Saturday, August 31, 2013

Well I'm going to say it anyway, I'm only human.


Tinker:

The progressive movement in the United States started somewhere around
the1900. That is when the population of America started adjusting to a more industrialized economy. Factories were becoming the place to work at, so many of the people who was out looking for a job, could find a steady payday there.

Low and behold the industrial factory's work place became a cruel environment to the labors who were working inside them. Even the parents of American family's at that time sent there own children to go work in these factory, so as to increase the family income. Can you imagine that happening today, sending your own child to work in a grown up jobs, working long hours at hard labor around crewed people.

That's when the term "sweat house" became the everyday place to work for millions and millions of Americans then. So of course people started asking the government politicians for help, because their workplace was become a inhuman crud and harmful experience.

Hence the progressive movement was born in America. Washington DC politicians had a moral issues that they could ride into more political power.

People were glad that the federal government started controlling the excessive harsh factory abuse that they were working in. Of course the new moral control government in American was going hog wild restricting everything even the sale of alcohol, and installed the "Prohibition era".

As the Jazz age blossomed forth in the1920 from the people who were glad to have the federal government clamp down on big industry. The same American people also became frustrated with too much government restriction and went free into the night having fun, fun, fun with jazz music, drinking alcohol inside speakeasies, gambling the night away.

Oh oh! I'm starting to see a pattern, holy smoke!

You mean to tell me that the children who are not getting the right education today is because of the people themselves. That good teachers just can't do the children homework for them, and expect the child to learn. That the child has to learn to develop their own qualities that allows a child to learn the lessons the good old fashion way, by studying reading, writing, and arithmetic, that the good teacher were trying to teach.

Oh my goodness the politicians running Washington DC has taken over the public school system now with the same old worn out progressive movement from back then, and is now the Government school system.

The trouble is that the children of today are not receiving true history or unrestricted knowledge out of the humankind past history in our government school system. No instead they are being bull talked inside the classroom full of children by redressing social history of what happen back then selling mankind's mistakes in past history like the children today can do something about what happen then, when of course they can't. That the good teachers who try to teach pure history and knowledge leaving the bull talk out of what they teach to the children about the facts as best humankind learned about them back then. Good school teachers like that are simply being discourage to not teach without adhering to the present day progressive movement. Like they are going somewhere forward with that kind of bull talk.

The word "progressive"
adjective: progressive:
1.
happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step.

 Able body school teacher who don't see the today progressive way of teaching children as a motion moving forward, at all, are getting turned away from the presently day run Government schools, and of course are unavailable to the millions of children who need to learn and grow into better informed adults.

If the present day school teacher don't play along with what Washington DC decreases from the Washington DC political oracle. Then they are fresh out of luck.

Must I go on further,  "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars", and of course the harm to our society today is in yourself and not in the star alinement back then.

That giving fundamentals thing in our life over to the country federal government only make the people living today a social hostage to the corruption that big government creates. That if the American citizens don't refuse government favors from that big government, then like night follows day, the government corruption will only just gather to become more harmful to our world with a greater number of corrupt people inside the system of government in 2013.

People must now start telling the politicians working in Washington DC, "No"

Or they will simply keep pushing the addicting substance on the people again and again. Until something very bad happens. Like a calamity of some kind.

World War, Economic collapse, or a meteor striking the earth from outer space.

Stop wasting your time trying to redress the history of humankind past, and start thinking for yourself, determine not to fail yourself now. Your time is now. Because in reality you can't redress history. What the people did then was what they did then. What we do now is what we do now. Carry your own weight and don't load up on something that you can't now do anything about.

And tell the big government addiction pushers to go peddle their dope somewhere else.

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A Very Good Year

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SEC lunchtime links


August, 30, 2013
By Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com

A few SEC teams were in action last night, the first of the college football season, including a thrilling battle between Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. Looking back at last night and forward to this weekend's, here are some reads to get you through your Friday:
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LSU vs. TCU Gameday Coverage
  • LSU vs. TCU Gameday Coverage
  • ROUNDTABLE: Who is LSU's most important defender Saturday?
  • LSU vs. TCU
Questioning the unquestionable leadership role.
Zack Mettenberger has to lead the team this season. But why?
Tigers to open basketball season on ESPN
LSU travels to UMASS on November 12.
NOLA wins Corbett Award

Sophomore pitcher named state's top male amateur athlete.
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Associated Press LSU defense ready to show vs. TCU
Star-Telegram, TX Cowboys Classic a statement game for TCU, LSU
College Football News Week 1: LSU vs. TCU
CBS SportsLine Video (3 min, 17 sec): Inside College Football' analysts preview LSU - TCU
Sports Illustrated Weekly Spotlight: QBs will take center stage in LSU - TCU matchup
Star-Telegram, TX Greatness to cross paths when Les Miles returns to coach in old boss’ stadium
Bayou Bengals Insider LSU vs. TCU: Gameplan
Bayou Bengals Insider LSU vs. TCU: Defensive Breakdown
Bayou Bengals Insider LSU vs. TCU: Offensive Breakdown
Bayou Bengals Insider LSU vs. TCU: Coach's Take
Bayou Bengals Insider LSU vs. TCU: Players' take
Times Picayune Zach Mettenberger is hoping for a breakout season
Times Picayune Notes: Kadron Boone knows he can chime in plenty this season
Times Picayune Turnover a theme as LSU opens the 2013 season against TCU
Times Picayune Long, winding road for Craig Loston
Times Picayune LSU vs. TCU: Breaking it down
The Advocate Now fans can finally turn attention to the games
Dallas Morning News Scouting Report: Breaking down TCU vs. LSU
LSU Reveille Senior experience aids freshmen as LSU takes on TCU
LSU Reveille Questions of playing time remain entering Cowboys Classic
LSU Reveille Uncertainty surrounds both rosters entering Cowboys Classic
LSU Reveille Baton Rouge West: Matchup in Dallas stretches beyond the field
Shreveport Times *1 Guilbeau: Cam Cameron plans to make the right call
Shreveport Times *1 Guilbeau: 18 - What started as a joke in LSU's equipment room is now NFL code
Times Picayune Video (1 min, 25 sec): Cam Cameron on Zach Mettenberger' Part 1 | Part 2 (66 sec)
LSU Sports Video (6 min, 12 sec): Tiger Tracks - LSU vs. TCU preview
LSU Sports Video (10 min, 11 sec): Tiger Tracks - Verge Ausberry talks about scheduling
WBRZ Sports Video (1 min, 55 sec): Construction, Tiger fans to rub shoulders on game day
The Advocate Louisiana Supreme Court upholds LSU records case ruling
Wall Street Journal A bloodless look at the BCS
USA Today With one season left, how will BCS be remembered?
USA Today Preview: No. 3 Ohio State
USA Today New concussion study brings robots to the locker room
Tiger Sports Digest Scouting Report: TCU Secondary
The Oklahoman Breaking down the Big 12, SEC facilities arms race
Star-Telegram, TX TCU defensive end's comeback odyssey is a dream come true
The Advocate Horned Frogs opt for camouflage with QB situation
ESPN Blog How TCU's football program came full circle
Notes: Auburn | Florida | Kent State | Kentucky | Missouri | Ole Miss | South Carolina | Tennessee | UAB | Vanderbilt
Kansas City Star Big 12 takes aim at SEC in college football’s first weekend
USA Today It's tech warfare in college football today
Times Picayune Ed O'Bannon antitrust lawsuit has serious implications
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Dandy Don's LSU Sports Report

College Football Predictions for Week 1

LSU 27 - TCU 17
Alabama 41 - Virginia Tech 10
Arkansas 28 - UL-Lafayette 24
Auburn 33 - Washington State 24
Kentucky 20 - West Kentucky 17
Georgia 35 - Clemson 38 (OT)
Mississippi State 24 - Oklahoma State 35
Missouri 35 - Murray State 13
Tennessee 35 Austin Peay 7
Texas A&M 38 - Rice 17
UL-Monroe 17 - Oklahoma 34
LA Tech 31 North Carolina State 24

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Conditioned that way


Tinker:

Good people going along with bad people seems so unnecessary to me at how the people are conditioned that way. All of us are conditioned by our parents and peers, and natures laws as we of course react to hot or cold. But after we reach the age of reason shouldn't we better be able to not go along with something that is really bad for our neighbors and friends, when we know better.

What is wrong with saying no, when that is exactly the right thing to do?

I often wondered over the passing years how the German people went along with Hitler extermination of the Jewish people in the II World War. Now I'm beginning to understand how a body of people who call themselves a civilized society can quietly go along with people who abuse innocent people accusing them of a crime that they never committed.
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Something is very wrong with racist people who accused other people of racism with no credible proof of what they say is the truth. Wow! Isn't this a hell of a kettle of fish?

Like what F. Scott fitzgerald wrote, "what foul dust has blown in the way of Gatsby dream".  So to has Jesse Jackson, Sharpton, Obama, interfered in Martin Luther King, Jr "I have a dream one day".

And helping out other people who are being bombed with poison gas, or shot to death by killers should be natural to the human race, don't you think.
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Aetna Pulls Out Of Another Obamacare Health Exchange

Reuters  |  By Caroline Humer Posted: 08/29/2013 5:50 pm EDT  |  Updated: 08/30/2013 1:17 am EDT


Aug 29 (Reuters) - Aetna Inc has decided not to sell insurance on New York's individual health insurance exchange, which is being created under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, the fifth state where it has reversed course in recent weeks.

The third-largest U.S. health insurer has said it is seeking to limit its exposure to the risks of providing health plans to America's uninsured, but did not give details about its decision to pull out of specific markets.

"We believe it is critical that our plans not only be competitive, but also financially viable, in order to meet the long-term needs of the exchanges in which we choose to participate. On New York, as a result of our analysis, we reluctantly came to the conclusion to withdraw," Aetna spokeswoman Cynthia Michener said.

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Donald Rumsfeld: Obama Administration Has Not Justified Syria Intervention


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Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who served under former President George W. Bush and was a key player in the decisions to go to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Wednesday that President Barack Obama has so far failed to justify U.S. intervention in Syria, telling Fox News' Neil Cavuto that the administration's strategy is "mindless."

"One thing that's very interesting, it seems to me, is that there really hasn't been any indication from the administration as to what our national interest is with respect to this particular situation," Rumsfeld said in an interview with Fox Business Network.

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Four College Athletes Caught on Surveillance Cameras Entering Closed Store – What They Did Next Stunned the Manager


Aug. 28, 2013 4:30pm

Four football players from William Paterson University entered a local general store in Wayne, N.J., on Sunday afternoon in search of sunglasses and batteries. The door was open, so they let themselves in and got the items they needed, but there were no store employees to be found.

The four men were then captured on surveillance video…leaving money at the register and waving to the cameras. One of the players even dug through his pockets for change to make sure he paid the right amount in tax.
New Jersey Football Players Rewarded After Paying for Items at Store With No Clerk
New Jersey Football Players Rewarded After Paying for Items at Store With No Clerk
Marci Lederman, Buddy’s Small Lots store manager, said she was happy to see the football players pass on the opportunity to “ransack” or steal items from her store.

“They picked up a few items, and they left cash on the counter and waved to the cameras. Who does that?” Lederman told Yahoo! News.

Apparently, Thomas James, Kell’E Gallimore, Jelani Bruce and Anthony Biondi do “that.”
William Paterson University head football coach Jerry Flora wasn’t the least bit surprised by his players’ honest act.

“That’s the kind of kids we try and recruit in here so we can obviously deal with a lot less headaches if you know what I mean,” he said.

So how did the men end up in an empty, unattended store?

Lederman said the players unknowingly entered her business when it was closed due to a half-lit store and a malfunctioning front door lock. Police reportedly called her to inform her of a tripped alarm, but when she got to the store there was nothing missing.

However, there was cash left at the counter.

“They could have ransacked the store. They could have really done anything” but they “were perfect gentlemen. They were looking to see if anyone was here. They looked in the back to make sure no one was lying on the floor dead,” Lederman added.
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Final

North Carolina 10

(0-1, 0-1 away)

(6) South Carolina 27

(1-0, 1-0 home)

6:00 PM ET, August 29, 2013
Williams-Brice Stadium, COLUMBIA, SC


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Jadeveon Clowney, No. 6 South Carolina cruise past UNC in opener

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South Carolina Strikes In Opener
Highlight Of The Night: Mike Davis rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Gamecocks' 27-10 win over the Tar Heels.Tags: Jadeveon Clowney, Mike Davis
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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina All-American Jadeveon Clowney looked less than dominant against North Carolina, not that it mattered to him or the sixth-ranked Gamecocks.

Clowney shook off a stomach virus earlier in the week -- and some sluggish play during the game -- to help South Carolina's defense hold North Carolina to its lowest point total under coach Larry Fedora in a 27-10 victory to open the season Thursday night.

"Here I am back in front again, ready for all these questions about conditioning,'' Clowney said. "Let's go.''

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Mike Davis ran 75 yards for a touchdown while Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson each threw long scoring passes to put the Gamecocks in front. Clowney and company made it all stand up.

"Hats off to my defense,'' Clowney said. "As long as we get the win, that's all that matters to me.''
Steve Spurrier was disappointed at his team's conditioning on defense, including Clowney.
"Did you watch what I was watching?'' he said when asked about Clowney.

"No, I don't have to say it. You write what you see. We'll try and work on our conditioning for the entire team.''

Clowney did not have a sack and finished with three first-half tackles. The Tar Heels' fast-paced offense wore him down and forced him to the sideline for several pit stops, yet he and the defense mostly hemmed in North Carolina. Shaw and Thompson put South Carolina up 17-0 in the opening quarter. Shaw found Shaq Roland for a 65-yard touchdown on the game's third play. Thompson threw a 29-yard TD to Kane Whitehurst later in the quarter.

The game was delayed with 8:20 left when lightning closed in on the stadium. Fans filed out quickly and hit their cars as heavy rain and thunder pelted the field for about an hour.

It's been a steady stream of chatter about all things Clowney the past eight months, since he knocked the helmet off a Michigan runner in the Outback Bowl.

Should he sit out the year and protect his draft status as next year's No. 1 pick? How much insurance should he take out? Can he become the first defense-only player to win the Heisman Trophy?

If he makes it to New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation in December, he likely won't have this game on his highlight reel.

SportsNation: Jadeveon Clowney's debut

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"Everybody always expects a lot from JD. He expects a lot from himself,'' defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said. "I told him he might have to watch what he's eating if his energy's down. We have to make sure we can play more than three, four, five plays at a time.''

Clowney laughed off the expectations and promised things would improve.

"First game of the season,'' he said. "It's going to get better. Week after week, it's going to get better and better.''

North Carolina continually played away from Clowney's side with short passes and quick runs. When the Tar Heels did come his way, left tackle James Hurst -- an all-ACC player with NFL hopes of his own -- did a solid job keeping No. 7 in check. Clowney didn't agree, saying it was more North Carolina's tempo than Hurst's blocking that got to him.

"I wasn't really impressed like I was against the guy from Michigan,'' Clowney said, referring to Wolverines' Taylor Lewan.

Right before halftime, Clowney appeared to be breathing heavy in the 90-degree heat and humidity. There was a scary moment after play resumed when Clowney was cut from behind by backup offensive lineman Kiaro Holts, who was called for clipping. Davis finished with 115 yards on 12 carries. Shaw was 11 for 19 passing for 149 yards and his touchdown.

The Gamecocks looked like they might give their defense a break with a 17-point first quarter that was their biggest production in an opening-game quarter since 1996's 33-14 win over Central Florida. The Gamecocks outgained North Carolina 203 yards to 35 in the opening quarter.

The Tar Heels settled down a bit after that and closed to 17-7 on Renner's 4-yard TD pass to Quinshad Davis.

North Carolina, though, hurt itself several times. After the defense forced a three-and-out, T.J. Thorpe muffed the punt at midfield to keep South Carolina's drive going.

Elliott Fry added field goals of 39 and 26 yards in his first game at South Carolina.

Spurrier has said all summer that South Carolina is more than just Clowney. The Gamecocks defense certainly was, holding North Carolina's high-speed attack to 121 yards in the first 30 minutes. The Tar Heels averaged more than 40 points and 485 yards a game last year.

North Carolina opened the second half with a 17-play, 7-minute drive that ended with a field goal to cut the lead to 20-10. Then Davis, the younger brother of ex-Clemson 1,000-yard rusher James Davis, burst through the line on South Carolina's next snap and broke out for his long touchdown run. The Tar Heels couldn't make anything happen after that. Renner and the Tar Heels drove to South Carolina's 2 in the final two minutes, but could not score. Renner was stopped a yard short of the end zone by defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles.

Renner ended 26 of 43 with 194 yards. The Tar Heels finished with 293 yards.
Fedora wasn't sure why his offense stalled.

"We're in year two. I wish we were farther along than we are, but we're not,'' he said. "That was a good measuring stick for us. I didn't look at tonight and say, 'We're so far away we're not going to make it.' I don't think we're that far away.''

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How's This For Openers?

The wild swings, crazy plays and drama are back. And it's only opening night. Ole Miss rallied past Vandy to kick the year off in style. Analysis » South Carolina too much » Davis shines VideoTop 25 »
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Dandy Don's LSU Sports Report

It was great hearing from many of you yesterday about my interview with Lyn Rollins, and my position-by-position comparison of LSU and TCU’s offenses. A few of you I heard from didn’t agree with me on giving a slight advantage to LSU at the quarterback position, and that’s understandable. I guess it comes down to how much of an affect missing most of last year has on TCU’s Casey Pachall, and whether Mettenberger shows the improvement I’m expecting of him. As I stated, this ought to be an interesting position to watch. Tomorrow we’ll continue the comparisons by looking at the defense and special teams, and I’ll give you my weekly predictions.

In recruiting news, Cam Robinson has pushed back his announcement to next Wednesday so that ESPNU can televise it live from West Monroe. After speaking to a number of people and reading everything I could find on the subject, I really don’t really have a strong feeling one way or the other as to whether he will choose LSU or Alabama. One thing I'd like to stress is that I do not think too much should be read into the fact that his announcement is coming on the heels of Cameron Sims committing to Alabama. As I've said before, I don’t think Sims’ decision has much bearing on this. The fact that Robinson was planning on waiting until an All-Star game but is now stating his intentions next week makes me think that he's feeling pressure to get this over with before the start of his senior season so that he can reduce distractions. What I find interesting is that some people I’ve heard from who are close to the situation believe that Robinson is still sincerely torn and uncertain on who he’ll choose.

In other recruiting news, LSU received some good news from the NCAA clearinghouse on two fronts. First, football signee Rashard Robinson found out yesterday that he has been cleared and can now report to LSU and join the team immediately. Having missed all of preseason camp, it will be interesting to see whether the extremely talented cornerback will be given a redshirt year. The other good news that LSU received from the clearinghouse is that Beloved Brown of Beaumont, Texas has been cleared to enroll at LSU and join the track and field team. That is especially good news considering that Beloved is the sister of 5-star cornerback Tony Brown (CB, 6'0", 182) who is expected to choose between LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M.

Last night I listened to the Les Miles radio talk show and it was obvious that Coach Miles feels very confident about his team and is looking forward to getting the season underway. I was extremely busy yesterday evening and wasn’t able to take notes on every question and answer like I usually do, but I did put together this summary of some of the key points:

• Miles spoke very highly of his defensive line, especially DE Jermauria Rasco, whom he called very athletic and very violent.
• On offense, Miles said they’ll use a variety of personnel groups and formations to mix things up, and that they will pass better and provide better pass protection. He also said the team will continue to pound the ball on the ground.
• As for the offensive line, Miles agreed with Hawthorn that it’s one of the biggest ever and spoke particularly highly of the right side with Trai Turner at guard and Jerald Hawkins at tackle.
• Miles said the true freshman Kendell Beckwith will see the field - some at LB, some on special teams, and maybe even some with his hand in the dirt off the edge.
• Other freshmen whom Miles named as being in a position to see playing time include defensive backs Tre’Davious White and Ricky Jefferson, and defensive end Tashawn Bower.
• Miles spoke very highly of backup quarterback Anthony Jennings but stressed that it’s Zach Mettenberger’s job.
• One caller asked which running back would be the go-to guy when the team needed one or two crucial yards, and Miles was quick to name Kenny Hilliard.
• Miles mentioned Travin Dural as someone who might be used on kick returns along with Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham, Jr.
• When asked about Jeremy Hill’s status, Miles was just as vague as before, stating simply that Hill is being disciplined and will be withheld from playing time, without specifying how much playing time would be withheld.

With only two days remaining until it all gets underway, I want to point out that there are still plenty of listings for LSU-TCU tickets on my ticket exchange page. And the usual reminders... if you're planning on making the trip, please be sure to check out our page of Things to See and Do in the Dallas / Fort Worth Area, and if you're looking for a place to watch the game with like-minded Tiger Fans, be sure to check out list of LSU Alumni View-In Parties.
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College Football News Fearless Prediction & Preview: LSU vs. TCU
The Advocate Revamped LSU defense expects more of the same
The Advocate Play calls will test trust between LSU’s Les Miles and Cam Cameron
The Advocate LSU notebook: Rashard Robinson cleared to join the team
Times Picayune Jordan Allen doesn't mind sharing time after missing most of the 2012
Dallas Morning News One thing is certain: TCU is in for a surprise vs. LSU
Dallas Morning News Could Cam Cameron be the key to an improved Zach Mettenberger against TCU?
LSU Reveille Notes: Rashard Robinson reinstated to football team
LSU Reveille Jalen Mills uses freshman experiences to build leadership
LSU Reveille Tiger Stadium makeover to continue throughout football season
Shreveport Times *1 Guilbeau: Notes - Rashard Robinson cleared by to play
Shreveport Times *1 Guilbeau: With only 3 hours of courses, Zach Mettenberger majoring in film
Shreveport Times *1 Guilbeau: Anthony Johnson set to get his 'Freak' on for LSU
Shreveport Times *1 Guilbeau: LSU enters 2013 under the radar and out of the top 10
The Advocate Recruiting: A year unlike any other
LSU Sports Video (2 min, 52 sec): Emily Villere interviews Zach Mettenberger
Bayou Bengals Insider Video (3 min, 6 sec): Kadron Boone talks about the season opener
WBRZ Sports Video (3 min): Alfred Blue ready to battle back
LSU Sports Audio (1 hour): Les Miles Show - Week 2
Notes: Alabama | Arkansas | Auburn | Florida | Georgia | Kent State | Kentucky | Mississippi State
Notes: Missouri | Ole Miss | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas A&M | UAB | Vanderbilt
Wall Street Journal College Football's Grid of Shame
Associated Press Charles Alexander, Monk, Casper among newly enshrined in college hall
Star-Telegram, TX TCU Notes: With season-opening showdown days away, Frogs ‘need to relax’
Associated Press QB or two QBs? That’s still the question for TCU (fixed link)
TCU 360 TCU Practice Notes: "You've got to prepare for the moment"
Associated Press Early tests should set tone in SEC - and nation
Associated Press Final BCS season should be a wild ride
Commercial Appeal Butterflies flutter as college football season opens
The Advocate New Orleans' bid near for College Football Playoff championship
USA Today Go to game or watch on TV? Schools add amenities for fans
Associated Press B10 is allowing stadiums to show unlimited replays
USA Today Archie Manning: College football still unrivaled
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Desmond Howard picks LSU to win it all  (Posted on 8/29/13 at 7:13 am)



I attended the College Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony last night. Every fan should put this on their bucket list.

Charles Alexander, as previously posted, was enshrined .. class act (on his way to Dallas for the Sa night's game).

A panel of sportswriters (Tony Barnhardt, Wes Durham, Matt Stinchcomb, Desmond Howard, et al) opined for about 1/2 hour. Desmond, " LSU is the one team that plays Alabama consistently." He expects strong things from Zach M due to Cam. He picked LSU to win the National Championship.

He would end by saying " .. and that's why I pick the Tiiiiiigers", singing the 'i' with a smooth melody. Yeah, I got chills.

csfm and

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzpWbBWOUro

SEC Sports Report interview with Dandy Don

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http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/68579/what-to-watch-in-the-sec-week-1-4

What to watch in the SEC: Week 1

August, 29, 2013
By Alex Scarborough | ESPN.com

Ready or not, it's here. The start of the college football season is upon us with all of its promise and potential.

Throughout the SEC, there's a sense of new beginnings, of hope, of the fresh start so many programs have been longing for. Gus Malzahn will lead Auburn for the first time as its head coach, Bret Bielema and Butch Jones will coach their first games in the SEC at Arkansas and Tennessee, respectively, and Mark Stoops will take the first steps in rebuilding a Kentucky program that's struggled historically.

Everyone is on an even keel today, but that all changes when the lines are painted and the football is teed up for the start of the season. So as you get ready for all that Week 1 has to offer, keep an eye on these few things:

1. Return of the champs: Alabama has all the ingredients to make another run at a national title. AJ McCarron and T.J. Yeldon are Heisman Trophy contenders, and the defense is once again littered with potential All-Americans. With a league-best 16 players chosen to the Coaches' Preseason All-SEC Team, there's no doubting the talent assembled in Tuscaloosa, Ala. But can Nick Saban fend off complacency again and help his team meet its full potential? That remains to be seen, though a season opener against Virginia Tech is a good place to start. The Hokies are a three-touchdown underdog that Alabama could easily overlook with a bye week and Texas A&M to follow. Will overconfidence get the best of the Tide? If UA comes out with anything less than 100 percent effort, that could signal trouble for the road ahead.

Aaron Murray
Dale Zanine/USA TODAY SportsAaron Murray will aim to lead Georgia past Clemson in the Bulldogs' opener.

2. An early title test for Georgia: Mark Richt's Bulldogs won't get a chance to test the waters before jumping in headlong this season, as Clemson awaits in Game 1. Never mind letting Aaron Murray and his talented tandem of tailbacks get their bearings, and never mind allowing the revamped defense to find its stride; Georgia will encounter its first obstacle on the road to the national championship right away. Tajh Boyd and the Tigers offense are prolific -- and dangerous -- averaging 512 yards per game a season ago, which was good enough for ninth in the country. And while there's no doubting Georgia's ability on offense, there are some serious questions on the other side of the ball. After all, 10 of the 22 players listed on Georgia's two-deep depth chart have never played a down of FBS football.

3. Can LSU's offense turn the corner?: There have been glimpses of potential, but LSU's offense has never reached its full potential under Les Miles. The defense has been great, sure, but when it's come to scoring points, the Tigers left something to be desired. Not having the right quarterback had something to do with that, though, but this season, that excuse and all others won't be enough as Zach Mettenberger enters his senior season under center and new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron takes control. LSU will still line up and play power football, which it has always done well. The passing game, though, could use some spark, and Miles hopes Cameron is the guy to light that fire, starting with the season opener against TCU. Just because the Horned Frogs come from the defensively challenged Big 12 doesn't mean coach Gary Patterson's squad can't play ball. TCU has long been SEC-like on defense with playmakers like defensive lineman Devonte Fields and cornerback Jason Verrett. They'll get after Mettenberger and give LSU fans an early look at what the Tigers' offense is truly capable of.

4. Florida seeking playmakers: The Gators' woes on offense have been well documented. After all, Florida hasn't had a 1,000-yard receiver or rusher since 2004. Since Tim Tebow left, there hasn't been a lot of chomp to the Gators' bite. For all of Jeff Driskel's faults as a young quarterback, it was hard to figure out exactly who he was supposed to get the football to last season. There was no Percy Harvin to be found. While there doesn't appear to be an All-American brewing at wide receiver now, this season should be better. Losing Matt Jones for the season opener hurts, but it should give other players a chance to step up and make plays. With a date with in-state rival Miami looming, coming out with a bang against Toledo could serve as the springboard to bigger and better things in 2013.

5. Which Johnny Football will it be?: It's only Rice, but Johnny Manziel needs to come out and set the tone right away for what kind of season he hopes to have. The Aggies’ success depends on it. After an offseason filled with turmoil, it's time for all of College Station to turn the page. We've heard time and time again that it will get better when Manziel can put aside the distractions and focus solely on football. Now, he has to prove it. If he really is tired of the college life and ready to move on to the NFL, he'll have to show he's capable of handling the spotlight and performing on the football field. Veterans like Luke Luke Joeckel, Ryan Swope and Damontre Moore are gone. For better or worse, it's Manziel's team, and the pressure is on him now more than ever.
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Thomas Williams · Im not telling u
Look to see if indeed LSU's offense turn the corner and if Alabama offense has replaced the three great offensive lineman that they lost off of last years crimson tide championship team?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpi7sfgsLsk

2013 LSU Football Countdown Trailer

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Tinker:
We are getting ready to play again dusting off the bad turns of last year. Now once again lets start over guys, play with pride, and with the fire of the people who cheer for you, care for you, share the hurt when you fail.
And feel the honor when you win...Go Saints Go!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP9zTWt2J74

The 2013 Saints: A Return to Glory

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