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The theme -- Bowling Green loooooooves to pass. Its 300 yards per game was 12th in the nation. That said, their rushing offense hasn't been much to speak of, until the Kent State win two weeks ago. KSU's Doug Martin said, "I dare you to run." And they won the game by doing it. So to say the Falcons can only pass is incorrect.
Key players -- Quarterback Tyler Sheehan has entered the elite level of MAC quarterbacks, along with Nate Davis and Dan LeFevour. Sheehan's downfall is turnovers. He has thrown 10 interceptions. Lately, freshman running back Willie Jeter has made the offense more balanced. Sheehan has three pretty reliable receivers, led by Freddie Barnes. The Falcons have also hit Jeter out of the backfield quite a bit.
How Akron can stop them -- The Zips need to blitz a lot. Bowling Green doesn't protect Sheehan that well. This will be a very important game for Davanzo Tate and Reggie Corner.
Is this rock bottom?
Losing to Temple and Buffalo in consecutive games was unfathomable in August. However, Akron is heading one direction. The Owls and Bulls are going another.
The Zips politely declined to take advantage of scoring opportunities throughout their 26-10 loss today.
Akron outgained Buffalo, 327 to 280. Buffalo snatched each possible point. Akron whiffed.
That's the real story of this game. It's analogous to quarterback Chris Jacquemain's season. His stats aren't bad, but he rarely completes the crucial pass.
I wondered to myself today, how many wins would the Zips have if they played their best player at quarterback? I think the answer is four, including the most recent losses.
Matt Rodgers, whom I heard had minor shoulder surgery, is no longer an option, and the team wouldn't play him anyhow because it would result in the loss of a year of eligibility. But why, oh why, aren't we seeing Carlton Jackson?
The team decided to start Jacquemain after camp broke. They founded the choice on a presumption that the running game would be enough to carry the team, and the quarterback must be a solid game manager who avoids turnovers. Whether Jacquemain fits that description is debatable. What's certain is that Akron needs a playmaking quarterback to keep up. The running game cannot carry the Zips to wins alone.
I believe Jackson will start Friday at Bowling Green -- not because I have any inside information, but because common sense mandates it.
The defense played well enough to win. The Bulls' great running attack gained only 3 yards per carry. Akron's running game was effective. There were no huge gaffes on special teams. Do you see what I'm getting at? I'm isolating this loss completely on the quarterback.
You can look at the coaches, too. At first, I thought the second-half disparity was coincidental. At this point in the season, you have to say there's something else at work. Maybe other coaches are making adjustments while J.D. Brookhart sits on his hands. Maybe Akron isn't deep enough. Maybe Akron isn't well-conditioned for 60 minutes of football.
In all scenarios, the blame falls on the coaches. So does the quarterback decision. I refuse to praise Brookhart as a good coach one week, then a lousy one the next. Unless the Zips lose out and the team revolts, he should keep his job.
Although I've been critical of Joe Moorhead as the offensive coordinator, I liked his play calling today. He took chances and was creative.
As always, I'll have much more tomorrow.
J.D. Brookhart smartly says Akron has to stop James Starks to beat Buffalo.
On the other side, Turner Gill said his team will still focus its offense on the ground game.
The line is just about even now, according to bookmakers.
I think this will be a game that Zips fans will look back at and say, "Wow, that really defines the season." That thought can go either way, of course. An Akron loss makes Detroit seem continents away. A win gives the team momentum and some wiggle room for a MAC East loss later in the season, which the Miami game appears to be.
I believe the Zips will win. As I wrote in my column, they will play their most complete game of the year thanks to the bye week, the motivation of John Mackey's return and anger from the loss to Temple. Bryan Williams will rush for close to 150 yards and Akron's quarterback will connect with Jabari Arthur at a frightening pace. The defense will hold James Starks to fewer than 100 yards.
Prediction -- Akron 31, Buffalo 17
Men's soccer
One-half of the job in Buffalo is complete.
Akron beat the Bulls 1-0 to take the lead in the MAC.
Steve Zakuani scored the deciding goal Friday night to give the Zips the conference lead.
The win will give the Zips the tiebreaker, which should make a big difference for the conference championship.
The theme -- Buffalo specializes in causing negative plays. If the Bulls sniff out the direction of the play, it's probably not going anywhere. The Bulls have 50 tackles for loss in their seven games. Scoring wise, they have been pretty erratic. They allowed 49 to Ball State but only 10 to Ohio and seven to Temple.
Key players -- Kareem Byrom was an Preseason All-MAC cornerback, but hasn't done much this season. Although he's second on the team with 56 tackles, Byrom has only broken up one pass and has no interceptions. The real thunder in the defense comes from linebacker Larry Hutchinson, who is third in the conference with 10 tackles for loss. Defensive lineman Trevor Scott frequently penetrates the line, as well. He has 9.5 tackles for loss.
How Akron can score -- Like Temple, Buffalo's defense doesn't have a particular strength or weakness. I really think the Zips need to throw downfield more, like against Western Michigan. So what if Chris Jacquemain throws a few picks? What is really the difference between an interception 30 yards down the field and a 35-yard punt? Bryan Williams, as always, needs to play his best to suck in the defensive backs.
The theme -- I've said Buffalo is one of the most consistent teams in the whacky MAC, mainly because the Bulls haven't lost to any teams they should have beaten. Credit a consistent offense. The Bulls protect the ball and win the field position game.
Key players -- Drew Willy has been one of the most surprising quarterbacks in the conference. He doesn't throw many touchdowns or interceptions, mainly because he's an accurate passer and Turner Gill keeps the ball on the ground in the redzone. That's where James Starks comes in. He's my favorite for All-MAC at this point in the season, considering what he's meant to the division-leading Bulls. Willy has two favorite targets in converted quarterback Naaman Roosevelt and Ernest Jackson. The offensive line has done a decent job in pass protection, too.
How Akron can stop them -- As I wrote in my column today, Akron has to make Buffalo win through the air. Stack the box, stuff the run, win.
Men's soccer
Akron lost in second overtime against Michigan Wednesday night on a goal that broke Evan Bush's stint of more than 100 minutes without allowing a goal.
The Zips outshot the Wolverines 9-6, but UM's Jake Stacy kicked the only ball that mattered.
The Zips will play at conference leader Buffalo on Friday in a game that probably will determine the MAC regular season champion.
The PD's Elton Alexander writes today that Akron will be in control of the MAC East with a win over Buffalo, to whom the Zips have not lost since 1999.
The ABJ's David Lee Morgan wrote an interesting story about how the coaches grade players.
John Mackey is listed as backup to Wayne Cobham at rover in the updated depth chart.
I don't think he'll play. Jared Cecchetti was on the depth chart for two weeks (if I remember correctly) before he got serious playing time. And he never tore his ACL.
Still, this is an emotional boost -- even to me as a huge Mackey fan. I already feel more confident about the Zips' hopes against Buffalo just by seeing him on that PDF.
John Mackey might set an American football record for quickest return to the field after an ACL tear.
It was just three weeks ago when the Zips' defensive captain went down with the injury against Kent State. Today, J.D. Brookhart said Mackey participated in 20 plays and individual work.
Brookhart said it's not certain that he will be able to play at all, but the team will determine that in the next week. How incredible would his return be?
Other tidbits from Brookhart's weekly press conference:
The team doesn't want to tear off redshirts at this point in the season. That probably includes Matt Rodgers, whom I have heard will not play this season.
The coaches have been very careful to choose the proper regiment during the bye week. They realize the team will play three games in 12 days.
Brookhart is very high on Buffalo running back James Starks, and the Zips' gameplan will focus on limiting him.
A three-game lead is not insurmountable. Ask the Indians.
Still, it's nice to see Zippy overcome a large lead by Monte to stay undefeated at 6-0. Eight mascots are tied at 3-3.
Vote here for Zippy against Cocky from South Carolina. It's dead even as of 12:52 p.m. Monday.
(It's pretty absurd that this is my only Zips news of the day.)
The MAC scoreboard shows a few surprises...
First, Central Michigan gave up 70 points to Clemson. The Chips' disparity between effort in conference and nonconference games is incredible. The Tigers gained 656 yards (about 1/3 mile) of offense in their 70-14 win.
Temple helped out the Zips by knocking off Miami in Philly, 24-17. Unfortunately for the Owls, Adam DiMichele left the game on a stretcher after fracturing his shin bone. That leaves Buffalo alone in the driver's seat in the MAC East.
Bowling Green waltzed into Dix Stadium and further buried Kent State with a 31-20 win.
Toledo beat Ohio 43-30 on a last-second field goal.
I'll give my MAC rankings tomorrow. Will the mighty Bulls surpass our beloved Zips???
Men's basketball
Seems pretty odd that you can come within an eyelash of winning the MAC Championship, lose two of eight rotation players and somehow show up at Media Day to hear you're going to finish in the bottom half of the division.
It's all moot. You know what will happen this season. Miami, Ohio, Kent State and Akron will all beat each other on their own home courts. They will meet in Cleveland as the 1, 3, 4 and 5 seeds. Whoever plays defense and makes free throws will go to the NCAA Tournament.
The voting was pretty close, with Kent getting the preseason nod, followed by Miami, Ohio and Akron. Each received at least five first-place votes. Western Michigan, led by point guard David Kool, was the MAC West's overwhelming favorite.
In the next few weeks, I plan to break down the MAC teams. I just have to find the time...
J.D. Brookhart should take his running back along on recruiting trips in Northeast Ohio.
Bryan Williams loves being home after a two-year stint at Valley Forge Military College. Vincent Dorsey wrote a fine feature about the junior's collegiate career.
Just try to cook up a worse nightmare for Zips football than this: Lose to Temple Saturday, find out your new stadium is delayed Monday.
The university still believes (publicly, at least) that InfoCision Stadium will be open for the 2009 season.
Talking to people in the know, it's would not be a complete surprise if the opening year gets bumped back to 2010. For now, though, 2009 is looking good.
More inside information: One of the outspoken property owners in that area is becoming more receptive to a buyout. As what often occurs in eminent domain procedings, everyone calls their lawyer and gets excited to fight at first. Then, one by one, dissenters start to fall off. I predict Ted Curtis and Co. won't have too much difficulty gathering the remaining parcels.
Men's soccer
After tying Northern Illinois 1-1 on Saturday, Akron trails Buffalo for the MAC lead.
NIU's excellent student newspaper, the Northern Star, says the Huskies kept close with the Zips thanks to solid defense.
The Zips will travel to Buffalo on Oct. 26 in a battle for the regular season conference crown. As the team found last season, however, it's the postseason tournament that gets you a berth to the NCAA Tournament.
J.D. Brookhart is taking a decent licking from fans over last night's debacle.
Although the Indians redeemed Northeast Ohio, I'm still not in a great sports mood.
Whatever. Here are my grades...
Quarterback -- The stats weren't horrible. Chris Jacquemain threw two picks and two touchdowns with a total of 145 yards. That's no reason to run him out of town. But does anyone else get the feeling that you won't beat many good defenses with Jacquemain as the starter? We have two weeks before the next game. If Jacquemain is the starter, I'll be disappointed. Grade: D+
Running back -- Bryan Williams had another big day with 114 yards. No complaints here, for sure. Grade: B+
Wide receiver -- You've gotta love how Alphonso Owen is becoming a bigger part of Akron's offense. He caught three passes for 41 yards, including a touchdown. His Majesty Jabari Arthur caught six for 84 with a touchdown, which made him the school's all-time receiving leader. Grade: A
Tight end -- Merce Poindexter caught two passes for 16 yards. I have given up on this position ever contributing in Joe Moorhead's offense. Grade: C-
Offensive line -- Big rushing day + no sacks = excellent grade for the line. Williams still couldn't run much up the middle, but the team had bigger issues. Grade: A-
Kicker -- I'm buying an Igor Iveljic jersey. Two-for-two on field goals, including one from 46 yards. Grade: A
Punter -- John Stec averaged 30.8 yards on his six punts. That is awful. This is another position that needs close evaluation during the bye week. His average is 94th in the nation. Can we give Andy Hildreth one game to see if he's worse? Grade: D-
Defensive line -- The line had a great game. Individually, the stats were the best they've been all year. Almondo Sewell led the team with 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Jared Cecchetti had his "I'm back" game, logging six tackles, including one for loss. Nate Robinson made five tackles, two for loss. If there was an ounce more depth, I would be picketing outside the football offices to abandon the 3-3-5. At this point, though, they can't go two-deep with a 4-3. Grade: B+
Linebackers -- Somehow, Wayne Cobham made only three tackles. Against Adam DiMichele, wouldn't it be prudent to assign Cobham as a spy? Brion Stokes and Kevin Grant played well. Doug Williams continues to be a non-factor. Grade: D+
Secondary -- Reggie Corner intercepted two DiMichele passes. Davanzo Tate broke up two. But when the Owls went to the no-huddle offense, the team couldn't keep up. In this case, take your hat off to DiMichele, who is the best passer Akron has faced this season. Grade: B-
Coaching -- Moorhead needs to take more chances with play calling. If he does a better job in the Zips' last drive, Akron moves the chains and wins. The defense was once again ill-equipped to defend a mobile quarterback. DiMichele ran for 62 yards, including a scamper of 34. How much longer must this be a theme??? I think fans are too hard on Brookhart. At this point, his job should not be in jeopardy. I have faith we will see some much-needed adjustments after the bye week. Grade: D
How does a team dominate for three quarters, then slumber in the fourth?
J.D. Brookhart preached avoiding a letdown after the Miracle in Kalamazoo. Yet that's exactly what his team did.
Temple won 24-20, despite the Zips holding a 20-3 lead after three quarters. Owls quarterback Adam DiMichele eerily looked like Charlie Frye in his elusive scrambling, throwing on the run and propensity to drive his team down the field.
The Zips knew Temple was going to pass, and they still couldn't stop it.
Reggie Corner did his part with two interceptions. Bryan Williams solidified his spot with 114 rushing yards. But when the team needed it most, Akron couldn't convert a third down or stop DiMichele's march east at the Rubber Bowl.
Chris Jacquemain played an average game at best. He was 12-for-21 for 145 yards, including two touchdowns and two interceptions. I've said it before. I'll say it again: He's not the best quarterback on Akron's roster. He might not even be the second best.
Still, it was the defense that blew the game in the end. Going into a bye week, Jim Fleming has to discover what changed between Week 2 vs. Ohio State and Week 7's loss vs. Temple. The subtraction of John Mackey doesn't cut it. The pass defense in particular lacks the swagger that carried the team the first few games of the season.
Here's my hypothesis: The 3-3-5 just doesn't work in college football today. High schools are pumping out mobile quarterbacks at alarming rates. Akron has one itself (although he's not the starter somehow). You are bound to face a scrambler at least six times a season. The 3-3-5 provides more opportunities for scrambling, and teams take advantage of that.
Regardless, this is exactly the type of loss that Western Michigan suffered last week. They played an inferior team and lost. That happens very frequently in the MAC, where talent levels are close. Akron can work its way back into the division with a win in two weeks at Buffalo, but not the way the team played tonight.
While coaching pushed Akron ahead last week, it was the sword that speared the Zips tonight.
The theme -- The Owls play a 4-3 defense with dual personalities. There's the one that kept Navy, UConn and Northern Illinois to respectable totals. Notice also the one that Bowling Green, Buffalo and Army abused for a total of 127 points. The team's stats are pretty skewed. Temple leads the MAC by giving up only 188.1 passing yards per game, but the Owls have played mostly running teams (UConn, Buffalo, Army, NIU, Navy). That said, the Owls' so-so stats against the run are better than they look. Temple particularly digs in its heels on third down, with opponents moving the chains only 35.1 percent of the time. This is a young team. I mean really young. Three juniors start, the rest are freshmen and sophomores.
Key players -- Defensive tackle Terrence Knighton seems to make the biggest plays. He has recovered three fumbles, including one he returned for a touchdown last week to defeat NIU. Defensive back Dominique Harris leads the team with 49 tackles.
How Akron can score -- The Owls will be pretty good in a few years. For now, Akron should be able to impose its will and play its own game, regardless of the Owl defense's strengths or weaknesses.
As a punt returner, Andre Jones earned second-team All-American status at midseason, according to Sports Illustrated.
Jones is third in the nation in return average at 20.4 yards a pop.
Eddie Royal of Virginia Tech is the first-teamer, having returned two punts for touchdowns, including an 82-yarder against Clemson. Jones and Royal are third and fourth, respectively, in return average in the nation. Certainly, the Miracle return played a part in the award, despite it not being classified as an actual return, because Alphonso Owen caught the ball.
The theme -- By putting up 35 points against Bowling Green, Temple showed it has an offense that at least can score on bad MAC defenses. Although Akron doesn't have one of those bad MAC defenses, this game all-the-sudden looks more competitive than it did two months ago. Quarterback Adam DiMichele might be one of the more talented passers in the league, considering what he has to work with. The running game is nothing to boast about, being No. 106 in the nation. Teams have sacked DiMichele 19 times, which is 105th in the nation. It's safe to say this offensive line, which includes two freshmen and a sophomore, is struggling to get to speed.
Key players -- QB DiMichele, WR Bruce Francis
How Akron can stop them -- This is a game where the Zips can get pretty creative with blitzing schemes. Send a cornerback here, a safety there. The lack of a decent running game should allow Akron to drop the rover into coverage the entire game. But put as many players as possible in the box and let the quarterback and inexperienced line figure it out. Although the secondary self-destructed against Western Michigan, it should be re-energized for the Homecoming matchup.
Click here to watch this spectacular play. It's even more amazing than I envisioned it.
Word has it, ESPN named the Miracle in Kalamazoo its No. 1 play for today.
J.D. Brookhart demands that his players "finish the play." Without Andre Walker and Evan Laube doing that, it's quite possible Andre Jones would have been dead meat around the 5-yard line.
Speaking of God's gift to Akron football, he had his weekly press conference today.
I haven't seen a lick of last night's game, not even the game-winning play. If anyone has a link to it, I'd appreciate it.
That said, here are my grades.
Quarterback -- I haven't been Chris Jacquemain's biggest fan. You can't complain too much about his performance last night, though. His stats were Dan LeFevour-ish (389 yards, four TDs), but the inexperience is still evident with his three turnovers. The way he played, it's a lot more palatable to keep the redshirt on Matt Rodgers' back. Grade: A-
Running back -- The Zips might have an elite rusher in Bryan Williams. The only downside is that the Zips didn't get him with a full four years of eligibility. How amazing will this backfield be next season when Andrew Johnson joins him next season? You're talking about A TON of speed. Williams gained a total of 140 yards last night, receiving and rushing combined. Grade: A
Wide receiver -- A heavenly choir sung when Alphonso Owen caught the 44-yard pass late in the fourth quarter. Hallelujah! A guy not named Jabari Arthur made a play!!! Hopefully that catch gave Owen confidence and opened Jacquemain's eyes to the other receivers. Oh yeah, and Arthur caught 15 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns. Sorry Brian Robiskie, Arthur is the best wide receiver in Ohio. Grade: A+
Tight end -- Another ho-hum game with one reception to Merce Poindexter. Give them some credit for blocking on Williams' rushing to the outside. Grade: C
Offensive line -- The Broncos have a pretty bad defense, but the Zips still prevented sacks and allowed the running backs to scamper freely. As Joe Dunn pointed out on the radio, these guys are young, too. Grade: B+
Kicker -- Igor Iveljic showed off his leg strength by booting a 51-yard field goal through the uprights. Although he missed a mid-range attempt, he drilled all four extra points. Once he won the competition over Matt Domonkos, he really settled down. A good long-ball kicker is an incredible asset against MAC teams. Grade: B+
Punter -- John Stec's season of inconsistency took an upswing. He drilled two punts for a total of 98 yards. Hopefully Stec will settle down like Iveljic. Grade: B+
Defensive line -- Not watching this game on TV, it's hard to say whether the line held its own. The Zips did a fine job in holding Mark Bonds to 3.2 yards per carry, but Brandon West averaged 5.9. Here's an important stat: Akron's linemen only made one tackle for loss all game. That was Almondo Sewell, who made eight tackles. Grade: C
Linebacker -- Steve French belabored the missed tackles. Still, Brion Stokes had two sacks and Wayne Cobham made 14 tackles out of the rover position. Grade: C-
Secondary -- WMU has an outstanding receiver-tight end combination in Jamarco Simmons and Branden Ledbetter. No one could keep up with Simmons -- another NFL talent. He caught 10 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Tim Hiller played a terrific game from the sounds of it. When you have to defend against a turbo-accurate quarterback and stud receiver, it's all about damage control. Regardless, the Broncos had their way with Akron's secondary. Grade: D-
Coaching -- J.D. Brookhart is making a great case for MAC Coach of the Year. His players do not give up. Considering he's coaching at a school that typically does not attract recruits who are super-talented and disciplined, that's a real feat. He took over special teams, and special teams has won two games for Akron this year (KSU, too). Joe Moorhead deserves credit for opening the playbook a little. Using Dennis Kennedy as a receiver out of the backfield looks to be a great niche for him. I also commend them for discontinuing the relief quarterback strategy in the second quarter. Give your passer confidence to take some chances and don't hang a possible substitution over his head. I'm saying this as someone who actually thinks Carlton Jackson is the better player. Just don't juggle the two.
J.D. Brookhart outcoached another victim.
Alphonso Owen lateralled a free kick return to Andre Jones that turned a certain 38-33 Western Michigan win into a 39-38 three-fingered shocker for Akron.
Thanks to a key block from Andre Walker, Jones completed a 89-yard return to end the game in the Zips' favor.
"I'm just so happy for the team," Brookhart said. "All I could think of was the Cal-Stanford game." (The band is on the field! The band is on the field!)
With 20 seconds remaining and a seven-point lead, the Broncos decided to run through their own end zone, taking a safety and free kick, rather than punting back to the Zips' offense, which had a boatload of momentum.
Brookhart dusted off another trick play that somehow got Jones wide open for a lateral and a free path to paydirt.
Frank Stams, the Zips announcer with an extensive football pedigree, said it was the best finish he has ever seen to a football game. He and Steve French turned the announcer's booth into a living room, shouting like madmen once Jones busted free. Who can blame them? Bill Morgan coined it the "Miracle in Kalamazoo." I will second that, conditioned upon a quick check that the nickname does not currently exist.
I was personally writing the Zips' obituary when the play occurred. In my notes, I wrote that WMU was stupid for taking the safety and introducing the possibility of losing in regulation.
Of course, the game never would have been close without career games from Chris Jacquemain and Jabari Arthur. Bryan Williams also picked up large chunks of yards in important situations.
Unfortunately, the game does not count for the division title. But almost undoubtedly, there will be a tie atop the MAC East standings at the end of the season, and a team's record in crossover games serves as the tiebreaker to see who goes to Detroit.
The theme -- Western Michgan has the fifth-worst run defense in the nation, allowing 245.8 rushing yards per game. Statistically, the pass defense looks good (40th nationally), but opponents have only averaged 25 pass attempts per game.
To be fair, the Broncos played West Virginia, who could probably run against the New England Patriots. WVU's Pat White, Steve Slaton & Co. ran for 316 yards, and the starters didn't even play a good chunk of the 62-24 blowout. Missouri and Indiana also are top-30 run offenses, and they, too, left WMU in the dust. Although the Broncos beat Toledo, the Rockets' running game is among the best in the MAC. So perhaps this is just one of the many statisitical anomalies that persists in nonconference college football. But maybe not, since Central Connecticut nearly ran for 200 yards, as well.
Key players -- Londen Fryar probably is the MAC's best cornerback. He makes game-changing plays. Defensive end Zach Davidson and linebacker Boston McCornell have combined for 10.5 tackles for loss. Those three players have been the only playmakers this season.
How Akron can score -- I would avoid throwing to whomever Fryar is covering. But you can forget that idea, because Akron has only one receiver. The real way to keep up with WMU's high-scoring offense is to keep them off the field. Bryan Williams needs to keep the chains moving. If the receivers are covered, Chris Jacquemain must get three or four yards wherever possible. I say "Jacquemain" because he is slated to start, but I don't expect him to play most of the game.
The theme -- The Broncos offense reminds me a lot of the San Diego Chargers, circa 2006. They have two strong tailbacks, a good quarterback, an outstanding tight end and a solid offensive line. WMU is capable of a multi-faceted attack and can put up huge numbers if it keeps turnovers down. So far that hasn't quite been the case, coughing up the ball 14 times in five games. Despite the talent at running back, WMU has passed more than I would've thought this season.
Key players -- Mark Bonds is an excellent tailback. The Broncos lose little when they substitute Brandon West. Branden Ledbetter, a 6-foot-5 tight end, is dangerous in the redzone. Stud center Robbie Krutilla leads an experienced offensive line. Quarterback Tim Hiller, who sat out last season with a knee injury, has come back strong, but the Zips will be relieved to learn they don't have to worry about any semblance of a mobile quarterback for once. His favorite target has been 6-2 receiver Jamarko Simmons.
How Akron can stop them -- Blitzing Hiller should be a priority, given his lack of mobility and propensity to throw interceptions. Other than that, WMU has too many weapons to focus on one aspect. The linebackers will need to regroup from a demoralizing second half at UConn. I hate to be a skeptic, but this offense is much more potent than the Huskies', so without the kind of effort Akron showed at Ohio State, this could get ugly in a hurry.
Men's basketball
I interrupt this football-only blog to mention Jeremiah Wood made the Preseason All-MAC Team, as voted by the media and coaches.
(My ballot must've been lost in the mail.)
The rest of the MAC East team consists of Mike Scott (Kent State), Tim Pollitz (Miami) and Leon Williams and Jerome Tillman (Ohio).
Chris Jacquemain is now the starting quarterback, according to the updated depth chart.
J.D. Brookhart benched Carlton Jackson against UConn for skipping a morning's worth of meetings and treatments for his ankle on Tuesday, a source tells me.
Either the coach decided to extend that punishment, or he liked what he saw out of Jacquemain. My guess is probably the latter, given Jacquemain's decent stats against a staunch defense.
Westerrn Michigan, Saturday's opponent, is pretty good at pass defense, allowing opponents fewer than 200 yards per game through the air. The real weakness to exploit is the Broncos' run defense, which is 115th in the nation.
Check out what J.D. Brookhart had to say in his weekly press conference.
I wish I could attend each week, but class comes first.
Somehow, no one asked him about Carlton Jackson (or any stuff I actually wanted to know). Or maybe GoZips.com left it out of the transcript.
Adam Bice, a 6-foot-5, 255-pound center, committed to Akron over the weekend.
After the team's performance at UConn, how could he not? It's like going Republican after the 2006 midterm elections.
Bice had no other offers.


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Country stars sign cereal box for charity
A radio host for 98.7 WMZQ in Washington DC, Michael J, is helping to raise money to fight hunger.
Cereal company General Mills is one of the companies helping to stop hunger in the U.S. through a campaign called "Outnumber Hunger." While in Nashville for this year's CMA Awards, Michael got inspired to help too. He got a long list of country's biggest stars to sign a Honey Nut Cheerios box, which is currently up for auction on eBay.
The box is signed by Darius Rucker, Aaron Lewis, Eric Paslay, Joe Nichols, Jodee Messina, Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore, Gretchen Wilson, Taylor Swift, Craig Morgan, Danielle Bradbery, Charlie Worsham, Cassadee Pope, Krystal Keith (Toby's Daughter), Maggie Rose, Josh Thompson, Kelleigh Bannan, Colt Ford, Thompson Square's Keifer and Shawna Thompson, and Kellie Pickler.
All proceeds go to the Outnumber Hunger campaign. Check out the auction on eBay now!
Photo Credit Michael J 98.7 WMZQ

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Whitney Houston's New Jersey home sold to fan
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A longtime fan of Whitney Houston's has reportedly dropped one-and-a-half million dollars to buy the late star's New Jersey mansion.
Zillow.com says th new owner is a 33-year-old doctor named Matthew Krauthamer. He tells the real estate website he's been in contact with the singer's family, and has assured them he has no desire to exploit her fame.
Krauthamer is now the owner of the five-bedroom Mendham home Whitney built back in 1987. The house has been on and off the market since 2009 -- three years before her death.
The buyer says he grew up listening to Houston's music and that he's always admired her for being "kind and generous," despite "some bad press at times."
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Can Rand Paul make it rain?
He's won the CPAC straw poll two years in a row. (Very) early primary polls put him leading among likely contenders in New Hampshire, Iowa and Ohio. And pundits are already calling him the 2016 front-runner.
But as the 2016 election season looms, questions remain about whether or not Kentucky Senator Rand Paul can win over one key constituency: those mostly Manhattan moneymen and women who bankroll Republican presidential candidates.
Interviews with over a dozen top GOP donors and people close to Paul say that he has been aggressively courting that crew, making several trips to New York for meetings with would-be presidential campaign contributors.
Compared to previous nominees like Mitt Romney, John McCain, and George Bush, Paul, an ophthalmologist by training, lacks an easy familiarity with, say, the language of private equity or the condition of the slopes at Deer Valley. His backers say that Paul has the potential to rewrite some of the encrusted left-right divide that has gripped presidential contests for generations. His views on criminal justice reform, voting rights, drug laws and the national security state, for example, put him to the left of most national Democrats.
"Everybody agrees that the Republican brand hasn't been getting the job done," said one donor close to Paul, who like others interviewed for this article requested anonymity in order to speak freely about a political process that is still far from settled. "He can be a transformative candidate though, the kind who can fix a lot of what is wrong with the party."
But that doesn't necessarily play out particularly well at the Hyatt Regency's breakfast buffet. This is a crowd that cares about the economy and taxes first and foremost, and doesn't put much stake in many of Paul's pet projects.
"Israel is frankly going to be one of his challenges," said one strategist close to several elite Manhattan donors. Paul has made a point of scaling back many of the nation's commitments abroad, although he has gradually been getting more hawkish in his defense of the Jewish state. And in private rooms, donors say, he has talked about how scaling back aid to other countries in the Middle East would mean that they would be less able to interfere with Israel's affairs.
But this explanation, like others, takes time. And although members of the money class say that Paul can sound convincing when he rolls out his libertarian-leaning worldview, they wonder if the context of a presidential campaign is the best place for nuance.
"People like him. He speaks his mind in ways other politicians do not," said one financier who was a major backer of Mitt Romney. "But the question is, does he have the legs to go the distance? If he is the nominee, I will support him no matter what, but right now I can't say I know him well-enough."
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Yankees' Rodriguez Walks Out Of Arbitration Hearing
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There's more evidence of progress in Randy Travis' recovery.
Neal McCoy has posted a photograph of him with Randy Friday on his Facebook page, from Randy's first public appearance since he suffered a stroke last summer.
McCoy says the picture was taken at the Smiles For Life concert in Dallas, and marked "Randy's first time out and his first time to have Cowboy boots on since his illness. Gettin Better!!!"
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From the desks of the Rock Hall...
I've been to the simulcast a few times, it can be pretty fun, especially if you're a fan of a particular inductee. It is a loooong evening, though...
CLEVELAND (February 28,2012) - Tickets go on sale today for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museumâs live broadcast of the 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 14 at the Rock Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Other than at Public Hall, the simulcast will be the only place to watch the Induction Ceremony live on the night of the event.To read more or comment...
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It's been three and a half decades years since Frampton Comes Alive ruled the rock and pop charts for 97 weeks, and since that time the charismatic, golden-maned rock star has lost most of his hair and half of the band members that recorded the album.
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After taking some time off, the Dave Matthews Band is returning to the road and Blossom Music Center this June
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Tell the truth if you were out somewhere and a car full of actual man-sized hip hop hamsters jumped out and started breaking it down, like in the Kia commercial you'd be more than a bit freaked out wouldn't ya?
Here comes Nicki and her "production number we'll be talking about tomorrow" for the premiere of the song Roman Holiday.To read more or comment...
It's Adele!
Is it just me or is there a slightly disorienting delay between sight and sound that is making everyone seem like underskilled lip-syncers? (sorry Taylor)
The periodic audio farts and glitches aren't very sexy either.
It takes a brave dude to date Taylor Swift?
If it ends, whether good or bad, your relationship-from only her point of view (you know, where she calls you an immature, noncommittal a-hole or something like that)-will become several chart topping hit songs, that'll be hard to escape.
And then she might win a couple of Grammys for it as she did for Mean (best country song and best country solo performance)
Umm, is young miss Swift, lip-syncing?
I hope not.
It's Rhianna and Coldplay!
Well, more accurately it's Rhianna, then it's Rhianna and Chris Martin and then it's Coldplay.
More house/techno flavored grooves from one of today's biggest pop stars.
Anyone else think Rhianna's hair looks like the hair-do Sybil Danning use to rock back in the day?
Sybil Danning, anyone?
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Reform School Girls? (1986)
Amazon Women on the Moon? (1987)
There's a lot of people on stage but it's still missing something without the Big Man Clarence Clemons.
Nowadays, the Grammy telecast and most music related award shows are all about the highly touted one-of-a-kind performances so let's enjoy them and pick them apart, and count how many awards Adele wins tonight, shall we?To read more or comment...
So, so sad.
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Fresh of her "controversial" performance at the Super Bowl the Material Girl aka Madonna, will be touring the world with a stop at Quicken Loans Arena on November 10.
If you missed it (I was watching and I didn't see it), the world is all a-fuss about Madge's guest M.I.A. flipping the bird during the half-time performance, causing impressionable young children, all over America to immediately shout out curse words and viciously punch the nearest available grandparent in the face.
Tickets for the show go onsale at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 5. at all ticketmaster and livenation outlets
You gotta figure ex-Skid Row singer/Broadway star/actor/televison host Sebastian Bach has plenty of options when it comes to how to spend Super Bowl Sunday, but he will be here in Akron at his good buddy Tim "Ripper" Owens' Taphouse restaurant for a signing and meet and greet.
But before you throw on you neon pink halter-top and frosted lipstick, or dig that 1988 Skid Row t-shirt out of your closet, you should know the event is already sold out.To read more or comment...
This is sad.
For anyone who spent their Saturday mornings watching Soul Train, as I did growing up, Don Cornelius was one of the coolest cats on television. His legacy as an African-American television pioneer cannot be overstated.
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SHOCK: 95-year-old war hero dead after being tased and shot with bean bags by cops in nursing home
(Liz Klimas) Family members are questioning the death of a 95-year-old WWII U.S. Air Corps sergeant who killed by cops at an assisted living center last month after resisting medical treatment.
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Feminist prof now claims 'MORAL RIGHT' to attack 16-year-old abortion foe, destroy sign
The police department at the University of California, Santa Barbara has released its official crime report concerning the professor who stole a graphic anti-abortion sign from two abortion protesters, then seemingly assaulted one of the protesters (a 16-year-old girl) and destroyed the sign.
The professor is Mireille Miller-Young. She is several months pregnant.
A large swath at the beginning of the report is redacted for reasons that are unclear. A few administrative bits are redacted at other points. However, most of the text remains uncensored.
"In essence, Miller-Young told me that she felt 'triggered'" "in a negative way" by graphic images on the anti-abortion poster and on anti-abortion literature demonstrators handing out on Mar. 4, explains the report, obtained by the Santa Barbara Independent. (RELATED: Read the full report here)
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My Associated Students election is up at the Sonoma State STAR!
This semester I'm both Arts & Entertainment and Online Editor at my college newspaper the Sonoma State STAR. I'll have a group of staff writers I'll be overseeing, but every now and then I'll be submitting a review or article if we need to fill space. Be sure to write to the editor if you like what you see! This week, it's a little bit more newsy than entertainy.
My 'Lily Chen' graphic novel review is up at the Sonoma State STAR!
This semester I'm both Arts & Entertainment and Online Editor at my college newspaper the Sonoma State STAR. I'll have a group of staff writers I'll be overseeing, but every now and then I'll be submitting a review or article if we need to fill space. Be sure to write to the editor if you like what you see!


text: (NEWSER) – Residents of a Colorado neighborhood went full-on vigilante recently, chasing down a man they thought had been sexually assaulting children and throwing rocks at him until authorities intervened. The Pueblo residents were upset that police hadn't done enough, in their estimation, to catch the person responsible for two recent sex crimes, the AP reports, citing the Pueblo Chieftain. Some of them had been canvassing the neighborhood, searching for the attacker, and when they heard a man matching his description had been seen, they confronted him and he ran.


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The Band Perry continue to support fight against hunger
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The Band Perry is expanding their efforts in the fight against hunger.
The country group's Kimberly Perry tells "Rolling Stone" the issue is "something that is near and dear" to their hearts. She admits she and brothers Neil and Reid "had no idea" how widespread the problem was until they began working with the General Mills "Outnumber Hunger" campaign last year.
Kimberly adds that the band is pleased to now be supporting Heifer International, which is tackling the issue on a global level.
The Band Perry will play a benefit for Heifer in Los Angeles on Thursday. The event will also include a presentation to actress Susan Sarandon for her years of work with the organization.
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Kris Jenner weighs in on latest Khloe and Lamar break-up rumors
So are Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom splitting up?
(Because, you know, the tabloids keep reporting about this alleged affair and how the twosome are heading to splitsville.)
Not so, says mama Kris Jenner.
"Khloé and Lamar are absolutely not getting divorced," Kris told E! News. "There's been no talk of divorce."
That's about all mama Jenner is sharing, but in a blog earlier this year, Kim Kardashian's little sister slammed anyone who speculated the demise of her marriage.
She wrote: "It is a complete waste of time to address these reports every time they print these ridiculous and absurd tabloid stories. Anyone who pays attention to these things can easily see the incredible bond that everyone in my family shares. I'm happily married to a wonderful man and fall in love with him more and more each day, and we'll have a baby when god wants us to and when the time is right. These blatant lies are distasteful and shameless."


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Tornado Wallace, Mic Newman and more are among the leading names in what is arguably one of the most vibrant house music scenes in the world at the moment. Tyson Wray explains.
Napalm Death, Godflesh, Techno Animal: RA delves into the world of the Birmingham-bred noisemaker.
RA's Lainna Fader introduces the LA beatmaker and rapper whose work has been endorsed by both the Low End Theory and Stones Throw crew.
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School Colors
There are several stories concerning the origin of Penn's colors.One tale explains that George Washington, having been invited to a Pennsylvania Commencement to receive the first presidential honorary degree, donned his best uniform-- blue tunic trimmed in red.Mention of his attire was the first official recording of colors at a Penn function, and the use of red and blue continues as a mark of deference to our Founding Father.
Another legend, perhaps more plausible, concerns an early track meet at Saratoga, N.Y., between Penn, Harvard and Yale.When asked by the meet's officials what colors would be representing the Penn faction, the Pennsylvania captain replied, "We're going to be wearing the colors of the teams we beat" --Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue.We shall assume that Penn was victorious, and thus loyalty to the red and blue was sworn.
In all seriousness, the University of Pennsylvania has used different shades of red and blue at different times over the past century. Yet the University has been faithful to a resolution adopted by the Trustees on May 17,1910: "The colors shall be red and blue...The colors shall conform to the present standards used by the United States Government in its flags." These are the colors used today.
Ivy Day
One of the oldest traditions at Penn is Ivy Day, when the graduating class plants Ivy by a building and an "Ivy Stone" is placed on a building to commemorate the occasion.In 1981, the day was officially moved to the Saturday preceeding Commencement.Also on this Saturday, the prestigious Spoon, Bowl, Spade and Cane awards are given, honoring four senior men, while the Harnwell, Goddard, Brownlee and Hottel awards are presented to four senior women.During this celebration, an address is given by a prominent speaker chosen by the class.Recent Ivy Day addresses have been presented by Penn parent Joan Rivers and basketball great Julius Erving.
Toast Throwing
Toast throwing is one of the most unique sporting traditions at Penn which crowds of Quakers fans perform as a sign of school pride.After the third quarter of Penn football games at historic Franklin Field, the spirited fans unite in the singing of "Drink a Highball."As the last line is sung, "Here's a toast to dear old Penn," the fans send toast hurling through the air to the sidelines.Legend has it that this tradition began back in the mid-1970s, and after a couple of games where thousands of pieces of toast covered the track, a group of engineering students modified Penn's motorized turf cleaner so it would be able to pick up larger pieces of trash.These days, it is belovedly called the "Toast Zamboni" and is a permanent fixture at Penn football games.
The Penn Band
The Penn Band, which proudly deems itself as the most dedicated and school spirited group on the Penn campus, has been a bastion of music and mirth at the University of Pennsylvania for the past 105 years.Win or lose, the members of the group are diehard fans of the athletic teams they support through performance.The organization is an extremely active one, performing several dozen times from late August through late May during each academic year.Unlike many collegiate band programs, the Penn Band is a volunteer organization-- no scholarships, stipends or academic credits are offered to its 100-plus members.
The organization has a rich performance history.The Band was the last organization to be conducted by the great John Philip Sousa.The Penn Band was the first collegiate marching band to ever march in the Macy's Day Parade.Past performances during the group's storied past also include the Rose Bowl, the 1954 World's Fair, and the Miss America Pageant Parade.The Band has also performed for former Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, as well as former Vice President Al Gore.Recent Penn Band tours have included performances at Disney World's 20th Anniversary, Universal Studios Florida, and the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament, not to mention the countless football halftime shows it has put on for the past 105 years.
Fight On, Pennsylvania
by Ben S. McGiveran '23
music by David B. Zoob '23
Fight on,
put the ball
across the line.
Fight, you
there it goes,
across this time.
Red and Blue
we're with you,
and we're cheering
for your men.
Then fight, fight, fight,
fight for Penn.
Cheer Pennsylvania
Cheer Pennsylvania,
cheer evermore!
We're here to see
the Red and Blue
score and score
And when we give
a resounding hoorah!
Ever loyal to
old Pennsylvania.
The Red and Blue
by Harry E. Westervelt 1898
music by William J. Goechel 1896
Come all ye loyal classmen now,
in hall and campus through,
Lift up your hearts and voices for
the royal Red and Blue.
Fair Harvard has her crimson,
Old Yale her colors too
But for dear Pennsylvania
We wear the Red and Blue.
Hurrah! Hurrah! Pennsylvani-I-ah!
Hurrah for the Red and Blue!
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
Hurrah for the Red and Blue!
Hail! Pennsylvania
by Edgar M. Dilley 1897
Hail! Pennsylvania, noble and strong;
To thee loyal hearts we raise our song.
Swelling to Heaven loud, our praises ring;
Hail! Pennsylvania, of thee we sing!
Majesty as a crown rests on thy brow;
Pride, Honor, Glory, Love before thee bow.
Ne'er can thy spirit die, thy walls decay;
Hail! Pennsylvania, for thee we pray!
Hail! Pennsylvania! guide of our youth;
Lead thee thy children on to light and truth;
Thee, when death summons us, others shall praise,
Hail! Pennsylvania, thro' endless days.
Drink A Highball
Drink a highball
at nightfall,
be good fellows
while you may.
For tomorrow
may bring sorrow,
so tonight
let's all be gay.
Tell the story
of glory of
Drink a highball
and be jolly;
here's a toast
to dear old Penn.
The Field Cry Of Penn
arranged By Morrison C. Boyd '13
Hang Jeff Davis on a sour apple tree,
Down went McGinty to the bottom of the sea,
She's my Annie and I'm her Joe,
So listen to my tale of -
WHOA! Any ice today, lady? No?
Gitty up.
Penn-syl, Penn-syl, Penn-syl-va-nia,
Penn-syl, Penn-syl, Penn-syl-va-nia,
Penn-syl, Penn-syl, Penn-syl-va-nia,
Oh, Pennsylvania.


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Lady Gaga. But mermaids don't wear clothes anyway, so it's OK.

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Adele adds to Grammys haul with another win
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(WENN) - Adele has added another trophy to her growing collection after winning the Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.
PHOTOS: 2013 Grammy Red Carpet
The British singer, who dominated last year's ceremony with a record-tying six wins, continued her winning streak by beating Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry and Rihanna to claim the first award of the ceremony for "Set Fire To The Rain" (live).
The new mom hugged Rihanna as she headed to the stage to collect her award and told the audience, "I just want to send big love to all of the other girls and all of us females doing this because we work so hard and we make it look so easy!"
Taylor Swift, already an pre-ceremony Grammy Award winner on Sunday, opened the show as the sexy ringmaster of a circus-themed set for her hit song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," while her new tour mate, British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, teamed up with Sir Elton John for a special duet on "The A Team."
Other performers for music's big night included Justin Timberlake, Jack White and Mumford & Sons, while collaborations between blues icon Dr. John and The Black Keys, and Rihanna, Sting and Bruno Mars set the show alight.
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Supreme Court strikes down DOMA, declines to rule on Prop. 8
The Supreme Court has struck down a federal law barring the recognition of same-sex marriage in a split decision, ruling that the law violates the rights of gays and lesbians and intrudes into states' rights to define and regulate marriage. The court also dismissed a challenge to California's gay marriage ban, ruling that supporters of the ban did not have the legal standing, or right, to appeal a lower court's decision striking down Proposition 8 and clearing the way for gay marriage to again be legal in the nation's most populous state.
Justice Anthony Kennedy, the court's conservative-leaning swing vote with a legal history of supporting gay rights, joined his liberal colleagues in both decisions, which will dramatically expand the rights of married gay couples in the country to access more than 1,000 federal benefits and responsibilities of marriage previously denied them.
"The avowed purpose and practical effect of the law here in question are to impose a disadvantage, a separate status, and so a stigma upon all who enter into same-sex marriages made lawful by the unquestioned authority of the States," Kennedy wrote of DOMA. He concluded that states must be allowed by the federal government to confer "dignity" on same-sex couples if they choose to legalize gay marriage.
DOMA "undermines" same-sex marriages in visible ways and "tells those couples, and all the world, that their otherwise valid marriages are unworthy of federal recognition."
The case is Windsor v. United States, a challenge to the federal 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which prohibits the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages even in the 12 states and District of Columbia that allow them. DOMA extended to more than 1,000 federal laws and statutes, including immigration, taxes, and Social Security benefits.
Eighty-three-year-old New Yorker Edith Windsor brought the suit after she was made to pay more than $363,000 in estate taxes when her same-sex spouse died. If the federal government had recognized her marriage, Windsor would not have owed the sum. She argued that the government has no rational reason to exclude her marriage of more than four decades from the benefits and obligations other married couples receive.
DOMA was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996.
With this decision, Kennedy furthers his reputation as a champion of gay rights. He authored two of the most important Supreme Court decisions involving, and ultimately affirming, gay rights: Lawrence v. Texas (2003) and Romer v. Evans (1996). In Romer, Kennedy struck down Colorado's constitutional amendment banning localities from passing anti-discrimination laws protecting gays and lesbians. In Lawrence, Kennedy invalidated state anti-sodomy laws, ruling that gay people have a right to engage in sexual behavior in their own homes.
The decisions mark the first time the highest court has waded into the issue of same-sex marriage. Just 40 years ago, the Supreme Court tersely refused to hear a case brought by a gay couple who wanted to get married in Minnesota, writing that that their claim raised no significant legal issue. At the time, legal opinions often treated homosexuality as criminal, sexually deviant behavior rather than involuntary sexual orientation. Since then, public opinion has changed dramatically on gay people and same-sex marriage, with a majority of Americans only just recently saying they support it. Now, 12 states representing about 18 percent of the U.S. population allow same-sex marriage. With California, the percentage of people living in gay marriage states shoots up to 30.
The Supreme Court has refused to wade into the constitutional issues surrounding the California gay marriage case, dismissing the Proposition 8 argument on procedural grounds. The legal dodge means a lower court's ruling making same-sex marriage legal in California will most likely stand, opening the door to marriage to gays and lesbians in the country's most populous state.
California voters passed Proposition 8 to ban same-sex marriage in 2008, after 18,000 same-sex couples had already tied the knot under a state Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage. A same-sex married couple with children, Kris Perry and Sandy Stier, sued the state of California when their six-month-old marriage was invalidated by the ballot initiative. They argued that Proposition 8 discriminated against them and their union based only on their sexual orientation, and that the state had no rational reason for denying them the right to marry. Two lower courts ruled in their favor, and then-California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he would no longer defend Proposition 8 in court, leaving a coalition of Prop 8 supporters led by a former state legislator to take up its defense.
Same-sex marriage will most likely not be immediately legal in California, since the losing side is given a few weeks to petition the courts.
[Live coverage of the gay marriage decisions.]
The Prop 8 case was argued by two high-profile lawyers, Ted Olson and David Boies, who previously faced off against each other in Bush v. Gore. Olson, a conservative and Bush's former solicitor general, and Boies, a liberal, have cast gay marriage as the civil rights issue of our time.
Boies said on the steps of the Supreme Court Wednesday that "Today the United States Supreme Court said as much. They cannot point to anything that harms them because these two love each other"
Olson made the argument that gay marriage should be a conservative cause in a recent interview with NPR. "If you are a conservative, how could you be against a relationship in which people who love one another want to publicly state their vows ... and engage in a household in which they are committed to one another and become part of the community and accepted like other people?"
The Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG), a coalition of mostly Republican House lawmakers, defended DOMA since the Obama administration announced they believed the law was unconstitutional in 2011. (Chief Justice John Roberts criticized the president for this move during oral arguments in the case, saying the president lacked "the courage of his convictions" in continuing to enforce the law but no longer defending it in court.)


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Kids can feel like a tall giant on stilts
With every purchase from the Go Out and Play Collection, a minimum of 8% will be contributed to the national non-profit KaBOOM!. KaBOOM! works to bring balanced and active play into the daily lives of all children, particularly those growing up in poverty in America.
Walk a little taller with Ready, Set, Stilts! Perfect for outdoor or indoor activity, stilts are adjustable for varying heights and are designed to let kids gradually learn to walk and balance on stilts. Big-foot trainers can be attached during the learning stages and as balance improves replace the trainers with no-skid caps. Best part for parents? Ready, Set, Stilts are easy assemble. 110 pound weight limit. For ages 5 years and up.Ready, Set, Stilts Include: 2 adjustable stilts, 2 soft-grip handles, 2 Big-foot trainers, 3 Allen wrenches, 4 screws, and instructionsReady, Set, Stilts Dimensions: 6.5" x 2" x 39.2"
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.


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Nick Cannon Confirms He & Mariah Carey Have Been Living Separately
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All signs are pointing toward the end of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. On Thursday, the "America's Got Talent" host confirmed rumors that the two had split up after six years of marriage.
He tells "Yahoo's Insider" that "there is trouble in paradise." Nick reveals that he and Mariah "have been living in separate houses for a few months" and that his "main focus is [his] kids." He's also denying reports that it was his infidelity that caused the split.
It's unclear if the separation has been made legal. Sources are telling TMZ however that the divorce is "a done deal" and that Mariah and Nick have been in the process of negotiating a settlement and custody agreement for their three-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan.
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Katy Perry is the most popular person on Twitter
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Katy Perry has been named the new Queen of Twitter.
As of Monday, the pop star has acquired over 46.5 million followers, surpassing the followers of the now-dethroned King of the social media site, Justin Bieber.
According to MediaBistro.com, Katy has been inching towards usurping the Biebs since last week. The increase in followers seems to have been spurred along by the release of her new album Prism in late October.
Bieber held onto the number one spot for ten months. He replaced Lady Gaga, now at number three, from the top spot back in January.
It looks like Katy will be holding onto her title for some time, as well. Bloggers are predicting that if the trend continues, Katy could become the first person ever to reach 50 million followers!
Congratulations Katy!
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Annual March For Life held in D.C.
(Washington, DC) -- It has been 41 years since Roe versus Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that led to the legalization of abortion. During the annual March for Life in the nation's capital, pro-life activists are vowing to continue efforts to overturn Roe versus Wade. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor predicted that a full "culture of life" will be restored in America in the not-too-distant future. March for Life President Jeanne Monahan said, "Support for life pervades American society." She promoted adoption as an alternative to abortion and said there are currently 64 abortions for every one adoption in the U.S. Participants are braving frigid temperatures in an hour-long rally that will precede a march to the Supreme Court.


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Our huge selection of Christmas puzzles makes it easy to celebrate all year round. Whether you like snowy scenes, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, holiday lights, or more traditional religious imagery, you are sure to find a special Christmas jigsaw puzzle here. You don't have to wait till December to get in the holiday spirit with these Xmas jigsaw puzzles.
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File Extension DDS
File extension DDS is not yet described in our database. Here is some information which will get you started.
File extensions help computers locate correct application for specific files. Operating systems will not look into the content of the files to be opened, but instead, it will immediate locate the file extension of the file and locate for associated application that can render the files. This helps the computer to organize its functions and work much faster. Most operating systems (Windows) require the use of file extensions, but others do not (Unix).
These file extensions are also beneficial for us. By simply looking at the filename, we can determine what type of information is stored to that and what applications can open these files. Have you noticed that when your computer acquires an unknown file, it will ask your permission to look for associated program to open it or look for these programs over the Internet? Yes! These file extensions make the work of the computer easy. Once there is no application associated with the file, then the computer will immediately ask the users assistance to help look for the source files.
For more information about DDS files read other articles on this website
For more general information about files, file extension dds and registry you can read one of the following articles:
- Windows registry - Windows registry is included in modern Windows operating systems to replace the older INI files which also contained system configuration. Let's concentrate on the structure and purpose of Windows System Registry and show some concerns that makes it vulnerable to attacks...
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- What are file extensions? - File extensions are unnoticed yet are very crucial parts of the computer world. But many are still unaware of the basic foundation and principles behind the remarkable wonders of computers...
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Beyonce helps Kelly Rowland celebrate birthday with 'Liquid Gold' party
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There's nothing like celebrating your birthday with your best friend.
Kelly Rowland turned 33 on Tuesday, and Beyoncé has shared photos from the festivities on her Tumblr.
The bash was titled "Kelly's Liquid Gold Fondue Party," where the casually-dressed guests dined on filet mignon, crab-stuffed ravioli, and cheese fondue.
Beyoncé's little sis, Solange Knowles, also attended.
It looks like a good time was had by all.
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Denial of Service and Data Breach Attacks: How Industry Information Sharing Helps Defeat Cyber Threats
The US Federal Government recognized that sharing information about attacks and defenses—within and across industries—was essential and authorized and encouraged the formation of industry forums (2003 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7). One of the oldest and largest of these organizations is the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), a non-profit industry association.
Join this webinar to hear Denise Anderson of FS-ISAC describe how the organization facilitates the dissemination of critical information through a variety of channels, and why other industries might benefit from these approaches.
You will also gain "from the trenches" insights from Mike Smith, Director of Akamai's Security Incident Response Team, on how to defend a financial institution against large-scale DDoS and data breach attacks. In a typical week, Akamai enables companies to defend against numerous attacks of up to 30 Gigabits per second. Mike will also provide an update on Akamai's latest threat intelligence, including an update on the latest large scale DDoS attacks (Phase 4 of Operation Ababil).
Register now to learn:
- How FS-ISAC has helped banks defend against DDoS
- The benefits of participating in an information sharing forum
- The latest attack methods, tools, and approaches
- Blocking techniques for both network and application layer attacks
- Why some defenses fail or result in performance degradation
- Best practices for mitigation of DDoS attacks and data breaches
Join us live to discover the benefits of industry information sharing forums and much more.


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Courtney Love cries in court over daughter
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Courtney Love's "Twibel" trial is apparently becoming quite the tearjerker for the rocker.
According to "Spin," Love started crying on the witness stand Wednesday afternoon while talking about her relationship with her daughter, Frances Bean. The latest tears came just one day after Love reportedly began sobbing during the testimony of Canadian businessman Phillip Gross.
Gross was discussing a guitar he bought from one of Kurt Cobain's former guitar techs that supposedly belonged to the Nirvana frontman but ultimately turned out to be a fake. The apparent mishandling of her late husband's legacy reportedly caused Love to cover her face with her hands and start crying.
The on-and-off Hole frontwoman is currently the subject of the first Twitter-related libel case to make it to trial in the U.S. It stems from a 2010 tweet that allegedly claimed Love's then-lawyer, Rhonda Holmes, had been "bought off."
Love argued last week that the tweet was merely opinion, and said that she only intended to send the message to two people. Both sides are expected to give their closing arguments on Thursday.
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text: (NEWSER) – Between 2006 and 2011, Medicare spent $172 million on penis pumps, according to a report out yesterday by the inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services. That figure is outrageous for a reason other than that you might think. As NBC Newsreports, penis pumps, more properly known as vacuum erection systems, are actually one of the "few viable treatment courses" for men with erectile dysfunction, per the National Institutes of Health. So it's not the coverage of the item for some 474,000 men over those six years that's the problem, but the amount that was spent: Each claim cost Medicare an average $361—more than double what the pump would have cost if the user just bought it online. (And OIG verified this by ... Googling. It reports that "research on 22 different Web sites yielded pricing information for 105 VES ... the average Internet price ... was $164.74.")