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Afghanistan: Is power-sharing deal in the offing in Kabul?
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Aunohita Mojumdar: 10/15/09
Widespread evidence of fraud marred Afghanistan's August 20 presidential vote and subsequently raised disturbing questions about the future legitimacy of Afghanistan's executive branch. It now seems that the country's leading political actors are exploring a way to restore the election's integrity. Ironically, it appears as though a back-room bargain, rather than continued reliance on the ballot box, may be the preferred way to solve the crisis of legitimacy.
What is encouraging competing Afghan factions to talk is the apparent likelihood that a large share of the vote for incumbent Hamid Karzai will be declared invalid, thus necessitating a presidential run-off. Instead of actually proceeding with the run-off – a process that could drag out the election process into the spring – Karzai and his primary challenger, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, may feel inclined to strike a bargain. Such a deal might preserve the incumbent in office, but with far greater checks on his authority than is presently the case.
A political accommodation would appeal to Abdullah since he would be hard-pressed to prevail in a run-off. In addition, the prospect of holding a second-round of voting in the winter is something the international community is desperately eager to avoid. The chief fear is that the logistical and security challenges of conducting the second round in cold weather would be impossible to surmount. Thus, the election could turn into a source of instability for Afghanistan.
In an interview with EurasiaNet at his Kabul residence on October 14, Abdullah appeared cagily open to the idea of resolving the legitimacy question through a bargain. His immediate priority, he emphasized, was to ensure a fair vote count from the August 20 poll. Beyond that, however, he seemed open to various possibilities.
"I will take it up from that point [i.e. the announcement of results]. It's a different environment. That means it might go to a second round. If it doesn't go to a second round, it is a different scenario," Abdullah said. "I am not ruling anything in; I am not ruling anything out. I am focusing on today. Post-announcement it is a different environment."
Speaking of the post-recount period, a close associate of Abdullah told EurasiaNet that "different scenarios can come into play at that stage." The source said the options being discussed included a government of national unity, a caretaker government or a loya jirga (grand council). The source, though, was careful to distance Abdullah's supporters from the last option.
In response to repeated questioning, Abdullah told a news conference on October 15 that he personally preferred a second round of polling and that he had not dismantled the infrastructure for renewed campaigning.
Results that necessitate a second round would presumably be advantageous for Abdullah. He would theoretically have more leverage to obtain political concessions in the event he opts to cut a political deal with Karzai. While Abdullah would be disinclined to join any Karzai-led government, a reconfigured power-sharing arrangement that reduced the powers of the presidency is one option that Abdullah might go along with. Abdullah is on record as favoring a constitutional rebalancing that gives the legislative branch more authority, at the expense of the executive.
Any process that transparently eliminates fraudulent votes from the August poll would also help the international community. The UN especially has lost credibility over charges and counter charges between the organization's top man in Afghanistan, Kai Eide, and his deputy, Peter Galbraith, who accused Eide of trying to conceal fraud and favor Karzai.
While Kabul has long been rife with rumors about back-room political bargaining, the first signs of the broad contours of a deal became evident during a news conference October 11. During that event, Eide for the first time acknowledged widespread fraud. Eide's willingness to call fraud a fact, before the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) had completed its evaluation process, suggests he knew the ECC would eventually acknowledge widespread irregularities.
The second inkling of this likely scenario was Supreme Court nominee Maulavi Mustafa Barakzai's sudden October 12 resignation from the ECC on grounds that the organization was biased. Since Barakzai is considered a Karzai loyalist, his resignation suggested that the ECC recount, which is nearing completion, would not validate a first-round Karzai election victory.
Karzai himself then attempted to exert pressure on the process, telling ABC news on October 13, that the "resignation has cast a serious doubt on the functioning of the commission." This put pressure back on the Abdullah camp and the murmurs once again shifted to a scenario of a first-round Karzai victory.
Forcing the ball back into the incumbent's court at his October 15 news conference, Abdullah denounced Karzai's efforts to impugn the ECC. While indicating that he was not completely satisfied with the ECC's methodology, Abdullah told reporters he would base his judgment on the final ECC count and that he wanted an outcome where "the results are close to the real results."
Indicators suggest that the two contestants in Kabul would prefer to work out an agreement before the announcement of the oft-delayed final results, now scheduled for the weekend of October 17-18. Whether or not a deal can be reached will depend on a variety of variables, including the extent of pressure the international community is willing to exert.
Editor's Note: Aunohita Mojumdar is an Indian freelance journalist based in Kabul. She has reported on the South Asian region for the past 19 years.


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Hey everyone,
It's been forever since I updated! What's that about? Probably a bit to do with the fact that I haven't got anything SP happy to report.
Time to fess up.
I think its a combination of the holidays (which included my exercise class ending and my gym being closed), newly being on the pill for the first time, and being super into this new relationship that has lead to where I am right now: feeling gross. I only weigh a few more lbs than I do at my best, but I haven't REALLY worked out in AGES, and my clothes aren't fitting me the way I like.
This is NOT what I want, ESPECIALLY in a new relationship.
Also, for the last week I've been struggling with being sick, so that doesn't help, either.
Lately I have found myself feeling powerless to turn this momentum around.
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Oh, and WTF is this "starting OVER" language about? Hello, do I weigh what I weighed at the beginning of all this? Why do I jump to such dramatic self recrimination??
I do know that I need to take those first few steps to get started, that's the hardest step.
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Sign up for the next batch of workout classes! I am not sure which one to do this time yet. There is a crossfit class apparently starting this semester at the rec! It is more expensive than the rest, and I wonder if they are legitimate crossfit instructors? Hmm...
In other, happier news, I am really, really happy in my new relationship. :) For quite a while I kept half expecting him to lose interest. What's that about? He hasn't, and he is as sweet as ever. He brought me soup and oranges and tea two days last week. D'awwww!!!
I really am so, so lucky.
I've never, ever been treated so nicely and had so much reciprocation from any relationships. He tells me all the time how special and beautiful I am.
Luckily, Lee is into fitness, too. He's particularly into cycling. I went on my first group ride with him last weekend. Unfortunately, on the way there i rear ended him and we both took a little tumble. CUE HORRIBLE GUILT. Oh well, after a couple minutes of being understandably annoyed (but still civil) he got over it and made me feel better. I was really shaken up, but i still did the ride and I think I did 15 miles. They were very slow because it was so packed, but still, I think I could start getting into this whole thing.
Tomorrow I'm intending to go to the community bike place and work to add gears onto my currently single speed road bike. Exciting ! :)
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"I vow to have some positive progress to report!"
Firstly: ZOMG YOU'RE BACK THAT'S THE COOLEST EVER ZOMG I MISSED YOU SO HARD YAY BEST NEWS MADE MY WEEKEND YEAH
Secondly: "In other, happier news, I am really, really happy in my new relationship."
THIS IS HUGE! Take a moment, LIL, and re-read a few of your blogs from last year. A happy relationship was not in those blogs, in fact, some of those blogs included sadness/frustration at not having one of these.
Thirdly: "Tomorrow I'm intending to go to the community bike place and work to add gears onto my currently single speed road bike. Exciting ! :) "
So, you're into a new, fun, healthy activity that you're pursuing with someone you care about??
Yeah, you're right. NO POSITIVE PROGRESS HERE AT ALL.
Glad to have you back. Thanks for letting me poke you a bit. I missed you. Fer real.
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Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, ESPNBoston.com New England Patriots blogger Mike Reiss stops by to chat.
Reiss joined ESPNBoston.com in September 2009 and is a native New Englander. He first started covering the Patriots in 1997 with the team's official newspaper, Patriots Football Weekly, before moving on to the MetroWest Daily News in his hometown of Framingham. From 2005 to 2009, he covered the Patriots for The Boston Globe, while also writing on the NFL. He started his popular Patriots blog in 2004.
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Mike Reiss (12:00 PM)
Good afternoon.
Mike Reiss (12:00 PM)
Let's fire this up in one minute, a playoff edition chat.
Mike Reiss (12:02 PM)
I'll lead off with this. After being here for Bill Belichick's news conference today, I would have a little higher level of comfort based on the team at this point. Belichick said he thinks the team is well prepared. He seemed relaxed. Who knows how that will translate to the field? But it was notable to me.
Mike Reiss (12:02 PM)
Today's lead-in question: Who could be the Patriots' unsung contributor?
munchkin (glenwood springs, co)
As far as unheralded players go it depends on the health of the offensive line. If Vollmer and Mankins are held out of this game then I suppose their replacements would have to be considered. Solder has seen enough playing time this year to be left off the list but either Wendell, Cannon or Thomas, if that's who Scharnecchia chooses to put in there, would have to be considered. Keeping Brady upright is the imperative for any of these playoff games. We can't be sure about the defense; we have to have confidence in the offense.Mike, I have a hunch the Pats will be facing the Texans if they win this weekend. IMHO they have a better O-Line; a well coached quick, physical defense; Andre Johnson and a running game that compares to what Baltimore puts on the field. Flacco has big game experience but he isn't an overly impressive QB. If Yates can keep his composure that could be a heck of a game. This is a big test for Kubiac. The coach has been maligned in many circles. He needs to have a transcendent "Shanahan" moment.Enjoy the weekend games.
Mike Reiss (12:03 PM)
Appreciate the insight, munchkin.
Chris (ABQ, NM)
Hi Mike! Thanks for the chat. I think my pick for unsung hero is a bit odd - it's Devin McCourty. I think we're really going to see him take to that safety spot on Saturday, and I won't be at all surprised to see him generate a turnover. With the up-and-down (but mostly down) year that he's had, I think a great performance from him will qualify as "unsung". Question for you - assume Mankins has a setback and can't go Saturday. Do you see BB swapping the whole line around again, as he did when Light missed time, or do you think it's more of a conservative LG-for-LG swap? That whole change-up thing was a nightmare in my opinion.
Mike Reiss (12:05 PM)
Interesting thought, Chris. I had previously thought that might be the case, but I'm guessing McCourty is back at corner. This looks like a game where an Ihedogbo/Chung combination at safety is solid, because you're probably bringing Ihedigbo into the box a bit. As for the o-line, I think it would be a LG for LG swap. In retrospect, the wholesale changes vs. the Dolphins wasn't the way to go, but I'm sure BB felt based on the info he had at the time, it was the right decision.
Sami (Boston)
Mike, what do you think the Broncos will try to counter the Patriots offense with all its options? Hernandez said it best, Pick your poison.
Mike Reiss (12:05 PM)
Sami, I think their best chance is to generate pressure and play physical with the WRs.
Mike (Boston)
How much do you look into Brandon Llyods comments that he wants his future to be tied to Josh McDaniels; and more importantly do see any reason why The Patriots wouldn't give Ocho the opportunity to play out the remainder of his contract? As much as I don't like stunting the growth of young players, I still have a tremendous amount of faith in Ocho producing next year; especially now that he knows what the expectation is at BB's football academy.
Mike Reiss (12:07 PM)
Mike, I look at Lloyd's comments and come away with this conclusion, "This is a player to keep on the radar for free agency next year." It makes sense to think the Patriots would at least explore it. As for Ochocinco, I look at it from the value perspective the Patriots have drilled home in recent years. Ochocinco is due to make $3 million in 2012. He had 15 catches this year. That's not good value. Now, if they thought another year would make a difference, perhaps they would keep him as is suggested here. My opinion is that there is nothing we've seen this year to indicate 2012 would be any different. Ochocinco tried. The Patriots tried. It just hasn't produced the fruit many thought it would.
Tommy (Albany, NY)
I think the unsung contributor could be Shane Vereen. He isn't on the injury report anymore, so he's healthy. Also, with so much emphasis on Hernandez, Gronk, and Welker, who would think to pay much attention to a rookie thats only run the ball in one game this season. Vereen could pick up some key first downs on catches out of the backfield. Your thoughts?
Mike Reiss (12:09 PM)
Tommy, I'd be happy if that happened, mainly for Vereen, who seems like a class kid. But my sense is that the Patriots are more inclined to go with experience (Faulk) over youth (Vereen) in a critical playoff environment, assuming it's a choice of one over the other.
Chris Fiegler (Latham,NY)
Who do you think will play in Super Bowl XLVI?
Mike Reiss (12:09 PM)
Chris, at the start of the year, I picked the Patriots vs. Giants. I'm sticking with it because both teams are still alive.
BruceMount (Cambridge, MA)
My unsung contributor is Sterling Moore. He had two picks against the Bills and I think he's a quickly improving under-the-radar player.
Mike Reiss (12:10 PM)
Sterling Moore an interesting choice and could be in the mix more at CB if they do keep McCourty at safety. Quick aside: BruceMount, like many of you, are regular commenters on our blogs and stories. I appreciate that you've helped us create this community. Neat stuff.
MarkJ (Japan)
Is this the final season for Kevin Faulk? How about Chad Ochocinco?
Mike Reiss (12:11 PM)
MarkJ, we covered Ochocinco a few questions ago. As for Faulk, I think it is the final season. He's the longest tenured Patriot (since 1999) and to see him get another SB ring would be a nice part of this story.
Jim (NH)
Hello Mike. Big weekend for Spikes and the middle of the offensive line. Spikes has to play big in stopping the run and those short throws, and the middle of the offensive line has to hold what I'm calling Denver's only hope of containing Brady. He is very susceptible to up the gut pressure, and I think Denver is going to move the ends around to come that way. Thanks.
Mike Reiss (12:12 PM)
I agree, Jim. Teams that can generate that inside pressure have had some success against Brady and the Patriots. Puts a little bit of the spotlight on that Mankins injury and if he can play. Belichick seemed to hint today that Mankins could be a game-time decision. Mankins meets with reporters this afternoon, so that could be promising. As for Spikes, he didn't play in that Dec. 18 game. His return should help.
DeansDesk (Rumford, RI)
In today's current NFL playoff format, has any team held a #1 seed two consecutive seasons and failed to make the SB either time?
Mike Reiss (12:13 PM)
Dean, you give me too much credit. I don't have that info off the top of the head. Will try to look it up. I imagine it probably hasn't happened too often that the same time was the No. 1.
Corky (Destin)
Hi Mike: With a night game on Sat. it'll be cold( which won't effect Denver); I can see a ground and pound, eat the clock Denver game plan really limiting Bradys time on the field. Do you see Bill maybe just reversing this line of thought? How would you draw up a game plan to take control of this one??
Mike Reiss (12:14 PM)
Corky, I don't think this is the time to reinvent the wheel. I think this is time to do what you do, and see if they can stop it. Of course, there will be some adjustments and minor tweaks, but to me this is about not overthinking it and letting it rip. I view the Patriots as the more talented overall team.
Mark (Dublin, Ireland)
Unsung contributor - maybe a Love / Spikes / Fletcher (sorry I know that's three) but basically someone who will help contain the Broncos run game - which is still their primary weapon.On that point Mike, what would be your thoughts on maybe Fletcher starting over Ninkovich to help set the edge on one side and do we have to be worried with Anderson on the other, as potentially weaker against the run (more of a speed rusher on third down) or do you think he has held up well enough since Carter went down?
Mike Reiss (12:15 PM)
Mark, I'd keep Ninkovich as the edge-setter, even though he struggled in that Dec. 18 game. That's tough to ask Fletcher to step in there after not doing it all over the course of the season. As for Anderson, I thought he did a nice job of it on Dec. 18 against the Broncos. They might want to add another layer of depth there and promote Markell Carter.
Brian (Oxford, CT)
My vote for unsung guy is Zoltan! I could see him with a couple of big punts in the cold weather, pinning the Broncos back for a LONG field. Plus, if he holds solidly on FG/XP, it seems like that's a very good chance to slip under the radar in a win.
Mike Reiss (12:17 PM)
Can't forget the power of Zoltan. Had a great season for the Patriots. Finishing third in net punting for a non-dome/cold-weather punter -- impressive.
mpc12pats (Work)
2 points here. First, I love where the Pats are, after all the talk of the "Big 2" Albert and Ocho, neither has worked out, and here they are, 13-3 and the #1 seed. Not to shabby.As for Ocho, if we knew then what we knew now, we'd still have Brandon Tate, and our return game would be better. This is a case of the roster spot is worth more than whatever it takes to buy out the contract.
Mike Reiss (12:19 PM)
I think there is a good lesson here for people like myself as well, mpc12pats. In the media, we love the big names. That's what we often promote. As for Ochocinco vs. Tate, I think Tate had really tailed off from about the midpoint of the 2010 season to 2011 training camp. Even on his returns, he looked different. Did the Patriots pull the trigger too soon? I could see that argument. Tough call.
Grizz (Illinois)
How many more years do we have with Brady as our quarterback? And should we be on the market now for a QB?
Mike Reiss (12:20 PM)
Grizz, he's signed through 2014 and assuming good health, there is no reason to think he won't play up to that point and longer. He has previously said he'd like to play until he's 40. I think the Patriots' QB situation is ideal -- Brady with Hoyer and Mallett behind him -- and it's something you want to keep layering because Hoyer is eligible for unrestricted free agency after the 2012 season.
Matt (Elon NC)
If Vollmer's healthy, do you think he or Solder will be starting?
Mike Reiss (12:21 PM)
Matt, I'd lean toward Solder, with Vollmer possibly rotating in. Tough situation to throw Vollmer right in there after such a long layoff.
Andrew (Madison, Wi)
Hey Mike, just a reminder: if we beat the Broncos, we still won't have beaten a team with a winning record - which will certainly affect our SOS and BCS standings.
Mike Reiss (12:21 PM)
:) Thanks Andrew. Re-dic-u-lous discussion on the strength of Patriots schedule. They won in some tough spots this year. For anyone to suggest otherwise, they must not have been watching that closely.
Mike Reiss (12:22 PM)
That re-dic-u-lous was for effect. Did you pick up on that?
seedub70 (Ohio)
What are the odds we see Edleman starting on defense?
Mike Reiss (12:22 PM)
Seedub70, if Edelman is in the game, it would most likely be as the slot corner. So that would likely mean the Broncos have three receivers on the field. I'm not sure how often they do that.
Mike Reiss (12:23 PM)
John, he was back at practice today. In fact, every player was present for the start of practice today inside the Dana Farber Fieldhouse (rain in region).
Kyle (Cranston, RI)
Unsung contributor will be Nate Solder. Whether Vollmer is in or out, Solder will see plenty of snaps at Tackle and Tight End on both sides of the line. My question: Do you think the Pats cover ~14 points?
Mike Reiss (12:23 PM)
Kyle, I'm not a bettting guy, but I like the Patriots by over the 14 in this game.
Akoko (Maryland)
hi mike I am looking forward to this weekend game I kind of nervous because of the last two playoffs early exit but at the same time BB and TB know what it is at stake I guess this team is mentally focus than last two previous season. With that said do you think early exit will tarnish BB and TB legacy because people always bring it up. Hopefully they will proof people wrong. Most time Pats are at best when they are being criticized. Your thoughts. Go Pats
Mike Reiss (12:25 PM)
Akoko, I don't believe any legacies will be tarnished if there was a loss in this game. Perspective is important. Look at how quickly things tailed off in Indy this year. To do what the Patriots do, as consistently as they do it, is remarkable. In the end, you play for the championship and only one team is happy at the end of the year, but that consistent success also is worthy fo respect in my view.
Justin (Chicago)
In all honesty i believe that Mark Anderson could be the difference maker assuming Wilfork and Love can help contain the run, hes had a some what quiet couple of weeks and Anderson was huge against the Broncos the first time around
Mike Reiss (12:25 PM)
Thanks Justin. Bill Belichick talked a bit about Mark Anderson today in his news conference. Said he's been a consistent performer for the team all year. Good value free-agent signing (1 year, $1.375 million).
Chuck (Swansea)
Is Belichick retirement after this season out of the question? When he retires from coaching, any indication of whether he might remain in the front office?
Mike Reiss (12:28 PM)
Chuck, one thing I've learned since Bill Belichick arrived in 2000 is that nothing is ever out of the question. I've thought about it, in part because Josh McDaniels' return sets up a possible succession plan. That's purely speculatory stuff, as I haven't heard one thing along these lines. In the end, if you were to ask me who I think it coaching this team in 2012, I'm going with Bill Belichick. As for the front-office possibility when he ultimately does decide to step away, it makes sense if he's interested. But I haven't heard anything on that either.
bradyandpats (NC)
Mike you're so dr-a-maaa-tic
Mike Reiss (12:29 PM)
Al (Newark, NJ)
I think Ridley can be the unsung contributor this game. He seems primed to have a big game, with his explosiveness and the Pats need for ball control.
Jeremy (VT)
Ridley as unsung hero. Broncos play to stop pass, play a lot on dime, Ridley carves them up with his speed and cuts, goes for 100+ and 2 TD (unless BB give Law firm the ball at the goal line )
Mike Reiss (12:29 PM)
Back to back carries for Ridley!
Joe (RI)
This might seems pretty basic, but the Key to the game is Tom Brady. He shot the team in the foot in the first half of the Jets loss last year, with the worst example being the failed screen pass to BJGE that went 5 yards over his head and into the arms of a waiting Jets defender. A horrible play for a College QB, let alone a Hall of Famer. Brady needs to play like an elite QB for 4 quarters. If he stinks up the joint in the first half again, the team will be in trouble.
Mike Reiss (12:30 PM)
Hard to argue with this Joe. Here is a piece from Jeremy Lundblad of ESPN's Stats & Information on Brady. http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7453102/win-lose-tom-brady-makes-history
Ben Smith (Lexington, MA)
What do you think of the news coming out of the Jets' locker room? Is this the product of poor offensive performance and frustration or the result of the Rex Ryan culture? This type of thing would never happen in a Belicheck. Where do you see the Jets and AFC East next year?
Mike Reiss (12:31 PM)
Ben, I don't think the Jets are that far off. And in fairness, 2009 was no picnic around here. In the end, the Jets' success will come back to Mark Sanchez in my opinion.
Henry (Philadelphia)
Hey Mike,If you could add any player in the NFL to the Patriots for the rest of the playoffs, who would it be?
Mike Reiss (12:31 PM)
DeMarcus Ware, please.
Chuck (Swansea)
Whenever talk of cointoss/deferring comes up, the stat that gets thrown out is that if a team scores at the end of the first half and on the first posession of the second half, they win 90something% of the time.For comparsion, what's the win% of a team that scores on the first possession of the first half and on the final possession of the second half? I suspect it's also very high....
Mike Reiss (12:32 PM)
Chuck, you give me too much credit. I don't have that info off the top of the head.
Dan (Manchester, NH)
He's barely contributed so far, but what about the possibility of Shaun Ellis as unsung contributor for the playoffs. We hear that he's a player who "steps it up" for playoff games, and his last good game was in NE last January. He's fresh, as he's barely played this season. And with Andre Carter out, the Pats need another pass rushing presence to step up. Any indication that he could be used more frequently in the playoffs?
Mike Reiss (12:34 PM)
Yes, Dan. After Carter was injured in that Denver game, Ellis saw himself more involved with the defense. He played 44 snaps the next week against the Dolphins. He followed that up with 25 against the Bills. That was up from his previous playing time. I think we'll see him.
Jon (Hoboken)
Mike, thanks for all your input on my beloved Pats! 70 of the 80 yards on Tebow's overtime pass were Thomas being a beast. Keeping a safety back will protect against that. What I'm most concerned about is not letting up 176 yards on the ground per quarter. Pitt focused solely on the run and got lit up through the air. How do we find a balance?
Mike Reiss (12:35 PM)
You've hit on the key to the defensive game-plan, Jon. The answer isn't anything too thrilling. Players need to play their assignment and not try to do too much. Those "run fits" need to be sound. Look back at the Broncos' final two regular season games -- at Buffalo and home vs. Kansas City -- and the opponents did it. It's not hard if you don't make it hard.
Mike Reiss (12:36 PM)
Just going to take a quick 2-minute TO to post a quick practice blog update!
Mike Reiss (12:37 PM)
We're back.
Chris (New York, NY)
Mike, to me this game comes down to whether the patriots can win the battle at the line of scrimmage. The Patriots offensive and defensive lines have been lost the battles in the trenches the last two home play off losses. I think an unsung contributor could be Kylve Love. He's quietly having a terrific year.
Mike Reiss (12:37 PM)
Thanks Chris.
Philip Berardinelli (Braintree)
Hey Mike, the unsung contributor for this game is going to be Dieon Branch. He was no active for the last game and this is a prime situation for him. If Denver chooses to try and double Gronk or Welker that is going to leave Branch in one on on coverage! Perfect for him in this playoff enviornment. Also I think Sean Ellis may play big in this game! Go Pats!
Mike Reiss (12:38 PM)
Philip, if you have a chance and are interested, listen to Bill Belichick's news conference today and the part in which he was asked about Branch. Interesting stuff on what makes Branch special.
Cody (Kansas)
Will Ocho see much action during the Patriots playoff run?
Mike Reiss (12:39 PM)
Cody, if Branch's groin doesn't restrict him, I don't expect to see too much of Ochocinco. He's really the No. 5 option right now.
Dave (Newton, MA)
It seems like Josh Mcdaniels never was a fan of using TEs in his offense. Do you believe he will change or could this be a potential issue moving forward? I'm sure you have been getting many questions about this. Thanks.
Mike Reiss (12:40 PM)
Dave, I think McDaniels would have been a fan if he had players like Gronkowski and Hernandez. The best coaches adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of their personnel. In 2007, for example, the Patriots were stacked at WR (Moss, Welker, Gaffney, Stallworth). No reason not to tap that instead of banging with block-first Kyle Brady as a second TE.
Rob (Borough of Manhattan)
I think the unsung hero in this game will be Rob Ninkovich. He had a difficult time setting the edge when the two teams met back in December. I think he's going to do a much better job this time around and will force a fumble or somehow create a turnover. I think forcing a turnover or two will be critical for the Pats in this game and Nink is a guy who can do it.
Mike Reiss (12:41 PM)
Rob picks Rob. I like it. Ninkovich's hip had limited him to 24 snaps in the season finale, but my sense is that he's feeling good based on the way he's been bouncing around the locker room.
VTPatPatriot (vermont)
Do we pressure Tebow or drop back and force him to throw into coverage? Seems to me that blitz only creates open receivers and long scrambles.
Mike Reiss (12:43 PM)
Key word in my opinion -- discipline. I think they'll throw a few blitzes at him, but I'd be surprised if it's a throw-the-kitchen-sink-at-him with pressure type of game. Instead, it's a play-your-assignment type of plan, with a mix of pressure and coverage based on the situation.
Cameron Prescott Mike Mcroy (Norwalk High School (Study Hall))
Why dont people understand that Tim Tebow (statistically) is the worst quarterback in the NFL? And think that because he wins against teams who have mediocre days that he can beat the Patriots who put up 32 points a game!
Mike Reiss (12:44 PM)
Cameron, are you chatting from study hall? That's going to be a 5-yard penalty. On Tebow, here is what Bill Belichick said today, "I would look at the won-loss record. That's what I would look at." Care to argue with the coach?
bill (portsmouth)
Make the lefty QB scramble to his right...very simple, I haven't seen him make a play going in that direction yet.
Mike Reiss (12:45 PM)
Bill, that's something Tedy Bruschi touches on as part of our "Bruschi's Breakdown" this week. Look for it on ESPNBoston.com today. Double-edged pressure from that side.
bill (portsmouth)
Since most questions will probably involve that lefty QB's name, I refuse to mention him. But, do the Pats use a spy on him? I think it would be risky to use someone like Chung in that capacity, given the problems the secondary has been having.
Mike Reiss (12:46 PM)
Bill, that's another topic we touch on in "Bruschi's Breakdown." Probably will be a spy in some situations.
Tron (Waltham, MA)
Time to start plugging the fans to get loud. None of this "only stand and cheer on third downs and big plays" nonsense from the 'Foxboro Faithful.'
Mike Reiss (12:46 PM)
Tron, I think Gillette is going to rock.
Andy (Hartford)
Do the Pats don't ever hold practice in the evening with a prime time game pending? Seems to me this would not only have players used to the lighting, but also the colder temps that normally come after dark.
Mike Reiss (12:47 PM)
Andy, the last time I recall that happening was in the Pete Carroll era. It was after a long weekend and I believe the team had a night game coming up. The only reason I recall it is that I had a nice chat with Myra Kraft that night. It was one of those moments you don't really forget.
Joe Brady (Wayne NJ)
If Dick Lebeau wasn't such a great defensive coordinate throughout his career, he should be fired after his awful defensive gameplan against the broncos. He stacked the box with 9 men, yet refused to bring pressure on Tebow. Tebow had all day to throw, Demaryius Thomas had time to make double and triple moves with no defensive coverage inside or over the top. Ike Taylor was completely on an island, but worse yet, received no help from his pass rush. I agree with trying to get Tebow to beat you deep, but why stack the box with 9 people yet not send any of them on a pass rush at Tebow? Any quarterback could have thrived in this situation. The Patriots need to stack 8 in the box, rush 4-5 consistently, maybe more, at Tebow, and leave one safety in coverage. The corners on the outside can play man coverage, since Tebow struggles with tight windows in man, and the linebackers not rushing Tebow lock up the tight ends and running backs. Our man coverage might stink, but so does Tebow as a quarterback, and as long as you can pressure him and keep him inside the pocket, he stands no chance.
Mike Reiss (12:48 PM)
Joe, I tip my cap to you for a pointed yet fair analysis. Imagine if the Patriots came out with that plan? I think this staff would be getting roasted. But LeBeau is held in such high regard, I haven't heard much criticism from many circles. That game-plan really hurt the Steelers. Goes to show even those considered the best can have off days too.
Darryl (Woodstock, VT)
Unsung contributor? Sebestian Vollmer. If he can come close to returning to form from previous seasons (which is a big if), he frees up Solder as a full-time big blocking TE. That power package is tough to stop even when Solder is paired with reserve OTs. It may be the key to ensuring that the team avoids the slow starts that have derailed them the last two postseasons. Gain some yards on early downs running the ball, sustain early drives, end the first quarter ahead. Vollmer's presence could be a big factor there.
Mike Reiss (12:49 PM)
Thanks Darryl. I have some doubts he'll be ready, but that's just based on a hunch.
David (Framingham)
Mike,This is more a comment than anything else, but, as a long time season ticket holder I'd like to make a plea! We need a better home field advantage!! I watched the games last week and those crowds were loud!! I am sick and tired of seeing a half empty stadium five minutes before the game and the mob at the gates trying to get in. We need the stadium filled at kickoff Saturday night! Let's go PATS! Mike, keep up the good work!
Mike Reiss (12:50 PM)
Fair enough David. Hope all is well in Framingham. Two old-school favorites from me in the hometown -- an oil change and interior cleaning at Clean Machine (with a 3 for 2 coupon) and a crispy shrimp luncheon special at Uncle Cheung's. I recommend both :)
charles (ri)
mike is it just me...or is NO BODY talking about the patriots??
Mike Reiss (12:51 PM)
All Tebow, all the time.
David (North Attleboro,Ma)
Do you see any similarities between "Flutie Magic" and Tebow Time"? I remember going to the Patriots games when Flutie played for Buffalo and Patriots fans wanted Flutie to do well. I would hear "I want the Patriots to win but I want Doug Flutie to play well."
Mike Reiss (12:52 PM)
David, I see some similarities, but not necessarily in that sense. I don't think Patriots fans want to see Tebow do well. Flutie was different in that he was from here, so there was more of a rooting interest. The common thread to me was that they both played the position a bit on the unconventional side. But they won.
Branden (Nashua)
The unsung hero has to be the OL. Our offensive line has played a major part in losing our last 3 playoff games. Games are won and lost in the trenches
Mike Reiss (12:52 PM)
Thanks Branden.
Quinn (age 10) (VT - home on a snow day)
I went to the Colts game and the fans seemed plenty loud, and I learned some new swear words!
Mike Reiss (12:54 PM)
Hi Quinn. Love those snow days, right? Thanks for chatting and sorry you had to learn those words. Better to avoid those whenever possible. Study hard and make sure you tell whatever adult(s) you live with how much you appreciate them. You probably don't realize it now, but it will make their day.
AJ (Oakland)
Who has a more uncertain future with the team Cunningham or Spikes?
Mike Reiss (12:54 PM)
AJ, I'd say Cunningham.
Jamie (Richmond, VA)
Mike, unsung hero = Danny Woodhead. I expect the pats to spread the denver D out, and if they want to play dime and bracket coverage on gronk/hernandez/welker, i expect a bunch of draws and outlet passes to Woody.
Mike Reiss (12:55 PM)
Jamie, Woodhead had a couple of terrific runs against the Broncos on Dec. 18. Finished with 7 carries for 40 yards. That 10-yard TD run was about as good as it gets.
Patrick Chung (Gillette Stadium)
I will be the unsung hero, mon.
Mike Reiss (12:55 PM)
Thanks for checking in, Patrick. Impressive to be able to chat and practice at the same time.
David (Boston)
Mike, my Giants friends are getting on me saying Brady is 10-1 in the playoffs pre-Spygate and 2-3 post. I need some ammo!
Mike Reiss (12:56 PM)
David, the best ammo is to point to the 2007 season. No, they didn't win it all. But anyone who knows football, and is looking at it objectively, has to admit for a team to do what the Patriots did that year speaks volumes.
Mike Reiss (12:56 PM)
5 minute warning!
Jane (NYC)
Change of pace: what do you think about the Jets hiring Sparano?
Mike Reiss (12:57 PM)
Jane, I like that hire for the Jets. Thought that whoever would get Sparano would be better for it. It's almost like one of those old WWF "handicap" matches when two wrestlers go up against one. Ryan/Sparano vs. Belichick.
Prasad (Baltimore)
Who do you like in the Texans-Ravens game?
Mike Reiss (12:58 PM)
Ravens. Believe that the two best teams in the AFC over the course of the season will meet in the AFC title game. The way it should be. We'll see how my crystal ball looks next week.
Jeremy (VT)
Do you think Reggie Wayne will be wearing a Pats uni next year? What a plus that would be for our offense, and he has had a good QB/coach in his career so it would not be an Ocho repeat!
Mike Reiss (12:59 PM)
Jeremy, we know how much Belichick respects Wayne. I think it would be something to consider.
Dunc (Concord, NH....a suburb of Boston)
How about a weather forecast for Sat. night?
Mike Reiss (1:00 PM)
Cold, from what they say. Bundle up. Here's a link from a great site, weather.com, that highlights the weekend expected forecast. http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/02035
brian (ct)
Hi Mike, Is there any chance McDaniles has any negative effect or becomes a distraction to the Pats in the Post Season?
Mike Reiss (1:01 PM)
I don't see it, Brian. I only see it as a positive. No mixed messages or role confusion here. Just another set of trusted eyes to help. Can't see any negative to it.
Pat W. (Arlington, VA)
Not a question, but a thanks Mike.I appreciate you covering the team and not writing those reactionary pieces like the one about the Ravens on ESPN yesterday,
Mike Reiss (1:02 PM)
Thanks Pat. I've had some reactionary pieces myself, to be fair. They just don't come around too often.
Matt (Elon NC)
I think the theme of this chat is that we can make a case for anyone to be the unsung contributor...
Mike Reiss (1:02 PM)
And with that, Matt, let's end it there.
Mike Reiss (1:03 PM)
As usual, this was a lot of fun. We ended up with 283 questions in the bin to answer, so it was impossible to get to them all. Hopefully we got a variety in there without mentioning Tim Tebow too much.
Mike Reiss (1:03 PM)
Should be a great night Saturday. Enjoy it and we'll catch up on the other side.
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They fit my face perfectly. I use them for running, cycling sometimes, and doing yard work. So lightweight I sometimes forget they are on. I had to replace the one I had from several years ago when the piece between the eyes finally cracked.
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These are inexpensive glasses with good optics. They wrap and do not distort. For the price of these, you don't need interchangeable lenses. Just buy another pair. I have three now. Have acquired them to get up to the free postage requirement, so they really don't cost what they cost, especially when there is a sale anyway.
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Funny --I just got this because I just came back from a long ride and wore these frameless sunglasses. Arizona - 30 miles - 95 degrees.I would say for hot weather they are just about useless. Sweat and face oil gets smeared all over themI actually brought along my regular sunglasses and put them on halfway back.The distortion in the frameles pair I have is bad. You move your head back and forth and you can see waves in the plastic. I bought a dark pair and a reflectorized pair. I won't even wear those once.I do have to say that in colder no sweating weather these my be just fine. I am going to save both pair for the fall and winter
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I just wanted to know; Does someone here know games called Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics? The game is about wastelands in USA after the nuclear warfare. Alot of different forces are fighting in the bloodstained sands of fallout. Raiders, Super Mutants, Human organisations, etc... The game is real great once you get into it. So for everyone who knows Fallout! POST HERE!
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...the fantasy world is the post-nuclear DC ...
i'm interested in the "consequences" that occur with your decisions in the game... kill the local doctor and the town no longer has a doctor... i mean, most of the decisions you make, plays an important role in how the game plays out... which means, MULTIPLE PLAY THRUS and multiple endings!! i bet each game you play feels different than the last...
So far i have had a few chances to do some things like that, but was afraid that the consequences at the time would go against me, so i left them alive. I have stole and pick-pocketed many people, which has lost me 'karma' (not sure how this effects me yet). I've had many choices to kill or save certain people in missions also. So i'd say Yes, there is many decisions, but so far, i don't see if the consequences have had a huge overall effect.
YES! I was getting bored of the dark underground vault which felt slightly claustrophobic after a while. The moment you leave and see the scale of the open landscape, it sort of reminds you of oblivion, but still gives you that vulnerable "what shall i do now" feeling.
was it pretty epic the first time you stepped out of vault 101? i heard that you spend a good hour or two inside the vault at the beginning, only building the suspense for the wasteland outside...
it doesn't really sound like a true RPG to me... which i am not a big fan of but, i have enjoyed a few RPG games in the past but, i could see myself really getting into this one...
Yeah, it has the basic RPG element's like stat building and leveling, then you have the new body shooting system which basicly gives you more xp if you get critical hits. Apart from those elements, it feels like a large sandbox FPS.
Also Looting is pretty much the same as Oblivion, you kill someone/thing and then you can loot the guns/ammo/outfit/special items from their body. I like this, because the outfits and weapons are always a great thing to personalize your character a bit more as the "create your character" at the beginning is pretty basic, and no matter how much you tinker with the settings the face always looks pretty much the same.
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Rank and organization:   Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company M, 35th Infantry,
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Place and date:   Mount Austen, Guadalcanal, Solomon
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G.O. No.: 28, 5 June 1943.
Citation:   For gallantry and intrepidity
above and beyond the call of duty. As leader of a machinegun section charged
with the protection of other battalion units, his group was attacked by
a superior number of Japanese, his gunner killed, his assistant gunner
wounded, and an adjoining guncrew put out of action. Ordered to withdraw
from this hazardous position, Sgt. Fournier refused to retire but rushed
forward to the idle gun and, with the aid of another soldier who joined
him, held up the machinegun by the tripod to increase its field action.
They opened fire and inflicted heavy casualties upon the enemy. While so
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I suppose everyone knows by now that Gran Torino (218 screens) was Clint Eastwood's final screen appearance as an actor, and that he plans to concentrate on directing from now on -- though the film's nearly $150 million gross and a spot at #77 on the IMDB All-Time Top 250 will probably result in many phone calls begging him to reconsider. But this raises an interesting question: was it Eastwood's appearance onscreen make the movie such a popular favorite? Does he still have all the right stuff, 40 years later, to rank as one of the all-time great movie stars? Or was it his skill as a director that paid off?
Any actor who also decides to direct must eventually face the choice of whether or not to direct his or her own performance. There's a long list of people who chose one side or the other with varied results. But though it's probably the more difficult choice, I think any actor would agree that it's easier to sell the film with his or her face onscreen. Even Spike Lee admitted to this when he acted in his first three films, up to and including his masterpiece Do the Right Thing. And certainly when someone like Woody Allen initially decided not to appear in his films, his fans did not take it well.
As for Eastwood, he understood how to use himself onscreen better than almost anyone. I don't think anyone would argue that he's a great actor, but he's capable of very intense, specific performances using only a very limited palette. He learned long ago that less works better than more, and he has become his own best director. He understands his screen persona so well that he sometimes doesn't even need light. He can park his character in half-shadow and still get an emotion across. Over 40 years he has refined the Clint Eastwood character and adapted it to a remarkable number of movies, even if the degrees between are small.
But as a director, he has made leaps and bounds, improving in new and unexpected ways over the years. In his earlier films, he had little use for any other characters besides his own. He also occasionally succumbed to a very broad, primitive sense of humor, including some cluelessly cross-cultural jokes, and as a result some of them have not dated very well. But in the 1990s he discovered the power of women, directing Meryl Streep, Marcia Gay Harden, Hilary Swank and Angelina Jolie to Oscar-nominated performances. He also developed a tenderness toward other cultures, as seen in Bird or Letters from Iwo Jima. He has become comfortable in either urban or rural settings, and in different time periods. And best of all, he has stopped trying to be so funny, and instead has allowed humor to spring naturally, in its own space. Overall, he has found a very easy, natural pace of the type that the best old-time Hollywood directors like Howard Hawks and Raoul Walsh developed. In short, he has slowly become one of the very best living American film directors.
But I for one will miss his face on screen. Like any movie fan, I love to watch him work, assessing a situation and responding with both disgust and confidence. (He's one of the rare actors who makes you want to be like him.) But I think another, more elusive pleasure of Eastwood's films is watching the inherent clash between the limited-range performance and the wide-range director, like a beautiful rock stoically sitting in the middle of a scene filled with drama and changing images. Hopefully the great director can continue to find ways to make it all work without the great movie star.


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Strangers on a Train
|Release Date: June 30, 1951
|Running Time: 96 mins.
|Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Farley Granger
Ruth Roman
Robert Walker
Leo G Carroll
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Summary:Guy Haines, a handsome but rather uptight tennis pro, meets flamboyant playboy Bruno Anthony on a train. Over lunch, Bruno casually suggests that he kill Guy's troublesome wife. In return, Guy must kill Bruno's disapproving father. Guy laughs it off as a sick joke; until Bruno fulfills his part of the bargain, that is, dragging the hapless sportsman in to a web of deceit.