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Monday, June 20, 2011
Redskins GM Allen: "We would make the move again with Donovan"
Most people around the NFL felt that the Redskins trade last spring for QB Donovan McNabb was a failure, considering McNabb was benched repeatedly, while his former team, the Eagles, won the NFC East. Washington GM Bruce Allen, however, is not one of those people.
Allen told CSN Washington on Saturday that if given the opportunity, he would trade for McNabb again. Despite the team's poor record and the quarterbacks inconsistent play on the field, Allen felt the trade had more benefits than negatives.
"We would make the move again with Donovan," Allen told the TV network.
McNabb threw 14 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2010, and did not get along well with head coach Mike Shanahan. Allen said that the team's 6-10 record "wasn't what we had dreamed of for the season," but didn't want to place the blame on his quarterbacks shoulders.
"When you're inside the locker room, you have all the facts," Allen said. "You know the affections and feelings we have for Donovan as a person and player. We'll let people speculate and create rumors. Hopefully they go off the wrong tracks and that will give us an advantage when we start playing.
"It was the first year for everybody with the Washington Redskins, and it takes some time to learn the other person's desires."
The team signed McNabb to a contract extension last season, but they are expected to opt out of that deal as soon as the lockout ends.
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Jerry Tipton: NCAA, UK still at odds over Cal's 500th
Earlier this month, the chairman of the NCAA's Committee on Infractions sent University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. a letter asking the school to publicly acknowledge it was wrong to recognize John Calipari's 500th coaching victory this past season. Chairman Dennis E. Thomas, the commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, also told Todd that the wording of UK's statement "must be approved by the office of the Committee on Infractions prior to its release."
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Facing Reality On Acidosis And Alkalosis
Acidosis and Alkalosis Today, we’re going to talk about acidosis and alkalosis. I’ll explain just what I mean by that in a second. But first, what put this topic in my head? In the past week, I’ve directly or indirectly read/heard two things that prompted me to write this. First, there was a comment by [...]
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John Clay's notes: UK finds support for 500th victory argument
Random notes: Did you see where PTI's Michael Wilbon said if he were UK he'd pick up the phone and tell the NCAA to "go to hell" over its objections to the school celebrating John Calipari's 500th victory?
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AFC North best bets to break through in 2011
With strong reason to believe a significant breakthrough could be imminent in the NFL's ongoing labor impasse, the time seems right to identify each team's top breakout candidates for the coming season (rookies not included).
The second of an eight-part divisional series begins with the players most likely to be attending 2011 coming-out parties in the AFC North.
Baltimore Ravens
NT Terrence Cody — The 6-4, 349-pound Cody flashed intriguing potential as a rookie last season. In addition to boasting rare size, Cody moves well. If he is ready for a bigger role, he'll strengthen a stout defensive line in need of some youthful reinforcements. Veteran Kelly Gregg has been a productive starter, but he turns 35 in November, and Cody is viewed as his successor. Running on the Ravens is a chore, and Gregg has played a major role in those run-stuffing efforts; if Cody plays to his potential, he can help ensure that will continue to be true in 2011 and beyond. He's one of several young Ravens defenders to watch this season, including CB Jimmy Smith, the Ravens' first-round pick.
Cincinnati Bengals
TE Jermaine Gresham — Pop quiz: Who led NFL rookie tight ends in catches a season ago? The answer is Gresham, who snagged 52 passes for a mere 471 yards in a WR-dominated scheme. Gresham's average catch came just 2.1 yards downfield, as the Bengals fed him a diet of short passes. However, Gresham could surprise this season. For starters, he has the speed to stretch the field. Also, the Bengals have changed offensive schemes, with Jay Gruden replacing Bob Bratkowski as coordinator. Moreover, with WR Terrell Owens unlikely to be re-signed and Chad Ochocinco no sure thing to be on the roster in 2011, Gresham could become a bigger part of the passing game. Overall, Gresham's 52 catches in a scheme where he was far down the list of options is a positive sign — and perhaps a signal of better things to come.
Cleveland Browns
QB Colt McCoy — Conditions aren't entirely favorable for McCoy to thrive in 2011, but give him credit — he has taken ownership of the offense. He has organized several player workouts as Cleveland transitions to new head coach Pat Shurmur's version of the West Coast offense. Ideally, the Browns would be learning the offense under the watchful eyes of Shurmur, his coaching staff and team president Mike Holmgren, but the lockout has shelved those plans. Nonetheless, McCoy, acting as the leader of the offense, is doing his part to stay sharp. The Browns' revamped offensive scheme should suit McCoy well. He's a precise passer, which makes him a nice fit. Moreover, McCoy could get a chance to attack downfield more in the offense, which figures to target the wide receivers more frequently. McCoy showed potential in Year One. The Browns were at their best when he was in the lineup, and he should be able to build on that.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DE Ziggy Hood — Hood received valuable experience last season, starting 11 games (nine regular-season, two postseason) after Aaron Smith left the lineup with a triceps injury. Even if Smith returns to the starting lineup in 2011, Hood figures to play quite a bit, considering the promise he showed a season ago and the need to reduce the wear and tear on Smith and fellow DE Brett Keisel, who are in their 30s. Hood, who notched three sacks in 2011, is one of the better pass rushers among the defensive linemen, and that is his strength. Even if he returns to a complementary role this season, he could have a material impact on the Steelers' defense.
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
2011 prospect: Tony Woods
Woods seems to be the only legitimate target on John Calipari's radar for the class of 2011, and it's not entirely clear how seriously the Cats are recruiting the former Wake Forest big man.
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Healthy Snacks: 10 Ideas for More Wholesome Eating
Editor?s note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup. Reading Get Started: From Overweight to Healthy recently on Zen Habits, I couldn’t agree more with Leo’s advice. Eat move veggies, drink more water, move more and get rid of the junk. All great ideas. It also got me thinking. For me at [...]
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
The Illusion of Control
‘The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come. She steps out of the way and lets the Tao speak for itself.’ ~Laozi Post written by Leo Babauta. When you think you control something, you’re wrong. It’s amazing how often we think we’re in control of something when really we aren’t. Control [...]
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Ryan Harrow to enjoy fresh start at Kentucky
John Calipari's streak of always having an elite point guard in his backcourt seemed to be in major jeopardy just a few weeks ago.
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Fathers pass the legacy (and the ball) to their sons
It's a tradition likely as old as football itself: Father and son, heading out to the yard to toss a ball around.
While millions of families engage in the pastime, there are a few who have turned the game of backyard catch into a career. According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, there have been 187 father-son tandems that have played pro football. Of those, both generations of players were quarterbacks in the NFL seven times. That exclusive list includes a handful of Super Bowl winners, a current and future Hall of Famer and even a nominee for vice president of the United States.
In honor of Father's Day, here are the seven father-son passing duos, ranked in order of total passing yards they've thrown for in their pro career.
1. Archie and Peyton Manning / 78,739 yards — Dad Archie was a good quarterback on some awful teams, playing 14 years, mostly with the Saints. Though he was twice named to the Pro Bowl, the elder Manning only won 35 career games. The second of his three sons, Peyton, the No. 1 pick in the 1998 draft, has been a bit more successful. In 13 pro seasons, the Colts QB has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl 11 times and won three PFW/PFWA MVP awards. He also led Indianapolis to a title in Super Bowl XLI.
2. Archie and Eli Manning / 46,557 yards — While his middle son is going to be remembered as an all-time great, Archie's youngest offspring isn't too bad himself. Also a No. 1 pick, Eli was selected first in 2004 by the Chargers before being dealt to the Giants during the draft. In his seven seasons in New York, Eli has helped the team reach the postseason three times, including the Giants' unlikely Super Bowl championship run in 2008.
3. Bob and Brian Griese / 44,532 yards — Bob Griese joined the Dolphins in 1967 and was immediately named the starting quarterback. Head coach Don Shula came aboard three years later, and together the duo helped Miami become one of the NFL's premier teams, winning Super Bowls XII and XIII before Griese retired in 1980. Bob was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. His son, Brian, was a great college player, guiding the University of Michigan to the National Championship in 1997, but he couldn't duplicate his father's pro success. Brian played for four teams during his 11-year career, with his best season coming as a Bronco in 2000, when he led the NFL in passer rating at 102.9.
4. Phil and Chris Simms / 36,579 yards — Though he didn't post standout numbers, Phil Simms helped the Giants emerge as a powerhouse team in the 1980s, guiding it to a win in Super Bowl XXI. He was also the QB for much of the 1990 season that ended in another championship, but he broke his foot in December and missed the playoffs. After retiring in 1993, Phil has become a broadcaster and has been able to watch his son, Chris, play. The younger Simms has only started more than five games once since he was drafted in '03, and did not take a snap last season.
5. Jack and Jeff Kemp / 27,448 — Before passing bills as a nine-time House representative and being on a presidential ticket as Bob Dole's running mate, Jack Kemp was a passing star for the Bills. A seven-time Pro Bowler and one of the first great players of the AFL, Jack played from 1957-69, mainly in Buffalo. He finished in the top five in AFL passing yards five times prior to moving to politics. His son, Jeff, became a pro in '81 with the Rams, the team he earned the majority of his starts with during his 10-year career.
6. David and Charlie Whitehurst / 6,712 yards — Save for some limited action in 2010, nearly all of the Whitehursts' combined yardage comes courtesy of David, who led the Packers in the late 70s and early 80s. Problems throwing interceptions (51 in his career, compared to only 28 touchdowns) limited his success in Green Bay. Charlie's opportunity may come in 2011 after starting two games for the Seahawks down the stretch last year. The first four seasons of the younger Whitehurst's career were spent in San Diego, where Charlie never threw a regular-season pass for the Chargers.
7. Emery and Kent Nix / 4,196 yards — World War II interrupted Emery's career with the Giants, as he saw the field in 1943 and '46. He also played defensive back for New York. His son played six seasons, mostly with Pittsburgh in the late '60s.
Paradise and lost: Mike Leach still longs to coach
There are palm trees in purgatory. He walks by them without paying much attention. Here, each is just another pixel on a postcard disguised as paradise.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Hearing-impaired fan sues University of Kentucky over lack of captioning at football games
A University of Kentucky football season ticket holder with a hearing impairment has gone to federal court to try to get UK to display captioning on the video boards and video monitors throughout Commonwealth Stadium.
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Mark Story: Shot at title main reason some Cats return
Terrence Jones' Kentucky teammates thought he was going, going, gone. To the riches of the NBA. Yet Jones stayed at UK. "I was a little bit surprised," Darius Miller said. "He could have been a (draft) lottery pick. That would have definitely changed his life."
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Whisenhunt, Kubiak to embark on USO tour
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak and Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt will join this year's USO tour to the Persian Gulf to meet and greet members of the U.S. military.
Former Saints and Colts head coach Jim E. Mora and his son, former Falcons and Seahawks head coach Jim L. Mora will join Kubiak and Whisenhunt.
The NFL and USO have organized trips for 45 years.
"I am very excited and feel so fortunate to be invited," Kubiak said. "To get this opportunity is so flattering. Just to have the chance to say thanks and take a little bit of the Texans over there with me will be special."
"All of us involved with the National Football League are extremely fortunate and privileged to do what we do," said Whisenhunt, whose father, brother and father-in-law all served in the Air Force. "We have the opportunity to pursue our passion in the greatest country in the world and that's a freedom that we don't take for granted. The way of life that we enjoy as Americans is a result of the commitment, dedication and sacrifice made by countless men and women serving our country in the Armed Forces and it will be an honor to meet many of them on this trip."
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Ranking the recruiting classes
Highest-ranked recruiting classesThe top five recruiting classes each of the past five years, according to recruiting Web site Rivals.com:20111. Kentucky2. Duke3. St. John's4. Arizona5. North Carolina20101. Kentucky2. Memphis3. Ohio State4. North Carolina5. N.C. State2009
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UKAA fields questions on academics, football funding
Faculty complaints about how well the athletic department supports the University of Kentucky's academic mission and fan concerns about funding for the football team apparently touched a nerve. Those topics got repeated mentions at the UK Athletics Association Board of Directors and Finance Committee...
Pryor will enter supplemental draft
QB Terrelle Pryor spoke to the media Tuesday for the first time since leaving Ohio State and confirmed he will enter the NFL's supplemental draft.
Pryor appeared at a press conference in Miami with agent Drew Rosenhaus, who he hired on Monday.
"I'd like to say sorry to the coaching staff, say sorry to my teammates, say sorry to all Buckeye nation and all the Buckeye fans across the country," Pryor said. "I never meant to hurt anybody directly or indirectly with my conduct off the field, and I am truly sorry."
He also had some words for head coach Jim Tressel, who resigned amidst the scandal.
"In terms of coach Jim Tressel, a special shout out. I'm sorry for what all went down and I apologize with all my heart. I love you just like a father. You taught me a lot, and I apologize for putting you in a situation and taking you out of a job and a place that you loved to be," he said. "I regret the fact that you're not there anymore, and I regret the fact that I'm not there anymore."
The supplemental draft is expected to take place at some point in July. Teams may bid 2012 draft picks on Pryor.
The NCAA is investigating illegal benefits that Pryor may have received at Ohio State. He had already been suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season before deciding to leave Ohio State.
The way we see it
Pryor has been courted by the UFL and CFL, and some around the league believed it would be best for him to spend a season in one of those leagues before entering the NFL. But it's no surprise Pryor will enter the supplemental draft. Pryor certainly showed his athleticism in college, but there are questions about whether or not he can be a quarterback in the NFL. Some team will take a flier on him and place a bid, though likely not higher than a fourth-round pick.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Lessons We?re Learning Riding Mass Transit
Post written by Leo Babauta. For almost a year now, my wife Eva, my six kids and I have been walking and riding mass transit almost exclusively. We have bikes but we’re still new to them, and we also use City Carshare for longer trips out of the city. But for everything else, it’s walking [...]
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Microalgae Oil: Is It For You?
Microalgae Oil Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Rhonda Perciavalle of Perciavalle Health about microalgae oil. I?ve got some good news, and some bad news for you vegetarians and vegan types out there. First, the bad news: That flaxseed oil you?ve been relying on for your daily dose of omega-3? It?s not a [...]
Facing Reality On Acidosis And Alkalosis
Acidosis and Alkalosis Today, we’re going to talk about acidosis and alkalosis. I’ll explain just what I mean by that in a second. But first, what put this topic in my head? In the past week, I’ve directly or indirectly read/heard two things that prompted me to write this. First, there was a comment by [...]
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Simple Budgeting for Lazy People
Post written by Leo Babauta. I haven’t written about finances in awhile, because these days I barely think about them. That’s because for several years, I focused on getting out of debt — and these days, I live completely debt-free and worry little about finances. It’s a beautiful thing. However, recently a reader asked me [...]
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Ravens deny assistants have received new contracts
Updated 10:34 a.m., June 15
There are conflicting reports as to whether or not the Ravens have given contract extensions to all of their assistant coaches through the end of the 2012 season.
On Monday, Albert Breer of NFL.com reported that the team had extended the contracts of their entire staff, ensuring continuity under head coach John Harbaugh.
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Sun's "Ravens Insider" blog cited a team source that claimed Breer's report was inaccurate. Ravens executive vice president Kevin Byrne told the newspaper that the team would not announce the length of any contract.
In January, Baltimore signed Harbaugh to a three-year extension, through 2014. At that time, the team chose not to give its assistant coaches new deals, and even forced a 25 percent pay cut because of the lockout. That plan was later rescinded, and all the money taken away was refunded.
The Ravens have made the playoffs each season since Harbaugh was hired in 2008.
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NFL, NFLPA wrap up Wednesday's talks; release joint statement
The NFL and NFLPA released a joint statement on Wednesday after concluding talks in Maryland.
"Discussions between NFL owners and players under the auspices of Chief Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan took place again this week and will continue. At the request of Judge Boylan, both sides have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of the substance of the talks."
Commissioner Roger Goodell and owners Jerry Richardson, Clark Hunt, Robert Kraft, Dean Spanos and John Mara represented the league. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith was there for the players, along with Kevin Mawae, Domonique Foxworth, Tony Richardson, Jeff Saturday and Brian Waters.
The two sides met for two days in Maryland this week. They had two days of meetings on Long Island last week and met in St. Charles, Ill., the week prior.
On Tuesday, reports surfaced that lawyers have re-entered negotiations. The two sides are working toward a new labor agreement that would end the current lockout.
The NFL owners are meeting in Chicago on June 21.
The way we see it
Many of the reports over the last week have been very optimistic regarding the talks, with some believing that a new deal could be reached within a month. The two sides have buckled down and are clearly serious, not to mention have been releasing joint statements updating the progress.
One key is that while there have been some leaks regarding how much progress has been made, there haven't been details or numbers leaked like we saw in March before talks fell apart.
Sources indicated to PFW last week that next Tuesday's owners meetings will be a key date. For now, there continues to be optimism since both sides are talking and will continue to talk.
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Derrick Locke drafted in UFL's ninth round
Former Kentucky running back Derrick Locke finally got drafted, just not by an NFL team. Locke was picked in the ninth round of the United Football League's draft on Tuesday by the Omaha Nighthawks. Locke, a 5-foot-9, 190-pound speedster, wasn't selected in the NFL Draft last week after rushing for 887 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season despite missing four games because of a shoulder injury.
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Week Nine consensus picks
Sunday Matchups (HOME TEAM IN CAPS.)
Pick - Asterisk (*) denotes team will cover pointspread but lose game. Boldface selections indicate best bets.
ATLANTA -8½ vs. Tampa Bay (45) -
T.B.*
Chicago -3 vs. BUFFALO (Toronto) (41) -
Chi.
New England -5 vs. CLEVELAND (43) -
N.E.
N.Y. Jets -3½ vs. DETROIT (43) -
N.Y.J.
New Orleans -6½ vs. CAROLINA -
N.O.
BALTIMORE -6 vs. Miami (40) -
Mia.*
San Diego -1 vs. HOUSTON -
Hou.
MINNESOTA -8 vs. Arizona (41½) -
Minn.
N.Y. Giants -5 vs. SEATTLE -
N.Y.G.
PHILADELPHIA -3 vs. Indianapolis -
Ind.*
OAKLAND -2½ vs. Kansas City (42) -
Oak.
GREEN BAY -7½ vs. Dallas (44½) -
Green Bay
Monday Night
Pittsburgh -3½ vs. CINCINNATI -
Pitt.
Last week vs. spread 7-6
Season to date vs. spread 47-66-4
Last week best bets 1-3
Season to date best bets 15-16-1
Last week straight-up 8-5
Season to date straight-up 66-51
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Kentucky boys might not have all their stars
Glen Drury, coach of the Kentucky All-Star boys' basketball team, seems sure that his players will give their all.
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Marquis Teague used to the spotlight
Teague becomes the latest premier point guard to sign with John Calipari, and he joins a group that has produced two of the last three No. 1 overall draft picks, two of the last three Rookies of the Year and this season's NBA MVP.
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Mark Story: Kentucky, WKU athletics bosses say Thursday night football opener in Nashville will draw
Are you ready for Late Night with Joker Phillips? There is much to like about Kentucky's season-opening football game with Western Kentucky on Sept. 1 in Nashville's LP Field. The starting time — 8:15 p.m. Central; 9:15 p.m. Eastern — is not among those things.
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Jerry Tipton: NCAA, UK still at odds over Cal's 500th
Earlier this month, the chairman of the NCAA's Committee on Infractions sent University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. a letter asking the school to publicly acknowledge it was wrong to recognize John Calipari's 500th coaching victory this past season. Chairman Dennis E. Thomas, the commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, also told Todd that the wording of UK's statement "must be approved by the office of the Committee on Infractions prior to its release."
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Is Stopping Angiogenesis The Key To Stopping Cancer?
Angiogenesis And Cancer A friend recently sent me several articles and a Ted Talk video about how inhibiting angiogenesis might make it possible to stop the growth of cancer. So I figured it was worth taking a look at to figure out what it’s all about and if there’s any credence to the idea. What [...]
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Jerry Tipton: NCAA, UK still at odds over Cal's 500th
Earlier this month, the chairman of the NCAA's Committee on Infractions sent University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. a letter asking the school to publicly acknowledge it was wrong to recognize John Calipari's 500th coaching victory this past season. Chairman Dennis E. Thomas, the commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, also told Todd that the wording of UK's statement "must be approved by the office of the Committee on Infractions prior to its release."
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Is Stopping Angiogenesis The Key To Stopping Cancer?
Angiogenesis And Cancer A friend recently sent me several articles and a Ted Talk video about how inhibiting angiogenesis might make it possible to stop the growth of cancer. So I figured it was worth taking a look at to figure out what it’s all about and if there’s any credence to the idea. What [...]
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Cobb only Cat taken; others in limbo
The final three rounds of the NFL Draft played out Saturday with no additional University of Kentucky players hearing their names called. Randall Cobb, who was chosen in Friday's second round by the Green Bay Packers, is the only former Cat who has some idea what his future holds.
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John Clay: For SEC football coaches, a rare loss
Three months until the start of the college football season, and we already have the year’s first big upset. SEC Presidents 1, SEC football coaches 0. Headline: League coaches take decking in Destin.
Monday, June 13, 2011
John Clay: For SEC football coaches, a rare loss
Three months until the start of the college football season, and we already have the year’s first big upset. SEC Presidents 1, SEC football coaches 0. Headline: League coaches take decking in Destin.
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Week Nine TV picks
PFW publisher/editor Hub Arkush had the best record among the panelists on the "Pro Football Weekly on TV" show for a second consecutive week, going 6-7 against the pointspread in Week Eight and extending his season-to-date lead over his fellow panelists. Arkush and former Bears WR Tom Waddle both correctly picked their locks of the week, as Arkush narrowed the gap between him and season-to-date leader Dan Hampton, who missed on his lock for only the second time in eight weeks.
These picks will be posted on Friday afternoon each week. No Thursday games will be included. Pushes are dropped from each panelist's record.
Matchups
ATLANTA -9 vs. Tampa Bay
Atl. (Tom) Atl. (Dan) Atl. (Hub)
Chicago -3 vs. BUFFALO (Toronto)
Chi. (Tom) Buff. (Dan) Chi. (Hub)
New England -4½ vs. CLEVELAND
N.E. (Tom) N.E. (Dan) N.E. (Hub)
N.Y. Jets -4 vs. DETROIT
N.Y.J. (Tom) N.Y.J. (Dan) Det. (Hub)
New Orleans -6½ vs. CAROLINA
Car. (Tom) N.O. (Dan) N.O. (Hub)
BALTIMORE -5½ vs. Miami
Balt. (Tom) Balt. (Dan) Mia. (Hub)
San Diego -3 vs. HOUSTON
S.D. (Tom) S.D. (Dan) S.D. (Hub)
MINNESOTA -9 vs. Arizona
Minn. (Tom) Minn. (Dan) Minn. (Hub)
N.Y. Giants -6½ vs. SEATTLE
N.Y.G. (Tom) N.Y.G. (Dan) N.Y.G. (Hub)
PHILADELPHIA -3 vs. Indianapolis
Phil. (Tom) Phil. (Dan) Ind. (Hub)
OAKLAND -2½ vs. Kansas City
Oak. (Tom) K.C. (Dan) Oak. (Hub)
GREEN BAY -7½ vs. Dallas
G.B. (Tom) G.B. (Dan) G.B. (Hub)
Pittsburgh -5 vs. CINCINNATI
Pitt. (Tom) Pitt. (Dan) Pitt. (Hub)
Lock of the week
N.Y. J. (Tom) Minn. (Dan) G.B. (Hub)
Standings
Last week vs. spread
5-8 (Tom) 4-9 (Dan) 6-7 (Hub)
Season to date vs. spread
49-64 (Tom) 46-67 (Dan) 53-60 (Hub)
Last week's locks
1-0 (Tom) 0-1 (Dan) 1-0 (Hub)
Season-to-date locks
2-6 (Tom) 6-2 (Dan) 5-2-1 (Hub)
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Kentucky's 2011-12 projected roster
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. StatisticsDarius Miller G/F 6-7 228 Sr. 10.9 pts, 4.6 rebs Eloy Vargas C 6-11 250 Sr. 1.5 pts, 2.0 rebs x-Twany Beckham G 6-5 190 Jr. 2.9 pts, 2.1 asts Jon Hood G 6-7 202 Jr. 0.8 pts, 0.7 rebs Terrence Jones F 6-8 244 So. 15.7 pts, 8.8 rebsDoron Lamb ...
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John Clay: Teague has big-league skills
LOUISVILLE — Any minute now, you expected the floor to open and Marquis Teague to shift his gears and fly by on a blow-by to the rim that would validate everything you had heard about the premier point guard.
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How to Win the Mental Battle in Life
Honestly when it comes to health and weight loss,�you probably know what you need to do. Are there really any true breakthroughs that will help you? Not really. Are you shocked when you hear to “eat less overall, eat healthier foods and exercise more”? Nah. At some point most everyone has been lean and then [...]
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AEG CEO talks to five teams about move to L.A.
Tim Leiweke, president/CEO of the group trying to build a stadium in downtown Los Angeles, has spoken with representatives of the Vikings, Chargers, Raiders, Rams and Jaguars about the proposed venue.
Leiweke heads up the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). According to the Orange County Register, he said all those teams are "in the mix," with the most recent discussions taking place a week ago.
AEG is prepared to acquire a majority stake in an NFL team to bring it to Los Angeles. Their $1 billion plan for a stadium is one of two proposals. It has been 15 years since there was football in L.A., before the Rams moved to St. Louis and the Raiders to Oakland within months of each other.
Raiders CEO Amy Trask said in a statement, "The team is not for sale. It will remain with the Davis family."
Chargers spokesman Mark Fabiani told The Associated Press that owner Alex Spanos and his family were not interested in selling a majority stake of the team.
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Hub's Week 9 confidence pool picks
This feature is designed to be helpful to readers who participate in office pools. Editors will make their selections, picking the teams they believe will win the games, without regard to the pointspread, and assigning a point value to each game (highest numbers = most confidence of the outcome).
Matchup ... Pick … Confidence Rank
Sunday ...
Tampa Bay @ Atlanta ... Atlanta … 7
Chicago @ Buffalo (Toronto) ... Chicago ... 9
New England @ Cleveland ... New England ... 10
N.Y. Jets @ Detroit ... New York Jets ... 11
New Orleans @ Carolina ... New Orleans ... 12
Miami @ Baltimore ... Miami ... 2
San Diego @ Houston ... San Diego ... 4
Arizona @ Minnesota ... Minnesota ... 8
N.Y. Giants @ Seattle ... New York Giants ... 5
Indianapolis @ Philadelphia ... Philadelphia ... 1
Kansas City @ Oakland ... Oakland ... 3
Dallas @ Green Bay ... Green Bay ... 13
Monday night ...
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati ... Pittsburgh ... 6
Tiebreaker: MNF total points ... 48
Points last week ... 62
Points season to date ... 610
Games won last week ... 9
Games won season to date ... 73
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
Chip Cosby: Moving on after 10 compelling years covering the Cats
If there's one thing I could say about the Kentucky football beat this past 10 years it would be that it has never, ever been boring.
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Hearing-impaired fan sues University of Kentucky over lack of captioning at football games
A University of Kentucky football season ticket holder with a hearing impairment has gone to federal court to try to get UK to display captioning on the video boards and video monitors throughout Commonwealth Stadium.
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Super Bowl champion Packers take UK's Cobb in second round
Randall Cobb had to wait longer than he probably expected, but at least he ended up with a winner, as the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers took the former UK receiver with the final pick of the second round of the NFL Draft.
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How to Win the Mental Battle in Life
Honestly when it comes to health and weight loss,�you probably know what you need to do. Are there really any true breakthroughs that will help you? Not really. Are you shocked when you hear to “eat less overall, eat healthier foods and exercise more”? Nah. At some point most everyone has been lean and then [...]
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Cardinals' WR situation 'wide open' behind Fitzgerald
With the Cardinals' QB situation continuing to be totally up in the air, and second-round rookie Ryan Williams creating an eyebrow-raising logjam at running back, it's easy to lose sight of the team's other position battles. But it appears the competition for the team's second and third receiver spots behind Larry Fitzgerald couldn't be more wide open, with free-agent holdovers Steve Breaston and Early Doucet looking like they could get a serious run for their money from second-year pros Andre Roberts and Stephen Williams.
We hear both Roberts, who got off to a shaky start as a rookie but finished strong, and Williams, who did just the opposite, have stood out in recent players-only workouts. Doucet, meanwhile, continues to rehab from offseason surgery — he was placed on injured reserve last season after suffering a hip flexor injury against Carolina in Week 15 — and has not been attending any workouts. Both Doucet and Breaston have health issues that continue to be cause for concern [the duo missed nine games combined last season].
"I think the depth chart right now would have Fitzgerald one, Breaston two and Roberts three ahead of Doucet," said one team observer who has been on hand at more than a few of the Cardinals' workouts, including one earlier this week at Scottsdale Community College that had about 20 participants, most of them either free agents or players from other teams. "They really liked Roberts as the season wore on, and he looked incredibly fast and athletic the other day."
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Friday, June 10, 2011
SEC men's basketball coaches endorse dropping divisions
During league meetings in Destin, Fla., on Wednesday, Southeastern Conference men's basketball coaches voted 11-1 to abandon divisional play. That recommendation was accepted by the league's athletics directors, and school presidents will vote on the provision Friday.
SEC men's basketball coaches endorse dropping divisions
During league meetings in Destin, Fla., on Wednesday, Southeastern Conference men's basketball coaches voted 11-1 to abandon divisional play. That recommendation was accepted by the league's athletics directors, and school presidents will vote on the provision Friday.
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NFL, NFLPA confirm discussions between owners, players
The NFL and NFLPA released a joint statement Wednesday confirming that discussions have resumed this week.
"NFL owners and players have engaged in further confidential discussions before Chief Magistrate Judge Boylan this week. Those discussions will continue."
League spokesman Greg Aiello tweeted that commissioner Roger Goodell, Jerry Richardson, Clark Hunt, Robert Kraft, John Mara and Dean Spanos attended this week's talks. All five of those owners are members of the NFL's labor committee and have been involved in most of the negotiations.
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith was joined by player reps Kevin Mawae, Jeff Saturday, Mike Vrabel, Tony Richardson and Domonique Foxworth at the meetings.
The two sides reportedly met at a hotel on Long Island, per NFL Network's Albert Breer, in talks that resumed on Tuesday. They first reopened the talks without lawyers last week in a western Chicago suburb.
Goodell spoke with Buccaneers season-ticket holders on Wednesday. "Both sides are working hard to reach an agreement. That's a positive step for everybody," he said. "We are going to continue to work at it. I believe both sides want to find solutions. I'm hopeful we're going to be successful."
In a story on NFL.com posted Wednesday, Breer cited sources from both sides acknowledging that there is a window in the month of June to get a deal done. "Both sides feel the pressure now," a league source said in the story. According to the report, the league could lose around $1 billion if the preseason is canceled.
The U.S. 8th District Court of Appeals is expected to have a decision on the legality of the lockout by early July.
The way we see it
As always, any type of discussions between the two sides is always a good thing. For the NFL and NFLPA to release a joint statement confirming the talks also shows the commitment to get to work.
Players have complained that the lack of presence by owners who can get a deal done has made negotiations difficult. But influential owners are on hand for these talks.
Arguably the most important part of this news is the last line of the statement: "Those discussions will continue." As long as the two sides keep talking and negotiations don't hit a snag, there can be much-needed optimism on the labor front.
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