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5 Great Men Who Built Their Careers on Plagiarism
As anyone here at Cracked will tell you, without even the slightest provocation, writing is hard. When the strain of coming up with new material becomes too great to bear, a writer has two options: He can pepper his work with penis jokes and pictures of cute animals (see our entry on T.S. Eliot, below), or he can steal his words from a better writer.
Occasionally, a brilliant (or at least sort of clever) mind comes across a bad spell of writer's block and gives into the temptation to be a cheating plagiarist. Sometimes this blatant plagiarism ends up being the catalyst that launches their career like a rocket powered by lies.
#5. Stephen Ambrose
What'd He Do?
In a nutshell, Ambrose invented pop history. He was the historical advisor on Saving Private Ryan and wrote the book Band of Brothers, that miniseries about WWII that starred the guy from Office Space.
"You know, the Nazis had little pieces of flair they made the Jews wear."
Ambrose also wrote award-winning biographies on Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon. If you've ever wanted to become a famous historian, chances are Stephen was one of your inspirations. Also, chances are you're a massive nerd.
What's the Problem?
In 1995, an almost unknown historian named Thomas Childers published the book Wings of Morning. It was a well-received but relatively obscure novel about the crew of a specific B-24 bomber during WWII.
Ambrose was a fan of the book and, as a firm believer that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, he proceeded to plagiarize the fuck out of it for his hit 2001 novel, The Wild Blue, which was the account of a different group of B-24 crewmen. Ambrose ripped off whole passages of text and stole several sentences and descriptions word for word. Then he got his book published and just sort of hoped no one would notice.
In the writing business, that's what we call "textual rape."
Show me on the table of contents where Dr. Ambrose touched you.
Unfortunately for Stephen, but fortunately for truth, he got caught. Fred Barnes of the Weekly Standard noticed what was going on and revealed it to the world. Ambrose was fast to respond.
He had cited Childers' book in his bibliography (although he hadn't come close to listing everything he 'borrowed' from his fellow historian's work) and basically claimed that he'd just "forgotten" to attribute the stolen passages in the text, like he was supposed to.
This chart comes from the Weekly Standard's article about Ambrose, written by Fred Barnes. See what we did there Stephen, you dead bastard? We gave the original author credit for something they fucking wrote.
Is That All?
For a little while, Stephen's apology was enough. Ambrose was famous for turning out books at an astonishing rate. He was the meth-addicted prostitute of popular history, turning tricks faster than anyone else on History Whore Blvd. Of course he was bound to make the occasional mistake. Most people considered the matter settled.
Mark Lewis, of Forbes.com, was not one of those people. He read the first story about Ambrose and, like a good investigative journalist, proceeded to tear apart everything the pop historian had written in his search for the truth.
Lewis first hit gold when he found several blatant thefts in the book Crazy Horse and Custer, which Ambrose pretended to write in 1995. For that novel, Ambrose molested the work of esteemed historical writer Jay Monagham. Here's an excerpt from the Forbes article:
MONAGHAM: "On August 28, 1859, Custer returned to West Point. Cadet James Barroll Washington, a great-great-grandnephew of George Washington, entered that year. He remembered hearing the crowd shout, 'Here comes Custer!' The name meant nothing to him, but he turned, and saw a slim, immature lad with unmilitary figure, slightly rounded shoulders, and gangling walk."
AMBROSE: "When he returned to West Point, Cadet James B. Washington, a relative of George Washington, remembered hearing the crowd shout, 'Here comes Custer!' The name meant nothing to Washington, who was just entering the Academy, but he turned and saw a slim, immature lad with unmilitary figure, slightly rounded shoulders, and gangling walk, surrounded by back-slapping, laughing friends."
The Vanilla Ice to Monagham's Queen (featuring David Bowie), Ambrose exerted less effort covering his ass than a high school student who just discovered Wikipedia.
"Holy shit. Everything I want to say about The Grapes of Wrath is RIGHT HERE."
Ambrose's web of lies didn't end there, either. In total, seven of his books were found to contain some degree of plagiarism. His fucking college thesis was even loaded down with other people's unattributed writing. The most famous historian in the world built his career on a foundation of deception.
Did He Pay?
He really didn't. Evidence of his wrongdoing came up very shortly before his death from lung cancer in 2002.
The real tragedy here is that Ambrose's work which, plagiarism aside, was incredibly significant, has been tainted by association with his crimes. Dr. Ambrose was not a bad writer or a bad historian, but his flexible ethics and lack of regard for his fellow writers sent him down the path to infamy.
#4. T.S. Eliot
What'd He Do?
T.S. Eliot wrote several great, enduring poems, such as "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" which had a ridiculous title, and "The Hollow Men," which, we were depressed to discover, wasn't about a naked, invisible, murdering lunatic. Perhaps his greatest work was a poem entitled, "The Waste Land," which was a haunting statement of his disillusionment with the post-war era. It was a literary milestone, and is still celebrated today as one of the greatest works of poetry in history.
What's the Problem?
The problem with this is that Eliot didn't write "The Waste Land." Not all of it anyway. As it turns out, the idea behind "The Waste Land," and a fair amount of its content, was plagiarized from an almost unknown American poet named Madison Cawein.
Cawein worked hard all of his youth, scrimping and saving and putting aside enough money so that he could begin finally working on his true love: poetry. He put out several volumes of work that is very well regarded, but he never gained any recognition and died almost unknown. Which just goes to show you that, if you work hard in this country and believe in yourself, you'll die alone and under appreciated.
He's SO obscure, that Google Image Search doesn't even have a picture of him. This is a wiener dog.
Cawein's poem was even named "Waste Land." It was first published in the same issue of Poetry as Eliot's "Love Song," and contains several metaphors that were later used word for word by Eliot in his "The Waste Land." (Eliot's lucky he died before trying to publish his "The Romeo and Juliet" and "The Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman.")
But the poor, unappreciated Madison Cawein wasn't the only person Eliot stole from. This passage from "The Waste Land:" "The Chair she sat in, like a burnished throne / Glowed on the marble," was slightly altered but still stolen from Shakespeare, who wrote, "The barge she sat in, like a burnish'd throne / Burn'd on the water".
Eliot's line, "Sweet Thames, run softly, till I end my song," was stolen entirely from Edmund Spenser's "Prothalamion."
Is That All?
Most of "The Waste Land" was just cobbled together out of quotes from other writers. Until very recently, most scholars have been happy to simply chalk these up as "allusions" to the work of other authors. For a long time, it was regarded as something poets just did, as a way of honoring their influences.
On a slightly related note, tune in next Tuesday, where we'll be streaming a high-resolution allusion to Lord of the Rings movies all day!
Did He Pay?
"Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal"
This is a quote from Eliot himself. You see, T.S. was rich, famous and beloved the world over. While he was alive, everyone just sort of ignored all of the evidence that he was a tremendous bastard. He died renowned as one of the greatest poets in all of history, which he was, but he was also a plagiarizing cockbag who denied a much worthier artist a place in history.
#3. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What'd He Do?
We're not saying that King wasn't an incredible person who did more to advance the human race than most of us can ever hope to do. We're just saying that he was also a plagiarizing butthole.
What's the Problem?
For starters, his own university admits that his doctoral thesis, the very foundation of his career, was significantly plagiarized. Seriously. They had an official inquiry and everything.
"We had many of the same professors, we worked in the same atmosphere during our graduate studies," said John Cartwright, an MLK scholar and member of the committee that investigated his plagiarism allegations, "under no circumstances would the atmosphere under which he did his work condone what Doctor King did. It's incredible. He was not unaware of the correct procedure. This wasn't just done out of ignorance."
"Oh, I'm sorry, it must have slipped my mind while I was changing the fucking world.
Despite clear findings of plagiarism, the committee did not recommend he be posthumously stripped of his title, due to Dr. King's incredible services to the world. And due to their extreme fear of being beaten and castrated by hordes of angry MLK groupies.
Please don't hurt us.
The first allegations of King's plagiarism were hushed up, denied, or 'excused' by academia. However, the accusations continued to flow in. This timeline shows how the realization of King's plagiarism unfolded. Not only was his dissertation plagiarized, but many of his student papers and sermons were stolen in whole or in part from other writers.
The staff of the King Paper's Project at Stanford even admits that, "King's plagiarism was a general pattern evident in nearly all of his academic writings."
Is That All?
Perhaps the most notable example of King's plagiarism was the general tone, and several select lines from his famous "I Have a Dream," speech. Theodore Pappas presents a detailed accusation in his book, Plagiarism and the Culture War. Most of the issue centers around the closing lines.
Here's how King's speech ended;
"This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, 'My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring.' And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania! Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado! Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of California! But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia! Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee! Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring."
Compare that to a much earlier speech by another Civil Rights activist, Archibald Carey:
"We, Negro Americans, sing with all loyal Americans: My country 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrims' pride From every mountainside Let freedom ring!
That's exactly what we mean--from every mountain side, let freedom ring. Not only from the Green Mountains and White Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire; not only from the Catskills of New York; but from the Ozarks in Arkansas, from the Stone Mountain in Georgia, from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia--let it ring not only for the minorities of the United States, but for the disinherited of all the earth--may the Republican Party, under God, from every mountainside, LET FREEDOM RING!"
Did He Pay?
Not during his lifetime. To be fair, it takes balls to accuse the greatest civil rights activist in history with plagiarism. Now, if you'll excuse us, we're all going to go hide in an undisclosed cave with a bunch of loaded guns, and enough crystal meth to keep us awake all year.


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Typically when I workout I am not sore the next day. I'm sore the day after the next day. My workout buddy is always sore the very next day, and I think he usually recovers faster. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this. Could it be a problem with nutrition, or is it genetics? Is this common? Any help is appreciated =)
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You are experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The severity of DOMS is determined by the way your lift weights and your nutrition. Experiencing DOMS days after your workout is not bad. It is a sign of muscle growth, although not the only sign.
There are two parts to a repetition - concentric and eccentric. The concentric portion occurs when you lift against gravity. For example, lifting upwards on a barbell curl is concentric. The eccentric portion occurs when the weight falls in the direction of gravity. For example, letting the barbell fall back towards your thighs. DOMS is increased by lengthening the eccentric contraction. For example, slowly lowering the barbell in a controlled manner.
Why does the eccentric contraction increase DOMS, but not the concentric contraction? From the Wikipedia article, it appears that the eccentric contraction uses a very different mechanical process and is fueled by different nutrients. I recall watching a video on Intructional Fitness saying that workouts with extremely prolonged eccentric contractions cause DOMS, not the day after the workout, but actually two days after the workout.
I'm not an expert on how nutrition affects DOMS, but I've read in numerous places that eating branch chain amino acids reduces DOMS by repairing muscle faster. BCAAs are found in most high end protein powders.


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7/23/15 - Mike Tomlin has been just about as successful as any head coach over the past eight seasons, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to five playoff runs and a Super Bowl championship in that period. On Thursday, the team rewarded him for his performance, inking him to a rich extension which makes him one of the five highest-paid coaches in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Tom Brady saga carries on, as league commissioner Roger Goodell continues to mull over whether or not to rescind or lessen the original punishment announced in response to the "Deflategate" scandal. Will Brady take the field for the Patriots in Week 1? Will Tomlin be able to guide his squad to postseason glory once again? These questions and more will be answered starting in just a few weeks—get your NFL tickets, on sale now!
7/15/15 - As the 2015 NFL season approaches, pieces are falling into place for teams throughout the league. That doesn't mean the puzzle will be easy for every squad, however. The Cowboys are currently faced with a tough decision regarding star receiving Dez Bryant, who has made it clear that he strongly favors having a long-term contract extension in place prior to the start of training camp. In other NFC news, Jason Pierre-Paul has been discharged from the hospital following a 4th of July fireworks accident, opening the door for him to resume team-related activities with the Giants as they attempt to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. The NFL regular season will be kicking off in less than two months—secure your tickets today!
7/9/15 - The NFL will be continuing to play a few games in London every year. They have signed a 10-year agreement to play at least two games each football season at the new stadium belonging to Tottenham Hotspur, a team in the English Premier League. The new stadium will have a retractable grass field that will have artificial surface underneath for the NFL games. In other league news, the 2015 NFL supplemental draft is set to take place this Thursday. There are seven players who are eligible for the draft. This draft does not have the appeal as the initial draft, and many media outlets will just be interested to see if any of the players are actually drafted. Fans can already get their tickets for all NFL games in the 2015 season on Razorgator.
7/2/15 - The Dallas Cowboys took a hit from the NFL organization this week, when the NFL suspended Cowboys linebacker, Rolando McClain for the first four games of the season. It was announced by the NFL that McClain's suspension was due to failing to act within the league's substance-abuse rules. Last year, McClain had a very fruitful season, but his track record isn't full of great seasons. He has had a bunch of off-field issues in the past that have practically kicked him out of the NFL permanently. McClain put out an apology statement also including that something like this won't be happening again in his career. The NFL didn't want to stir the media pot too much, thus releasing this news right before the big Independence holiday weekend.
6/25/15 - Summer is in full swing and that means the NFL is just a few short weeks away from kicking off the 2015-2016 pre-season. Fans are already gearing up for approaching season, and news outlets recently released a list of some of the most underrated players and teams in the league. These are definite fantasy football contenders for late round picks, so be sure to keep your eye on them as regular season approaches. Some of the most underrated teams include the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers. Underrated players to watch as potential fantasy pickups include Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins, and the Denver Broncos defense. You don't have to wait until August for all the action; get your regular season tickets right now!
6/17/15 - With less than two months until NFL action is back in season, minicamp workouts are about to begin for teams around the league. There are questions abound for teams through the AFC and the NFC alike. Mystery and intrigue continue to surround the Browns' quarterback position, with whispers still circulating about the future of Johnny Manziel. How will Davante Adams fit with Green Bay's offense, and can the Packers rebound after last year's shocking playoff exit? Texans fans wonder if this will be the season that Jadeveon Clowney combines with J.J. Watt to form one of the most intimidating push rushing combos in the league. All questions will be answered beginning in August, but you don't have to wait to secure your tickets. Get the best seats for all regular season games, on sale now!
6/8/15 - With most of the NFL teams taking their players through several of the allowed offseason training camps and mini-camps, the teams have begun to develop their rosters for the upcoming season. Fans and experts have already begun to speculate what the new changes for the teams will mean for the upcoming season. ESPN has released its second annual ranking of the entire rosters of the different teams using PFF's analysts' data and additional information. The Seattle Seahawks have once again found their roster ranked as number one, with their top five players listed as Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Marshawn Lynch, Jimmy Graham, and Russell Wilson. The second ranked team was the Green Bay Packers. Whether these strong rosters will translate to wins this season remains to be seen. Tickets to all games in the 2015 season are already available.
6/4/15 - The annual football OTAs are underway, and football-hungry fans are chomping at the bit for any piece of news they can dig up on their favorite team. The Seahawks' 6-foot-7 Jimmy Graham has been quite impressive by most estimates, looking "unstoppable" according to first-hand accounts. In less-fortunate news, Tennessee Titans backup CB Brandon Harris tore his ACL in a practice session, ending his season before it had a chance to get started. On a more positive note, Cam Newton recently signed a rich deal to remain with the Panthers through 2020, locking up Carolina's franchise quarterback for his prime years after a pair of successful seasons. Play begins in early September, but now is the time to secure tickets for all 17 weeks of the NFL season!
5/28/15 - It may seem like the NFL season is still months away, but we are just barely more than one month away from the preseason training getting underway. After all our favorite teams start warming up again, it is only a short amount of time before the first preseason games kick off. You may have a chance to catch some action before too long after all. Then the exhibition games begin. The first will be on August 9th between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings. Even if you are waiting for the regular season to begin, we are officially less than 100 days away, so the 2015/2016 season is quickly approaching. Be sure to keep an eye on the NFL because it will not be long before it is in full swing again.
5/12/15 - This week the NFL has been the highlight of the news. Tom Brady, the quarterback for the 2014-2015 Superbowl winners, has been suspended without pay for the first four games in the upcoming season. The NFL also fined the New England Patriots a whopping $1 million and took back their two draft picks. Why you ask? Brady was accused of deflating the footballs that were played with in the AFC title game. The Patriots are standing behind Brady who is saying that he had nothing to do with ball tampering. Brady is going to attempt to appeal the suspension in hopes to be playing in the game opener on September 10, 2015. This is one of the largest punishments the New England Patriots have ever received from the NFL and have said to be blindsided by the degree.
5/8/15 - Football kickoff is still months away, but fans are already gearing up for the 2015 – 2016 season by analyzing the recent draft selections of their favorite teams. As predicted, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers used their first overall pick to draft quarterback Jameis Winston from Florida State University. It was also no surprise that the Tennessee Titans used their second overall pick to select Marcus Mariota, a promising quarterback from the University of Oregon. The Jacksonville Jaguars followed up by using their third overall pick to select leading pass rusher Dante Folwer Jr. from the University of Florida. They passed up the top defender in the draft, Leonard Williams from the University of Southern California, in order to add a much needed pass rusher to the team.
5/1/15 - This year's NFL draft is right around the corner, and fans and experts are waiting to see what up and coming players will achieve their dream of turning pro. The first round of the 2015 NFL draft starts the evening of April 30. The first pick goes to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Most experts predict that they will grab Florida State's quarterback Jameis Winston, with Marcus Mariota from Oregon going next to the Tennessee Titans. After the first round Thursday night, potential players have more chances for selection during the second and third rounds on Friday and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday. As the NFL teams start to build their future lineup with new players, you can get your tickets to the season early to ensure you catch all the great moments to come.
4/23/15 - Although the NFL 2015-2016 isn't underway, there is a lot of action going on during the off season. Currently there has been a question whether Phillip Rivers will remain the quarterback for the San Diego Chargers. Just this week the Chargers general manager, Tom Telesco, made a statement indicating that their plan is to keep Rivers as their quarterback now and well into the future. There has also been talk of the Seattle Seahawks suffering from what is termed as the "Super Bowl hangover," which entails how hard it can be for teams to become repeat champions. However, the Seahawks still have their eye on the prize and are powering through this so called curse. This season will be as exciting as ever, so don't miss your chance and get your tickets sooner than later.
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1/30/15 - All of the dust has settled, and all but two teams remain: the fearsome Seattle Seahawks and the indefatigable New England Patriots. Despite all of the off-field controversy surrounding the AFC Championship game (see: deflategate), the matchup on the field is even more fascinating. The immortal Tom Brady is looking to cement his legacy as one of the greatest and winningest quarterback in NFL history with a third Super Bowl win. New England Coach Bill Belichick is appearing in his unprecedented 9th Super Bowl appearance as a coach. Standing in their way are the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, led by precocious star quarterback Russell Wilson and a fearsome defense that has been Coach Pete Carroll's calling card all season. Check out Razorgator for the best selection of tickets to the big game.
1/21/15 - Around this time of year, the NFL always has some great games. One of the more exciting was a playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers. Both teams played their hearts out for four straight quarters. The Packers had the lead for much of the game, but a few mental lapses allowed the Seahawks to storm back at the end. Russell Wilson, the Seahawks quarterback, threw a long pass to Jermaine Kearse in overtime. The pass was successful, and it allowed the Seahawks to win the game by a narrow margin. They are now scheduled to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. If they can keep Tom Brady contained, and look sharp on offense, they have a great chance of repeating what they did last year.
1/13/15 - It's down to four teams on the road to the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday for the NFC Championship. The New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC win. The winning teams go to the Super Bowl, and the losing teams start thinking about next year. The teams get an extra week to prepare for the championship game because the Pro Bowl will be held on the Sunday before the Super Bowl. The University of Phoenix is hosting the Pro Bowl this year, instead of Hawaii, so everyone is clamoring for tickets. Enjoy a rare chance to see the best of the best players in the NFL in one stadium. Football season is coming to end, but the best games are just around the corner.
1/6/15 - The NFL has showcased a lot of competitive and meaningful games as of late. One of the more intriguing games was a playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. It was a great game for all four quarters, but at the end of the day, the Cowboys prevailed. The final score ended up being 24-20. Much was on the line for them, as the loser had to pack their bags and end their season early. Tony Romo helped his team get the win, throwing for 293 yards with 2 touchdowns. Another great game last weekend was between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens pulled away with the win, with a final score of 30-17. Joe Flacco had a great game, throwing for 259 yards and scoring twice.
1/1/15 - Last week, the NFL featured a lot of meaningful and exciting games. One of the more intriguing was a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. It was a fairly competitive game, but the Packers found enough momentum at the end and won 30-20. In their fantastic victory, Aaron Rodgers threw for 226 yards and had 2 touchdowns. He made smart plays when pressured, and this bodes well for them heading into the playoffs. Another team that shined last week was the Dallas Cowboys. They beat the Redskins 44-17, and a huge reason for their success was because of Demarco Murray, their running back. He rushed for 100 yards and had 1 touchdown. If he can keep up this type of effort, the Cowboys are going to be a hard team to beat.
12/22/14 - The NFL featured some great games this last Saturday. A top performer was the Dallas Cowboys, who took on the Indianapolis Colts. The Cowboys ended up winning with a final score of 42-7. Tony Romo couldn't be stopped, throwing for 218 yards with 4 touchdowns. Demarco Murray also had a great game, rushing for 58 yards with one touchdown. The win helped them secure the NFC East division. Another top performer this weekend was the Atlanta Falcons. Taking on the New Orleans Saints, their rivals, they desperately needed a win. They did just that, winning 30-14. They are still in the hunt to move on to the playoffs. A huge reason why they were so successful on the offensive front was because of their quarterback, Matt Ryan. He ended up throwing for 322 yards and had one touchdown.
12/17/14 - Week 15 in the NFL brought clarity to some playoff races, as the Indianapolis Colts clinched the AFC South, the New England Patriots claimed the AFC East, and the San Francisco 49ers were officially eliminated from the postseason. Andrew Luck led the Colts to a 17-10 win over the Houston Texans to punch their ticket to the playoffs, and Tom Brady did the same for his Patriots, recovering from a slow start to defeat the Dolphins 41-13 en route to their sixth straight AFC East title. The Niners were eliminated from playoff contention with their 17-7 loss to rival Seattle, but tight races remain in the NFC North (Detroit and Green Bay tied) and AFC North (Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore separated by one win). The playoffs are right around the corner, and Razorgator is your ticket source for all the great week 16 action!
12/11/14 - Week 14 in the NFL saw the AFC playoff picture get a little more crowded, the Colts pulling off an improbable comeback, and the 49ers suffering another disheartening loss. Ben Roethlisberger led his Pittsburgh Steelers to a critical victory, 42-21 over division rival Cincinnati, placing them in a dead-heat with Baltimore and only one win behind the Bengals for first place in the AFC North. Meanwhile, Andrew Luck recovered in a game where he was sacked three times and threw two interceptions, willing the Colts to a 25-24 victory in Cleveland that may send Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer to the bench, ushering in the much-anticipated Johnny Football era. In the upset of the week, the Oakland Raiders shocked San Francisco 24-13 behind three touchdowns from Derek Carr, putting the Niners' playoff hopes in peril. Week 15 should provide even more twists and turns, and Razorgator is your source for great prices on tickets to the games!
12/4/14 - The New England Patriots' seven game winning streak was broken Sunday by the Green Bay Packers, who managed to squeak by New England with a 26-21 win at Lambeau field. Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers was on fire, launching a total of 368 passing yards and two touchdown passes to win his first ever match against the Patriots. Another player having an amazing season—J.J. Watt, defensive end for the Houston Texans. Watt had two sacks, recovered a fumble, and caught a touchdown pass all in Sunday's game against the Titans. One more notable mention belongs to Andrew Luck, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, as he threw for five touchdowns in the Colts' thrashing of the Washington Redskins 49-27 on Sunday. Week 14 of NFL season play is sure to bring even more incredible moments, be sure to catch them all by getting your tickets to the games here on Razorgator.
11/26/14 - In the five-game stretch before the NFL playoffs, the New England Patriots are almost a sure bet as one of the big contenders with their steamroller victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. Despite having one of the league's toughest defenses, the Lions couldn't withstand Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady's pass-heavy offense and Detroit fell to the Pats 34-9. In another big game Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals lost to the Seattle Seahawks 19-3 in their second loss of the season. With a record of 9-2, the Cardinals remain in a great position to upset the NFC West, but the Seahawks and the San Francisco Chargers, both with a record of 7-4, aren't too far behind Arizona. In a surprising match, the Miami Dolphins & quarterback Ryan Tannehill nearly overcame the Denver Broncos. Although the Broncos pulled out a win at 39-36, the Dolphins certainly reminded everyone that, even in week 12, no team is out just yet.
11/18/14 - Following a 53-20 cakewalk victory on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers have plunged forward into the NFL playoff scene. Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers continues to be one of the league's hottest QBs, and the combination of Rodgers and a new-and-improved defense make the Packers the team to watch. Week 11 of league play also featured the New England Patriots, ranked 1st in the AFC, continuing their league domination by decimating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, 42-20. The Patriots are now on a 6-game winning streak, also marking 5 wins in a row against the Colts. Down in the Southwest, the Arizona Cardinals continue to surprise everyone this season despite losing QB Carson Palmer to a torn ACL. Currently ranking 1st in the NFC and boasting a 9-1-0 record, the Cardinals next face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 23rd.
11/13/14 - The icing on the NFL cake in Week 11 goes to the Buffalo Bills falling to the Miami Dolphins. The Bills walked away disappointed with a second loss in a row, now putting their season at 5-5. The Bills came out strong and even outscored the Dolphins early on by leading 9-3. Kyle Orton was unable to pull off any spectacular plays against the Dolphins' tight defense, and the Bills' best running backs were out of the game on injuries. Despite Miami performing poorly in the red zone, Ryan Tannehill was able to deliver some late TD passes that boosted morale and secured the Dolphins with a 22-9 win over the Bills. Buffalo is trying to rally back from the losses and hopes to turn things around from here on out.
11/3/14 - How about the high-flying Cardinals? After beating the Tony Romo-less Cowboys on Sunday, Arizona improved to 7-1. They're No. 1 in the NFC West and have the fewest losses in the NFL. Tom Brady got the best of Peyton Manning in the Patriots 43-21 win over the Broncos. In the AFC North, Ben Roethlisberger threw another 6 TDs versus the Ravens. His 12 touchdown passes in two weeks is an NFL record for TDs in consecutive games. Top Week 10 NFL games, include Bears at Packers, Giants at Seahawks, 49ers at Saints, Dolphins at Lions and Steelers at Jets. NFL football tickets average $155 this week. Find cheap NFL tickets from $23.
10/14/14 - After Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles look like the two best teams in the NFL. Tony Romo, Dez Bryant and the Cowboys won 30-23 on the road at Seattle. With the road win, Dallas improves to 5-1. Dallas RB DeMarco Murray became only the 2nd rusher in NFL history to reach 100 or more yards in each of the first six games. AFC East-rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, matched the Cowboys win with a 27-0 shutout of the NY Giants. Philly and Dallas are tied at the top of the division standings. They'll meet 11/27 in Philadelphia and again in Dallas on 12/14. This Sunday night, the game between the 49ers and Broncos in Denver will be the highlight of the day. 49ers vs Broncos tickets start at $205. It's the most expensive of Denver's remaining home games. Other matchups to keep an eye on include Panthers at Packers in Green Bay, Bengals at Colts in Indianapolis, and Giants at Cowboys in Dallas. The average NFL tickets price for Week 7 is $146.
10/8/14 - This Sunday's top NFL games include: Cowboys vs Seahawks tickets ($360), Giants vs Eagles tickets ($289), Steelers vs Browns tickets ($242), Bears vs Falcons tickets ($234) and Broncos vs Jets tickets ($189). Three football games on October 12th have average prices less than $100: Panthers vs Bengals tickets ($95), Chargers vs Raiders tickets ($92) and Jaguars vs Titans tickets ($49). New York at Philadelphia is the Sunday Night Football game of the week; the NY Giants will be tied with Philly if the win.
10/6/14 - No NFL team is unbeaten after Sunday. Arizona lost big at Denver 41-20, where the Broncos' Peyton Manning threw his 500th TD pass. On Sunday Night Football, the Cincinnati Bengals got hammered by the New England Patriots. Tom Brady surpassed 50,000 yards for his career. Seattle visits the Redskins tonight at FedEx Field. Washington desperately needs a win to keep up with the Cowboys, Eagles and Giants in the stacked NFC East disvion. Last minute Seahawks vs Redskins tickets start at $12.
10/1/14 - Week 5 of the 2014 NFL regular season kicks off Thursday night in Green Bay, where the Packers host NFC North division-rival Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Both teams trail the Detroit Lions by 1 game. Vikings vs Packers get-in price is $94. Only two teams are undefeated heading into Sunday. Cincinnati Bengals (3-0) play the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football at Gillette Stadium; Arizona Cardinals (3-0) visit Denver to play the Broncos at Sports Authority Field earlier in the afternoon. Also of note, Alex Smith returns to San Francisco when the Chiefs play the 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Chiefs vs 49ers tickets start at $98.
9/16/14 - There's only been two weeks of action in the NFL, but the league racked up enough headliners and controversy to last a lifetime. Adrian Peterson has been reinstated on the Minnesota Vikings, while Ray Rice intends to appeal his indefinite suspension. As far as drama on the gridiron, there are seven teams who have emerged winless, including playoff hopefuls like the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. Likewise, there are seven teams with 2-0 starts, including the Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals as surprises go, and the Broncos and Bengals less surprisingly. Score NFL tickets for Week 3's plethora of must-see games. Witness NFC bouts like Packers at Lions and 49ers at Cardinals, or catch the most popular game of the week: a Super Bowl rematch with Broncos at Seahawks this Sunday. NFL tickets for this matchup are down 17% in the last seven days, so get yours now!
9/11/14 - Football is back, and Week 1 did not disappoint. The Falcons and Bills won in overtime, and the Colts nearly completed a 21-point fourth quarter comeback. This week, the Steelers face the Ravens, and the Eagles battle the Colts. After underdogs went 11-5 against the spread last week, who knows what will happen? The best way to ensure you don't miss the next instant classic is to buy NFL tickets now!
9/10/14 - There's only been one week of football, but we've already seen some big winners and losers across the NFL. Week 1 presented some serious surprises from underdog teams Buffalo, Minnesota, Miami and Tennessee—much to the dismay of QBs Tom Brady, Jay Cutler and pick-happy Tony Romo. We saw lights-out defense from the likes of Seattle and San Francisco, and adrenaline-punched offenses from Atlanta and Denver. The NFL's Players of the Week include Matt Ryan, Julius Thomas, Cameron Wake and DeAndre Levy and fantasy owners are beaming over rookie wide receivers. Sunday did see some injuries, namely to top prospect Jadeveon Clowney, along with Jordan Cameron, Ben Tate and more. Week 2 presents a bevy of must-see games, highlighted by Sunday Night Football with the Bears at 49ers, and Monday Night with the Eagles at Colts. Get your NFL tickets now and see all of the hard-hitting action in person!
9/5/14 - The 2014 NFL season kicked off last night in Seattle, where the championship banner was unveiled to reveal the franchise's very first title. On that note, Russell Wilson and the Seahawks routed Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, 36-16. For the majority of the league, the path to playoffs begins this weekend, upon the return of NFL Sunday. The most eagerly awaited game is the Colts at Broncos on Sunday Night Football (get-in for $83 on 9/7). Peyton Manning visited his former team last year, stunned to find out Indy had indeed become the "Land of Luck." The Colts took down Denver, 39-33, in 2013, but will the tables turn this year at Mile High? Score your NFL tickets now and welcome back football in Week 1!
8/29/14 - The start of the NFL season is less than one week away from beginning when the Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers on September 4th. NFL tickets for that game are averaging a league high $470 according to RazorGator.
8/27/14 - The NFL regular season is just around the corner, but there is still one week of preseason football to go. The Patriots visit the Giants, the Jets visit the Eagles, and the Chiefs visit the Packers in the final dress rehearsal before the regular season, so now is the best time to buy NFL tickets!
8/25/14 - After a long offseason the NFL Season will begin just 10 days when the Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field, kicking off their reign as defending Super Bowl Champions. That game is the most expensive of the week (and season) at an average price of $530 per seat while NFL Tickets as a whole are going for $229 on average according to RazorGator.
8/21/14 - When it comes to sports in America the National Football League is king, dominating the airwaves and television screens from the time of the NFL through the Super Bowl. As a result NFL tickets have become the highest of all major sports leagues with their opening kickoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers averaging over $500 for tickets.
8/19/14 - The preseason has always been a time for storylines, and this year has been no different. The Cleveland quarterback battle between Brian Hoyer and rookie Johnny Manziel is still not settled, while rookies Jadeveon Clowney, Sammy Watkins, and Blake Bortles are making waves ahead of their highly-anticipated NFL debuts. The third week of preseason should have even more excitement in store. Fans looking for a bargain should look no further than buying NFL tickets for the third week of preseason!
8/18/14 - The second week of the preseason is over, giving teams just one more opportunity for a real tune up before the season starts. The third preseason game usually features the most playing time for the starters and that should be no different this week. The games are probably the best value for NFL tickets on the secondary market, with demand significantly lower than for regular season games.
8/12/14 – Week 1 of NFL preseason is in the books, and though many starting players populated sidelines across the country, the inaugural 2014 exhibition games notched the NFL's best-ever preseason ratings. A whopping 2.82 million football fans centered their attention on last week's Cleveland Browns-Detroit Lions matchup, proving to the league that everyone is interested in seeing Johnny Manziel play the game. A number of other rookies were highly impressive in their NFL debut, including Chiefs' De'Anthony Thomas (80-yard punt-return TD), Giants' Andre Williams, Ravens' CJ Mosley and Texans' Jadeveon Clowney. But why settle for watching these promising athletes on your TV screen? Lock down NFL tickets now and attend a football game at super cheap preseason prices!
8/5/14 – The time has come for football fans across the country to see some real action at full speed! All 32 NFL teams will face opponents for the first time in 2014 with preseason Week 1 games slated to start this Thursday. The Hall of Fame game and ceremony kicked things off on a high note, with the New York Giants scoring this first victory of preseason over the Buffalo Bills (17-11). Now, you can watch your favorite players on the cusp of landing a starting job in the regular season leave it all out on the gridiron. The cheapest NFL tickets of the week are offered for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals tilt ($1 to get-in on 8/7), the St. Louis Rams vs. New Orleans Saints game ($2 to get-in on 8/8) and the Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup ($2 to get-in on 8/8).
7/29/14 – Football is officially back! Pads and helmets are on, competition for starting jobs has opened and training camp has begun for every team. While last year saw a slew of rookie quarterbacks ushered into the lineup (Geno Smith, EJ Manuel, Mike Glennon), only Minnesota's Teddy Bridgewater may start off the bench in 2014, much to the dismay of Manziel enthusiasts. There may be drama out on the turf, but the NFL isn't short of storylines off the field either. The sentencing for two high-profile players has been released, with controversial outcomes: while Josh Gordon faces a one-year suspension for a failed drug test, Ray Rice will miss two games following aggravated assault towards his then-fiancé. On a brighter note, this Saturday marks the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Ceremony, followed by Sunday night's
Hall of Fame Game
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7/22/14 – The NFL's final phase of offseason has officially commenced this week. For most teams, just the rookies and quarterbacks have been scheduled to report, but by the end of the week, the veterans will join their squads and hunting season will open on all position jobs. Fans can get a real taste for which players will hit the gridiron in the regular season with preseason NFL tickets. In less than two weeks, the 2014 Hall of Fame Game will tip off, and you can still get into this opening celebration for a $69 minimum in Canton, OH. Week 1 of preseason runs from Aug. 7–10 with plenty of great showdowns to choose from. The Cincinnati at Kansas City game (8/7) offers tickets as low as $1—the cheapest price you'll pay to see two playoff teams duke it out in 2014. If you're interested in a Super Bowl 48 rematch, pay $41 to get into the Seattle at Denver game on 8/7. If you're interested in a Super Bowl 47 rematch, see the Harbaugh brothers storm the field at a bargain $19 minimum at M&T Bank on 8/7.
7/16/14 – At this point in the offseason, we can just about feel football at our fingertips. Over the next two weeks, teams will kick off their all-important training camps, with the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens putting their pads on first. Some teams are tying up their loose ends, while others are desperate to stop their rope from fraying; Jimmy Graham and the New Orleans Saints reached a win-win deal, while the Houston Texans are scrambling to keep their seven-time Pro Bowl Receiver Andre Johnson. While many training camp practices are open to the public, fans can buy NFL tickets for the first
taste of football this year: the start of preseason, Aug. 7.
7/8/14 – With the NFL preseason commencing in exactly one month, football has never felt closer. Exhibition games offer the perfect opportunity for fans to see their favorite players at the most unbeatable prices you'll find all year! Razorgator is loaded with hundreds of NFL tickets under $5 for nearly all teams throughout the four-week preseason. Even teams that boast the most expensive prices of the regular season offer tickets that are less than $5; among these cheap NFL games are the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles and over a dozen more. There are even exhibition games that offer get-in prices of $1. This is an incredible deal, considering the most anticipated game of regular season Week 1 (the
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7/1/14 - There's nothing better than football—except, of course, more football! Traction for the sport to implement a developmental league—much like Minor League Baseball and the NBA D-League—is gaining ground. The Fall Experimental Football League, or "FXFL" for short, would play a six-game schedule this year, running from October to November to provide young players cut from training camp rosters the opportunity to join a league that uses the same NFL rules, unlike Arena Football League and Division 1 College Football which, run by their own standards, are not appropriate farm systems. The NFL can perhaps focus their efforts on the FXFL after a larger problem, one concerning the NFL and over 5,000 former players suing the league for inappropriate care and insufficient cautioning of concussions, has been settled. Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL will enact an uncapped agreement to cover the medical expenses of those retired pro players suffering from brain damage. On legal matters of the individual level, if you're curious about the Jimmy Graham-New Orleans Saints case, a decision will be made on the tight end/wide receiver on July 3. The start of July means training camp is right around the corner—buy your NFL tickets now, early birds!
6/23/14 - Have any doubt as to who is the best running back in the league? Have you taken LeSean McCoy's proposal for top spot to heart? Well, allow Adrian Peterson to remind you that he is No.1—not just at running back, in fact, but in the entire league: "I feel I'm the best. Numbers don't lie." The NFL Network is compiling votes from players and fans, to countdown the top 100 players in the league. Peterson clarified his statements, saying considering it's a vote by the people: "Peyton will be 1, of course. The MVP will be 1" and he'll be satisfied coming in at "1B" behind the "1A" Broncos QB. Speaking of the legendary signal-caller, Manning paid a visit to friend Derek Jeter in his last year as New York Yankees shortstop before retiring. Manning addressed the obvious follow-up question, stating: "I'm sad to see some of these guys retiring. I'm not far behind." Still, we all know "far" for the 2013 MVP is a relative term. Your favorite players may be enjoying what little summer break they have before the start of preseason, but that doesn't mean you can sleep on NFL tickets! Lock in the best deals and cheapest seats while you still can with Razorgator today!
6/17/14 – Sure, NFL fans love the hard-hitting action that characterizes the game of football, but no one enjoys hearing any player suffer the consequences of the impact sport. In an effort to protect athletes further, the NFL will implement concussion sensors in a number of helmets to test head impact in games this year. Only a few teams have participated thus far, but all 32 NFL teams may be wearing the sensors as early as 2015. Curious about other changes in the locker-room? The Atlanta Falcons will be the stars of HBO's hit reality show "Hard Knocks" this season, granting fans a true behind-the-scenes look into what a football life really is. But forget catching your favorite players on the TV—buy NFL tickets and see your team storm the gridiron in person!
6/9/14 - As far as US sporting spectaculars go, we all know nothing really compares to the NFL's annual larger-than-life football extravaganza, otherwise known as the Super Bowl, but did you know just what it takes to hold such a bash? NFL requirements for the Super Bowl's newest host city, Minneapolis, have leaked, revealing just how high maintenance both the league and event really are. Aside from little things like controlling "100 percent of the revenue" and "exclusive access to all club seats," the NFL requires the reservation of three golf courses and two bowling lanes, among other make-or-break requests. Of course, the host city gets tons out of presenting the biggest sporting event in North America, and it's tough to complain about the ultimate football fest we get to experience as fans! Now that we've gotten a peak into the commissioner's office, how about those locker rooms? For those who follow the popular behind-the-scenes series "Hard Knocks," take note that Browns' head coach Mike Pettine officially declined HBO's invitation this season. This means you'll just have to purchase NFL tickets and see touted quarterback Johnny Football in person!
5/28/14 - Competition breeds excellence, as they say, and the NFL is proof of it. Even if teams have locked down their coveted top rookie selections (Watkins & Bulls, Ford & Chiefs most recently) and are in the process of extending contracts with their most prized veterans (Kaepernick & 49ers, Smith & Chiefs), that doesn't mean organizations are clear of position showdowns during spring training. Organized team activities (OTAs) for nearly every single NFL squad kicked off on Memorial Day, pitting the rookies, veterans and undrafted free agents and coaches on the field together for the first time in 2014. Some surprising training camp appearances have been the early returns of quarterbacks Jake Locker, Eli Manning and Tony Romo; while, our first big injury of the year has befallen on star linebacker Sean Lee of the Cowboys (torn MCL). Some players have yet to wake from their winter slumber, missing out on these voluntary spring practices; including (reportedly disgruntled) Andre Johnson, Alex Boone, Brandon Flowers (on trade block) and Marshawn Lynch, among numerous others. The majority of football players clearly believe the early bird gets the worm—the same applies to cheap NFL tickets, so lock yours in while you can!
5/20/14 - With rookie minicamp over and done with, many teams had the chance to ink contracts with some overlooked undrafted college free agents. Every team's draft picks have all but signed their standard four-year deals, but the rookies will have a tougher time shining once veterans return for OTAs this week. In other football news, the festive city of New Orleans lost in their eleventh effort to hold the Super Bowl. Like the most recent season, the NFL chose in favor of another cold-weather city, Minneapolis, to hold the 2018 championship. Another bidding war is about to start, but this time it's for the Buffalo Bills; the franchise will hit the market soon, following the passing of owner Ralph Wilson. There are rumors that Jon Bon Jovi and his media group is interested, backed by Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones. There is even talk that the team will move to Toronto under the new ownership. Score your NFL tickets early with Razorgator; it looks like we're in for another exciting year!
5/13/14 - The 2014 NFL Draft has come and gone, leaving a talented wake of rookie hopefuls for each of the 32 teams. As far as top storylines go, it's all about Johnny Manziel (No. 22) and Michael Sam (No. 249)—in fact, these two players have the highest-selling jerseys following draft day. The Missouri linebacker was drafted by the St. Louis Rams as the first openly gay NFL player and celebrated the historic moment with what is now referred to as the "Draft Day Kiss"; conversely, usual attention-hoarder Johnny Football took the advice of his superiors and responded humbly when asked about the starting QB job at Cleveland. The top five college students to go in the draft were: coveted OLB Khalil Mack to the Oakland Raiders (No. 5), WR Sammy Watkins to the Buffalo Bills (No. 4), QB Blake Bortles to the Jacksonville Jaguars (No.3), OT Greg Robinson to the St. Louis Rams (No. 2) and No. 1 overall pick DE Jadeveon Clowney to the Houston Texans. Next up: rookie mini camp! Will your team's picks pan out? Get NFL tickets today and find out yourself!
5/6/14 - Draft Week has arrived! Which rising star will your favorite team choose on May 8? Quarterback rumors are running wild, as the latest on Johnny Manziel involves a stealthy meeting with the Rams, who have two picks in the first round (Nos. 2 and 13). The Browns and owner Jimmy Haslam have been public with their adoration of Johnny Football, and the Cleveland franchise owns the No. 4 pick. The quarterback-hunting Browns are also looking hard at Teddy Bridgewater, who they may choose at No. 26 (their second pick of Round 1). What's more, contract negotiations with Alex Smith aren't developing as planned, causing the Kansas City Chiefs to consider selecting a QB in the first round. The No.1 overall pick belongs to Houston, but the Texans may forego their projected player, Jadeveon Clowney, and decide to trade down for cash to address their many needs. Stay plugged in all you want, but NFL fans won't know the truth until Draft Day commences this Thursday!
4/29/14 - NFL junkies finally have something real to obsess over! As of last Wednesday, the league released each team's
regular season schedule
for the 2014 season. Some highlights include two Saturday games (Philadelphia/Washington, San Diego/San Francisco, Dec 20), plenty more divisional Thursday night matchups, and three more games in London. Both the AFC and NFC Wests will battle frequently, making postseason runs that much harder—but not as difficult as the Oakland Raiders chances this year. The Silver & Black were awarded with, statistically, the most difficult schedule in the league. The season will kick off September 4 with the Packers at Seattle on a Thursday night, followed by a Sunday night showdown between Indianapolis and Denver. The 49ers will reveal their brand new Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara against the Chicago Bears, and will defend their home come Thanksgiving Day against the Seahawks. This year's Turkey Day lineup is stellar: starting with the Bears at Lions in the morning, the Eagles at Cowboys in the afternoon, and the NFC West blood bath at night. Kickoff won't happen for over 100 days, so until then, mull over your favorite team's schedule and gear up for the NFL Draft on May 8.
4/22/14 - Football is inching closer and closer as nineteen teams—including all 7 franchises with new head coaches—have already started their Phase 1 (voluntary) workout camps. Preseason schedules for all 32 NFL teams have been set, and there are some great matches lined up this summer. Exhibition games commence with the annual Hall of Fame Game, featuring the Buffalo Bills and NY Giants, while all other teams have four showdowns lined up across the month of August. In Week 1, the Seahawks will take on the Broncos for a Super Bowl XLVIII instant replay—though considering the newly stacked Broncos defense, another blowout is highly unlikely. Week 2 pits the Browns at Washington, to debut RG3 in his first preseason in two years. Week 3—when most starters actually come out to play—sees the Panthers at Patriots with Cam Newton (fresh off of ankle surgery) taking on new Pats CB Darrelle Revis. Week 4 will be high on the drama, when the New York Jets take on the Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Vick may be in the starting role to face his former team, while Mark Sanchez returns to NY. The Houston Texans hold the No. 1 overall draft pick (May 8). You can see the vaunted rookie emerge with preseason NFL tickets!
4/15/14 - Say "aloha" to Arizona! The 2015 Pro Bowl will be held at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ—on the same field that will host Super Bowl XLIX just one week later! This is the third time the league has arranged for the Pro Bowl to be held at the same site as the Super Bowl, and always attracts more media attention and fan accessibility. Speaking of the press, they've had a field day with Jim Harbaugh's team: in the last week, Aldon Smith was jailed for a false-bomb scandal at LAX, and Quinton Patton and Colin Kaepernick were involved in a potential sexual assault case that has thrown the 49ers in hot water. In other news, Chris Johnson is the most recent star to land in free agency; the former Tennessee Titans running back was released from the club last week. The NFL 2014-2015 schedule was initially slated to release today ("mid-April"), but considering the Draft was pushed back two weeks, the schedule will likely surface towards the end of the month.
4/8/14 - With NFL Draft a month away, scouts, fans and owners alike are watching college players like hawks. Teddy Bridgewater and Anthony Barr are visiting the Jaguars later this week, while Johnny Manziel will be with the Oakland Raiders over the next two days (the team holds the #5 overall pick). The Vikings are reportedly interested in landing QB Zach Mettenberger after choosing a linebacker in round one (Khalil Mack preferably), and the deep pool of wide receivers in this year's draft has taken over recent headlines (led by buzz-generating Cody Latimer of Indiana). With Draft Day in mind, and the initial free agency blast subsided, teams are in the early stages of roster building. Now, those free agents left on the market (from Earl Bennett and Miles Austin, to Santonio Holmes and Anthony Spencer) could offer up bargain deals, veteran expertise and much needed depth for franchises in need.
3/31/14 - During last week's owners meetings, Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the issue of bringing an NFL team to Los Angeles, stating: "We are going to do it right, if we are going to do it…but not one [proposal] that we are focused on and can say that we have the right solution yet." Though the situation seems as stagnant as ever, there are six teams most likely looking for a new a home base: Bills, Panthers, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams and Chargers. Will the NFL place a team in the nation's second-largest market? Only time will tell. For now, we have another hotly debated subject to mull over: Johnny Manziel. The college star's pro-day workout has left people as polarized as ever, with one NFL scout grading Manziel as a third-day pick who is not up to par with the likes of RG3 as a prospect and Jerry Rice revealing "it's a no-brainer" for the Texans to pick him up. The NFL Draft is just over one month away—bring on the rumors! In the pros, there are also a few top players up for grabs including DeSean Jackson, Miles Austin, Jermichael Finley, Davin Joseph and Champ Bailey. Stay tuned to see where they end up!
3/25/14 - While the initial explosion of the free agent market has subsided, here are a few headliners to keep you in the know: Mark Sanchez, pending a physical, will replace Michael Vick on the Philadelphia Eagles as their No. 2 quarterback behind Nick Foles. The Raiders have picked up Houston Texan Matt Schaub, prompting Terrelle Pryor to request a trade, as he hopes to secure a starting position elsewhere. Despite talk of Desean Jackson leaving the Eagles, the wideout is reportedly staying with the franchise after posting a picture with Chip Kelly and speaking with several teammates about his intentions to remain in Philly. Sadly, Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr, has passed at the age of 95; he was the last living founder of the American Football League. The NFL looks to suck more fun out of touchdown celebrations, making dunking on goal posts a penalty in 2014—Jimmy Graham's post-bending dunk that could have potentially ended in disaster prompted the new ban.
3/17/14 - It's been less than a week since free agency commenced, and a number of big-time headlines have already set the NFL world spinning. John Elway is hard at work building up Denver's defense: safety TJ Ward, cornerback Aqib Talib, defensive end DeMarcus Ware should provide Peyton Manning and the offense some long-awaited aid. The Patriots have made the second biggest wave in free agency: losing Talib, but gaining the biggest CB on the market, Darrelle Revis. In a cutting move, the Green Bay Packers picked up Julius Peppers from their division enemies, the Chicago Bears (Josh McCown signed a 2 yr. deal with the Buccaneers, where he'll be reunited with former coach Lovie Smith). In the world of wide receivers, two made 5-year deals: Eric Decker to the Jets and Golden Tate will leave the Emerald City for Motor City, signing with the Lions. Some big names left on the market are Knowshon Moreno, Michael Vick and Jermichael Finley. As far as trades go, the Eagles acquired Darren Sproles from the Saints, and the 49ers picked up Jonathan Martin and QB Blaine Gabbert. Are you a Steelers or Cardinals fan? This news may come too-little too-late, but the NFL is considering implementing playoff expansion (to 14 teams), and this possibility will be the primary topic of discussion at the owners meetings next week. Keep an eye on this exciting offseason, as the NFL gives the public their version of March Madness!
3/4/14 - The deadline to apply a franchise tag to players closed this Monday, and six players were granted deals before free agency. The Redskins used theirs on LB Brian Orakpo, the Panthers on TE Greg Hardy, the NY Jets on kicker Nick Folk and the biggest tag was placed by the Saints on Jimmy Graham. Still, Graham is expected to file a grievance on his non-exclusive tag, as he hoped to be tagged as a wide receiver and not a tight end (there is a $5.277 million difference between the positions). New Orleans is likely to lock-in their TE who is looking for about $12 million per season, while other players now on the open market after the deadline are Buffalo's Jairus Byrd and Seattle's Michael Bennett. Another player looking for a better deal is Colin Kaepernick, who feels his two playoff wins in less than two years should award him a seriously pay increase: the QB is interested in more than the $18.2 million annual that Cutler received in January, and is willing to play out his 2014 season with his current $973,766 salary and cashing in as a free agent next year. With free agency less than a week away and the NFL salary cap growth to $133 million (much higher than anticipated), make sure you stay updated during this exciting offseason!
2/28/14 - The always highly-anticipated NFL Combine is complete with the biggest newsmakers being Jadeveon Clowney's 40-time of 4.53 wowing scouts, Johnny Manziel not measuring up to the 6-foot mark he said he would (he measured in at 5'11 ¾") and the great offensive tackle class. Missouri DE Michael Sam made headlines of his own just before the combine by announcing that he is gay and will look to make history as the first openly gay NFL player. Important dates are May 8-10 draft, July 24th for training camps, and regular season kickoff September 5th. Fans are eagerly awaiting the 2014 regular season schedule which is due out in April.
2/19/14 - With a record-breaking 2013 season in the books, we move on into an exciting offseason that's filled with expectations, questions and concerns. The NFL is currently in franchise-tag mode, where teams can choose from three different tags (exclusive, non-exclusive, transition) to apply to players entering free agency. The franchise tag window is open from 2/17-3/3, see
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5 Great Things You Didn't Know Came from Horrific Tragedies
#2. World War I
For an affair that started because of a sandwich, World War I turned out pretty bad. Almost 60 percent of the soldiers mobilized wound up as casualties, and this was back before wars consisted mostly of planes just bombing the shit out of everything. They pulled off those numbers with bullets and bayonets and infections and poison gas and guys screaming in muddy trenches.
Now, what we're not going to talk about here is all the technological advancements that come from war. We don't deny it, but you have to admit that for every one advance that makes life better, there are 10 that only involve better ways to turn humans into a fine red mist.
No, the real beneficiaries here, were the ladies.
The Silver Lining:
The Women's Rights movement.
The thing is, World War I was really the point where war made an abrupt transition from "bunches of angry guys on horses" to tanks, jeeps and other mass-produced machines. War was becoming a contest of manufacturing capacity and that meant the assembly line worker became just as important as the soldier.
It was around 1915 that Britain realized all their able-bodied males were off shooting at men in spiked helmets, and started employing women in munitions factories. A year later, conscription sucked even more men off the production floor, and soon women were everywhere in the workforce.
It's true that most of those women would quit their jobs when the men came back home, but it was too late. They had escaped the kitchen, and would win the right to vote in 1918. After the war, Western women were also liberated in fashion and behavior, starting smoking, getting bobbed hairstyles and wearing short skirts.
The fight for women's rights would go on for the decades to follow (up to this very moment, we suppose) so maybe it's ironic that it got such a huge boost from the fact men finally invented a war so big they couldn't fight it themselves.
#1. The Crusades
The Crusades were an attempt to convert the entire world to Christianity and unite them under the leadership of the Pope--and predictably ended in a giant weeping pile of corpses and hacked off limbs. The West tried to conquer and hold the Holy Land (Jerusalem) for the entire medieval period, and sometimes you've just got to know when to call it a day. Usually if something doesn't work for "a couple of centuries," you should probably just quit or at least call Microsoft Support.
Both sides were bloodthirsty, cruel and greedy; but the initial Christian assault took the cake with a particularly bloody, largely unprovoked conquest in Jerusalem that resulted in funeral pyres "as large as houses." It was not a very tasty cake, we guess is what we're trying to say here.
The Silver Lining:
What with all the travel between the Islamic and Western worlds (less "touristy" and more "slaughter and pillage" based vacations) the Christians were bound to pick up something useful, and we're not talking about little scimitar-wielding ceramic bobbleheads.
The exposure to Islam basically gave the West all the foundations of modern science, medicine and architecture. Yeah, pretty fucking useful. Essentially, the Crusades consisted of Europe beating up Jerusalem and stealing its homework for a few generations.
The need to transport and supply huge armies also led to improved trading in Europe, and helped to kick-start the Renaissance in Italy, which further shaped modern art, science, music and philosophy.
"There's a song in here, somewhere."
Oh, and one more thing...
Eventually, due to the rising Ottoman Empire in the East cutting off Western trade with Asia, Europe was forced to find alternate trading routes, which ultimately led to Columbus "discovering" America.
So hey, thanks for the apple pie and baseball, attempted medieval genocide!
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*The cohomology of a compact Kaehler manifold is a representation of SL2, so the Hopf manifold cannot be Kaehler.
*q-binomial coefficients are unimodal, as they are characters of representations of SL2
*Hilbert's theorem on the finite generation of rings of invariants can be proved using invariant integration on compact Lie groups.
*Holomorphic modular forms are really highest weight vectors of discrete series representations of certain Lie groups.
*Most closed 3-manifolds are quotients of SL2(C) by discrete subgroups.
*Bessel functions cannot be expressed using elementary functions and indefinite integration. (Differential Galois theory was one of Lie's original motivations, but seems to have been eliminated from texts on Lie theory.)
*Classifying manifolds up to cobordism uses orthogonal groups.


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text: I haven't drawn any cool dragons lately and I keep getting request to do more. Here is one that might make some of you happy. Up next we will learn "how to draw a skeleton dragon,", step by step. I tried out some new concepts with this dragon as far as the face and snout go. The bones are made to look creepier than ever and have that slim dripping from the teeth and jaw in the colored image. You can tweak this dragon to your own personal preference if you like, or you can just leave it as is. No matter what you choose to do, when it comes to drawing dragons there is no better way then to use your imagination. I really liked how this skeletal version of a dragon came out, and I think that it will be a hit for all you dragon fans out there. I might be back later, but I might also call it a day. So adios mi amigos, enjoy.


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Son #2 insisted I take a picture of his meal for the blog. He arranged his burger and veggies very nicely on the plate. Kind of look like PacMan.
Those slyders look delicious! I love your site so much!! I was raised by my dad on a vegan/rawfoods diet, and I think it's great to see another dad who is into eating vegan and cooking for his kids. Keep it up!!
ps- do you have any tips for packing lunches??
Awesome! I don't eat white flour at all (unless I'm eating out), so these sound perfect. I've been buying those sprouted grain buns, but homemade is always better.
Oh wow - I have to make these! My husband just loves burger buns but I can never find ones that don't have high fructose corn syrup in them! You are an inspiration for what I hope my husband will be someday.
PacMan eating a cherry or something; what else in that game was red?
Or maybe he's sticking out his tongue?
The buns look like they'd be tasty for snacking, mmm.
Truly a work of art by son #2!
Whole wheat buns! I never thought I'd see the day...it warms the cockles of my heart
these look yummy! i get tired of buying my own burger buns, so this will be a welcome change. is that fiesta ware? i have those same plates, if so :)
I thought of pacman too as soon as I saw the picture! Those burgers look very cute, I love mini sized food.
Hahaha, I so see PacMan in that bun. So cute!
Your rolls look awesome!
Oh wow - these were AMAZING - I made them yesterday and when my partner got home from work he was super excited and ate three for dinner!!! I halved the recipe and cooked them in my little toaster oven. I also didn't have a dough hook so I kneaded by hand. You can have a look on my blog if you like:
I am so happy that I found your site. I made these today and divided them into 12 large buns. Absolutely AMAZING! My husband and all of the kids ate every last crumb on their plates. We will never buy buns again!
I plan on making them again tomorrow to stock up the freezer. :) Thanks!
These were the BEST buns ever! Thanks so much for the recipe, I'll be making these regulary ( I'm afraid :P ) :)
I made these buns today. All I have to say is mmmmm...
This blog is totally my go-to for baking stuff... everything turns out great!