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Last weekend turned out to be one of the most significant moments in Duke's modern football history.
Not only did the Blue Devils snap their long losing streak to Wake Forest to open 4-1 -- the Devils' best start since 1994 -- but the university also announced a massive fund-raising campaign that will allocate millions for the renovation of Wallace Wade Stadium.
"I think it's huge," David Cutcliffe said of the university's future plans. "Wallace Wade Stadium [dates from] 1929 -- those folks really had great vision because that stadium has got character and charisma and was well-built and it has served well. But the facelift is needed and it is going to be done respectfully to the original structure of Wallace Wade Stadium.
"What I love about it is that's so fan friendly."
Cutcliffe admitted that the school's grandiose plans are already being used to show potential recruits how strong Duke's commitment to football is going forward.
"It's on my computer," he said, referring to a video showing the planned upgrades. "We're seeing a great effect already -- just like you would think. And they're seeing already the [Brooks Building] and the Pascal Field House. People see that the commitment to football is real."
In the next few years, Duke will transform Wade Stadium. The track that runs around the field will be moved to a new location. The field will be lowered and the stands extended closer to the field. The Finch-Yeager Building will be torn down and replaced with a modern "tower" that will include luxury suites, new box seats and a new press facility. The Murray Building will be renovated and will be expanded by the construction of a new pavilion containing an expanded ticket office and a much expanded team store (as well as offices and a weight room for Olympic sports). A plaza will be constructed connecting Wade Stadium with Cameron. There will be new rest rooms and concession stands on the concourse for fans.
The final step will be closing in the open end of Wade's horseshoe.
The timetable for the renovations is flexible -- depending on the success of the fundraising campaign -- but the bulk of the work should start after the 2013 football season.
"It's just a big statement made by the university as we move forward, what Duke's quality is going to be," Cutcliffe said.
It's almost like one of the corollaries to Murphy's Law -- every year, one position seems to be particularly hard-hit by injury.
This year, Duke has been lost key players at a number of positions, but no place has been hit as hard as the safety position.
"When you go in our training room, you don't have any place to sit because the secondary is in the way," Cutcliffe said with a rueful laugh.
There was a time last spring when safety looked like one of the deepest positions on the team. That was before junior Taylor Sowell was lost for the year and Ohio State transfer Jeremy Cash was denied a waiver to play this season. Fifth-year senior Jordon Byas suffered a knee injury and underwent surgery just before the opening game. Junior August Campbell was sidelined with an injury and before he could return, he elected to leave the football program.
Freshman Corbin McCarthy was forced into duty, but before he played in two games, he was injured and lost for the year. Junior Anthony Young-Wiseman was hurt almost all preseason.
Those problems were compounded Saturday at Wake Forest when junior Brandon Braxton, a converted wide receiver who has blossomed at safety, and fifth-year senior cornerback Lee Butler were sidelined in the first half.
"[Defensive coordinator] Jim Knowles and I sit down every week and look at a potential rotation of disaster," Cutcliffe said. "Because of what's happened, we do a contingency depth chart. We address it in practice. And he addresses it in meetings where he teaches them all to play all positions. We've got corners that can play safety and safeties that can play corner ... here's the two-deep and here's another two-deep and here's another two-deep of what-ifs."
The contingency plan put together by Cutcliffe and Knowles paid off against the Deacs when two starters were lost. Senior backup Tony Foster stepped in for Butler at corner and played perhaps his finest game at Duke. Ross Cockrell and Walt Canty -- the two constants in the secondary all year -- were outstanding as usual. True freshman Dwayne Norman went most of the way and recorded eight tackles (five solo) including a key stop late in the third quarter that helped force the Deacons go for a game-tying field goal inside of a go-ahead touchdown.
"I couldn't be more proud of Dwayne Norman, continuing to step up wherever we ask him to play," the Duke coach said. "He had his best game by far. He's wearing No. 40 and that means something to me because that was Matt Daniels' number and he's one of my favorite players of all time."
Duke's secondary situation was also helped by the spectacular return of Byas. After missing three games after knee surgery, he's returned to all-star form. Against the Deacons, the senior safety won ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors for a day that included a team-high 11 tackles, plus a sack and an interception.
"He is a coaches' player," Cutcliffe said. "He's not going to say much -- he just competes and competes and competes. I don't know if I've ever seen anybody work as hard as him in the training room [to come back from the surgery]. The example is -- if you're that hungry, you've got a chance to make things happen for yourself."
Conner Vernon was happy to tie the ACC's record for career receptions Saturday at Wake Forest. But he was happier that the historic catch came on a decisive play that helped Duke clinch the 34-27 victory.
"I'm just happy I caught it and was able to get the first down to be honest," Vernon said. "That ACC record is great, it's awesome -- I'm thankful to Duke for bringing me here and getting me involved in this offense and [putting me] in perfect position to make plays, but at the end of the day, I can only be happy we're 4-1 this year."
The catch was the 232nd catch of Vernon's career, matching the ACC record set by Clemson's Aaron Kelly from 2005-08.
More importantly, it was Vernon's fifth catch against Wake Forest. It came with the Devils clinging to a 27-20 lead, but facing a third-and-four at the Wake 22 with just over three minutes to play. Vernon took a quick screen from backup quarterback Anthony Boone, broke a tackle at the line of scrimmage and gained five yards to the Wake 17.
Instead of giving the ball back to the Deacons with time to drive for the tying score or depending on freshman Ross Martin to kick a long field goal, Vernon's catch and run allowed Duke to keep the ball. Freshman Jela Duncan converted that opportunity into a 17-yard run for the clinching touchdown on the very next play.
Coach David Cutcliffe appreciated the Duncan touchdown, but he understood that it was only possible because of Vernon's play.
"Loved that -- that was a HUGE third-down pickup on a screen," he said. "Loved that! After winning, I'm glad that he has a chance to break the record at home. That's a little more special."
Indeed with his first catch against Virginia on Wade Stadium this week, Vernon will break the tie with Kelly and take sole possession of the ACC's career reception record. He will also continue his quest for the Duke and ACC records in career receiving yards.
Vernon currently ranks fourth on the ACC's career list with 3,137 career yards, trailing Duke record holder Clarkston Hines by 181 yards. It's another 61 yards to Torry Holt of N.C. State, who is second on the ACC list.
FSU's Peter Warrick holds the ACC record with 3,517 yards.
Vernon has been pressed into duty as more than a receiver in recent games. He ran for a first down on one occasion. He fielded punts when Lee Butler was shaken up. And with just seconds remaining, he clinched the 34-27 win by recovering Wake Forest's on-side kick attempt.
To make it sweeter, Vernon's big day came on his father's birthday.
Duke went into the season with two freshmen kickers -- redshirt punter Will Monday and true freshman placekicker Ross Martin.
Through five games, Cutcliffe couldn't be happier with their performance.
"Our two young specialists have been outstanding," Cutcliffe said.
Monday entered the Wake game leading the ACC (and ranking 11th nationally) in punting with an average of over 45.3 yards a kick.
Monday had five punts for a 45-yard average against the Deacons, but it was more than that. He had a 49-yard punt in the third quarter that rolled out of bounds at the Wake two. Early in the fourth quarter, he boomed one 57 yards that rolled out at the Wake 7.
That was his ninth punt of at least 50 yards this season.
"He is so good -- we will hunt the corner," Cutcliffe said. "There's an old term we use -- 'the coffin corner.' He's got incredible accuracy. He can nail it equally well to his left or his right. He's going to be quite a weapon."
Martin has been at least as effective. He's perfect on 21 extra point attempts and he's hit eight of nine field goal tries, including his last seven in a row.
Almost equally importantly, he's been an effective kickoff man. He's had 12 touchbacks in 33 attempts, including four of seven against the Deacons.
But his most impressive kickoff at Wake Forest did not involve a touchback, Late in the game, after Anthony Boone scored to put Duke up 27-20, Boone drew a 15-yard celebration penalty. That forced Martin to kick off from the 20 - putting Wake Forest in great shape to get good field position.
But Martin boomed the kick inside the Wake 10 and the Duke coverage team was able to stop the return at the Wake 30.
"He bailed Boone out," Cutcliffe said. "That kick was like an M-15 going off."
It's not unusual for a freshman to lead Duke in rushing -- it's happened twice under Coach Cutcliffe and five times since 1996.
Still, Jela Duncan's early success is eye-opening. The 5-10, 200-pound freshman from Charlotte leads Duke with 209 yards in 31 carries -- an amazing average of 6.7 yards a carry. He has also been an effective receiver out of the backfield with five catches for 36 yards.
Indeed, Duncan almost scored the first touchdown his career on a pass from Renfree in the third quarter. The Duke freshman caught the swing pass and ran out of a tackle. He had one defender left to beat for a 36-yard touchdown, but that defender grabbed his facemask and ripped his helmet off.
Duncan shook off the swipe and free for the touchdown, but under a new NCAA rule, the play was dead as soon as his helmet was off, so instead of a 36-yard touchdown play, he was credited with an eight-yard catch (plus the 15-yard penalty for the facemask).
No matter -- he later scored his first career TD in dramatic fashion -- bursting through the middle of the line and romping 17-yards for what proved to be the game-clinching touchdown.
"The line did a great job of blocking," Duncan said. "The hole just opened up wide."
Duke is also getting effective running from veterans Juwan Thompson and Josh Snead. But Cutcliffe said that his youngest tailback will remain a key part of the running game.
"Jela, every week, he is proving what we thought about him coming in -- he is a powerful, fast football player," the Duke coach said. "He's difficult to tackle. I do not think you've seen the best from him. That's yet to come. He's also a very good pass protector and a very good pass receiver."


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3/18/15: While the University of Alabama is busy trying to find a way for Nick Saban to be their student government president, Auburn University is busy with spring practice. Auburn's big hire was defensive coordinator Will Muschamp the former head coach of the Florida Gators. He is the third DC in the last four years and is wisely trying to keep it simple for his players right now. But that comes with a warning. If the players do not learn the system and execute, then they will not be playing. Muschamp's tenure with the Gators was not successful overall, but he is a great defensive coordinator and should help the Tigers immediately.
3/11/15: Call it another win for Gus Malzahn and those teams who utilize up-tempo spread offenses. Malzahn, along with Arizona State's Todd Graham, Ole Miss' Hugh Freeze and Baylor's Art Briles were able to rally enough of an opposition to a proposed rule change that would not allow offensive linemen to be more than one yard past the line of scrimmage on passing plays. Malzahn acknowledged the current rule at three yards and said that should be enforced. In the end, the NCAA decided to table the rule change, which may mean that it is dead in the water.
2/25/15: No surprise here. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn has come out against a new rule in college football that bans offensive linemen from being more than one yard past the line of scrimmage during a pass. Recall, it was a year ago that the Malzahn and other coaches that run a spread offense were against a rules change proposal to allow defenses more time to substitute. The current rule limits offensive linemen from being more than three yards downfield while a pass is in the air, but is rarely enforced. Malzahn and other coaches are trying to get the new rule overturned.
2/18/15: Auburn has been able to pull in some elite recruiting classes over the past several years, but not all of those prospects work out. Auburn lost a four star recruit from a year ago just last week. Kalvaraz Bessent announced that he is leaving the program to pursue opportunities closer to his home in St. Mary's, Georgia. Bessent took a redshirt in his only year at Auburn and made more news off the field with a drug arrest a year ago (those charges were dropped). When he was a recruit, he was rated as the number 12 cornerback in the country and 13th best player overall in the state of Georgia.
2/11/15: Another year, another strong recruiting class for the Auburn Tigers, who finished sixth in the nation according to Rivals. That is the 'half-full' view. The pessimistic view is that the Tigers finished third in the SEC and second in the state as Tennessee was ranked fifth and Alabama was second. But the Tigers have a strong class, and that was bolstered by the addition of new assistant coach Will Muschamp. Muschamp was the head coach at Florida for the past four seasons and was able to bring a few of his recruits to Auburn. Needless to say, UF is not happy that they are paying him $6 million NOT to coach them this season and he poached some of their prospects.
2/4/15: There is nothing like the recruiting period in Southeast. It is ruthless, cold-blooded, and endlessly entertaining for those on the outside. Auburn looks to finish with another strong class in 2015. The Tigers were ranked 12th in the nation by Rivals at the end of January and were battling all the other SEC West schools for last minute flips and commitments. Auburn already had eight signed letters of intent, including from Jovon Robinson, a five-star running back from Millledgeville, Georgia, as well as Maurice Swain who (at 6'5") is a four-star defensive tackle from Perkinston, Mississippi.
1/28/15: The SEC, and in particular, the SEC West, is hyper competitive on the football field as well as in the recruiting battles. With about a week left before National Signing Day, all seven members of the SEC West are ranked in the top 25 in recruiting, while 11 SEC teams are in the top 30. Auburn currently sits ranked 11th, behind Alabama (1), Tennessee (5) and Texas A&M (9). Still, that should be a pretty strong incoming class. The coaching staff only has a few days left, but Auburn's recent success speaks volumes and the Tigers may be able to crack the top 10.
1/21/15: Well, it looks like Nick Marshall will be in the Senior Bowl after all. And as a quarterback, no less. Marshall was an alternate for the annual Senior Bowl, but got the call because Oregon's Marcus Mariota never responded to his invitation. That is great for Marshall. Many question how he can function as an NFL quarterback, but this will give him the chance to meet NFL coaches and train under their tutelage. That can only help him as he prepares for the draft. As for Mariota. Perhaps he is confident that he will be a high draft pick. Or maybe he just did not respond in time.
1/14/15: A couple of years ago, Auburn was short on quarterbacks, so they converted Nick Marshall from a defender to a QB and made the National Championship Game against Florida State in 2013. Marshall ended up being a serviceable quarterback, but not one that is likely to make it to the NFL. In fact, he was not invited to the Senior Bowl, though is on the waiting list. He could still get in to the game, but probably as a defensive back. That may benefit him anyways, because if he makes it to the professional ranks, that may be where he plays.
1/7/15: January 1st, actually the entire Bowl Season, was a disappointment for the SEC in general. Alabama was upset in the Sugar Bowl by Ohio State, both Mississippi and Mississippi State were beaten badly by more motivated teams and not even Auburn could summon a win. The Tigers drew the Wisconsin Badgers in the Outback Bowl and were the favorite to win. But they could not stop Badger running back Melvin Gordon, who rumbled for 251 yards and three touchdowns. The game was tied at regulation and Auburn had a chance to send the game to a second overtime, but missed a field goal, and Auburn fell 34-31.
12/3/14: Auburn knew that they were in for a tough battle against Alabama in the Iron Bowl this season, especially after the famous 'Kick-Six" won them the game and SEC West a year ago. Alabama started strong, but Auburn rallied for a comfortable halftime lead. They silenced the Alabama crowd and looked in control of the game. But Alabama found their game and stormed back for a 55-44 win. The 99 points was the highest point total ever in Iron Bowl history and was another memorable chapter in a storied series. Auburn finished the regular season at 8-4 and now waits to find out what bowl game they will be going to.
11/19/14: Its been a tough couple of weeks for Auburn and the 27 point rout by Georgia has ended all hope for the Tigers to get into the college football playoff. Auburn scored first on the host Bulldogs, but it was all Georgia after that. QB Nick Marshall had a rough day, completing only 11 of 23 passes for just 112 yards, no touchdowns and one INT. He added41 yards on the ground, but overall the Tigers' offense was not effective. Auburn fell to 7-3 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. Auburn, like many SEC teams, has essentially a bye this week when they host Samford. The following week is the Iron Bowl against Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
11/12/14: Auburn has been outstanding under Gus Malzahn (both as a coordinator or head coach) in one possession games. So no one was worried when visiting Texas A&M went up big early because Auburn comes back. The Tigers had a chance to take the lead late but fumbled at the three yard line, then fumbled again as they were driving, with just 54 seconds left. That ended the game with A&M winning 41-38 and dropping Auburn to 7-2. The loss will certainly drop Auburn from the number three spot and probably put them out of playoff contention.
11/5/14: Auburn won/survived the biggest game on the slate as their third ranked team was in Oxford, MS to face No. 4 Ole Miss. This was a back and forth affair that was really an elimination game. Ole Miss appeared to score a late touchdown to take the lead, but upon further review, Laquon Treadwell was ruled to have fumbled before reaching the goal line and Auburn recovered. Tigers win 35-31. Auburn is now 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC, and their playoff hopes are very much alive. The Tigers return home this Saturday to face another SEC team in Texas A&M.
10/29/14: There is no question that the Auburn Tigers' playoff chances took a big hit when they lost at Mississippi State a few weeks ago. But now the Tigers are back on their way up the rankings (and it certainly helps that LSU upset Mississippi). The Tigers went into last Saturday's game against the disappointing South Carolina Gamecocks ranked fifth. South Carolina made this a game and it was not until a nine yard touchdown run by QB Nick Marshall in the fourth quarter put the game away for good. Auburn survived 42-35, but that is much better than Ole Miss. Speaking of which, Auburn head to Ole Miss this Saturday.
10/22/14: The Tigers suffered a tough loss on the road to Mississippi State two weeks ago, losing their number 2 ranking, but only dropping to 6th. Auburn had a week off to lick their wounds and get back on the horse. The loss may have stung, but by no means is the season over. There will be more carnage in the top five as the season progresses, and there is still the Iron Bowl against Alabama on November 29th. In the meantime, the Tigers are preparing to host South Carolina this Saturday and get back to their winning ways.
10/15/14: Auburn had been lingering around the top of the polls all season, thanks to some fine play against strong SEC opponents and a road victory at Kansas State. But the Tigers fell last weekend to the upstart Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Bulldogs have put on an impressive show for the past three weeks, beating LSU on the road, then Texas A&M and Auburn at home. The Tigers fell behind early and simply could not catch up. The loss dropped Auburn in the polls, but there will be time to catch up. They get a week off to prepare for South Carolina on October 25.
10/8/14: Week 6 was full of carnage for some of the top ranked teams in the nation, but Auburn managed to survive and moved up from No. 5 to No.2. Ironically, they are only behind FSU, who beat them in the BCS Championship Game last January. While No. 2 Oregon, No.3 Alabama, No. 4 Oklahoma and No.6 Texas A&M all were upset, Auburn easily strolled to a 41-7 shaming of No. 15 LSU. This game was over in the first quarter with Auburn up 17-7, and 31-7 at the half. Auburn gets an interesting test this Saturday when they travel to Mississippi State, who is coming off a thumping of Texas A&M and is better than anyone expected.
10/1/14: Auburn is off to a great start on the season and now stands at 4-0 after beating an overwhelmed Louisiana Tech team 45-17 at home last Saturday. The fifth ranked Tigers took control early with a 24-3 lead at halftime and cruised to an easy win. While this will not rank as one of them, Auburn has some impressive wins this season, including a 45-21 win over Arkansas (who now looks better than their record indicates) and a 20-14 road win over then 20th ranked Kansas State. The Tigers get a chance to improve their SEC record this Saturday when they host LSU, who is looking for vengeance after losing at home to Mississippi State two weeks ago.
9/24/14: Auburn scored a huge road win against a top 20 opponent last week, beating Kansas State 20-14. While K-State's head coach Bill Schneider may think that his team lost the game (rather than the Tigers winning) and may believe that Auburn was stealing play calls, the fact of the matter is that Auburn battled adversity and won. It is true that the Wildcats had their chances and missed three field goals, as well as turned the ball over. However, Auburn QB Nick Marshall made throws when he had to and the Tigers got a big road victory.
9/17/14: The Auburn Tigers had a bye week, which is always a good chance to rest the players and get them ready for the next game. The next game is tomorrow night at Kansas State - a dangerous team, especially at home. But this is a great chance for the Tigers to show how good they are this year under the primetime lights and with a national audience. And for those that worry that Auburn lost a gifted kick returner in Chris Davis, do not worry. Auburn has Quan Bray, and he can fill those big shoes nicely.
8/28/14: OK all you Auburn fans in the Mobile and Pensacola areas, you could have had a chance to get a little revenge on Harvey Updyke. Updyke, of course, is the Alabama fanatic who poisoned the trees in Toomer's Corner a few years ago. He agreed to appear at function to raise money for a family who lost a young son to cancer recently. Upyike was very accommodating about the function, which would have allowed a chance to throw a pie in his face or dunk him in a tank of water. Unfortunately, none of this will happen as the organizers have faced threats, even if this is a charity event - so Updyke's appearance has been canceled.
8/21/14: Many people do not realize it, but Auburn plays a rare 4-2-5 defense, with the extra secondary member a hybrid linebacker and safety. The Tigers call him the 'star' position, and it has been the dominion of Robenson Thereizie since it was introduced a year ago. Therezie has thrived in the position and finished sixth on the Tigers with 57 tackles last season. Robenson is facing 'eligibility issues' right now and may miss some of the 2014 season. That would likely leave Justin Garrett as the temporary starter, though the junior only appeared in two games last season.
8/14/14: Everyone knows that starting Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall will not start Auburn's season opener against SEC foe Arkansas. The team is benching for at least part of the game for his citation for marijuana several weeks ago. That means that backup Jeremy Johnson will get the call to start the season opening game. Curiously, head coach Gus Malzahn has taken his time to officially name Johnson as the starter. It also remains to be seen how long Marshall will be benched, be it a series, a quarter or a half. Marshall is expected to join the game at some point, but the length of which has not been announced yet.
8/7/14: College teams often schedule 'softies' or 'creampuffs' for their first game of the season. That gives them a glorified scrimmage and an easy win. Auburn is not doing that this season and has scheduled SEC rival Arkansas for the first game of the season. Starting QB Nick Marshall will not start in this game as punishment for a marijuana issue a few weeks ago. While he will not start, he will be available to play in the game. Whether that means he will come in on the second series or even not at all remains to be seen.
7/31/14: The Gene Chizik era at Auburn was a case study in extremes. The Tigers won the BCS Championship in his first year, which seemed to justify his hiring (which was highly questionable at the time). But the program quickly fell as Cam Newton and others left the program. The Tigers were in complete disarray by the time Chizik was removed. But Chizik is still getting paid. He received a $7.5 million buyout of his contract. It will pay him $200,000 per month through the 2015-16 fiscal year. While that will free Auburn of Chizik, it has to be disheartening to professors or other coaches that can only hope to make his monthly stipend over the span of a few years.
7/24/14: With the SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama last week, Auburn and there fans had a good chance to gloat about their success last season. The Tigers are very confident about being able to repeat, though an angry Alabama team may have something to say about that. The biggest Auburn story was the no-show of QB Nick Marshall. Marshall had been cited (not arrested) for possession of marijuana the previous week. Of course, had Marshall gone, then he could have gotten all the questions out of the way now and focus on the upcoming football season.
7/17/14: Nick Marshall stunned everyone last year as he transferred from defensive back to quarterback and led the Tigers to the BCS National Championship game in his first season as a college QB. That was impressive and earned praise from head coach Gus Malzahn. Malzahn is not as happy with Marshall these days as the QB was cited - not arrested - for possession of marijuana and having tinted automobile windows during a traffic stop. It will be interesting to see how Malzahn punishes or not punishes Marshall, especially since Auburn hosts SEC rival Arkansas in the season opener on August 30.
7/10/14: Some good news for the Auburn football program, who are still mourning the loss of former tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen. Tigers' supporters 'rolled' Toomer's Corner in memoriam for the former player. But wide receiver Jaylon Denson is back to running routes and should be healthy to play in the upcoming season. Denson tore a patellar tendon last September against LSU and was lost for the duration of the Tigers' run to the BCS Championship Game against Florida State. Denson will be a senior this season and provides a reliable target and veteran leadership for a youngish Auburn receiving corps.
7/3/14: The Auburn family putting aside all of the rivalry items and gamesmanship between coaches for a few moments to mourn the loss of former Tiger Philip Lutzenkirchen. Lutzenkirchen passed away over the weekend in a single car crash in Georgia. He played tight end for Auburn from 2009-2012 and caught five touchdown passes the year that Auburn won the National Championship. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent last year, though did not make the team. He was well respected and will not be forgotten by his school and former teammates.
6/26/14: It will be a long, long time before Auburn fans forget about the famous 'Kick Six' play that gave them the win over Alabama in the Iron Bowl last year. Actually, that is not true. Auburn will never forget it and they will never let Alabama forget it either. One Auburn fan has found a unique way of continuing to spread the word on his car. The license plate is an Auburn edition Alabama state plate with that reads "00:01". That, of course is a reference to the time remaining on the clock when Alabama attempted the famed kick. Got to give some credit here, that is a clever way to remember the most famous play in Auburn history.
6/19/14: Auburn is a top college football program, and the proof is their stunning upset over Alabama last season, as well as their trip to the National Championship Game. While the offense got a lot of interest, the Auburn defense was pretty stout behind defensive lineman Dee Ford. Ford is now in the NFL as a first round draft pick and the next man up is Carl Lawson. Some speculate that Lawson could be better than Ford. Unfortunately, there are still issues with his knee. We know that it was not an ACL injury, but other than the fact that he had surgery, no details have been revealed. If he is healthy, then a great defense may have just gotten better.
6/12/14: Auburn is taking care of its own and has given an extension to head coach Gus Malzahn for two years and a handsome raise. He is still not on the pay grade as Nick Saban, but then again, who is? The school also gave raises to assistant coaches. Defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson will remain as the highest paid assistant coach and receive $800,000 per year and one year extension. There are also incentives available for reaching the national championship game and for winning it outright. Of course, given another successful season, it is very likely that some assistants will be offered jobs next year, but this type of rewards system will keep good coaches interested in Auburn.
6/6/14: Give Auburn credit, they know how to pick up the game when it comes to impressing recruits and boosters. In their latest effort, the school has traced Chris Davis' run in the famous 'Kick Six' play from last season's Iron Bowl against Alabama. The path is shown in orange on the Jordan-Hare turf, from his own end zone, down the sidelines and into the Alabama end zone to win the game and get the Tigers into the SEC Championship Game. It is a pretty creative and clever tool that is now getting national attention. And somewhere Nick Saban is growling.
5/29/14: You just made The List, Florida State. Speaking at a booster rally, FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher admitted that they really wanted to play Alabama in the National Championship Game rather than Auburn. FSU is not complaining by any means. The game itself was thrilling to the end and Auburn was a tremendous opponent. But Fisher comes from the Nick Saban coaching tree and would have liked to have gone against his former mentor. While this is just standard booster rattling (remember, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn took some creative shots at Alabama during a similar rally a few weeks ago), it could stir up motivation for the Tigers next season.
5/22/14: Fresh off an appearance in the National Championship Game, Auburn put together a pretty good recruiting class. They have just gotten even stronger. It looks like the top 2015 junior college recruit, Jovon Robinson, is coming back to Auburn. Robinson left Auburn two years ago under an academic controversy and has spent his time at the Georgia Military College. He is scheduled to graduate in December and could play in the 2015 season. He had offers from FSU, Alabama, and USC as well, but is going back to where he started when he was a four star recruit.
5/15/14: The Auburn Tigers had a good showing on the first day of the NFL draft with two players going in the first round. First, the St. Louis Rams took offensive tackle Greg Robinson with the second overall pick and expect him to be a road grater for running back Zac Stacy. Second, the Kansas City Chiefs selected defensive end Dee Ford with the 23rd pick, which will keep him in the same state as his former Auburn teammate. Many may have missed the Ford pick because it came right after Johnny Manziel was taken, and all eyes were on him.
5/8/14: The Heisman Trophy has been awarded to the same person twice only one time. And that was Archie Griffin over 30 years ago. Tim Tebow had a shot, and did not do it. Johnny Manziel had a chance, and did not do it. Jameis Winston has a chance, but that seems like a longshot after the crablegs incident. That could put Auburn QB Nick Marshall in the driver's seat this season. Marshall looks better than ever through spring practices. There will be a lot of eyes on him, but Marshall has shown that the brightest lights only make him better.
5/1/14: A lot of good coaches get mileage out of tweaking their rivals. The boosters love it. The fans love it. And the media loves it. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn seems to enjoy taking jabs at rival Alabama, and found a new way to do so at a booster event recently. The podium had game clock showing Auburn and Alabama tied at 28 with one second left. As Malzahn was on stage, it changed to game over and 34-28; a tip of the hat to the famous Kick Six from last season. Of course, the boosters loved it, and it was a fun and creative shot at Alabama.
4/24/14: There is a lot of turnover at QB in the SEC going into next season, and that includes new signal callers at Alabama, Texas A&M, Missouri, Georgia, South Carolina, and LSU. The Tigers are one of the few teams to return their starter and Nick Marshall looked very good in the spring game. He led the first team offense to scores on all seven of his possessions, tossing four TDs to three different receivers. His completion percentage was a bit low at 59%, but he may be making an early statement to Heisman voters seven months from now.
4/17/14: Coaching in the college football ranks is a full time job throughout the year. Even though the regular season only last three months from September through November, bowl games add another month, so do spring practices and summer training camp. That does not even take into account the non-stop recruiting. Such is the case with Auburn as they try to land top prospects like four-star wide receiver John Burt. Burt is a Tallahassee native and the FSU Seminoles are after him, as are the Texas Longhorns. That is just one example, but the Tigers will have dozens of more recruits to go after, all year long.
4/10/14: Reese Dismukes figures to be the Auburn Tigers' starting center again this season, so the coaching staff is limiting his play in spring practices. Not a bad idea since it reduces his chance for injury and allows the team to evaluate other players. Xavier Dampeer is taking on that challenge to prove that he should be Dismukes' eventual replacement. Dampeer has shown strong play this spring with the first and second teams. Dampeer came in in the middle of the semester and has quickly picked up the offense and call that the center must make. He should get some time playing this season and looks to be the Tigers' center of the future.
4/3/14: Auburn has yet another off the field issue hanging over their heads, but at least this one does not involve players. Three Auburn students were arrested for a burglary at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The trio made off with over $16,000 worth of football memorabilia from the stadium, much of it relating to Auburn greats and Heisman Trophy winners Bo Jackson and Cam Newton. The students allegedly broke in through the locker room and stole jerseys, helmets and a football from the 2010 BCS Championship Game (which Auburn won). Its probably safe to say that the students will not get season tickets this year.
3/27/14: Auburn has 17 spring practices scheduled, and by the looks of things, incumbent starting defensive end LaDarius Ownes will not be part of any of them. Owens has a foot injury, one that required surgery. He is in the midst of rehabbing from the surgery and head coach Gus Malzahn does not expect the senior defensive lineman to be able to participate in any of the spring practices. The good news is that with Owens experience, he probably will not miss much. He knows the schemes and is a starter for a reason. It also gives other players a chance to show their skills. If all goes well, then he should be fine to start the regular season.
3/20/14: Auburn is among the most unique football programs in the SEC, indeed in all of college football. This is a program that can achieve greatness, then be among the worst in the nation, and get back to the top without missing a beat. Just five years ago, Auburn went undefeated and won the National Championship. Then they slipped, and won only two games just two years ago. Then, in a blink of an eye, they are playing for the National Championship once again. They may want to see more consistency in the future, but just getting to the top of the mountain is pretty impressive on its own.
3/13/14: Nothing like a good old rivalry to add teeth to what should have been a meaningless debate. It is well-believed that Alabama head coach Nick Saban proposed the 10 second offensive freeze rule to allow defensive subs. Saban denies proposing it, but is in favor of slowing down up-tempo offenses. Auburn, predictably, is against it. Auburn's athletic director came out last week bashing the proposal, and says that players like the up-tempo game. It is all moot now, though, as the proposed rule has been tabled, for now, that is. Of course it could come up later when more data is available about player safety in fast-paced offenses.
3/6/14: Gus Malzahn, the people are with you! By people, it means that other coaches support you - to the tune of 73%. A few weeks ago, Alabama head coach Nick Saban floated the idea of a ten second grace period to substitute defensive players. That would presumably slow down up-tempo offenses (and benefit Alabama). Malzahn came out critical of the proposed rule and it looks like the other coaches have his back. Most coaches apparently want to allow for up-tempo offenses, which is probably good for the game. Even if Alabama and Saban do not like it too much.
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2/27/14: The Auburn and Alabama rivalry has no bounds. If one says up, the other inevitably says down. That is just the nature of the in-state rivals and there is nothing wrong with that at all. So it should come as no surprise to anyone that after Alabama head coach Nick Saban advocated a ten second period for defenses to sub players in and out, that Aubrun head coach Gus Malzahn came out publicly against it. Allowing this substitution would slow down up-tempo offenses (like Auburn's), though Saban claims it is for player safety. Other coaches have come out against the proposed rule change as well, but none has the clout of Malzahn right now. In fact, many people believe it is just Saban trying to get a competitive advantage for his defense, rather than to increase player safety.
2/20/14: Some good news for Auburn and four star recruit Kalvarez Bessent last week. He was cleared on all drug related charges from an arrest a few weeks ago. He was originally charged with possession and intent to distribute marijuana, which could have derailed a promising career before it ever started. Another person arrested claimed responsibility and the Florida state's attorney office decided there was not enough evidence against Bessent. Bessent was a prized recruit and should bolster the Auburn defense in the near future. With this episode behind him, he can now focus on football and school, as Auburn tries to get back to the National Championship Game.
2/13/14: A cynic may say 'welcome to the SEC', but that may be even too cynical. Four star recruit Kalvaraz Bessent was arrested last week and now faces felony marijuana charges. Bessent was in the passenger seat when the vehicle he was in was stopped and the contraband was found. Since no one took ownership of the drug, all four in the car were booked. Possession is one charge that may get whittled down, but intent to distribute is entirely different. Bessent was released on bond. Here is hoping that one foolish mistake does not cost him and education and potential career.
2/6/14: There is no denying that Auburn made a spectacular leap last season. They were close to terrible in 2012, then made the jump all the way to SEC West Champion and the BCS Championship Game. A lot of the credit is due to head coach Gus Malzahn, and that is a given. But his support staff deserves credit as well. One of those is Chip Lindsey. Lindsey did not coach last season, but was part of the staff. He is leaving Auburn to be the offensive coordinator for Southern Mississippi. Lindsey understands the offense in college football, and this is a great opportunity for him to further his career. All the best.
1/30/14: Auburn's co-offensive coordinator Dameyune Craig is backtracking on his public frustration of not getting a head coaching job. Craig certainly has the resume now. While serving as an assistant at Florida State, he coached two first round draft picks (Christian Ponder and E.J. Manuel). He also recruited Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston prior to leaving the Noles for Auburn. At Auburn, he helped turn around a team that went 3-9 into one that played for the national championship. He now says he is not frustrated, but his success does indicate that he should a head coach candidate sometime in the near future.
1/23/14: Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn has been decorated extremely well for his work with the 2013 Auburn Tigers. In the last week, he has taken home both the Bear Bryant Award and the Bobby Bowden Award for coaching. The Bowden award is only five years old and has never left the state of Alabama. In addition to that, Malzahn has won four other awards, bringing his total to six of the 11 coaching awards available. Duke head coach David Cutcliff won the other five. In any case, it is a great reflection on the wonderful job Malzahn has done since he returned to Auburn.
1/16/14: Auburn football enjoyed a rejuvenation this past season under first year head coach Gus Malzahn, and his genius will likely keep the Tigers competitive for several years. But, like every successful program, key players leave. The biggest so far is star running back Tre Mason. Mason rushed for over 1,800 yards this season, including over 300 against Missouri in the SEC Championship game and 195 against Florida State in the BCS Championship Game. Mason was the key cog in the potent Auburn rushing attack, and he will be missed. Here's hoping he is just as successful on Sundays.
1/9/14: Auburn let FSU rally for the win in the National Championship, but that is one extremely talented and well-coached team. FSU was favored by double digits heading into the game, however, Auburn controlled the tempo for most of the game. They ran the ball effectively all night and racked up over 200 yards on the ground. Unfortunately for the Tigers, the Seminoles woke up in the second half and shut down the potent Auburn rushing attack in the third quarter. Ultimately, FSU scored the winning touchdown with 13 seconds remaining and claimed the national championship. Auburn, however, will be back.
1/2/14: Auburn continues to sneak under the radar, which is pretty much unheard of for a team heading into the BCS Championship Game. Sure, the Tigers earned a lot of publicity for the Alabama win (perhaps the greatest last second touchdown of all time), but all of the focus on this game has been on the Florida State Seminoles. There is speculation rising about head coach Gus Malzahn though. Texas has not hired anyone yet, and the longer it goes, to more the rumors may spread that Malzahn could be headed to the Longhorns. Auburn plays FSU in the BCS Championship Game in Pasadena, California on January 6th.
12/26/13: As Auburn prepares for the BCS Championship Game against No. 1 Florida State on January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, California, they have to be mindful of FSU's dynamic offense. Auburn has shown they can score on anybody, so offense is not the issue. However, they have not faced an offense like this yet. Heisman Trophy winner QB Jameis Winston will not flinch with a blitz. The Tigers best chance may be on stopping the run and keeping it close - forcing FSU to do something they have not had to do yet this season - win under pressure.
12/19/13: Auburn has always been considered the little brother to big bad Alabama, but that may play into their hands right now. The Tigers, of course, are headed to Pasadena to play for the BCS Championship against Florida State. However, Auburn is not getting much press. All the media attention is on Nick Saban and his future at Alabama or Texas or FSU QB Jameis Winston and his off-field issues or awards. That allows Auburn to prepare for the Championship Game without the distractions that are following others - and gives them a good chance to win.
12/12/13: Auburn may have just barely survived the SEC West with a couple miracle finishes against Georgia and Alabama, but they showed just how strong their offense is against Missouri in the SEC Championship Game. This game was a scoring fest between two excellent teams, and it came down to Auburn essentially breaking serve in the fourth quarter to earn the win. Their prize, along with the SEC Championship, is a date with Florida State in the BCS Championship Game in Pasadena, California. It is the fifth straight year a team from Alabama has played in the game, and each time the Alabama-based school has won.
12/5/13: The biggest game of the weekend and perhaps the biggest Iron Bowl of all time certainly lived up to the hype. Auburn scored a stunning upset win over Alabama by continually gashing the Crimson Tide on the ground. Of course this game will be remembered for Chris Davis returning Alabama's missed field goal for a 109 yar winning touchdown as time expired. It is likely the play of the year and one of the greatest plays of all time. The win puts Auburn in the SEC Championship Game against the Missouri Tigers, with a possible trip to the BCS Championship Game for the winner.
11/28/13: The Auburn Tigers can certainly be considered a surprise team this season. The Tigers have a bye week before wrapping up their regular season with the annual Iron Bowl game against arch rival Alabama. Auburn is currently 10-1, ranked 6th in the BCS and in second place in the SEC West. Their only loss was a road game at LSU. If the Tigers can beat Alabama, then they will play in the SEC Championship Game against either Missouri or South Carolina. A win there will get them into a BCS Bowl Game, though it may not be enough to get them to the National Championship Game.
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Is Solipsism irrational (the philosophical position of "Cognitio Ergo Sum")?
Sorry to not really give a very long description like I usually do, I just can't think of much to say about this topic.
I personally think it is entirely a rational and logical claim, and it can't really be proved nor disproved.
While I am a sort of agnostic concerning Solipsism, partly because I view it is better to live your life as if everybody is real, but it still can't really be certain.
I mean I may just be a projection of somebody else's imagination, I may just be a piece of coding in the matrix or inception.
I don't really see what complaints people have against Solipsism.
Am interested in what the fellow TED community will think about this.
Apr 5 2013: Thank you for your reply. I am not knowledgeable in neuroscience and will not be able to comment.
but it interests me and may be I will catch up!Apr 1 2013: Imagine that I blindfold a professing Solopsist and remove her right shoe then quietly place a concrete block in front of her bare foot. I then ask her to rearback with her right leg and deliver as forceful a forward kick as she can. The concrete block is not part of her mind, and, as such, she has no reason to believe it exists. If she kicks she is being illogical. If she refuses to kick on the grounds that something which is, admittedly, not part of her confirmed reality COULD have secretly been placed in the path of her foot, then her logical conclusion proves she is not a Solopsist. Is Solopsism illogical? Yes.
Apr 1 2013: Or you "could" say (playing devils advocate) that she does not have control over the reality she subconsciously creates for herself.
In the way she could be in the matrix, or that everything is an hallucination; Yet she has no control over this.
I don't see how this disprove's solipsism at all. :-)
And evidence requires an experimental evidence, and I see no experiment I can make to determine whether the external world exists.
So that is why I am an agnostic about solipsism. I hope you understand my point better now.
Apr 1 2013: My goal was to answer the question, "Is Solopsism irrational?, not to disprove it. The severe pain our Solopsist would experience is the transition, in her knowledge base, of the block from unknown to known. She is forced to admit that real things exist apart from her knowledge. To do otherwise is to be irrational. I am manifestly unqualified to speak about "the Matrix". I do not deny the possibility of its existence, but it is not part of my experienced, cognitive reality. Can you further define what you mean by the phrase, "external world"?
Apr 1 2013: Everything outside my own thoughts/ consicouness. = External reality. (Good question!)
Not sure if that is the best way to put it!Apr 1 2013: "Real" is a word.
It has relative value arranged around the persistence of the pattern we call "self".
Any principle that is cogent to the maintenance of self persistence is "real.
Beyond that cogence the word has no meaning whatsoever.
Descartes was seriously wrong about thinking - thinking produces only ego. Ego is no more than a high level interface required by social animals.
Having this discussion in words is a little bit silly. Words are part of the social interface - they have reality only in that aspect.
For instance, we say "consciousness" but we don't know what that is. It might very well be true that all manifest "things" in the universe possess awareness - and that it is only the principle of memory which precedes consciousness.
I think its fruitless to conjecture about one's reality in context of someone or something else.
There is only one avenue I can see where such conjecture may have any use whatsoever - and that is the notion that you are the only self in your universe, and that all other's reality exists in a close, but different universe. At the very least, this gives one the impression of authenticity - helpful in the face of depression .. but beyond that .. hmm maybe a path to psychopathy. One thing we do know is that our world-views are personal - and approximate.
Beware the local minimum. Descartes fell into that trap.
Apr 4 2013: I thought of bringing into focus the Indian thought as expounded by J . Krishnamurthy. His central idea is that all that we think is relative and what is absolute can not be perceived by conditioned mind-conditioned by DNA and upbringing. The problem comes when we project our ego based understanding as real.
Then come practices like transcending the endless thoughts and in deep silence and total awareness perceive the absolute. There should be no preconceived notions about the raison d'etre of existence. This approach may not appeal to western thinkers but at least they can agree to the limitations of rationality when it comes to concepts related to reality of existence.
I am not a philosopher and I hope to have conveyed the idea adequately. I put across this idea as you seem to be arguing partly on similar lines.
Apr 5 2013: Hi A Sethuramiah,
I think the view of J . Krishnamurthy is useful.
From what we learn from neural science, it becomes clearer that one's perception is a method.
For the sake of survival, it works well and has adaptive capacity.
So you could say that "functionally, solipsism is an effective outlook" in other words, it works .. beyond that, it just is what it is. However, there is no functional value in asserting that perception is reality. In fact, having such an outlook will harm the capacity for a perception to adapt - and it is demonstrated that adaptation is necessary.
If one takes functionality as a subset of reality then, from this aspect, the argument between functional and absolute solipsism collapses into the realm of functionality - and as such has no traction on the subject of reality.
For myself, I am developing a model which provides a useful framework to examine these issues.
Basically it uses this dynamic description of self organisation (assuming complex organism):
ambient state-->senses-->perception-->potential agency-->decision-->agency-->changed ambient state-->repeat until death.
The details increase as each stage is examined. E.G. memory is required for Bayesian adaptation.
Another aspect that is essential is the understanding that all minima are local - to have absolute minimum (truth) perception must be infinite. No individual possesses infinite perception.
From there, one has to consider that access to the infinite may be possible .. here is where the boundary between absolute and functional solipsism might find resolution.
Iin humans, the mechanism of conscious thought is only small subset of consciousness itself. Mostly to do with negotiating social interaction. These are specific to communicating social animals, and cannot be taken as universal truths.
The work of Antonio Damasio is worth looking at:
http://www.ted.com/talks/antonio_damasio_the_quest_to_understand_consciousness.htmlMar 31 2013: I believe there is a significant difference between solipsism and the idea that "I may just be a project of somebody else's imagination...a piece of coding in the matrix..."
The difference: There is no "somebody else" to have the imagination to put you in it. There is no coding in the matrix because someone would have had to code it. This can devolve into the "prime mover" argument (or ontological proof for the existence of good), which is exactly what Descartes did. It's a slippery but fast ride away from Solipsism at that point.
But... If we extend Solipsism to include the concepts you mention in your question, that we may be in the matrix or someone else's imagination - that is a most fascinating possibility because we *can*, in principle, design scientific tests to verify whether or not that is the case. This is unlike the position with solipsism where I do not believe any such test can be devised.
Apr 1 2013: So would you say it is "safe" to be an agnostic about solipsism! (Which I probably am!)?
Apr 1 2013: Yes, perfectly safe to be agnostic about solipsism!
Pure solipsism is a position we can neither prove nor disprove, and whether it is a true position or not has no implications to us, This is unlike the situation with God (whose existence can not be proven) where he may throw your ass in hell if you do the wrong thing.
But the matrix-like position - we can possibly know about that and it could have great implications for us.
Apr 1 2013: I would say about God it can't be disproven either, unless there is a logical contradiction in traits.
(With God I always ask people to define "God" "existence" "evidence" always reveals quite a lot!)
I'm interested : How would you go about trying to find out whether we were in the matrix?Apr 1 2013: Here is a test to determine whether we are really living in the matrix.
We would create a complete simulation of a reasonable size of physical space including all the matter in the space. The space might only need to be the size of a pin head - not sure what minimum size would suffice, but let's think about pin head size just to make it more concrete.
We do not possess anywhere near enough computer power to do this, but the quantum computers that will be available in a few decades should be able to handle this [having programmed one I have some knowledge in that area.]
Then we run the simulation of reality, and we look for any unexpected patterns or differences from observed actual reality.
Research along these very lines is actively being conducted at the University of Washington.
Some speculate that if we were living in the Matrix, the reality is made up around us "just in time". So when I look out to a distance and see a mountain, and no person is really there, the mountain is not "rendered". In other words, if a tree falls and no one is there to hear it, then it does not make a sound. This would make the simulation more efficient, but it is not a hard requirement.Mar 31 2013: you can hit "edit" to add more time to your convo. It probably isn't irrational in the purest sense, but practically speaking I think we have to live as though it's untrue. We can't go around running people down in our cars because there's a tiny chance they may just be figments of our imagination.Mar 31 2013: Solipsism is not irrational, but I think of it more as a "so what?" kind of thing. What would be the benefit for me one way or the other? Whether it's just me or reality is real - either way does not change anything for me. Or does it?
Edit: Oh I think. So.. therefore I must exist. Because nothing could not be thinking this very thought I am thinking. A bit self referential, but oh well. So I know I'm here. But I really can't be sure anything else is there. I am the only axiom. Everything else is just theory.
'cause I might really be plugged into the matrix. And maybe all the other people and the whole reality I see out there - well, it's just made up. Not real. It's just me.
I think Descartes kind of bailed from a philosophical perspective and let God in with his so called "ontological proof of god". Nothing against God, but if you're going for Solipsism, I don't think God is part of that. But we have to remember that was over 400 years ago.
Mar 31 2013: What is solipsism with God? Because there is always the slim possibility that everything is in your imagination including "God" and the "external world".
Mar 31 2013: I agree. Another philosopher from about the same time, Blaise Pascal, said this about Descarte's admission of God into Solopsism:
"I cannot forgive Descartes; in all his philosophy, Descartes did his best to dispense with God. But Descartes could not avoid prodding God to set the world in motion with a snap of his lordly fingers; after that, he had no more use for God."Mar 31 2013: I think the question is inadmissible. It's like asking what was before the big bang.
Rationality is a derivative of cognition. Solipsism is an epistemological singularity that leaves nothing outside of your cognition to be objective about.
Mar 31 2013: I personally believe nothing is "certain", just that everything is most "probable". In the way we base all conclusion on the past, and expect the future to be consistent with the past, while we don't "Know" whether the laws of physics will suddenly change.
This is why I am a sort of agnostic about solipsism.
While this is not to encourage rational and logical thought, and try to make the best conclusions we can with the data we have, and also not to encourage that we should live our lives as if "solipsism" is true. :-)
Interested in your opinion.
Mar 31 2013: Solipsism maintains that it's only your own mind which you can be sure to be existing. Everything else is merely your mind's interpretation and you can never be sure about its existence. As a metaphysical extension of its position solipsism holds that nothing other than your mind exists. Everything else is projection of your mind.
This is the stand of an ascetic and I reject it. I believe that cognition starts by an initial differentiation of self from the surrounding reality. It's only after this 'self' is established it can further differentiate or integrate realities.
Mere your interest about my opinion is an expression of that differentiation.
Mar 31 2013: So basically you are saying:
The universe creates cognition not the other way round?
Because this isn't even "certain" in itself. There is no way to prove nor disprove it.
While what I am saying, is that, yes! It probably is safer to assume you are real, and the external world is real. But this can't be certain in itself.
I hope this makes sense! (I'm not sure I fully understood your argument!)Apr 1 2013: I agree with you that the basic nature of the physical world is chancy. At the quantum level this chancy, indeterminate nature rule and it appears weird to our common sense notion because in our size of reality, the appearance of wave function collapse is many times higher and we find things as discrete and stable. This is known as quantum decoherence.
I think we are immensely complex entities and evolved to interact with other very complex systems and make sense of them. This making of sense is through our experiences, and the experiences are through our consciousness. So, I think our consciousness emerged as a necessary tool for making sense of everything around us, it was not exactly waiting out there and we went into it.
Very simple physical systems do not require to be conscious to engage with their surroundings.
A human baby younger than 18 months do not recognize herself in mirrors. She is born with a rudimentary consciousness to just carryout biological functions.
I would not say Universe creates cognition rather in certain parts of it where sub systems grow towards complexity, they start to behave extremely life like and may develop cognition as a necessary stage of their evolution.
Have you ever played the game of 'Life'?
Apr 1 2013: Interesting.
But I personally wouldn't say being "self aware" increases the likelihood of you existing at all!
However this goes into a deeper form of solipsism, and non-existence doesn't it?
While I can see your point, and must give it further consideration, and find it reasonable. :)
(The Red dot test is pretty cool by the way! (the self aware test) And the "theory of mind" test.)
I hope you don't mind if I don't give you a full reply at the moment, it is just that I will edit this reply later! :)Apr 1 2013: "But I personally wouldn't say being "self aware" increases the likelihood of you existing at all!"
For a solipsist Bernard White, sure. :)
Apr 1 2013: Haha!
I see your point. :)
Fine I am not certain of the external world existing, and am happy to accept that I may not be the one in existence. That is more what I meant.
While I view that the only thing you can be certain of is your own conciseness not existence. Kinda complicated :S???Apr 1 2013: Not at all. Consciousness has no standard model at all and it may not be as vexing as we take it to be. Dan Dennett has interesting things to say on it.
Apr 1 2013: I will watch that.
Thanks for the link. :)
I must admit I see much reason to assume this at the moment :
I'm an agnostic about solipsism, but view it is far more probable (and will live my life) as if the world is real.
my main problem is that evidence require some form of experiment. And I can't think of an experiment which would prove that everything is real, a bit like God, I can't think of an experiment which could prove or disprove these two hypothesises.
While I accept your point, and will give it further thought!
Have I repeated myself? :pApr 1 2013: Yes you did and I have no problem with that. If you care here are my two cents.
Human brain is a big conjurer. Since consciousness is self referring it has a feed back loop that can amplify your sense of awe and make things appear more profound than those really are.
Our whole experiential input have five sensory channels and their capabilities are so limited with respect to explorables that 'reality' is more of a potential than an existence. But sum total of your consciousness has am emergent quality - some call it insight - that can break through the haze and enable you to glimpse reality at times.
I enjoyed the exchange with you. I shall share a story that my teacher told me.
Your consciousness is an earthen pot with five holes with a lamp placed inside. You are trying to make sense of the surrounding with five spots of light illuminating almost nothing. If you have someone who can break the pot itself you will have enlightenment.


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Bode Miller took third place in the last Super G of the season by the slimmest of margins, 0.01 seconds behind Frenchman Thomas Mermillod-Blondin and last man down Alexis Pinturault who won.
Miller put in one of the most aggressive and hard fought runs of the day and admitted afterwards that he had made a few too many errors that had cost him "maybe two and a half to three seconds." Miller, who also announced that he will continue to race next season, added: "Even though I'm old, I'm not broken down. Mentally I think I'm just as tough as any of these kids. I know I'm capable of top skiing and my body is holding up great," said Miller. "It's been a tough year. This kind of capped it off. I was happy with my attack today. I definitely skied like I wanted to win the race, which has been a challenge all year. Every time I ski hard I crash or make big mistakes. Unfortunately today was no different, but I at least knew what was going to happen beforehand, that I wanted to go in there and ski like I wanted to milk every hundredth of a second out of the course that I could."
With Matthias Mayer in fourth, Ted Ligety taking fifth it was a little surprising not too see Aksel Lund Svindal at the top of the pile in his favoured discipline. The HEAD World Cup Rebel, who had already won the Super G Globe said as he waited to collect his second Globe of the week: "I managed to make a mistake. This puts me out of the chase for the overall I'm afraid."
Mayer was very pleased with his race in fourth: "I did not risk much on the last run because I knew that it is hard to come down error-free," he said.
While Svindal was left to rue what might have been in the race for the Overall as he collected his third straight Super G Globe with Kjetil Jansrud second, Ligety is now looking at the Giant Slalom and trying to reclaim his Giant Slalom Globe on Saturday.
1. Alexis Pinturault (FRA)
2. Thomas Mermillod-Blondin (FRA)
3. Bode Miller (USA) HEAD
4. Matthias Mayer (AUT) HEAD
5. Ted Ligety (USA) HEAD
8. Kjetil Jansrud (NOR) HEAD
Season Standings
1. Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR) HEAD
2. Kjetil Jansrud (NOR) HEAD
3. Patrick Kueng (SUI)


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Panther Pillbox
|You'll prowl around town like a panther when you wear the sleek sur la tete Panther Pillbox. The 100% wool-felt 2 1/2" high pillbox has a nice smooth finish. Elastic string included for ease of wear, use this the elastic along the back hairline to secure the hat on your head. Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Available color: Black. Available size: One size fits all. For Bulk/ Wholesale Purchase of this hat, CLICK HERE Or ask for Nita
Posey Pillbox
|The Posey Pillbox is named after the indie-film maven Parker Posey, whose performance in the film, The House of Yes, was outstanding. Unlike her character in the film, this sweet 2 1/2" high wool felt pillbox is innocent and lovely through and through. Made of: Wool Felt.2 1/2" high.Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband.Wear the elastic band along the back hairline to secure the pillbox onto your head. Available color: Pink. Available size: One size fits all. For Bulk/ Wholesale Purchase of this hat, CLICK HERE Or ask for Nita
Beret 11 1/2 inch Diameter
|Made in Canada The larger version of the 10 1/2 inch sur la tête beret, in the same 100% cotton knit fabric. You can achieve a more dramatic style with the added inch. Worn by men and women. Note from the manufacturer regarding apparent discrepencies in the diameter of the beret: We have measured several styles from stock and most are coming in at 11.5 inches, although a few are measuring 11 or 11 1/4. All the hats are blocked to 11 1/2 inches but different dyestuffs may saturate the yarns a little differently causing some compacting. If the customer just stretches the hat by hand they will have give. If steamed or wet they will stretch even further. Any knitted garments will have this variance when you are dealing with natural yarns that are being dyed. Size: 1-size fits most, fits up to size 7 3/8 comfortably, stretches to fit.
Beret 10 1/2 inch Diameter
|Made in Canada. Stylish 100% cotton knit beret. Lightweight and breathable, perfect for warm weather. Note from the manufacturer regarding apparent discrepencies in the diameter of the beret: We have measured several styles from stock and most are coming in at 10.5 inches, although a few are measuring 10 or 10 1/4. All the hats are blocked to 10 1/2 inches but different dyestuffs may saturate the yarns a little differently causing some compacting. If the customer just stretches the hat by hand they will have give. If steamed or wet they will stretch even further. Any knitted garments will have this variance when you are dealing with natural yarns that are being dyed. Size: 1-size fits most, fits up to size 7 3/8 comfortably, stretches to fit. Ed Harris, playing the director, wears this beret in THE TRUMAN SHOW.
Stewardess Pillbox
|Please fasten your seatbelt. Make sure your seatback is in its full upright position.... Sound familiar? sur la tete is happy to offer the Stewardess Pillbox, a highly sought after icon of the friendly skies uniform. The all wool felt body has a oval shape crown that is 3 " high. Worn tilted over the left or right eye, people will listen to your instructions. Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband.Available size: One size fits most. For Bulk/ Wholesale Purchase of this hat, CLICK HERE Or ask for Nita
Roll Visor
|The Roll Visor from sur la tete is a great visor that can travel with you to any exotic location. The all toyo braid body is lightweight and the tightweave won't let the sunshine through. The 4 1/2" wide visor is completely rollable. Available color: Black Mix and Tea Mix. Features: 4 1/2" wide visor Rollable Bow detail Velcro adjustable Sizing Information: Available size: Adjustable, fits sizes 6 3/4 to 7 3/8.
Traveler Sun Hat
|Explore your next destination with your favorite new companion, the sur la tete Traveler Sun Hat! Wear the brim up or down the toyo straw hat is trimmed with a self hat band and is designed with an adjustable linen drawstring sweatband. 4 1/4" crown 4 1/2" brim Made of: 88% toyo straw 12% polyester Adjustable drawstring linen sweatband Self hatband Unlined Size: 1-Size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/4 (large) comfortably
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|Take a step back in time with this stunning classic from sur la tete Hats. This wool felt cloche has a dimensional brim, trimmed with sleek soft feathers, an elegant satin band and bow that makes this the perfect women's dress hat for the season. 2 1/8" dimensional brim. Made of: 100% wool felt.Satin hatband.Feathers.Grosgrain ribbon sweatband.Unlined for maximum breathability. Size: One size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 (Medium) comfortably.
|Made in the USA The turban was a basic is any women's wardrobe when RKO was a major movie studio. From Deborah Kerr to Joan Crawford, the turban was a piece of headwear that saved a girl from a bad hair day. The sur la tete Turban is a perfect alternative to hats and headbands. It's easy to wear, especially when you're having a bad hair day. Just looking to cover up? No problem! This turban is the perfect headpiece for you! Approx. 11" wide (flat)Approx. 7 1/2" high (flat) Made of: 100% easy care polyester Knot on frontRibbing detailing throughoutSize: 1-size fits most. Fits up to 7 7/8 comfortably.
Promise Pillbox
|The sur la tete Promise Pillbox is the classic women's dress hat. The 2 1/2" high pill box is made from 100% wool-felt; it has a nice smooth finish. Wear this pill box, and it will bring the inner sass and confidence right out of you! Made of: Wool Felt.2 1/2" high.Elastic string included for ease of wear, use this the elastic along the back hairline to secure the hat on your head. Tonal grosgrain ribbon sweatband. Available color: White. Available size: One size fits all. For Bulk/ Wholesale Purchase of this hat, CLICK HERE Or ask for Nita
Knit Beret
|The new sur la tete Knit Beret in black, introduces a lovely knit pattern with the classic silhouette of a beret. This traditional style is fashioned with a rib and stretch acrylic headband for a contemporary update to a cold weather staple. 12" diameter. Made of: 100% acrylic. sur la tet sewn tag.Unlined for maximum breathability.Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 3/8 comfortably.
Soleil Sun Hat
|The Soleil is soft packable cotton sun hat ideal for your summer travels. Designed with a shadow stripe pattern the under brim is veiled in sweet polka dots and the crown is wrapped with a waxed cotton cord hat band with a carved wood accent button. Approx. 4" crown Approx. 4 1/8" brim Made of: 100% cotton Packable Linen drawstring sweatband Linen lining Wax cotton cord with wood craved button accent Sizing:Medium = 7 (56cm)Large = 7 1/4 (58cm)
Nylon Rain Bucket Hat
|The Nylon Rain Bucket from sur la tete is a great bucket for year round wear. The water resistant nylon is great for the rain of course, water just beads off the fabric. 4" square crown. 2" stitched brim. Cotton poplin lining. Size: 1-size fits most, fits up to size 7 1/4 comfortably.
Sorbet Sun Hat
|The Sorbet Sun hat from sur la tete is delectably stylish! Designed of a multi assortment of bright colors to match your entire warm weather wardrobe, this widebrim toyo straw will keep you shaded all day long! 3 1/2" crown 4" brim Made of: 88% toyo straw 12% polyester Adjustable drawstring linen sweatband Self hatband Unlined Size: 1-Size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/4 (large) comfortably
Milan Visor
|A Fabulous Face Framer! sur la tete is all about providing you with the basics, but adding a bit more comfort and style. The Milan Visor is everything you could ask for, more shade with its wide bill/visor, providing you with optimum protection from the sun. Extremely light in weight, the Milan is an easy to wear straw that you can wear all day long, its comfortable padded terry cloth sweatband ensures a comfortable wear with an adjustable velcro strap for a secure fit. 5" bill/visor. Made of: 100% natural fibers. Padded terry cloth sweatband. Adjustable velcro strap. Size: Adjustable(velcro strap)
Point Loma Swinger Hat
|Beauty comes in vivid colors. The Point Loma Swinger from Sur La Tete is the epitome of boldness meeting beauty. This large brimmed hat displays a vented opening, ideal for summertime. The Point Loma swinger has it all. Approx. 4 1/2" crown Approx. 5 3/8" brim Made of:80% Paper20% Polyester BackbowVentilated designAdjustable drawstringCotton sweatband Size: One size fits most
Starburst Beanie Hat
|The Starburst Beanie in black from sur la tete is an absolutely adorable addition to the line this fall. This soft, warm beanie is made of wool and nylon, making it perfect for the coming winter. A tonal starburst pattern explodes off the hat making this not only practical, but quite lovely and unique as well. 7" tall (flat) Made of:80% wool20% nylonUnlined.Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Milan Boater
|Forget the practical wide brim for great sun protection, forget the elastic sweatband that makes this hat so comfortable to wear - wearing the sur la tete Milan Boater makes me feel like Madeline - ready to take on the world. Ok, I know, Madeline's hat brim turned up - this one turns down (better for that practical sun protection). Made of natural straw, it has the same large black cotton bow hanging off the back. Channel your inner Madeline by wearing the sur la tete Milan Boater.Approx. 3 1/2" crownApprox. 4 1/4" brim Made of: 100% straw Elasticized sweatbandGrosgrain ribbon hatbandCotton bow trimUnlined Size: One size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Monaco Sunhat
|The Monaco Sunhat from sur la tete is a great hat for the rocky beaches along the Mediterranean or when sitting at the cafe sipping your apritif. This hat breathes in warm weather and is light weight.3 1/2" Crown.5 3/4" Brim.55% linen, 45% cotton. Cotton lining.Cotton adjustable drawstring sweatband. Colors: Black, Beige, White, and Pink.Sizes: Medium and Large.Having designed the hat, I decided to take it for a test run while on a cruise in the Bahamas. First test was packing the hat to get to the vacation destination. When packing a hat, I usually stuff the crown with socks, pack it upside down while supporting the brim with clothes; but I had a trolley (rolling) garment bag so the usual was not going to work. I packed the hat flat (no stuffing in the crown, brim down-not folded in anyway, there is a plastic support in the brim that helps to retain the shape of the brim) near the hanger clamp, inbetween some clothes, zipped it up; and when I opened my bag in the Bahamas, the hat was still in place.Small wrinkles were easily steamed out when placed on the bathroom door hook during a shower. The hat traveled well and retained it's shape. I received compliments on the wide brim and simple but classic design. This hat will work with many face shapes, you can flip the brim up in the front, when you need a better view; or flip it up in the back when reading your book while on a deck chair in the sun. Don't be afraid to travel with your hat!
Face Framer
|Typically known as a Face Saver or Face Framer, this unique version of a classic ball cap has been a perennial favorite. The soft cotton 6 panel crown fits just like a jockey style ball cap. The half moon shaped visor/bill measures at 4" in the center protecting the face, and the sides protect the tops of the ears. The elastic strap completes the key-hole in the back, a ponytail can be pulled through this opening. This adjustable elastic band is camoflauged by a bow, that can also be used to tie the hat onto a bag if not worn. 4" bill/visor Available color: White. Available size: One size fits most, fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Jardin Sun Hat
|Picturesque just like the town of Antioquia that it is named after the beautiful Jardin Sun Hat is overlaid in a pretty colorful floral print. Soft and packable, a tonal hat band wraps around the crown. The Jardin will look great being worn on your next outdoor walk, time in the garden or while sun bathing on the beach. Approx. 4 1/4" crown Approx. 5" brim Made of: 100% cotton Linen lining Tonal hatband Adjustable linen drawstring sweatband Sizing:Medium = 7 (56cm)Large = 7 1/4 (58cm)
Chunky Knit Infinity Scarf
|Add a fashionable look to your winter wardrobe with the Chunky Knit Infinity Scarf from sur la tete. The continuous one loop warm acrylic knit scarf is the perfect compliment to any wardrobe – but particularly with sur la tete's wonderful selection of fall and winter hats. Approx. 34" long - flat.Approx. 68" circumfrence.Approx. 8 1/2" wide. Made of: 100% acrylic. Size: 1-size fits most.
Provence Sun Hat
|The Provence from sur la tete features an embossed floral pattern with a matching pretty flower. A fantastic light weight summery sun hat with an adjustable linen drawstring sweatband. Approx. 3 3/4" crown Approx. 5 1/4" brim Made of: 100% cotton Packable Linen drawstring sweatband Cotton flower Sizing:Medium = 7 (56cm)Large = 7 1/4 (58cm)
Santa Cruz Sun Hat
|One of the cutest hats of the year, the Santa Cruz from, sur la tete, is a definite original. A metallic bead and straw hatband wrap around the crown, finished with a wood leaf button. Multi colored striped ribbon and a poly/straw blend alternate, creating a perfect summer accessory! The designer creates a perfect balance to this uniquely beautiful sun hat. 4 1/4" crown.4 3/4" brim.Made of:50% toyo straw.50% polyester.Cotton drawstring sweatband.Unlined for maximum breathability.Straw and bead hatband.Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Alpine Princess Hat
|The Alpine Princess from sur la tête is a great winter hat. This elegant round crown hat has an outter shell made from soft future suede and is trimmed in a thick faux fur cuff. Lined in a dyed to match berber lining for added warmth. Wear it out on the town and keep toasty warm during the harsh winter months! 4" crown.3" crown. Made of: Shell: 100% polyester.Brim: 100% acrylic.Lining: 50% polyester, 50% acrylic. Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Siberian Bucket Hat
|sur la tête's Siberian Bucket Hat has a suede outer and a faux fur lining. It has two fur pompoms on the ribbon for decoration. 2 1/2" brim. Made of:Shell: 100% polyester.Lining: 100% acrylic. Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Pointelle Beret
|Made in Canada A feminine cotton knit beret, featuring the pointelle stitch with a hand crocheted look. Practical to wear all year around. A unique style that looks great on. Colors: Black, Brown, Cherry, Green, Dark Purple, Heather Blue, Mocha, Natural, Navy Blue, Pink, Red, Sandstone and White. Size: 1-Size fits most.
Crochet Raffia Ruffle Brim Floppy Hat
|Simplicity at its best, a lovely hat crocheted of natural fibers, the crochet ruffle brim floppy is the perfect accessory for summer.Extremely lightweight, a comfortable elasticized terrycloth sweatband lines the crown, and a straw headband ending in a bow, adds a feminine touch.4" crown.4" ruffle brim. Made of: 100% crochet straw.Elasticized terrycloth sweatband.Unlined for maximum breathability.Staw string hatband trim. Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Schoolboy Nappa Leather Cap
|Made in New Zealand Crafted by nature. Crafted by hand. The amount of care taken is evident when you first see and touch this schoolboy cap. The warm supple handle belies the skin's strength, while its wonderful color and texture compliments its natural beauty. Made of a light deer nappa leather, New Zealand's deer farming systems are such that there is minimal interaction with the deer. They are raised under the clear New Zealand sky, in well fenced paddocks, and only brought in from the open when required. The isolation, the farming operations, the consistency of lines, and the unique characteristics of the skins all contribute to New Zealand deer nappa and suede being truly exceptional leather. Approx. 1 3/8" bill Made of: 100% genuine New Zealand Deer Nappa Cotton lining Covered elastiziced fit back
Quebec Cuff Hat
|The sur la tete Quebec Cuff is destined to be a classic! Not too big or too small, the Quebec starts with a pleated velvet crown and is finished with a lush tonal fur cuff. The brim is a bit shorter in the back for ease of wear with those large collared winter coats.Approx. 4" crown. Made of: Shell: 100% polyester.Brim: 100% acrylic.Lining: 100% satin. Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortbaly.
Dakota Bretton
|sur la tête's Dakota Bretton just begs of you to frolic in the white snow and afterwards sip on some vodka to warm you up. The faux plush fur is sure to keep you cozy while out on the slopes or out on the town. 3 1/4" crown.3" cuff. Made of: Shell:100% faux fur - acrylic.Lining: 100% quilted satin lining. Size: 1-size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Saint Tropez Sun Hat
|Purple, fuchsia and pink! They are all of the pretty precious colors you could ask for! The Saint Tropez is a soft packable cotton sun hat veiled in a gorgeous floral pattern. A linen drawstring sweatband can be adjusted for a comfortable secure fit. Approx. 3 3/4" crown Approx. 4 1/4" brim Made of: 100% cotton Linen lining Adjustable linen drawstring sweatband Sizing: Medium = 7 (56cm) Large = 7 1/4 (58cm)
Annie Oakley Cowboy Hat
|Set your sights on the sur la tete Annie Oakley Cowboy Hat and you can't miss. The Annie is exceptionally lightweight, has a shapable brim and a high quality elastic terrycloth sweatband. From the distinctive wood bead and brass conch hatband to the open lacy weave, you'll be the envy of every cowgirl at the rodeo. Approx. 4 1/4" tear drop crownApprox. 3 3/8" front brimApprox. 3 1/2" back and side brimsMade of: 100% straw Elasticized terycloth sweatbandLeather hat band with wood beading and brass stud conchesUnlined for maximum breathability Size: One size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Bardot Beret
|Resembles-tu a Briggite Bardot? The Bardot Beret will have you looking like the French icon in no time. This Angora beret is synonymous will elegance and intelligentsia; the Bardot beret is the epitome of that. It is so soft and comfortable, the Bardot Beret will be worn from dusk til dawn. Approx. 11 1/2" diameter Made of:80% Angora 20% Wool Size: One size fits most. Fits up to size 7 3/8 comfortably.
Organza Ribbon Kettle
|A winter wonderland of white for warm weather! All organza, from the ribbon body to the hat band to the ornate rose trim, sur la tete's Organza Ribbon Kettle is a truly lovely white-on-white-on-white creation. 4 1/2" Crown4 3/4" Brim, including a 1 1/2" upturn. Made of:100% Polyester Organza Satin drawstring sweatband. Size: 1-size fits most. (Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.)
Calamity Cattleman
|Martha would have loved this western hat. The sur la tete Calamity features a classic cattleman crown - bringing a bold look to this lightweight raffia straw. The faux turquoise chips knotted into the wax cord band give it a slightly southwest, wide open spaces feel. You don't know Martha Cannary? Google it. Approx. 3 1/2" cattleman crownApprox. 3 3/8" shapeable wire brim Made of: 100% strawTurquoise beaded hatbandElasticized sweatbandUnlined Size: One size fits most. Fits up to size 7 1/8 comfortably.
Heart's Desire Hat Pin
|Create a signature look and apply sur la tete's handmade designed hat pins to your favorite hat!6" gold pin.Small flower gold bead cap.Clear facet glass bead.Small round 4MM silver metal bead.Pink heart glass bead.Medium silver bead cap.Small round 4MM silver metal bead.Gold pin end.
Rib Knit Cowl Scarf
|Add a fashionable look to your winter wardrobe with the Rib Knit Cowl Scarf from sur la tete. Rib knit lends a textural pattern to a beautiful cowl scarf made of comfortable warm soft acrylic. Approx. 19 1/2" long (flat)Approx.12" wide. Made of: 100% acrylic. Unlined for maximum breathability. Size: 1-size fits most.
Del Mar Fascinator Headband
|We'll place all our bets that you'll win first place in style when you don the Del Mar Fascinator! The sinamay straw disc sits to one side of the satin headband with self ribbon curls and black sleek feathers. Approx. 13 1/2" diameter Made of: 100% sinamay straw Satin headband Feathers Size: 1-size fits most
Crochet Raffia Swinger Hat
|A summer fresh hat perfect for poolside shade is constructed of quality crochet raffia straw and is finished with a braided self band. Tie your favorite scarf around the crown of the hat to pair with your favorite swimsuit! Approx. 4" crown Approx. 4 1/4" brim Made of: 100% crochet raffia Elasticized terrycloth sweatband Braided crochet raffia hatband Unlined Size: 1- size fits most. Fits comfortably up to size 7 1/8 (medium)
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