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Peppers at 10, which seems low.
2011 Wallpaper - Prepare for Combat - Michigan State
Michigan State will be wearing Nike Pro Combat uniforms for their game against Michigan this weekend. I actually think the uniforms look great and I'm probably not as offended as I should be about Nike's use of military words and pictures to market to teenage athletes.
Most Nike Pro Combat uniforms pay homage to great teams from the past, echo traditional uniform elements or employ locale-specific themes; I like to think that a total lack of options required Michigan State to go all the way back through their history to ancient Sparta for design elements worth repeating.
I laughed when I read the original press release in September as I imagined how the uniform would look if they really wanted to dress up their football team like Spartans. Nike could use dye sublimation to print 300-esque physiques on the jersey and pants and add blood spatter numbers and branding to reinforce the whole "Prepare for Combat" message. Nike isn't afraid of introducing new technology in their uniforms, so why not a partnership with Vibram to combine the natural feel of FiveFingers with the traction of Vapor cleats?
Here's what Nike's official press release would say about my version of Michigan State's Spartan throwback uniform:
Like the ferocious Spartan warriors of ancient Greece, the Michigan State University football team views every game as a battle of attrition, requiring the right equipment, body oil and attitude to die to the last man. Accordingly, the Spartans have been chosen to wear the innovative Nike Pro Combat system of dress-up for the 2011 season. When the gates lift for their battle against archrival Michigan on Oct. 15, the Spartans will sport a design with dye-sublimated physiques printed from full body scans to perfectly match each player's skin and muscle tone. Bronze helmets honor the heroic armor of their historic namesake and an intimidating detachable plume will be worn during pregame warmups. Realistic skin effects are visible throughout the uniform, adding the authentic skimpy durability synonymous with the Spartan name.
The uniform's overall innovation starts with the skin tight baselayer, as strategically placed seams, pads and cooling zones help minimize chafing and optimize protective coverage. It features customizable protection, incorporating a thin, incredibly strong carbon fiber plate textured and painted to look like genuine leather. This symbolically mirrors that of the Spartan body armor, which consisted of leather briefs and sash with a small amount of padding on the shield arm shoulder.
An exclusive partnership with Vibram brings natural running technology to the gridiron for the very first time. Like their ancient counterparts, these Spartans will battle barefoot, or as close to it as NCAA rules allow. For the first time, football players are able to experience the sensation and freedom of barefoot running with the protection and sure-footed grip of Nike's new Talon cleat technology.
Echoing the cry of King Leonidas, the back of the collar is inscribed with the words "Molon Labe," the Spartans' defiant challenge to the competition (and to fans clamoring for officially licensed gear) to "come and get them!" Flayed, blood-spattered numbers and branding compete the traditional Spartan post-combat look. Armed with intensity and determination, and realistic leather accessories, MSU will fight on the battlefield until the last team is standing.
The images below are a previews only. You can get the widescreen, 4:3, iPad and mobile wallpapers at The Art. The Art. The Art!.
How it was made
I needed a solid white uniform to pull this off and was lucky to find a decent image from a previous version of LSU's Pro Combat uniform. As you can see in the video, I painted over the existing numbers and logos and then superimposed the muscles and other effects. If you're up for several minutes of uncomfortable closeups with bare-chested warriors being manipulated digitally then this making-of video is for you.
The grades are in: Second quarter report card for UM and the Big Ten
For many teams, this marks the midpoint of the season. Some teams are pleased with their progress, others are ready to hit the reset button. Regardless, no Big Ten team can avoid the inevitable second quarter report.
It's time to look at the second quarter of the season report card for Big Ten teams, now six weeks into the season. The report card will factor in each team's success (or lack thereof) offensively and defensively, while keeping their win-loss record in mind. I'll also provide a few games to look at over the next three games for each team.
Readers have suggested I reference the previous quarter's report card; those grades will be duly noted. To see the first quarter report card, click here.
To see articles like this and more, visit my blog at Before Visiting the Sportsbook.
Illinois – Projected Record: (6-0); Actual Record: (6-0)
Total Offense: 448 yards/game; 33rd. Quarter 1-[410 yards/game; 60th.]
Run Offense: 226 yards/game; 13th. Quarter 1-[223 yards/game; 22nd.] Pass Offense: 224 yards/game; 65th. Quarter 1-[187 yards/game; 83rd.]
Total Defense: 297 yards/game; 15th. Quarter 1-[269 yards/game; 17th.]
Run Defense: 80 yards/game; 9th. Quarter 1-[63 yards/game; 7th.] Pass Defense: 217 yards/game; 56th. Quarter 1-[205 yards/game; 59th.]
Notes: Illinois had their streak of three point wins snapped, with a 21 point win over Indiana, in less than impressive fashion. The passing offense has significantly improved under QB Nathan Scheelhaase (1238 passing yards, 66.7% completion, and 14 total TD). Before the season began, I had the Illini at 8-4, but I think they are VERY capable of double-digit regular season wins. Games at home to rival Ohio and on the road at Penn State will give a better idea.
Wins: Arkansas State (33-15); South Dakota State (56-3); #22 Arizona State (17-14); Western Michigan (23-20); Northwestern* (38-35); @ Indiana* (41-20).
Losses: None.
Quarter 1 Grade: A-.
Current Grade: A-.
Indiana – Projected Record: (3-3); Actual Record: (1-5)
Total Offense: 369 yards/game; 82nd. Quarter 1-[417 yards/game; 55th.]
Run Offense: 119 yards/game; 92nd. Quarter 1-[169 yards/game; 55th.] Pass Offense: 256 yards/game; 44th. Quarter 1-[247 yards/game; 38th.]
Total Defense: 422 yards/game; 97th. Quarter 1-[373 yards/game; 73rd.]
Run Defense: 210 yards/game; 109th. Quarter 1-[177 yards/game; 87th.] Pass Defense: 212 yards/game; 48th. Quarter 1-[195 yards/game; 48th.]
Notes: The Hoosiers haven't been .500 in conference play since 2001, so even by Indiana standards, this year will be a bad one. Indiana has tried to one-up Penn State and Ohio's use of two quarterbacks by now employing the use of three quarterbacks, Edward Wright-Baker (925 passing yards, 62% completion, 4 TD, but 2 INT), Dusty Kiel (427 passing yards, 47.6% completion, 3 TD, but 1 INT), and Tre Roberson (148 passing yards, 64.7% completion, 1 total TD, but 1 INT), none of which have been effective. Make no mistake, if he ends up in Bloomington next year, Gunner Kiel will put the QB controversy to rest. Since the Hoosiers don't play Minnesota, we may never know the worst team in the Big Ten, but the Hoosiers can show a lot of heart at Iowa and home to Northwestern.
Wins: South Carolina State (38-21).
Losses: vs. Ball State (20-27); Virginia (31-34); @ North Texas (21-24); Penn State* (10-16); #19 Illinois* (20-41).
Quarter 1 Grade: D.
Current Grade: D-.
Iowa – Projected Record: (4-1); Actual Record: (3-2)
Total Offense: 388 yards/game; 70th. Quarter 1-[411 yards/game; 59th.]
Run Offense: 129 yards/game; 78th. Quarter 1-[127 yards/game; 82nd.] Pass Offense: 281 yards/game; 28th. Quarter 1-[284 yards/game; 22nd.]
Total Defense: 388 yards/game; 66th. Quarter 1-[397 yards/game; 88th.]
Run Defense: 152 yards/game; 64th. Quarter 1-[157 yards/game; 76th.] Pass Defense: 235 yards/game; 80th. Quarter 1-[240 yards/game; 82nd.]
Notes: I like James Vandenberg (1264 passing yards, 60.1% completion, and 13 total TD), a lot, so pardon me when I say that he might be Iowa's best throwing quarterback since Brad Banks. With that said, after the Penn State game, he has a lot to prove, only mustering a pathetic three points. Penn State's defense is good, but even Eastern Michigan put three on the board. Senior leadership from WR Marvin McNutt (486 receiving yards, 16.8/catch, and 4 TD) and TE Brad Herman would certainly help. This week's game against Northwestern will help to show the Hawkeyes' potential.
Wins: Tennessee Tech (34-7); Pittsburgh (31-27); Louisiana-Monroe (45-17).
Losses: @ Iowa State (41-44 OT); @ Penn State* (3-13).
Quarter 1 Grade: C.
Current Grade: C-.
Michigan – Projected Record: (5-1); Actual Record: (6-0)
Total Offense: 491 yards/game; 14th. Quarter 1-[461.5 yards/game; 24th.]
Run Offense: 270 yards/game; 7th. Quarter 1-[245 yards/game; 13th.] Pass Offense: 168 yards/game; 105th. Quarter 1-[177 yards/game; 87th.]
Total Defense: 348 yards/game; 39th. Quarter 1-[374.5 yards/game; 76th.]
Run Defense: 142 yards/game; 58th. Quarter 1-[202.5 yards/game; 103rd.] Pass Defense: 206 yards/game; 39th. Quarter 1-[172 yards/game; 26th.]
Notes: Through six games last year, Michigan averaged roughly 37 points per game, and gave up an average of almost 27/game. This year, Michigan is averaging almost 1 point more per game (including the Western game), but is giving up on average only 12.5/game. The 1997 National Title team gave up, on average, 9.5/game. The defense could certainly use some help from Denard Robinson (1850 total yards, 57.3% completion, 18 total TD, but 9 INT), who is now averaging an interception per game. The Wolverines have been impressive, but they miss out on the A-, by virtue of the passing game.
Wins: Western Michigan (34-10); Notre Dame (35-31); Eastern Michigan (31-3); San Diego State (28-7); Minnesota* (58-0); Northwestern* (42-24).
Losses: None.
Quarter 1 Grade: B.
Current Grade: B+.
Michigan State – Projected Record: (3-2); Actual Record: (4-1)
Total Offense: 398 yards/game; 61st. Quarter 1-[396 yards/game; 67th.]
Run Offense: 129 yards/game; 79th. Quarter 1-[125 yards/game; 83rd.] Pass Offense: 269 yards/game; 34th. Quarter 1-[270 yards/game; 26th.]
Total Defense: 173 yards/game; 1st. Quarter 1-[192 yards/game; 4th.]
Run Defense: 64 yards/game; 3rd. Quarter 1-[88 yards/game; 28th.] Pass Defense: 109 yards/game; 2nd. Quarter 1-[104 yards/game; 3rd.]
Notes: Statistically, the Spartan defense has been impressive, improving already gaudy numbers in the past three weeks. The problem? Florida Atlantic's offense ranks 118th, Central Michigan's ranks 88th, Ohio's ranks 105th, and Youngstown is an FCS team. The only good offense they faced, Notre Dame, 21st, was a game Michigan State lost. The teams Michigan State has beaten are a combined 7-15. The offensive line needs to improve for QB Kirk Cousins (1197 passing yards, 67.8% completion, 6 TD, but 4 INT) and RB Le'Veon Bell (267 rushing yards, 5.1/carry, and 6 TD). In each of the next three games, Michigan State faces teams with winning records and who are ranked. In fact, the next three opponents, #11 Michigan, #4 Wisconsin, and @ #14 Nebraska, are a combined 16-1! Needless to say, each game is key.
Wins: Youngstown State (28-6); Florida Atlantic (44-0); Central Michigan (45-7); @ Ohio* (10-7).
Losses: @ Notre Dame (13-31).
Quarter 1 Grade: C+.
Current Grade: C+.
Minnesota – Projected Record: (3-3); Actual Record: (1-5)
Total Offense: 300 yards/game; 110th. Quarter 1-[373 yards/game; 78th.]
Run Offense: 145 yards/game; 65th. Quarter 1-[175 yards/game; 48th.] Pass Offense: 164 yards/game; 107th. Quarter 1-[197 yards/game; 77th.]
Total Defense: 414 yards/game; 91st. Quarter 1-[399 yards/game; 90th.]
Run Defense: 167 yards/game; 77th. Quarter 1-[93 yards/game; 31st.] Pass Defense: 248 yards/game; 91st. Quarter 1-[305 yards/game; 112th.]
Notes: You've got to feel for Coach Jerry Kill. Between his well-documented health problems, secondary with almost as much experience as I have (note: I didn't even play high school ball), and an anemic offense, its been an awful year for him. One wonders whether Minnesota's high point was almost knocking off USC, week 1. Injury to QB Marqueis Gray (625 passing yards, 48.4% completion, 4 total TD, but 4 INT) forced freshman Max Shortell (309 passing yards, 49% completion, 2 TD, but 2 INT) into action. I'm honestly not sure that Minnesota will be able to be within 21 points of any game left on their schedule, maybe they can keep it close against Iowa?
Wins: Miami (NTM) (29-23).
Losses: @ USC (17-19); New Mexico State (21-28); North Dakota State (24-37); @ #19 Michigan* (0-58); @ Purdue* (17-45).
Quarter 1 Grade: D+.
Current Grade: F.
Nebraska – Projected Record: (5-1); Actual Record: (5-1)
Total Offense: 419 yards/game; 46th. Quarter 1-[422 yards/game; 51st.]
Run Offense: 247 yards/game; 8th. Quarter 1-[252 yards/game; 11th.] Pass Offense: 168 yards/game; 104th. Quarter 1-[169 yards/game; 92nd.]
Total Defense: 373 yards/game; 59th. Quarter 1-[364 yards/game; 67th.]
Run Defense: 168 yards/game; 80th. Quarter 1-[132 yards/game; 61st.] Pass Defense: 205 yards/game; 37th. Quarter 1-[232 yards/game; 78th.]
Notes: Ground control to Lincoln, your run defense has gotten worse. After being outscored 75-23 in 97:36 against Wisconsin and Ohio, the Huskers finally got their act together, outscoring the Buckeyes 28-0 over the last 22:23 of Saturday. Nebraska will breathe a sigh of relief, facing Minnesota in two weeks and welcoming Michigan State to Lincoln. QB Taylor Martinez (1598 total yards, 54.3% completion, 15 total TD, but 6 INT) and RB Rex Burkhead (635 rushing yards, 5.9/carry, and 10 TD) have paced the run game.
Wins: Chattanooga (40-7); Fresno State (42-29); Washington (51-38); @ Wyoming (38-14); Ohio* (34-27).
Losses: @ #7 Wisconsin* (17-48).
Quarter 1 Grade: B+.
Current Grade: C+.
Northwestern – Projected Record: (3-2); Actual Record: (2-3)
Total Offense: 387 yards/game; 71st. Quarter 1-[390 yards/game; 71st.]
Run Offense: 188 yards/game; 37th. Quarter 1-[220 yards/game; 24th.] Pass Offense: 167 yards/game; 106th. Quarter 1-[169 yards/game; 93rd.]
Total Defense: 439 yards/game; 104th. Quarter 1-[394 yards/game; 87th.]
Run Defense: 176 yards/game; 87th. Quarter 1-[205 yards/game; 105th.] Pass Defense: 264 yards/game; 97th. Quarter 1-[188 yards/game; 39th.]
Notes: Going into the Michigan game, the Wildcats went 3-1 without QB Dan Persa (454 passing yards, 72.4% completion, and 4 TD), with a surprising loss to Army. Leading 24-14 at half, Northwestern was completely shutdown in the second half, being outscored 28-0. All-purpose Kain Colter (758 total yards and 6 total TD) and WR Jeremy Ebert (324 receiving yards and 5 TD) have led the way for the Wildcats. Games at Iowa and home to Penn State will give a better idea of what kind of team Northwestern is.
Wins: @ Boston College (24-17); Eastern Illinois (42-21)
Losses: @ Army (14-21); @ #24 Illinois* (35-38); #12 Michigan* (24-42).
Quarter 1 Grade: B-.
Current Grade: C.
Ohio – Projected Record: (4-2); Actual Record: (3-3)
Total Offense: 315 yards/game; 105th. Quarter 1-[342 yards/game; 86th.]
Run Offense: 169 yards/game; 48th. Quarter 1-[170 yards/game; 53rd.] Pass Offense: 154 yards/game; 111th. Quarter 1-[172 yards/game; 91st.]
Total Defense: 308 yards/game; 22nd. Quarter 1-[263 yards/game; 14th.]
Run Defense: 167 yards/game; 36th. Quarter 1-[107 yards/game; 37th.] Pass Defense: 192 yards/game; 21st. Quarter 1-[156 yards/game; 17th.]
Notes: Who knew that Angry Michigan hating God took up residence in Columbus? Since the end of last season, the Bucks have lost a QB, a WR for 10 games, RB for 10 games, and a lineman for 5. RB Carlos Hyde (400 rushing yards, 5.3/carry, and 5 TD) has led the way for Ohio. The Bucks have also lost three games and are viewed as the biggest NCAA violators, which is saying a lot, considering Miami (YTM) is included in that group. Ohio has averaged 35 points/game in their wins, but only 14/game in their losses. If you happened to listen to Buckeye Roundtable, Jim Lachey predicts the Bucks will be lucky to win 6-7 games this season. Games at Illinois and home to Wisconsin will provide clues as to whether Lachey is correct.
Wins: Akron (42-0); Toledo (27-22); Colorado (37-17).
Losses: @ Miami (YTM) (6-24); Michigan State* (7-10); @ #14 Nebraska* (27-34).
Quarter 1 Grade: C.
Current Grade: D.
Penn State – Projected Record: (5-1); Actual Record: (5-1)
Total Offense: 374 yards/game; 81st. Quarter 1-[306 yards/game; 103rd.]
Run Offense: 162 yards/game; 53rd. Quarter 1-[148 yards/game; 66th.] Pass Offense: 222 yards/game; 66th. Quarter 1-[158 yards/game; 100th.]
Total Defense: 251 yards/game; 4th. Quarter 1-[242 yards/game; 9th.]
Run Defense: 93 yards/game; 17th. Quarter 1-[111 yards/game; 42nd.] Pass Defense: 158 yards/game; 5th. Quarter 1-[130 yards/game; 7th.]
Notes: Based on the Iowa game, it looks as if Penn State has settled on a QB, Matt McGloin (758 passing yards, 58.9% completion, and 5 TD). Workhorse RB Silas Redd (574 rushing yards 4.8/carry, and 4 TD) and WR Derek Moye (485 receiving yards, 17.3/catch, and 3 TD) have chipped in offensively between the QB competition. The Nittany Lions have key games upcoming, at Northwestern and home to Illinois.
Wins: Indiana State (41-7); @ Temple (14-10); Eastern Michigan (34-6); @ Indiana* (16-10); Iowa* (13-3).
Losses: Alabama (27-11).
Quarter 1 Grade: B-.
Current Grade: B.
Purdue – Projected Record: (5-0); Actual Record: (3-2)
Total Offense: 412 yards/game; 50th. Quarter 1-[471 yards/game; 22nd.]
Run Offense: 215 yards/game; 20th. Quarter 1-[258 yards/game; 9th.] Pass Offense: 207 yards/game; 81st. Quarter 1-[212 yards/game; 64th.]
Total Defense: 346 yards/game; 36th. Quarter 1-[321 yards/game; 43rd.]
Run Defense: 143 yards/game; 59th. Quarter 1-[109 yards/game; 40th.] Pass Defense: 203 yards/game; 32nd. Quarter 1-[212 yards/game; 63rd.]
Notes: Purdue has averaged 32.6 points/game this year. Setting aside the Southeast Missouri State and Minnesota games, who are a combined 2-9 (and Purdue beat a combined 104-17), the Boilermakers are averaging 19.6 points/game. It looks as if QB Caleb TerBush (787 passing yards, 64.1% completion, and 6 total TD) will be the starter, but QB Robert Marve (182 passing yards, 53.3% completion, 1 TD) will get his snaps. The Purdue run game has been led by the tandem of Ralph Bolden (273 yards 4.8/carry, and 3 total TD) and Akeem Shavers (242 yards 5.5/carry, and 5 total TD). Games at Penn State, home to #16 Illinois, and @ #11 Michigan should give a better idea of whether or not this is a bowl team.
Wins: Middle Tennessee (27-24); SE Missouri State (59-0); Minnesota* (45-17).
Losses: @ Rice (22-24); Notre Dame (10-38).
Quarter 1 Grade: C.
Current Grade: C-.
Wisconsin – Projected Record: (5-0); Actual Record: (5-0)
Total Offense: 523 yards/game; 9th. Quarter 1-[505 yards/game; 14th.]
Run Offense: 243 yards/game; 9th. Quarter 1-[238 yards/game; 17th.] Pass Offense: 280 yards/game; 29th. Quarter 1-[267 yards/game; 27th.]
Total Defense: 264 yards/game; 7th. Quarter 1-[271 yards/game; 18th.]
Run Defense: 103 yards/game; 22nd. Quarter 1-[77 yards/game; 18th.] Pass Defense: 161 yards/game; 6th. Quarter 1-[193 yards/game; 44th.]
Notes: Wisconsin has continued to destroy teams, increasing their MOV from 37 points/game to 38.2/points game. QB transfer Russell Wilson (1391 passing yards and 13 passing TD; 140 rushing yards and 2 TD) has played pitch-and-catch with WR Nick Toon (447 receiving yards, 17.9/catch, and 6 TD) and TE Jacob Pedersen (224 yards 16.0/catch, and 4 TD). RB Montee Ball (511 yards 5.5/carry and 14 total TD) and James C. White (329 rushing yards, 5.59/carry, and 3 TD) have led the running attack. Wisconsin faces their first road test in two weeks at #23 Michigan State; Wisconsin hasn't won at Michigan State since 2002, losing three straight in East Lansing.
Wins: UNLV (51-17); Oregon State (49-7); vs. Northern Illinois (49-7); South Dakota (59-10); Nebraska* #8 (48-17).
Losses: None.
Quarter 1 Grade: A.
Current Grade: A.
anyone sitting in section 4 this coming saturday?
because as of right now, I am in the oxygen-tank-required upper deck; section 121 row 25.
so yeah, if you're sitting with the group of Michigan fans in section 4 and you could bring an extra ticket up to the concourse...that would be totally sweet. (Based on their seating chart, section 4 is the visitors section of the lower bowl)
seating chart - http://www.msuspartans.com/facilities/spartan-stadium-section-map.html
ps - consider it a 'beveled guilt' donation if you've downloaded stuff from mgovideo :)
Calling all defensive gurus for the d-line not named Greg Mattison.
It's been stated several times that MM is getting double-teamed on almost every play. What are your suggestions to defeat this from defensive observation or experience. It would be exciting to see more penetration into the backfield and seeing the opposing quarterback sitting on his hip pads. This is not a question to express disappointment in the D just looking for something to take away the "Oh, nos." Further ideas on outside contain could be an additional help to our battling Wolverines and allow me to watch for longer periods of time.
Greg said this is not his defense but Michigans and that all the defensive staff have input. We're not privleged to be part of that group but it would be interesting to see your thoughts.
Michigan UTL coin brought inside of ND lockerroom
My step-father had the oppourtunity to go to the AFA-ND game yesterday and get a stadium tour from a gameday stadium concourse usher my uncle knows. I gave him my UTL commemorative coin to take into the notre dame lockerroom. The coin didn't come out in the pictures too well because of the shine of it and the camera flash, but I thought I'd show it to you guys.
Holding the coin in his hand.
The Michigan coin is the shiny circle inside manti teo's locker. May he have Denard nightmares for weeks.
Also on the way onto the field, he took the Michigan coin and hit it on the ND "play like a champion" sign.
Reading the Tea Leaves: Midseason Edition
As you may or may not recall, last May I read some tea leaves, hoping to figure out what our likely record in 2011 would be. Given that we're halfway through the regular season, I think it's time to reassess and adjust these predictions. Certainly there's reason for wide-eyed enthusiasm—the statisticians confirm the plausibility of that here and here. But is it time to break out the Kool-Aid? Let's start by looking back to what seemed plausible in May…
At the time, I outlined four likely scenarios:
1. An overachieving 10-2 or really good 9-3. Odds: 9/1
2. A solid if unspectacular 9-3 or 8-4. Odds: 6/5
3. A dreary, mediocre 7-5 or 6-6. Odds: 9/5
4. A depressing regression to 5-7. Odds: 9/1
These outlined scenarios and their relative probability were based on: a) a lingering if not outright stated sense that we wouldn't get to East Lansing undefeated; b) the predicted strength of our opponents; c) widely-held perceptions of our talent level on both sides of the ball; and d) a sense that the coaching change would help us upgrade from historically badto averageon defense, but probably downgrade from sensational-if-inconsistentto above-average-but-still-inconsistent on offense.
Changes by Midseason
A) We made it to East Lansing undefeated. We came back to beat a good Notre Dame team, dispatched solid WMU and SDSU teams, suffocated a mediocre-to-bad EMU team, depantsed a worse Minnesota team and then strangled a talented but inconsistent Northwestern team.
B) Many of our upcoming opponents look weaker than they did back in May. I'm looking at you, Nebraska and Ohio: you looked scary at the time, but now you look flawed and very beatable. Iowa looked questionable even then (especially considering we played them close in 2009 and 2010, when they were clearly better than us), but I'd say they look even weaker now. MSU, by contrast, looks worse on offense but better on defense than they did in May…a push, I guess. The only team that looks more challenging than they did in the off-season is Illinois. While you can still lose on any given Saturday (aside from when you play Minnesota), these developments generally bode well for our prospects.
C) While our 2010 defense didn't, after 6 games, look quite the epic FAIL it would embody after 13, at least some of that was psychedelically bad position coaching. Turns out we've got more talent on that side than we thought! Starters Kovacs, Thomas Gordon, JT Floyd, Demens, Martin, RVB and Roh have all come on. Even Big Will Campbell, the biggest bust of the past 3 years, is showing some of what made him a top prospect. Add to that some breakout freshmen performances from Countess and Ryan, and we look…not exactly Alabama 2, but at least somewhat talented. Plus we suddenly have depth at cornerback, safety and on the D-line. This feels weird. Over on the other side of the ball, we look much like we did last year, talent-wise, only now with tailbacks!
D) Comparing the first six games of 2011 to their equivalents in 2010 only, we appear to have upgraded from bad-but-not-yet-historically-bad to solid-with-occasional-flashes-of-historical-Michigan-quality on defense. This is better than expected. On offense, we've gone from sensational-if-inconsistent to moderately-less-sensational-but-surprisingly-consistent-in-second-halves. While we do lose something in stats, this is arguably a more functional and sustainable approach. Regardless, it's also a better-than-expected short-term outcome. But don't trust my word: take a look at this chart, comparing 6 games in 2010 to our first 6 in 2011. I exchanged MSU 2010 for PSU 2010 for two reasons: because we play MSU next week, and because, while very different, PSU 2010 and Northwestern 2011 were both middling opponents that, generally speaking, were only really good on one side of the ball, and both games were played away.
Table 1: 6 Games in 2010
at Notre Dame
Bowling Green
at Penn State
Table 2: 6 Games in 2011
Notre Dame
at Nwestern
As you can see, while our 2011 defense is allowing 15.5 fewer points/game than in equivalent games last year, our offense is only down 1.7 points/game versus last year. Moreover, through these six games in 2010 we were scoring, on average, 11.7 more than we allowed; in 2011, by contrast, we've scored a whopping average of 25.5 more than we've allowed.
Of course, in the remaining 7 games of 2010, the wheels came off the bus. Substituting MSU for PSU (for the aforementioned reason of comparability), we averaged 26.9 points/game and allowed 41.4 points/game. That means, in those 7 games, we averaged 67% of the points we were scoring early on, and allowed, on average, 148% of the points we allowed on defense. If we were to decline at the same rate this year, we would still average 25.7 points/game and allow only 18.5 points/game. Boo-ya!
New Improved Models
Given all these wonderful developments, it's time to adjust the off-season predictions. Since we've already won 6 games, we can now outright reject scenario #4. Though still a remote possibility, an 11+ win season is no longer unthinkable. So here are the new models and how likely I think they are to occur:
1. Great Blue-Dini flavored Kool-Aid for breakfast!
Scenario: the improvement we see is no mirage. Our defense isn't just solid; it's good. Our offense stays prolific and Denard stops throwing to Tacopants and Tacopants's brother, who happens to play for all of our opponents.
Record: 11-1 or better. We dispose of Purdue and Iowa, and beat at least 3 out of MSU, Illinois, Nebraska and Ohio, so that we get Wisconsin in the Big 10 Championship Game. Though we probably don't win it, we might actually be able to. We end up in the Rose Bowl or another suitably prestigious bowl game, and everyone but the most diehard RR loyalists (and Hoke) are happy.
Odds: 9/1. This is plausible now, but it's still not likely. At least some early success will evaporate as we hit the harder portion of our schedule, and at some point, Denard's interceptions and/or our defense's frequent slow starts will cause trouble that our second half adjustments will struggle to bail us out of.
2. Bring it on, SEC team that won a lot of games but lost to LSU or Alabama/the one of Oregon or Stanford that lost to the other!
Scenario: basically the same as Great Blue-Dini, only we have an extra bad day or two We do most things right, regardless, and overall the team shows strong improvement over last year.
Record: 10-2 or a really good 9-3. We have a chance to play Wisconsin in the Big 10 Championship Game, but more likely we end up in the Capital One Bowl or equivalent.
Odds: 8-5. The likelihood of this panning out has greatly increased, from 9-1 odds in May to 8-5 odds today. Still not the most likely scenario, but it's now it's an idea that can be taken seriously. We're a lot closer to it than it once looked like we'd be.
3. Okay fine, so we're not quite ready for the losers of Alabama/LSU or Oregon/Stanford, but we'll take another ranked team and maybe even beat them, thank you very much!
Scenario: we regress, the same way we have the last 2 years. While there's improvement over 2010, it's more marginal than most of us now expect.
Record: a less convincing 9-3, or 8-4. We lose to MSU and at least 2 of Illinois, Nebraska and Ohio. Meh, I can live with it, and I might even grudgingly admit it makes me happy to be back in normal Michigan win/loss territory...but where's the romance in 9-3, let alone 8-4?
Odds: 7-5. This was the most likely scenario back in May, and, despite all the improvements, I think it still is. HOWEVA, the marginal reduction in the odds of this happening has gone in favor of happier outcomes. Plus we're one big win away (over a really annoying bratty sibling) from the odds tipping to scenario #2. That's all good.
4. I've got you in my sights, unranked 4th place finisher in the SEC West!
Scenario: total meltdown from this point forward.
Record: 7-5 or 6-6. As in 2009 and 2010, we bomb in the second half of the season, winning 1 or fewer of our remaining games.
Odds: 10-1. This is not so likely anymore, but then again, we already played Minnesota, and no remaining opponent is 100% beatable. Some bad luck and injuries, plus better opposing defenses, could hurt us like they did the last two years. It's still the least likely scenario, though: we already have 6 wins, and given our vast improvements on defense, we should at least be able to beat Iowa and Purdue.
Parting Notes
So there you have it. The curve has moved, and in favor of good, just and holy things, like a 10+ win season! That said, I'm putting the Kool-Aid back in the freezer for another week. But if we win this one, I'm busting it out and spiking it with something.


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Road Map to 1000
-Estimated achievement difficulty: 4/10
-Offline: 22(925)
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-Approximate amount of time to 1000: 15-30 hours
-Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 20
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KR: AI Encore is a music rhythm game from Konami. At the beginning I recommend going through the song list and listening to the demos to see which ones you might know, it will make it much easier if you recognize some of the songs. The vocals in this game are just like Rock Band's, so if you are used to that, then this will be easier. I recommend singing once through "Time of the Season" to get used to it then get started.
Step #1: Expert Playthrough
This shouldn't be too hard, but you need to make sure this is a full tournament, not a shorter one. You get unlimited retries of each stage, so you don't have to worry about being eliminated, because you can always retry. It isn't too hard to beat the tournament on expert, just play the songs you recognize, then with the rest pick songs with one music note difficulty since they are not too hard. Follow this and you will be through the tourney in no time unlocking these achievements. (if you are having a really hard time with this, skip to step two and come back to this later). Finishing this will net you:
American Idol (50)
World Idol (80)
Golden Ticket (10)
The First of Many (5)
Step #2: Easy Full Tournament
This you will want to attempt to 100% every song you sing so you can get a few more of the achievements. On easy difficulty, this isn't too hard, even for the worst of us singers. Attempt to play songs you are familiar with if you are not too good, but if this comes easy, I recommend playing songs you have not played to make it less time to get other achievements. Finishing this with 100% on every song will net you:
It Sounds Like A Lot (20)
It Didn't Take That Long (50)
Girl's Best Friend (100)
Megastar (10)
Hero (50)
Superstar (25)
Why Don't You Marry Him Then (15)
Step #3: 18 Easy Short Tournaments
To knock the rest of the single player achievements besides Dedication, finish 18 easy tournaments (I recommend short tourneys to go faster, but it is at your discretion what you pick). Try getting 100% on full songs you haven't gotten platinum on. 18 short tourneys should be enough to get diamond on every song since you have already done one full tourney with about 11 diamonds of the 40 complete. Finishing this should net you:
Inspiration (10)
Legend (75)
Million Seller (50)
Maestro (175)
The Great American Songbook (20)
American Sensation (30)
Step #4: Multiplayer Achievements
NOTE: Xbox Live is needed for 6/9 of these.
For the offline achievements, you will need two mics, but for the online ones, you can use the achievement trading thread on x360a, or if you have a friend with the game, then you can get them. For the offline ones, just play a multiplayer game in every mode. For the online ones, just trade wins in each of the three modes. This will net you:
Headbanger (10)
Premiership (10)
Just the Two of Us (10)
Grudge Match (10)
World Tour (10)
Global Star (10)
Ranked Grudge Match Winner (15)
Ranked World Tour Winner (15)
Ranked Global Star Winner (15)
Step #5 Dedication and the Medley
These are the two last achievements, one will take a few hours while the other a few minutes. To make a medley, go to quick play, and on the left side, go to create medley, and hit 2 song mystery and sing. This counts as a full song, not a short song, so getting platinum shouldn't be too hard. For Dedication, you have to score a cumulative 50 million. I recommend Time of the Season and You Really Got Me (If downloaded). They both range about 2:30 and are easy to get 100,000. After a few hours, Dedication, as the true meaning describes, is yours. These two should be the last.
The Showman (20)
Dedication (100)
This is very far from difficult, it is simply time consuming. Expert can even be beat due to unlimited retries and song familiarity. The only factor really affecting whether or not you can achieve 1000/1000 is how shy you really are at singing, especially for the local multiplayer achievements.
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Home movies are slowly becoming all the rage but what turns a bunch of clips into an enjoyable experience is a good video-editing suite. The two market leaders are Adobe with its Premiere Elements and Sony with this, the eighth take on its Vegas Movie Studio series.
With even the most average of notebooks now being able to edit video without too much trouble, Vegas Movie Studio offers a "lite" version of what you'll find in the professional edition. More importantly, this beginner's suite is a good deal cheaper too.
However, Sony hasn't made any compromises for the first-time user. We found the installation process to be quick and easy but the same can't be said for the interface. Sony hasn't made any attempts to simplify the interface. Sure, there are plenty of features and it's packed with tools but where to begin?
Thankfully, there are 30 How To videos included that help you get at least started with the package but we'd have preferred a cleaner interface and to be guided into the package instead.
Like similar packages, it's broken down into three separate sections, capture, edit and share. Capturing footage is simple enough as you can either import direct from a camera, hard drive or disc. The suite also makes a good job of organising your digital content, including audio files if you want it to.
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If you want to incorporate still images into your video clip, this is as easy as dragging and dropping it into the required place. If the image needs editing, you can do so before hand as there are now basic but comprehensive editing tools included.
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Accurate & Easy to Use !
Admittedly I was skeptical at first. How could anything so inexpensive be worth a darn ?My fears began to fade as I unwrapped it. The package is sealed in...Read complete review
Admittedly I was skeptical at first. How could anything so inexpensive be worth a darn ?My fears began to fade as I unwrapped it. The package is sealed in shrink-wrap, and the instrument itself has a sturdy plastic carrying case.The instructions are clear and informative - the position of your arm and wrist during testing is critical. But once you get the hang of it, no sweat.Once wrapped around my wrist, with my arm properly positioned, I pressed the START button. Within a second or two I felt the familiar tightening around my arm, as the tiny air pump within the unit went to work.The readings will climb as it tightens, then the pressure will relax, and the final readings displayed. Very nice !The readings I saw were entirely consistent with both my Doctor's Office and the Drug Store Machines I usually rely on.Why did I wait so long to buy this useful and inexpensive instrument ?
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Only lasted about 1 month and 20 uses.
Purchased it lease than a 1 1/2 mth ago and it quit inflating. I even took out the extened warranty thru Harbor Freight and they still wouldnt warranty it.....
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This is my second one, I even bought one for my sister.
By Bill
from San Antonio, Tx.
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Comments about North American Health+Wellness Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor:
My doctor asked me to keep track of my blood pressure, so I bought one of these. Very easy to use , I even took it to the doctors office and checked it against there
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Super for checking your blood pressure and pulse
By carman
from Florissant,Mo
Very easy to use and compact enough to take it anywhere!I like the availability to store the information too!Got it on sale at a great price!
Works great
By Sam
from Dunkirk NY
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Great value, couldn't believe it had a air pump inside to inflate it
What the Dr ordered
By harring
from Muskogee, OK but using in Phoenix, AZ
About Me Beginner
This unit is very easy to use and easy to take places when traveling.The compact size is very nice.It is great to have the readings stored in memory.Just when the Dr suggested I buy one of these I saw it in Harbor Freight's ad.It was a great value!
Wrist blood pressure monitor
By Wondering
from Mphs, TN
About Me Professional
Very good and very accurate
Works as advertised
By Modbuilder
from SC
Very convenient. Seems reproducible and accurate. Recommended.
Blood Pressure Monitor
By ED
from Dover , DE
I will be traveling for about 3 weeks and need to check my blood pressure daily. This wrist monitor is just what the Doctor ordered. I have tried it out and checked it against a table top monitor and the results are the same readings. A must have for people who travel a lot.
Great Buy!
By JOHNDC
from MORROW, GA
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This is a great deal for someone who needs to keep track of their blood pressure. It is well made and the price can not be beat!
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By David
from Mesquite ,Tx.
I bought two of these for my home . there easy to use , very handy and let's you keep up with your presures . they work very well and operate on two AAA battries . They have a 60 reading memory , that you can re program too 0 if you want , date and time also . Can be set to read two differant peoples reading also .
awesome ...I use it daily
By Pegster
from jonesboro, arkansas
excellent product...easy to set up...and very accurate...love it
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Digha hotel list
List of 32 available hotels in Digha. All Digha hotels can be booked online (click links below to sort hotels).
Hotel Bhalobasha
Map: Old Digha
It is a beautiful seaside hotel on Old Digha Beach in Midnapore, West Bengal. Sea facing private balcony attached to every room which promises a perfect visual delight that the
Hotel Santiniketan
Map: New Digha
Hotel Shantiniketan, Digha is true economic offering for all types of travellers. The environment friendly hotel caters to all the requirements of guests with warm hospitality, exemplary services and a
Rojana Guest House
Map: New Digha
This guest house is situated in Mini Holiday Home sector, New Digha. It is a budget property with all basic amenities. This is newly built and is comfortable at cheap
Hotel Debloke
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Hotel DEBLOKE, new digha most famous weekend destination for travels peoples in throughout the west Bengal which is stay at adjusent Udaypur Sea Beach of Bay of Bengal sea offers
Hotel Rohini International
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Hotel Rohini International, Digha, West Bengal is a family run hotel where guests are welcomed by its heart-warming hospitality. This hotel features contemporary rooms that are equipped with modern amenities
Hotel Sneha Maya
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Snehamaya offers you with modern luxury at affordable pricing. It is inclusive of fully furnished air conditioned rooms with provisions for TV and refrigerator on demand. The hotel provides free
Hotel Sea Coast
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Hotel Sea Coast, Digha is one of the most popular destinations for the weekends in Kolkata. This property is ideal to get away from the anxieties, noise and pollution of
Hotel Rupasi Bangla
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Cozzet Hotel
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Cozzet Hotel, New Digha marks the arrival of the Economy brand of Cygnett hotels group in close proximity to the beautiful sunny beach of Digha. This thriving resort town is
Hotel Parijayee
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Hotel is Close to the railway station, Close to the bus stand, Sea Beach
Hotel Mahek
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Hotel Mahek with its breathtaking view of the Bay Of Bengal. Evoking the grandeur and opulence of a bygone era, all 35 Rooms and 8 Suites are finely appointed with
The Palm Resort
Map: Old Digha
The Palm Resort Digha is a beautiful resort in tranquil environs at a renowned location. It is a perfect retreat for a wonderful and peaceful stay in homely ambience. It
Hotel Victoria
Map: New Digha
Hotel VICTORIA is one of the luxuries hotel property in New Digha for you to take a break from your busy schedule like a fresh breeze . Hotel Victoria has 36
Hotel Kamala Residency
Map: New Digha
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Park Prime Residency
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Park Prime Residency New Digha, an iconic leisure hotel with exceptional hotel rooms, beautiful interiors and luxurious suites. Treat yourself to a memorable stay and discover the nature with beautiful
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Digha is a seaside resort city in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in East Midnapore district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It
Hotel Dolphin
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Hotel Dolphin is located in Barrister Colony in Old Digha. The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport in Kolkata is about 190 kilometres away, while the Digha railway station and bus
Amantran Hotel
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Towering over the lush landscapes of Old Digha, the Amantran Digha is the ideal weekend destination for those looking to escape the urban hustle and bustle. This hotel offers suites,
New Hotel Duke
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New Hotel Duke, Digha, West Bengal, offers comfortable rooms and a homely experience. The simple interiors and array of essential amenities offers a relaxed stay. The warm hospitality of the
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The Tenkai Knights: 2-in-1 Dimensional Dropship/Portal from Spin Master is a 194-piece set that builds two completely different vehicles. Kids can follow one set of instructions to build the Dimensional Portal or they can follow the other instructions and build the Dimensional Dropship. For our review, we built the Dropship.
The set also comes with everything needed to build the Guardian Boreas figure.
Tenkai Knights is an animated series that's all about the Tenkai, who are shape-shifting living bricks. There are two groups of Tenkai – the good guys – The Corekai and the evil Corrupted, who are locked in an epic battle. Whether kids choose to build the Dropship or Portal, both have features that recreate the fun of the series by integrating the show's shape-shifting bricks. The Dropship has two missile projectiles that shift into launchable crossbows. There are also two other bricks that shift into non-working missile launchers that don't actually fire but look cool on the ship's wings. The Guardian Boreas figure is also a shape-shifting brick that starts off as a construction brick then shifts into a figure. Add his accessories and he is ready for battle.
This Tenkai Knights toy is for fans of the series, ages 8 to 14.
The directions are pretty good but we had some issues getting some of the pieces to snap together at first. Even with that, it took about an hour to fully assemble.
If kids want to make the Dimensional Portal, they will have to take the Dropship apart and start over with the Portal's instructions.
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Posted: 12/17/2010 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt has hired Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin as the Commodores' new football coach, their third this year.
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Posted: 12/16/2010 - ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Two Georgia players rushed to the aid of a bus driver after watching the University of Georgia vehicle leave the road and crash into a tree on campus.
Posted: 12/16/2010 - BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - LSU is taking away two football scholarships and limiting recruiting visits in hopes the NCAA will accept the self-imposed discipline as its mandated punishment for rules violations earlier this year.
Updated: 12/16/2010 - ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Aron White will have the last word on Georgia's season.
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BIOL 190: Introduction to Evolution
Preceptor: Dr. Geoff Morse
Credit: Life Science Core // 3 UNITS
Why do you look like your parents and siblings, but you don't look exactly like anybody else in the world? Why is this variation important for evolution? This one semester course for Biology majors provides an introduction to the mechanisms of inheritance, evolution, and ecology; and you will gain a foundation for future exploration of biology (and science in general). After all, "Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution" (Theodosius Dobzhansky--Co-founder of the Modern Synthesis of Biology).
Students must have a Math SAT score of 600 or greater, an ACT Math score of 26 or greater, or pass the Level 2 Math Placement exam to qualify for this preceptorial course.
CHEM 151: General Chemistry I
Preceptor: Dr. Christopher Daley
Credit: Physical Science Core // 3 UNITS
Chemistry 151 is the first part of a two-semester lecture course which introduces the fundamental principles of modern chemistry. These principles include atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, reactivity, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, bonding, acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, and states of matter.
Students must have a Math SAT score of 530 or greater, an ACT Math score of 22 or greater, or pass the Level 1 Math Placement exam to qualify for this preceptorial course.
ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics
Preceptor: Dr. Dirk Yandell
Credit: Social Science Core // 3 UNITS
In Microeconomics we examine decision making by looking at how costs, benefits, and incentives influence choices, and how these choices affect individuals and markets. We discuss how markets can lead to efficient outcomes and when markets may fail to be efficient. Economics provides necessary tools to understand international trade and global living standards, and a framework to evaluate proposals for environmental protection and sustainability. Microeconomics provides an introduction to consumer behavior and the theory of the firm. Topics include the demand behavior of households, the supply behavior of business firms, an introduction to market structure, and the workings of input markets.
HIST 260: History of Food
Preceptor: Dr. Colin Fisher
Credit: Humanities Core // 3 UNITS
What does food tell us about the American historical experience? How did Pre-Columbian Native Americans sustain themselves on the land? In what ways is food a window on European colonization and plantation slavery? How did urbanization and industrialization change food production and consumption? What does food tell us about the immigrant experience and changing gender relations? What are the ecological and labor consequences of industrial farming during the 20th century and early 21st century? We will ask these questions and many others. Learning will take place in class and also during a number of field trips.
PHIL 110: Philosophy & Natural Environment
Preceptor: Dr. Mark Woods
Credit: Philosophy Core // 3 UNITS
What is the natural environment? What does it mean to call something "natural"? How do natural environments differ from human-modified or human-created environments? Do we have natural instincts? Is Homo sapiens a natural species, or are we unique? Is there a balance of nature? What does ecology tell us about nature? Are we at the end of nature? Philosophy and the Natural Environment is an introductory course that examines the natural environment through a philosophical lens. We will focus on questions about what the natural world is, how we know and experience it, and how we are related to it.
SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology
Preceptor: Dr. Julia Miller Cantzler
Credit: Social Science Core // 3 UNITS
Sociology is the scientific study of human action and interaction. The purpose of this course is to develop your sociological imagination and to provide you with the theoretical and methodological tools necessary to critically examine the social world around you. Throughout the class, you will apply your sociological imagination to a wide variety of specific topics studied by sociologists, including family, education, the environment, popular culture and the media, as well as the dynamics of social inequality based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation and identity, among other things. Throughout this course, we will grapple with the notion of "social sustainability" and seek a deeper understanding about the social dynamics that enable and obstruct the cultivation of healthy communities.
THEA 230: Acting I
Preceptor: Dr. Evelyn Cruz
Credit: Fine Arts Credit // 3 UNITS
This course examines the tradition of the actor as storyteller and challenges students to increase their ability to express their own experience and the experience of others. It involves improvisation, monologue, and scene work, technical methods in voice, physical action, and text analysis. Satisfies the core curriculum fine arts requirement.
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