? The Cowboys lead the Big 12 in three-and-outs, and since the Bears are gunning for style points, this could get ugly fast in Waco. The only variable to this game will be whether Oklahoma State is forced to pull the redshirt off freshman Mason Rudolph if a banged up Daxx Garman can't go. Yet even though Rudolph is an intriguing quarterback prospect, he won't have enough help around him and up front for it to make much of a difference against the speedy Bears. Baylor 66, Oklahoma State 13 – Trotter
Oklahoma over Kansas: If the Sooners lean on their running game, KU could struggle to find answers. Even though Clint Bowen's Jayhawks are much improved, a road win at OU still seems out of reach. Oklahoma 31, Kansas 17 – Chatmon
Why Kansas will keep it close: The Jayhawks will find a way to force OU to pass the ball. KU plays great pass defense. Without Trevor Knight, Oklahoma isn't playing great pass offense. Oklahoma 31, Kansas 21 -- Olson
Season records:
- Trotter: 58-6
- Chatmon: 56-8
- Olson: 55-9
Big 12 stat check: Week 13
Baylor: The Bears' defense was supposed to take a step backward after losing several starters from its 2013 unit. Instead BU ranks among the conference leaders in several categories and leads the Big 12 by forcing a punt on 50.8 percent of opponents possessions and could see that number increase this weekend with a hapless Oklahoma State offense visiting McLane Stadium on Saturday.
Iowa State: The Cyclones will need to improve their sack percentage if they hope to slow down Texas Tech's passing attack. ISU's 3.5 sack percentage ranks last in the Big 12 as the Cyclones have struggled to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks outside of defensive end Cory Morrissey's five sacks.
Kansas: Beware of the Jayhawks coming out of the halftime locker room. KU has a plus-8 turnover margin in the third quarter, which leads the Big 12. Clint Bowen's squad could need some turnovers to upset Oklahoma in Norman, so an opportunistic defense could be the Jayhawks' key against OU.
Kansas State: The Wildcats are tough to stop once they get rolling. K-State scores on 66.2 percent of its drives that begin with an initial first down. In other words, a three-and-out is the best bet to slow the Wildcats' offense, so West Virginia should take heed.
Oklahoma: The Sooners' running game has been impressive but their ball protection has been even more impressive. OU is averaging 240.9 rushing yards per game yet has lost a fumble once in 408 rushes. That's a 0.7 fumble percentage, best in the Big 12.
Oklahoma State: The Cowboys' offense is trending downward and the offensive line is a big reason why. Negative plays have become the norm for Mike Gundy's team with 36.2 percent of their plays resulting in negative yardage. Only Iowa State (37.9) has a worse percentage in the Big 12.
Texas: With a date with TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin on the horizon, the Longhorns might be the best equipped to handle the conference's top dual-threat signal-caller. UT's 9.3 sack percentage is the best in the Big 12 with Baylor (8.4) as the only other Big 12 team with a sack percentage higher than 8 percent.
TCU: The Horned Frogs do a good job of adjusting their approach at halftime. Their average of 8.39 yards per play in the third quarter is first in the Big 12 and nearly two yards better than second-ranked K-State (6.68 ypp).
Texas Tech: Even with Tech's uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Red Raiders' defense is at the heart of the struggles for Kliff Kingsbury's team. Tech is allowing 3.04 points per drive, last in the Big 12 and No. 123 among FBS teams. The Red Raiders' offense hasn't helped the cause with 22 turnovers but the defense has been unable to overcome those mistakes.
WVU: The Mountaineers' defense has played a huge role in the improvement of Dana Holgorsen's team. WVU's pass defense has been much improved with the Mountaineers allowing 6.06 yards per pass attempt, ranking second in the Big 12. Last season, WVU ranked last in the conference at 7.88 yards allowed per pass attempt.
Big 12 releases 2015 schedule
Sept. 26
Oklahoma State at Texas
TCU at Texas Tech
Oct. 3
Texas Tech vs. Baylor (Arlington)
Kansas at Iowa State
Kansas State at Oklahoma State
West Virginia at Oklahoma
Texas at TCU
Oct. 10
Baylor at Kansas
Iowa State at Texas Tech
Oklahoma vs. Texas (Dallas)
Oklahoma State at West Virginia
TCU at Kansas State
Oct. 17
West Virginia at Baylor
Oklahoma at Kansas State
Texas Tech at Kansas
TCU at Iowa State
Oct. 24
Iowa State at Baylor
Kansas at Oklahoma State
Kansas State at Texas
Texas Tech at Oklahoma
Oct. 29 (Thursday)
West Virginia at TCU
Oct. 31
Oklahoma at Kansas
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech
Texas at Iowa State
Nov. 5 (Thursday)
Baylor at Kansas State
Nov. 7
Iowa State at Oklahoma
Kansas at Texas
Texas Tech at West Virginia
TCU at Oklahoma State
Nov. 14
Kansas at TCU
Kansas State at Texas Tech
Oklahoma at Baylor
Oklahoma State at Iowa State
Texas at West Virginia
Nov. 21
Baylor at Oklahoma State
Iowa State at Kansas State
West Virginia at Kansas
TCU at Oklahoma
Nov. 26 (Thursday)
Texas Tech at Texas
Nov. 27 (Friday)
Baylor at TCU
Nov. 28
Iowa State at West Virginia
Kansas State at Kansas
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State
Dec. 5
West Virginia at Kansas State
Texas at Baylor
- The biggest thing that jumps out is the Baylor-TCU game on Black Friday. I saw some dissension about this on Twitter, but I actually kind of like it. The Big 12 needs rivalries after the Red River Showdown and Bedlam, and TCU-Baylor seems to be the league's best chance at developing a third major rivalry. Putting the game on a special day like Black Friday places an added emphasis on the game. Especially if it again holds Big 12 title and playoff implications.
- Baylor has a killer November slate, with road trips to K-State, Oklahoma State and TCU, and a home bout with Oklahoma. The Bears will also play their first two conference games away from home. I doubt Art Briles will be fired up about this schedule.
- TCU has a brutal stretch late in November, playing Oklahoma and Baylor in a six-day span. That two-game swing could define the Horned Frogs' season.
- Dec. 5 potentially could be a big weekend for the league. West Virginia, K-State, Texas and Baylor could all be in the Big 12 title mix. The league should have a national presence while other conferences are playing their championship games.
- The Big 12 has three Thursday night conference games, and all three have a chance to be good ones.
Big 12 morning links
- Iowa State is hoping to use the final stretch of the season as a springboard for next year, writes Bobby LaGesse of the Ames Tribune. The Cyclones used their bye week to change their outlook heading into games with West Virginia, Texas Tech and TCU. It's been a rough year for the Cyclones but going winless in Big 12 play could be a disaster for Paul Rhoads' team.
- Kansas' improved performances on the weekend have begun during the week, writes Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World. The intensity of practices have increased and players are starting to understand they have to pay the price, says interim coach Clint Bowen. It's interesting that the intensity and fun have picked up at Bowen's practices. It speaks to the relationships that Bowen has created with his players. If they didn't have a strong relationship, it's unlikely KU's players would respond to Bowen like they have.
- Kansas State coach Bill Snyder would have liked to see one of the Wildcats' running backs seize the primary ball carrier spot and become the "man" in the backfield, writes Ken Corbitt of the Topeka Capital-Journal. The Wildcats' inability to replace John Hubert has seemed like a handicap to the K-State offense for the bulk of the year. Quite frankly, it shows how well KSU has played as a team for the Wildcats to be 7-2 through nine games without a running back with more than 500 rushing yards.
- Becoming a Mountaineer was a dream come true for Clint Trickett and now the West Virginia quarterback can make it a perfect home finale with an upset win over Kansas State. Trickett has had a terrific season but has fallen off in recent weeks with more interceptions (3) than touchdowns (2). Make no mistake, he has been a key to WVU's improved record this season and he will be the key on Thursday night.
- Lastly, Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said the Red Raiders changed defensive signals "as soon as they found out" their signals may have been compromised after former defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt left the program, reports Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Earlier this week questions arose about the possibility of Tech's defensive signals "being passed around" during the past two to three weeks. It's such an odd situation but it seems odd the Red Raiders didn't immediately change signals upon Wallerstedt's departure but I can also see how, particularly in the midst of a tough season, it wouldn't even cross their mind that those signals could be compromised.
Roundtable: Big 12 defensive player of the year?
Several top-notch defensive linemen have made their mark on their teams, productive linebackers have helped shut down running games and defensive backs have changed games with big hits or interceptions. Yet nobody has run away with the moniker of Big 12 defensive player of the year.
In today's roundtable, Jake Trotter, Max Olson and Brandon Chatmon present five defenders who can make a strong case as the defensive player of the year. Here's a look at those five candidates, their stats, their best moment and their case for earning the award:
Dante Barnett, Kansas State
Stats: 54 tackles, 4 TFLs, 1 INT, 7 pass deflections
Best moment: Thanks in large part to Barnett's heady pass defense, K-State beat Texas 23-0 on Oct. 25 for the school's first home conference shutout in 15 years. He was named the Big 12 defensive player of the week for his efforts.
Case for: The Wildcats have been excellent defensively all season, and Barnett is the biggest reason why. He might not have the gaudy numbers of some of the other contenders, but he has been the glue of a K-State secondary that's been tough against the pass and superb helping against the run. -- Trotter
DT Andrew Billings, Baylor
Stats: 27 tackles (18 solo), eight tackles for loss, two sacks, eight quarterback hurries, one forced fumble.
Best moment: Billings was at his best in Baylor's lone loss of the season with eight tackles and two sacks in BU's 41-27 loss to West Virginia.
Case for: While Shawn Oakman has got a lot of attention along the Bears' defensive line, Billings has been a monster in the middle for Art Briles' team. He's one reason Briles lauded his defensive line before the season began and the sophomore hasn't disappointed as one of the Big 12's best defensive tackles as a disruptive force game in and game out. -- Chatmon
DT Malcom Brown, Texas
Stats: 66 tackles, 14 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 6 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles
Best moment: Absolutely unblockable against BYU, racking up 4 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in addition to 10 tackles.
Case for: Brown is giving Texas an All-America caliber season up the middle as an explosive 6-foot-2, 320-pound run-stuffer who can get after your quarterback even when you double-team him. With his wicked combination of brute power and speed, Brown is a nightmare to block. He leads all Big 12 defensive tackles in tackles, sacks and TFLs, and has also helped pave the way for breakout seasons from Texas LBs Jordan Hicks and Steve Edmond. The junior has first-round material written all over him and could go pro early. -- Olson
LB Paul Dawson, TCU
Stats: 105 tackles, 15 TFLs, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries
Best moment: A 41-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter for the game-winning score in a 37-33 upset of then-No. 4 Oklahoma.
Case for: What more does Dawson need to prove at this point? He's the No. 2 tackler (including tackles for loss) in the Big 12. He ranks in the top 10 nationally in solo tackles. Dawson has been as consistent as it gets from a production standpoint, and the senior has stepped up in huge moments, like the game-changing INTs he snagged against OU and West Virginia. He's simply a playmaker, and one who's helped play a major role in the Horned Frogs' ascent. -- Olson
LB Ben Heeney, Kansas
Stats: 112 tackles, 10 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception, 3 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Best moment: After being snubbed on our midseason All-Big 12 team, Heeney went out and dominated at Texas Tech with 21 tackles and a 37-yard interception.
Case for: While he might not play on a Big 12 contender, Heeney has been tremendous. He leads the country with 78 solo tackles as the anchor of a Kansas defense that has been solid, especially under interim head coach Clint Bowen. Heeney, who has been a stalwart for the Jayhawks the last three years, also sports the best beard in the Big 12. -- Trotter
Who do you think is the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year? Vote in our poll and comment below. Oh, and if you think the real candidate is missing ... well, stay tuned, your candidate could get his chance to shine on the Big 12 blog later this week.
Weekend recruiting wrap: Big 12
The Big 12 had a relatively slow week, as three games were on tap. The result of the slow week, however, proved to be prosperous for Baylor, as the Bears landed a commit to increase its 2015 class to a baker's dozen.
Here's an in-depth look at how the weekend fared from a recruiting perspective:
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National links: New tradition, playoff style
Among them, dotting the "i" at Ohio State, lighting the Tower at Texas and rolling Toomer's Corner at Auburn. All fine events, but no list of such customs in the sport is complete without the latest craze: the wait for Tuesday night.
I say that somewhat jokingly, so refrain from the angry tweets. No, I don't really think it's more fun to dream about the details of a five-minute interview with Jeff Long than to decorate an intersection with toilet paper.
But it's close.
So welcome to the fourth of seven Tuesday College Football Playoff poll unveils, where it finally gets real in the selection-committee room.
Why is this Tuesday different? Because after last Saturday, none of the remaining unbeaten or one-loss Power 5 contenders will meet in the regular season or in conference-title games.
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Big 12 FPI rankings: Week 12
Baylor continued its rise up the FPI, moving into the top four, but it is TCU's drop behind Oklahoma that headlines this week's update of the FPI.
After a 42-30 win against Texas Tech, the Sooners jumped TCU, moving from No. 10 to No. 9. TCU's lackluster showing in a 34-30 win against Kansas drops the Horned Frogs two spots to No. 11.
Baylor remains the clear favorite to win the Big 12, with its odds increasing from 71.7 percent to 74.3 during the off week.
TCU saw its odds drop from 24.2 percent to 21.7 percent, yet continues to have hope for a Big 12 title. But, after losing head-to-head to the Bears, TCU will need a Baylor loss to become the conference's designated champion.
KSU is the only other team with Big 12 title odds, at four percent, with the Wildcats hoping to win out and see TCU suffer a loss to Texas or Iowa State in its final two games.
Three-loss Oklahoma is projected to win out with home games against Kansas and Oklahoma State remaining on the schedule.
Interim coach Clint Bowen's Jayhawks continue to rise. After sitting at No. 103 two weeks ago, Kansas has risen to No. 89 on the heels of a win against Iowa State on Nov. 8 and the close loss to TCU on Saturday.
Oklahoma State is the biggest mover in the conference, dropping seven spots to No. 62 after Texas manhandled the Cowboys in its 28-7 win at Boone Pickens Stadium over the weekend.
Big 12 weekend rewind: Week 12
Team of the week: The Texas Longhorns are bowl-eligible after hammering Oklahoma State in Stillwater, 28-7. Three weeks ago, it didn't look like Texas would get there. But the pass rush has become dominant, the offensive line has gradually improved and quarterback Tyrone Swoopes has settled in. Getting to a bowl game might not seem like a big deal for a program the stature of Texas. But the way this season began, it gives Charlie Strong plenty to build on going forward.
Disappointment of the week: Even with all their offensive struggles, the Oklahoma State Cowboys had a prime opportunity to get that coveted sixth win at home coming off an open week. Yet once again, the offense no-showed, and Oklahoma State was blown out of its own stadium. The Cowboys had just 51 yards of offense in the first half, which was the lowest total of the Mike Gundy era. With road trips to Baylor and Oklahoma left, the Cowboys will likely miss out on a bowl for the first time since Gundy's first season in 2005. With one of the youngest teams in college football, this was always going to be a rebuilding season for the Cowboys. Even so, it's been a disappointing one.
Big (offensive) man on campus: In the spring, Kansas coach Charlie Weis announced a three-way quarterback competition that included Montell Cozart, Jake Heaps and T.J. Millweard, and not Michael Cummings. But since taking over at quarterback, Cummings has been a revelation, and he delivered his best performance yet in the Jayhawks' narrow 34-30 loss to TCU. Cummings threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for another score. The Horned Frogs were so nervous about Cummings beating them at the end of the game they went for a fourth-and-one instead of kicking a field goal and giving him the ball with a chance to score a touchdown and win the game on a potential two-point conversion. Honorable-mention honors here go to Oklahoma freshman Samaje Perine, who rumbled for 213 yards and three touchdowns to key the Sooners' 42-30 comeback win at Texas Tech. Perine could become Oklahoma's first freshman running back to earn All-Big 12 honors since Adrian Peterson in 2004.
Big (defensive) man on campus: Texas defensive tackle Malcom Brown obliterated yet another offensive line. This time it was Oklahoma State's. Brown finished with three tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble as the Longhorns put the clamps on Oklahoma State's anemic offense that had only two first downs until late in the second half. After another strong performance, Brown is making a strong push for Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Special-teams player of the week: With TCU trailing 27-24 late in the third quarter, Cameron Echols-Luper hauled in a punt, then weaved through the Jayhawks for a 69-yard touchdown to give the Horned Frogs the lead. The Echols-Luper return wound up being the difference in the four-point game.
Play of the week: Midway through the third quarter, Kansas wideout Nigel King hauled in an acrobatic one-handed grab off a tip, then raced 78 yards down the sideline to give the Jayhawks a 27-17 lead. When the Jayhawks recovered the ensuing kickoff, it looked like it was actually going to be their day. But Kansas couldn't capitalize off the turnover, and TCU scored 17 straight points to regain control of the game.
Stat of the week: Via pistolsfiringblog.com, Oklahoma State has either punted or turned the ball over on 50 of its past 59 offensive possessions dating to halftime against Kansas on Oct. 11. The Cowboys now rank last in the Big 12 in total offense in conference games.
Quote of the week: "They thought it was cold. I told them it wasn't cold." -- Texas coach Charlie Strong, who had his players remove their cold-weather gear before the game in Stillwater.
Big 12 morning links
- Will Muschamp was fired Sunday, and seemingly every coach in the Big 12 has been mentioned as a possible replacement at Florida, including Bob Stoops, Charlie Strong, Mike Gundy, Art Briles and Gary Patterson. If I were a betting man, I would place a wager that the next coach at Florida will not come via the Big 12. But, this will be worth monitoring the next couple months.
- Of those five names, Stoops would probably be Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley's No. 1 choice. Foley has made overtures toward Stoops before, and the two have a history dating to when Stoops was the Gators' defensive coordinator in the 1990s. The Oklahoman's Jason Kersey, however, raised an astute point that could turn this into a non-starter for Stoops. His brother, Mark, is the head coach at Kentucky. Would Stoops really sign off on playing his brother every year?
- Speaking of coaching vacancies, the Lawrence Journal-World's Tom Keegan believes Clint Bowen deserves to have the interim tag stripped at Kansas. Following a valiant performance in a narrow 34-30 loss to fourth-ranked TCU, Keegan wrote that Bowen has transformed a depleted roster into a high-flying, hard-hitting ball of focused fire." I was in Lawrence on Saturday, and it's hard to disagree. Kansas looks like a completely different team right now. And Bowen is making it very hard for Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger not to hand him the keys to the program full time.
- The one silver lining in Texas Tech's 42-30 defeat against Oklahoma over the weekend was the performance of true freshman quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tossed four touchdown passes and no interceptions. In the opinion of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Nick Talbot, the Red Raiders should turn the offense over to Mahomes for good. I'm not ready to write off Davis Webb just yet. But Mahomes' ability to make plays outside of the pocket definitely sparked the Red Raiders, and opened up big plays. He also avoided turnovers, which has been Webb's downfall this season. Whether it's Mahomes, Webb or high school senior Jarrett Stidham, it's going to be interesting to see who eventually emerges as Tech's quarterback of the future.
- Back to the coaching theme, the Des Moines Register's Randy Peterson weighed in on whether Iowa State should fire coach Paul Rhoads after a second straight disappointing season. Personally, I think it's way too soon for the Cyclones to be seriously considering this. Sure, this season has been a disaster in every way. But Rhoads took Iowa State to three bowl games in his four years. Under Rhoads, Ames had been a difficult place to play. And the fans have been coming to the games, propelling plans to renovate Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State bailed on former coach Dan McCarney too early. The Cyclones would be making the same mistake in bailing on Rhoads at this point, too.
Best of the visits: Big 12
There were only three Big 12 games on tap Saturday, but each game had its own major storyline. Additionally, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State both hosted a handful of visitors over the weekend. Here are some highlights from recruiting visits around the conference.
Oklahoma State falls, but recruits enjoy Stillwater
Texas earned bowl eligibility in defeating Oklahoma State, 28-7. While it was the third consecutive win for the Longhorns, it also was the Cowboys' fourth straight loss. Fortunately for Oklahoma State, recruits on official visits said they still had a great time in Stillwater. One of the biggest targets in attendance was four-star DT Darrion Daniels, who also is considering Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Texas and several other schools -- including his father's alma mater, Texas Tech. Darrion's father is former Red Raiders DE Tony Daniels, but don't expect the younger Daniels to make any decisions without making his own judgments.
4-star DT Darrion Daniels (@DarrionGolden79) on his #OkState official visit. #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/hDwRIQ0A53— Damon Sayles (@DamonSayles) November 16, 2014
High three-star LB Christian Folau made Stillwater his first official visit over the weekend. Wisconsin is believed to be high on the Utah prospect's recruiting list, but Oklahoma State may have shot up the charts after what was a productive trip.
Thanks to @CoachGundy and the #OKState staff for making my trip a great experience! #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/lbFypYiwnG— Christian Folau (@1_LBEAST) November 16, 2014
California high three-star OL Vaimoe Sekona committed to Oklahoma State on Oct. 27, and he was excited about his official visit. Although the team didn't get the win, Sekona had a chance to spend time with his future unit.
O-Line ! pic.twitter.com/i7du4kj7uC— moe sekona (@moe_sekona) November 15, 2014
Part of an official visit for some schools involves getting the opportunity to spend time with the coaching staff off campus. Junior college WR Dede Westbrook may have been most impressed with the home of Mike Gundy.
Coach Gundy's POOL!! (Oklahoma State head coach) pic.twitter.com/3n9PI5a1RU— Dede Westbrook (@DshizzzNitssss) November 16, 2014
High three-star DB Montrel Wilson has offers from Baylor, Arkansas and a few other schools, but he made the trip to Stillwater with high school teammate Randall Friday to take in the environment.
Texas Tech hosts ESPN 300 OL among others
Had fun with the bro @RandallFriday pic.twitter.com/rzalRFOv7s— mana (@montrel_wilson) November 16, 2014
For 2 1/2 quarters, it looked as though Texas Tech would get a big home win against Oklahoma. The Sooners, however, turned up their game in the second half and left Lubbock with a 42-30 victory. ESPN 300 OL Fred Ulu-Perry Jr., the nation's fourth-ranked offensive guard, was in Lubbock on an official visit. It was a huge opportunity for the Red Raiders, as Ulu-Perry has been a UCLA commit since July. Ulu-Perry, from Honolulu, is good friends with fellow Honolulu prospect and ESPN 300 athlete -- and Texas Tech commit -- Breiden Fehoko.
Glad @Feleki64 is here.. Love this kid soooo much!!!! He and @Fehoko_Era go a long way.. Just love them pic.twitter.com/PA7SrNjjBr— Linda Lee Fehoko (@Feholi) November 15, 2014
Another big visitor in town was Kahlil Haughton. The four-star safety had taken official visitors to Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas and Baylor. Texas Tech was his final official visit. The Red Raiders are hoping Haughton's last visit made the biggest impact.
4-star DB @Kahlilhaughton taking in #GunsUp visit with his mother and little brother. Haughton on final OV. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/KcxyLAgvGq— Damon Sayles (@DamonSayles) November 16, 2014
ESPN Junior 300 DT Mike Williams continues to make trips to various locations. A rising name in the 2016 class, Williams said he was impressed with what the Red Raiders had to offer on and off the field, regardless of the outcome of the game.
Had to do it #Wreckem pic.twitter.com/GoxK6vc82S— Uncle Julio (@mike_williams52) November 15, 2014
You can bet that Kliff Kingsbury & Co. are always looking to recruit for the future. 2017 OL Jack Anderson is expected to be one of the nation's top-ranked recruits when he is a senior. Anderson has visited Lubbock before, and there's a reason why he comes back.
Kansas loses, but impresses against TCU
I feel like I'm on an official every time I go to Tech=3=@ Trip couldn't have gone any better.. #GunsUp=+ pic.twitter.com/FmPPzv3G8M— Jack Anderson5ã3ã (@JackAnderson_53) November 16, 2014
Many dislike giving credit to moral victories, but after watching Kansas play TCU, a moral victory for the Jayhawks is warranted. Kansas fell, 34-30, to the No. 4 team in the College Football Playoff rankings, and it showed for the second consecutive week that it is playing a new level of confidence under interim coach Clint Bowen. One player in Lawrence was 2016 Jack Domandle, a 6-foot-4, 270-pound interior offensive lineman who made the unofficial visit from Nebraska. The two-year starter is looking to become a household name in the spring. He not only enjoyed his trip to Kansas but also nearly watched one of the biggest college football upsets of the year.
Unofficial visit to #KU today vs #TCU. #Jayhawks @DYoungScout pic.twitter.com/JuFD0ryhPg— Jack Domandle (@jdomandle) November 15, 2014
While he was unable to make the trip to Lawrence, RB Aubrey White, the Jayhawks' lone 2016 pledge, made sure he was keeping his eyes and ears on the game. Although the Jayhawks couldn't score the win, he's still excited about the future.
S/O to #KU #RockChalk pic.twitter.com/KNpAfW2jJL— Aubrey | White | #16 (@Sir_Aubrey) November 15, 2014


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The same challenges facing the military now confront law enforcement as it embraces cyber capabilities. Disciplines ranging from data fusion to security are becoming integral parts of the curriculum for police officers.
Cathy Lanier, chief of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department, did not understate the changes technology has wrought as she spoke at the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. "It almost feels like completely reinventing police work," she said.
With the force using information technology in most aspects of police work, cybersecurity is one of the top priorities for officers. "With all that technology, we have had to re-educate our entire police force and civilians on cybersecurity," the chief offered. "We've had to change the type of employee we go after and teach the current police how to use it."
Chief Lanier added that training alone is not the only part of the equation. The department must bring its people up to speed on these new technologies, but it also must obtain the policy to go along with it.
Companies that are hacked have valuable information that can help prevent future cyber intrusions, said an FBI cyber expert. Rick McFeely, executive assistant director of the FBI's Criminal, Cyber, Response and Services Branch, told the audience at the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., that the bureau is depending on industry to share vital information on cyber attacks.
"A key part of what the FBI does is victim notification," McFeely said. "But, by calling out methods used to attack one company, we can see if those methods are being used to attack others. We now do that [a great deal].
"We need you to report it immediately," he said, addressing industry. "If you share malware, we can tell you how others mitigated the same situation." He added that the FBI is working to develop a tool that identifies malware's fingerprints.
One problem the bureau has had with industry is that companies often expect to learn the identity of the intruder. That is not always possible given confidential sources of information, and the FBI discourages firms from seeking that data. "We need to get away from the constant need of private industry to know who's behind the keyboard," McFeely states. "We need to worry less about positively identifying [intruders] and focus on their intent and capability. We provide intelligence so you can defend your own networks, not so you can identify where an attack comes from."
The FBI has created an information sharing portal for cyber defense modeled on its Guardian counterterrorism portal. Known as iGuardian, the trusted portal represents a new FBI thrust to working more closely with industry on defeating cyberthreats. It is being piloted within the longtime InfraGard portal, according to an FBI cyber expert.
Hackers need to pay a greater price for intrusions if network security is to be effective, said a former director of national intelligence. Adm. Dennis Blair, USN (Ret.), who also is a former commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, told the audience at the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., that the nation needs to raise the cost to the hacker without breaking the bank for the defender.
The admiral emphasized that he is not advocating the legalization of counter-cyber attacks—as much as the concept appeals to him. Instead, he called for legalization of "a myriad of nondestructive counter cyber attacks" that would raise the minimal cost to these hackers.
Some measures might involve empowering cyber operators to take action against hackers. Adm. Blair suggested establishing the cyber equivalent of private surveillance cameras with the ability to turn evidence over to the authorities, and maybe even creating the digital equivalent of a citizen's arrest.
Other defensive measures could thwart cyber marauders. These might take the form of documents that self destruct when unauthorized users try to open them, for example, and the digital equivalent of indelible ink that is used for marking money.
The former head of the U.S. Pacific Command cited China as an example of a cyber adversary that should be impressed with the need for supporting cybersecurity rules and laws. "We need to put more penalties into the equation instead of relying on Chinese maturing," he offered. "How many U.S. companies must go out of business, how many billions of dollars must be lost, before the Chinese realize it's in their best interest to cooperate in cybersecurity?"
Legislation that creates both positive and negative incentives may be necessary for industry to incorporate effective network security. The role of the insurance industry also can be brought to bear to convince companies it is in their best interest to ensure the sanctity of their data.
These points were offered by Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX). He told the morning audience at the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., that the government should pursue a private sector approach as part of its efforts to strengthen information security in the United States.
"We need to make cyber a bigger deal at the CEO [chief executive officer] level, and to do that we need to have money involved," he said. This would include market incentives for companies to secure their information. And, the counterpart would be a financial penalty for those firms that do not pursue adequate security.
"You have to have a stick with those carrots," he continued. "A company that loses vital data because they didn't have effective security involved pays a price."
The congressman added that the insurance industry should be brought into play as well. The government needs to push cyber insurance that establishes minimum requirements and provides discounts for advanced security measures. This might work the same way that auto and home insurers provide discounts for safety technologies.
Many elected officials who opposed the National Security Agency's (NSA's) broad surveillance efforts were "demagogues" who did not know the real issues involved, said a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) told the morning audience at the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., that the people in the House who voted to cut funding for the NSA's surveillance efforts preferred taking a stand to understanding the situation. Those who voted against cutting the NSA's funding were the people who've been getting the intelligence briefings.
Rep. Thornberry decried the NSA's opponents as "people who don't want to go to the briefings, they don't want their minds to be cluttered by the facts, they just want to feed their Twitter streams." Those who did attend the briefings understood the scope of the threat and recognized the vital importance of these efforts in protecting the United States.
The NSA controversy provides some guidelines, he continued. It points out that the real challenge is with laws and policies—above all, public confidence. As the threat has grown, policies have not kept up. The country needs an open discussion with as many facts that can be publicized.
"The more we can talk about cyber and intelligence in the open, the better we will be … the less the demagogues can take it and run with it," the congressman declared.
The U.S. Senate is moving on a cyber bill that is more in line with the approach being taken by the House, said a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) told the morning audience at the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., that this bill may be marked up by the Senate Commerce Committee this week. It would turn to standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for private sector guidelines.
Thornberry reflected on how the House passed four separate cyber bills a year ago, but they died in the Senate as that body pursued a single large bill. The congressman endorsed the House concept of legislating cybersecurity in "discrete, bite-size chunks" that reach across the relevant government committees and agencies.
The congressman called for greater cooperation between Congress and the White House, saying that this can produce a cyber policy that benefits the nation as a whole. The more the administration and Congress work together, the more their work becomes the policy of the nation rather than that of any particular administration, Republican or Democrat. "Only with this partnership can we have the solutions the country needs," he declared.
Government officials now admit they underestimated the scope and complexity of the federal data center realm.
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has created a portal to facilitate collaboration among experts from multiple industries in a secure, controlled, cooperative environment. GDNexus matches innovative solutions to customer requirements across the defense, federal government, intelligence community and commercial markets.
Registered members of the community are notified immediately when new Need Statements are announced and can respond through the portal with products and services that fulfill the requirements. The GDNexus team reviews and evaluates the responses and then sends the potential customers an assessment of the proffered solution.
The team also sends feedback to members to help them enhance their product strategy and align technology road maps to future requirements. Subject matter experts from General Dynamics work directly with technology providers, providing insight and perspective. "GDNexus also provides another important mechanism for us to act as an honest broker, bringing innovative technologies to our customers quickly as a prime systems integrator," Nadia Short, vice president, strategy and business development, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, says.
The first customer Need Statements focus on the cyber domain and are now available in the portal. GDNexus member companies currently include NetApp and RSA.
Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee that he is concerned about the level of cyber attacks affecting defense suppliers. As a result, he is considering changes in contracting procedures to mitigate the risk of corporate espionage. "I'm talking particularly about design information that might not be classified, but if you acquire that information, it certainly shortens your lead time to building things, and it reduces your costs," he told committee members. "That's an advantage we don't want to give our potential adversaries."
Kendall expressed his concerns during his testimony in support of the reauthorization of the Defense Production Act, which grants the president the power to ensure timely procurement of essential services and materials during war or national emergencies. Parts of the act are set to expire on September 30, 2014.
The law is an urgent operational requirement that is as necessary today as it was in 1950 when it was enacted, Kendall said. "Industry has no obligation to prioritize national security requirements, and at times, they're financially motivated to do otherwise," he stated. "New, expanded and modernized domestic industrial capabilities reduce the risk of foreign dependencies caused by geopolitical factors or other economic issues and strengthen the economic and technological competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers."