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Labyrinth (UK - BD)
Chris takes a trip down memory lane with BD release of this Henson feature
Fifteen-year-old fantasy-obsessed Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is in the park rehearsing lines from the book Labyrinth, and in trying to memorise a particularly tricky passage she loses track of time. When she realises that she is supposed to be babysitting her half-brother, Toby, she rushes home in the rain with her dog, Merlyn, but upon her arrival she is chastised by her stepmother. Soon after she is left alone with Toby while her father and stepmother depart for their evening out, at which time an already enraged Sarah realises that her beloved teddy bear, Lancelot, is missing. When she finds the bear in Toby's room she shouts at him, causing the baby to cry and further infuriating her. She begins to read passages from Labyrinth to her baby brother, telling tales of a young girl granted special powers by the Goblin King, and Sarah herself wishes that the goblins would just come and take the screaming infant away.
When Toby abruptly stops crying a worried Sarah enters his room to find that he has vanished. Suddenly, an owl flies through the open window and transforms into the Goblin King, Jareth (David Bowie), who tells her that he has taken Toby as she requested. A horrified Sarah realises what she has done and begs for the return of her brother. Jareth tells her that if she can solve his labyrinth in less than thirteen hours she can have Toby back, but if she fails the baby will be turned into a goblin and forced to remain with Jareth forever. Sarah faces many perils in her journey through the labyrinth, and along the way she befriends a curmudgeonly dwarf called Hoggle, a giant, fury beast named Ludo, and Sir Didymus, a chivalrous, fox-like knight who rides into battle atop a sheepdog called Ambrosius.
I think it's fair to say that I had a bit of a crush on Jennifer Connelly when I was a kid, based solely on her appearance in this film. Well, that and the fact that she was (and is) stunning, of course (damn you Paul Bettany!). Plus she was, like, the older woman... Anyway, I had a thing for her, you get the idea. I think that's where a lot of my love for this film comes from, as I was probably a little bit older than the film's target audience when it was released in 1986 (I was eleven at the time). It's actually a film that I got to know on home video and TV over the years, plus it was the one-time favourite film of an ex-girlfriend, so I watched it quite a lot in my early teens and again in my early twenties.
Prior to this Blu-ray viewing I hadn't seen the film in eight years or so, and watching it now some of its deficiencies are more apparent than before. Firstly, the acting isn't great. Connelly's performance is a little wooden (particularly at the beginning of the film) and Bowie delivers every line like a bad impersonator doing his best David Bowie impression. The pacing is also slightly off, and as an adult I could have done with getting to know some of the characters a little better. This is particularly true of Sarah, who is such a spoiled brat at the start that I felt it difficult to connect with her at all. Thankfully she matures as the film progresses, learning life-lessons as she moves through the labyrinth, but I still think that the filmmakers should have fleshed out the conflict with her stepmother to provide some justification for her childish tantrums.
Thankfully there is still much to enjoy, mainly in the form of Jim Henson's creations. For all intents and purposes Hoggle is just as real as Sarah, such is the quality of the puppeteers' performance, and the big, hairy giant Ludo is a sort of cross between Sully from Monsters Inc. and Neil from The Young Ones. The various goblins are also beautifully designed and provide most of the comic relief. However, my favourite character is the manic, hyperactive Sir Didymus, who reminds me of Basil Brush on speed. Save for a couple of suspect shots where the puppets have obviously been superimposed on the image, the effects also hold up remarkably well and the various song and dance numbers are all pleasurable. It's not the best of the eighties fantasy movies, but it is a worthy feature all the same.
As a slightly amusing aside, my wife is so scared of this film—or more accurately of David Bowie—that she flat-out refused to be in the room while I was watching it! This phobia actually led to a quite hilarious moment during The Prestige, because I neglected to warn her of his impending arrival. I don't think I'll be showing her The Man Who Fell to Earth any time soon either...
Prior to receiving this Blu-ray the best version of Labyrinth I'd seen was the original region two DVD release from way back in the early days of DVD, so I was expecting a big step up in visual quality. There was no way that it was ever going to look as good as a modern fantasy movie like Stardust, but when you take the age and technical limitations into consideration I think that most people would have to agree that the BD looks pretty good. The 2.40:1 (1080/24p AVC) widescreen transfer is quite grainy at times, which causes the occasional bit of shimmering, but that's eminently preferable to having the grain digitally scrubbed out of existence.
Detail is surprisingly strong throughout, especially in comparison to the DVD version. You only have to look at the intricate model work and the sets to appreciate how much of an upgrade it is, as there's now real depth to the image (the walls of the labyrinth and the Goblin City as seen in the screenshots are a good example of this). The film has a warm, natural palette—particularly when the action transitions to the realm of the Goblin King—and the exterior shots have an inviting golden glow to them that made me fuzzy with nostalgia. It's hard to gauge the accuracy of the skin tones when so many of the characters are puppets, but they look reasonably accurate for the most part (although there is a hint of red on occasion). The transfer is also relatively clean, and although I did spot the odd bit of debris from time to time it's nothing that will ruin your enjoyment.
If I had to make one criticism it would be that contrast and black levels aren't quite as good as I'm used to (okay, so that's two criticisms), but I believe this has more to do with the source than any deficiencies in the transfer and they're not bad per se. All things considered this is a very pleasing presentation of an ageing film, and one that's sure to delight fans.
The original DVD release offered only a limited bitrate Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround audio track, so the presence of a TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack here is most welcome (although it would have been nice if the original soundtrack had also been included for the purists). The disc also includes TrueHD 5.1 soundtracks in French and German for those non-English-speaking individuals who are inclined to listen to dub tracks.
I was most curious as to how the dialogue would come across in this track, as quite a lot of eighties films can sound quite 'canned'. Labyrinth doesn't entirely escape this fate, but it's not as bad as some films from the same era. The chief offenders are Hoggle and Ludo, whose dialogue is of a lesser quality than most of the other characters (human or otherwise), but other than that things aren't too bad at all. The track is heavily biased towards the front of the soundstage and there's not a whole lot of directionality, but the surrounds are occasionally used for effects during the livelier scenes or to add a bit of ambience in the quieter moments.
Bass is surprisingly powerful for a fantasy film such as this, beginning during the opening credits and continuing throughout. In fact there are moments when the bass is just that little bit too powerful, almost hurting my eardrums during periods of prolonged low frequency noise. The various Bowie songs all have a strong presence in the mix, especially 'Underground' and 'Dance Magic Dance', which sound better here than ever before, and the score warbles away in the background as a solid accompaniment to the action. This isn't the most impressive eighties remix I've ever heard, but it is definitely the best I've heard Labyrinth sound on any format.
Audio Commentary by Conceptual Artist Brian Froud: Brian Froud was responsible for Labyrinth's conceptual artwork, but he also designed costume, creatures, and worked closely with director Jim Henson and writer Terry Jones to develop the story. He covers a huge array of topics with very few periods of dead air, and he does so in a manner that holds your attention throughout. This is definitely a track worth listening to.
The Storytellers: This is a BonusView feature that offers new interview clips from people like Cheryl Henson and make-up artist Nick Dudman via a picture-in-picture window at the bottom right of the screen. Henson talks about the film being inspired by her and her sisters, touching on the parallels between their own experiences growing up and the choices Sarah has to make in the film. Unfortunately the PiP segments are few and far between, and in fact it's a good eight minutes before the first one appears. Still, what little there is happens to be fairly interesting and is usually pertinent to the on-screen events.
Making of Documentary: Inside the Labyrinth (00:56:27 SD): Ah, they don't make 'em like this any more! This is the original making of as found on the first DVD release of the film, and it's one of those incredibly nostalgic eighties featurettes that presents the behind-the-scenes footage in a very straightforward manner. There's none of this talking heads, Flash Harry nonsense here, no sir. Instead, what we get is a lengthy piece that features plenty of interviews with everyone from Jim Henson, David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, to Brian Henson, Brian Froud and Terry Jones (of Monty Python fame). The more observant among you might also notice George Lucas lurking behind the camera in one scene, and Star Trek fans will get a kick out of seeing Cheryl 'Gates' McFadden earn her 'Dancing Doctor' moniker. There's a lot of on-set footage with Bowie rehersing the various song and dance numbers, some amusing scenes of Henson trying to direct the baby and a group of chickens, and footage of some of the amazing puppets and animatronics created for the film. In an age of hyperbolic, back-slapping EPK fluff, I really miss this sort of down-to-earth featurette.
Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters (00:27:58 SD): This featurette features interview footage with Brian Henson, Brian Froud, George Lucas and a number of the film's puppeteers. They discuss the creation and operation of all of the major puppets, from Ludo and Diddimus, to the junk lady and the giant robot. There's also some exploration of the metaphors used to explore Sarah's journey from adolescence to adulthood.
Journey Through the Labyrinth: The Quest for Goblin City (00:30:04 SD): In this featurette Brian Froud, George Lucas, Brian Henson, Gates McFadden and some of the crew explore the origin of the film. Among other things, they discuss Jim Henson's desire to make a more 'absurd' feature after the seriousness of The Dark Crystal.
BD-Live: The usual Sony BD-Live link is included, but as with most of their titles it's just features a load generic trailers rather than anything specific to Labyrinth.
Labyrinth isn't my favourite eighties movie, but it was still a part of my childhood and as such it will forever have a place in my heart. It's been some time since I last sat down to watch the film, but that allowed me to approach this review from a relatively fresh perspective. The flaws are more apparent when viewed through adult eyes, but I still found the film entertaining and the wonderful production design and enchanting creatures are as impressive as ever.
Technically the disc is everything I could have hoped for. The strong visual transfer evokes memories of my youth, while the TrueHD audio adds another dimension to the musical numbers. The extras are also fairly impressive, although the BD-exclusive material is a bit disappointing in comparison to the older featurettes. Even so, it is very easy for me to recommend this title to fans both new and old. If you have kids it's also a great alternative to the frenetically paced, CGI laden features that seem to dominate today's box office.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
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They haven't sent check discs for that so far, which is a pity.
preferred The Dark Crystal myself.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 31st August 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 French, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 German
Subtitles: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
Extras: Commentary with Brian Froud, The Storytellers, Inside the Labyrinth, Kingdom of Characters, The Quest for Goblin City
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Jim Henson
Cast: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 101 minutes
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Being organized and prepared allows you to make room for other things and save on costs. It also limits the frustration you might feel when the main ingredient of the meal you planned is missing, thus starting your vacation off the wrong way.
The luxury of a houseboat vacation can be better enjoyed if you start preparing a list of necessities early. To begin, ask the houseboat marina for a list of amenities that come with the particular craft you're renting. This will help you figure out what you should or shouldn't bring. For example, bedding isn't provided by all marinas, so that would be a good thing to double check.
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"In its case against Samsung Electronics in the Netherlands, Apple is demanding an extensive ban on all Galaxy series smartphones and tablets, including a complete recall of stock by European distributors and resellers. Apple's complaint against Samsung in The Hague district court is much more comprehensive than previously thought. It's not only broader in its legal scope than a separate, ongoing Apple complaint against Samsung in Germany, but an injunction could have a 'huge impact' on the entire European market for smartphones and tablets, according to Alastair Edwards, principal analyst at Canalys." That's how far Apple is willing to go. They are willing to screw over countless resellers - some big, some small, one-shop affairs - because they don't like competition. I wonder how the Grubers of this world are going to spin this one. Hey Steve, I've got another extremely successful Android phone maker for you to sue.
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RE[2]: Lookalikes?
by Ultimatebadass on Fri 19th Aug 2011 07:32 UTC in reply to "RE: Lookalikes?"
RE[3]: Lookalikes?
by jackeebleu on Fri 19th Aug 2011 22:11 in reply to "RE[2]: Lookalikes?"
RE[4]: Lookalikes?
by tupp on Sat 20th Aug 2011 05:43 in reply to "RE[3]: Lookalikes?"
if your Linksys was a media streamer and had optical and Ethernet on the back you'd have a case, but since thats not the case...
No. He definitely had the "case" before the Apple TV/Mac Mini.
Apple's action of merely swapping the innards does not make the enclosure an original Apple design.
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Claudia.siuves necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 16 diseñadores freelance.
The Neurotic Times
The Neurotic Times is a new daily opinion e-magazine focused on behavior and cultural trends (e.g. literature, film, music, photography). We also plan to publish works of fiction.
We have a new writing team that will aim to develop killer articles in our niche and need a new logo to better represent us. And that's where we count on your creativity ;-)
At the moment we have two editions: the English and the Brazilian one. The logo will be THE SAME FOR BOTH, but the tag line will be different (one is in English and the other is in Portuguese).
Our target audience ranges from the ages 21-41 and have a special interest in reading about cultural trends and the arts in general. And have in mind that our people have a fine sense of humor.
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1 - Logo: THE NEUROTIC TIMES
Tag line 1 (English): opinions & useless splendour (pls, keep the British spelling).
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4 - BIG hint: we love the The New York Observer logo, with the character in the middle...
Looking forward to seeing your ideas!
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The goal was to keep this simple, so rather than giving full reports for each prospect, I offered descriptions on where and how they win. This is the most important part of the evaluation process, since it is much easier to list prospects? deficiencies. Few players can do it all, so finding where prospects fit and where they win helps project their role in the NFL.
You will also notice the lack of quarterbacks. I will not be listing that position on big boards, since they are a breed of their own. It is just too hard to place them in this context. They will have their own list at a later date. Finally, you will also notice prospects with medical questions are still ranked highly. I cannot judge something I do not understand or know, rather I feel that listing what has been reported without judgment is the best approach.
1. G?Chance Warmack, Alabama
Where he wins: Everywhere. Crushing blocker with an attitude to finish. Fluid mover for his size and gets in correct body position to seal off lanes. Technically sound player that could likely play either guard spot.
2. T?Eric Fisher, Central Michigan
Where he wins: Long left tackle that finds contact through his hands with quick extension. Flashes nastiness as a drive blocker or when finishing off blocks in pass protection. Still filling out frame, but doesn't have to.
3. DT?Star Lotulelei, Utah
Where he wins: Pegged as a pure nose tackle, but that would be a disservice to his versatility. Can play along the front and shows agile feet for someone his size. Can be dominant for a stretch of plays and rarely took a seat on the bench at Utah.
4.?LB?Dion Jordan, Oregon
Where he wins:?A personal favorite. Extremely fluid and agile from his linebacker spot. Could see him thriving as a strong side linebacker who moves into a pass rushing role when called upon. Strong hands and flashes persistence around the corner.
5. T Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M
Where he wins: Technically sound player with good knee bend and athletic footwork to mirror or halt his opposition?s momentum. Punch and arm extension helps absorb power and should be a quality left tackle for a long time.
6. T?Lane Johnson, Oklahoma
Where he wins: Athleticism to mirror is excellent. Despite lean frame, can handle physical play on first contact and resets well with footwork. Lands multiple punches if he can?t gain the inside latch.
7. LB?Arthur Brown, Kansas State
Where he wins: Instinctive, quick, and physical for his size. Believe he could play inside in any scheme but could thrive on the weakside. Doesn?t shy away from contact but also has the speed to beat ball carriers to the edge or stick with his assignment in coverage.
8. WR?Tavon Austin, West Virginia
Where he wins: An absolute joystick in the open field with the ball in his hands. Made plays beyond receiving role, as a ball carrier and as a returner. Cuts to make defenders miss with acceleration to keep angles changing are outstanding.
9. DE?Ezekiel Ansah, BYU
Where he wins: After generating separation or finding himself in space, his closing speed is the best in this draft. Plenty of motor to chase. Already a solid run defender and saw snaps at rush linebacker, end in a three man or four man, and inside at tackle. Strong on first contact.
10. DE?Cornellius Carradine, FSU
Where he wins: Explosive off the snap and follows it up with strong hand use to keep separation or disengage. Plays with leverage to drive opposition back if need be or keep his position to set the edge as a run defender.
11. DT?Sharrif Floyd, Florida
Where he wins: Experience inside at defensive tackle or on the edge in multiple fronts. Strong at the point of attack to put his opposition on skates but displays enough foot quickness to win off the snap as well. Flashes violent hands to disengage.
12. DE/OLB?Barkevious Mingo, LSU
Where he wins: Tall, long, and explosive off the edge. Puts the opposition behind with his first step and although lean, shows a good amount of strength when engaging. Works down the line well in the running game.
13. DT?Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
Where he wins: Great at splitting blocks, winning off the snap, or beating reach blocks. Very quick for his size and can really make his presence felt in the backfield as a three technique tackle or five technique end. Has been asked to drop back into short zones.
14. DL?Datone Jones, UCLA
Where he wins: Shows disruption from defensive end or tackle. Outside, his initial strength on contact puts offensive linemen on skates. Inside, has burst and quickness to win off the snap. Length and pad level (when asked to pass rush) helps.
15. CB?Dee Milliner, Alabama
Where he wins: Sticks to receivers from the snap all the way downfield with physical play and speed to stay in hip pocket. Well-built for the position and it shows when attacking ball carriers. Uses hands to disengage or keep the edge.
16. G?Jonathan Cooper, UNC
Where he wins: Outstanding pulling or trapping guard. Moves so well in space and an extremely comfortable athlete. Shows good hand strength when getting inside punch. Would excel in an offense that requires mobile guards.
17. CB?Xavier Rhodes, FSU
Where he wins: Press man coverage to slow receivers? routes off the line and stick with them downfield. Remains balanced with his punch and shows that same physicality when wanting to attack the run on the edge.
18. S?Kenny Vaccaro, Texas
Where he wins: Combo safety that fits where many schemes in NFL are moving. Interchangeable in the back half and showed plenty of comfort and aggression while covering slot receivers. Change of direction is there.
19. S?Johnathan Cyprien, FIU
Where he wins: AN aggressive, physical player with enough mobility, awareness, and range to play the safety spots interchangeably. Sure tackler with aggression to make a play on ball carriers or when blitzing. Experience in the slot.
20. CB?Jamar Taylor, Boise State
Where he wins: Adept in press of off coverages. Very good at getting physical at the catch point to disrupt the receiver. Fluid hips and smooth turns with footwork to stick with vertical or breaking receivers. Comes up to set the edge, forcing running back inside.
21. WR?Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee
Where he wins: Smoothness, fluidity, and natural skill as an outside receiver. Body catches after aggressive steps on inside slant and adjusts to back shoulder throws along the sideline. Incredible ability to make people miss when the ball is in his hands. Big play threat as a returner.
22. WR?DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson
Where he wins: Sets up defenders with technical routes and refuses to lose body position battle at the catch point. Consistently leaves his feet to go up and get targets with strong hands rather than waiting on them. Strong runner with underrated straight-line speed after the catch.
23. DT?Jesse Williams, Alabama
Where he wins: Experience at nose tackle and as a five technique end. Strong upper body to absorb and hold an anchor. Shows power in hands to shed or extend and press the pocket from the interior at times.
24. G?Larry Warford, Kentucky
Where he wins: A punishing, powerful blocker with a strong grip to control his opponent. Flashes proper posture but can win with brute strength and athleticism for his size when things break down. Projects to a power running team.
25. DE?Bjoern Werner, FSU
Where he wins: Speed and burst off the edge with hand use to keep separation. Shows natural bend to work his way away from offensive tackles. Snap anticipation is very good. Athleticism to make tackles in space.
26. TE?Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame
Where he wins: Few prospects go up and get it like him. Strong at the catch point with stick?em hands. Can be split out from a variety of spots but improved run blocking could allow for inline play.
27. S?D.J. Swearinger, South Carolina
Where he wins: Big hitter that can set the tone for a defense. Interchangeable safety in the back half. Showed well at cornerback when asked to play the position, but natural fit at safety. Feisty, downhill player.
28. OLB?Jarvis Jones, Georgia
Where he wins: Undeniable speed and edge pressure to run around offensive tackles that cannot stop his momentum. Shows a motor to finish plays in the backfield. Flashes heavy hands to generate leverage.
29. WR?Keenan Allen, Cal
Where he wins: Reliability in his ability to create separation and hands at the catch point. Breaks and cuts are crisp and exaggerated, consistently opening up space. Can make an impact at every level of the field.
30. WR?Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech
Where he wins: Extremely fluid and smooth in his routes. Sets up opposing cornerback with head fakes and cuts. Reliable hands and adjusts body positioning after tracking to come down with difficult catches. Burns opposition vertically when speed isn?t respected.
31. WR Markus Wheaton, Oregon State
Where he wins: Consistently took the top off coverages with excellent straight-line playing speed. Don?t overlook his ability to break off rights and his acceleration to take a short route to the house. Does very well to sustain the separation he created off the line or in routes, but frequently underthrown.
32.?CB?DJ Hayden, Houston
Where he wins: Quick player who always seems to play on his toes. Fluid in backpedal and hand fights to generate some separation against the run. Very comfortable in zone coverages, rides receiver until he leaves zone, quickly picks up the next with good vision. Also showed admirably in press man coverage, especially when turning to locate the football.
33. CB?Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State
Where he wins: Played a lot of cover 3 and not afraid to cut off his line and take a chance on underneath targets. His risks tend to pay off. Height and willingness to go up and get it allows him to win at the catch point. Not shy against contact.
34. T Terron Armstead, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Where he wins: Extremely fluid mover when asked to work in space, lead block, and hit second level targets. Athletic feet to mirror laterally, bend at the knee, anchor and redirect. Showed same kind of skill against top competition as he did versus FCS.
35.?DT?Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State
Where he wins:?Flashes winning in a variety of ways, specifically with strength to shed, power to drive, or quickness to shoot gaps. Runs the line well for his size and could see snaps all along the defensive line.
36.?CB?Desmond Trufant, Washington
Where he wins: Quick feet to stay in close range of receivers in their breaks. Keeps a safe distance from his assignment which will help to not draw downfield contact penalties in the NFL.
37.?DT?Sylvester Williams, UNC
Where he wins: Consistently generates some backfield penetration, one or two steps. Nice hand use to beat the first man, shoulder dip or immediate gap shooting. Best attribute is his disruption from the 0 or 1 technique.
38.?ILB?Kevin Minter, LSU
Where he wins:?Hammer between the tackles. Uses strong hands to jolt second level blockers and stop momentum. Consistently sheds after stacking to make tackles. Tight lines and ability to work through trash helps him reach edge plays.
39.?TE?Travis Kelce, Cincinnati
Where he wins: Projects well as an inline tight end due to skillful blocking and size but has experience as an H-back and slot option. Shields the ball from closing defenders and flashes nice agility for his size, especially when asked to get downfield.
40. DE?Damontre Moore, Texas A&M
Where he wins: Experience as a rush linebacker and as an end in a four man front. Motor to continue his pass rushing line while flashing separation or to chase down plays from the back side. Generates production when asked to loop inside.
41. WR Robert Woods, USC
Where he wins: Dynamic slot player who is very adept on short to intermediate patterns. Quick feet in and out of breaks with good body control to adjust to targets. Plays with low pad level in his routes to minimize target area for contact at the line.
42. LB?Alec Ogletree, Georgia
Where he wins: Former safety has excellent speed in a free lane from the back side. Closes quickly and ferociously, especially on the edge. Can stick with any receiver in coverage and attacks the football when tackling.
43. T?D.J. Fluker, Alabama
Where he wins: Powerful, mauling run blocking right tackle. When his hands get on you in proper positioning, it is over. Long arms and solid build help engulf the opposition. Athletic forward mover for his size.
44. RB?Eddie Lacy, Alabama
Where he wins: Strong lower body runner who always falls forward on contact. Allows blocks to develop but tough to slow down once up to full speed. Underrated passing down back, willing pass protector and adequate receiver.
45. ILB?Manti Te?o, Notre Dame
Where he wins: Inside thumper when able to get a few steps behind him. Improved in coverage. Vocal leader on the field. Best when attacking runs downhill with correct shoulder.
46. WR Stedman Bailey, WVU
Where he wins: Effortlessly adjusts to throws, either in the open field or in the end zone, with good body control. Hands catcher who doesn?t lose speed on his turns. Nice vision after the catch to cut off blocks and find the open field.
47. S Bacarri Rambo, Georgia
Where he wins: Center field type safety who tracks the ball well with angles to disrupt the catch point. Shows enough tackling ability to be a reliable last line of defense. Great ball skills and shows a physical side closing downhill versus receivers.
48. DE Alex Okafor, Texas
Where he wins: Uncommon kind of pass rusher in that he does his best work with hand use, extension, and shedding ability. Lines up in two and three point stances. Not afraid to plant off of his outside foot and work inside, or keep his opposition on skates. Reaches to make a play on the QB in the pocket.
49. T/G Dallas Thomas, Tennessee
Where he wins: Has experience and high level play at both left tackle and left guard. Great knee bend and posture to stay balanced. Strong grip to sustain his block against pass rushers that fire gaps. Consistently uses hands to punch on first contact.
50. CB Jordan Poyer, Oregon State
Where he wins: Adept in off man, press man, and zone coverages. Physical player on the edge, attacks WR blocks and fights off to make a play. Has a good feel for timing with decisive footwork. Has experience in the slot.
51. DE Cornelius Washington, Georgia
Where he wins: In wide 7 or 9 technique. Excellent get off with low pad level, gains leverage with strong first contact. Leg drive to keep opposition on skates. Has more athleticism than was shown at 5 technique in 2012.
52. S Shamarko Thomas, Syracuse
Where he wins: A very aggressive, confident hitter in the open field and when closing on the edge. See him blowing up the middle on inside runs as well. Sniffs out misdirection. Strong safety that lays the hammer on short to intermediate patterns.
53. RB Gio Bernard, UNC
Where he wins: Short, choppy footwork allows for upfield cuts between the tackle or in the open field. Made big plays as a returner. Comfortable as a receiver on angle routes, swings, or screens. Has enough speed to create big runs if given the sideline.
54. RB Andre Ellington, Clemson
Where he wins: Lean runner who sticks close to his blocks with great acceleration after cutting off their backsides. Despite his narrow base he has some nice balance and isn?t afraid of contact as a runner or in pass protection. Decisive cutter, likely in a zone scheme.
55. RB Johnathan Franklin, UCLA
Where he wins: One cut, decisive runner with great vision to find backside lanes. Doesn?t shy from contact as a pass protector and can make a big play happen if given a seam due to excellent straight-line speed. Upfield cuts make defenders miss at the second level.
56. CB?Robert Alford, SE Louisiana
Where he wins: Competitive player at the line and throughout routes. Fluid hips and movement skills allow him to stick close to his assignment. Aware zone defender as well, with quick change of direction with even faster close.
57. TE Vance McDonald, Rice
Where he wins: Slot receiver with excellent blocking in space. Good anticipation, hits second level targets, sustains and drive blocks the opposition. Solid movement skills for size and long arms to make catches away from his body.
58. G Kyle Long, Oregon
Where he wins: Shows natural aggression from left tackle or guard. Obviously an athletic player for his size, moves laterally quite well. Uses opposition?s momentum against them, rides shoulder to drive out of play in running game.
59. TE Jordan Reed, Florida
Where he wins: Very comfortable mover in space with the ball in his hands. Joker alignment with quick moves to create separation and has the awareness to sit in soft areas. Willing blocker, even inline.
60. DE Quanterus Smith, Western Kentucky
Where he wins: Eats up a lot of ground getting upfield off the snap, shows a nice dip to turn the corner against right tackles and free his path towards QBs. Not a one trick pony, shows willingness to plant outside and work in.
61. WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee
Where he wins: Lanky, string bean type frame with long arms to pluck the ball in traffic. Fluid mover with some quick twitch ability. Has vertical skills along with crossers over the middle of the field.
62. WR Da?Rick Rogers, Tenn Tech
Where he wins: Gets physical in his routes by creating separation, slightly pushes off. Tracks vertical passes well and a determined runner after the catch. Makes grabs in traffic with corners attempting to undercut pattern.
63. CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, UConn
Where he wins: Turns to locate the football after mirroring on breaks from off coverage. Experience in press coverage from the slot. Closes quickly, either off of back pedal plant or on the edge against the run to force things inside.
64. LB Sio Moore, UConn
Where he wins: Used from a variety of linebacker spots, including inside, weak side, strong side, and as a down pass rusher. Shows positive play at each due to strength, short hops to work through trash, and a willingness to get physical. Great athleticism only helps.
65. LB DeVonte Holloman, South Carolina
Where he wins: Prototypical strong side linebacker. Gets up field against the run but remains under control. Extends arms to create separation in order to shed on ball carrier. Plays low and former safety skills show when asked to play in short to intermediate game.
66. CB Darius Slay, Mississippi State
Where he wins: Disrupts well at the catch point. Undercuts from cover 3, goes for receivers? hands and forces drops. Doesn?t shy from contact, wraps up low against ball carriers after fighting over the top of blockers. Special teams contributor.
67. CB Leon McFadden, San Diego State
Where he wins: Aggressively closes on the edge on screens or against the run. Hip turn and shuffle with backfield vision. Makes good contact within five yards. Looks comfortable in zone coverage.
68. CB Adrian Bushell, Louisville
Where he wins: Lots of press man and mirrors early in routes with good burst to cut in front of receivers. Tight angles off the edge when sent on a blitz, cleans up on hits when downhill. Frequently used as a gunner on the punt team.
69. CB Sanders Commings, Georgia
Where he wins: A true press corner, sticks in the hip pocket and slows his opposition downfield. Sheds to put himself in position to make a play in the running game and doesn?t mind tackling.
70. T Menelik Watson, FSU
Where he wins: Athletic mover when asked to pull out front, chases down someone to block. Obviously has strong hands, which help him recover in case waist bending or lost balance takes place. Consistently looks to extend his arms and gain hand control.
71. DE Corey Lemonier, Auburn
Where he wins: Low pad level off the line of scrimmage with a nice pop on first contact. Carries that same low pad level on initial engagement and can eat up a good amount of ground with long strides. Frequently lines up in a wide alignment.
72. S Matt Elam, Florida
Where he wins: Makes splash plays when his number is called. Closes on edge runs with force, brings a lot on contact on downhill tackles when the target is lined up. Does his best work near the line of scrimmage, especially on receiver screens.
73. LB Zaviar Gooden, Missouri
Where he wins: Downhill tackler from the weakside with good closing speed. Not afraid to engage with his hands on edge run and attempt to shed and make the tackle. Gets good depth on his drops in coverage.
74. NT Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern State
Where he wins: Leverage to get under opposition?s pads and drive legs to keep them on skates. Strong first contact to create some instant penetration. At best when lining up at 0 or 1 tech, fire hydrant in the middle of the line versus the running game.
75. TE?Zach Ertz, Stanford
Where he wins: Downfield agility and movement skills to create separation. Sneaky athleticism to generate space against bigger defenders and uses size to beat athletic defensive backs. Shows toughness after the catch.
76. DT Kawann Short, Purdue
Where he wins: Three technique defensive tackle with quick feet to win on counter moves or create penetration off the snap. Flashes determination to win after first contact. Also has experience at end in some fronts, which will help evaluators project him into different schemes.
77. OL Justin Pugh, Syracuse
Where he wins: Plays well in tight spaces, with pass rusher close to his frame, which matches up with lack of length. Has a nice tall stance but bends well at the knee to absorb. Flashes moving and blocking in space, so guard projection is possible.
78. T Reid Fragel, Ohio State
Where he wins: Played right tackle despite a left tackle frame and was not overpowered. Shows nice posture and length to extend, with necessary footwork to make an impact at the second level. Hand placement always seems to be inside to control.
79. RB Christine Michael, Texas A&M
Where he wins: Plays with a low center of gravity with explosive cuts to get upfield off blocks. Aggressive mentality with vision beyond first contact. North/south runner who has enough speed to sustain and the toughness and quickness to create.
80. S J.J. Wilcox, Georgia Southern
Where he wins: Aggressively closes on pass catchers in front of him with strong hits. Same goes for run defending, not afraid to sacrifice himself to take out lead blockers from a strong safety role. Still learning the position.
81. LB Jamie Collins, Southern Miss
Where he wins: Used as a defensive end and pass rushing linebacker, and his outstanding athleticism is immediately evident. Has nice natural length and flashes using it with a combination of inside and outside moves. Flashes of dominance.
82. DB Tyrann Mathieu, LSU
Where he wins: Creates turnovers by attacking the football at the catch point and tries to rip it away from ball carriers. Used from a variety of alignments, including slot corner, safety, and linebacker. Excellent special teams player.
83. WR Ryan Swope, Texas A&M
Where he wins: Primarily a slot receiver in college with quick feet to create separation in breaks. Thrives on the broken play due to vertical speed that wasn?t regularly used. Improved hands from 2011 to 2012.
84. WR Marquise Goodwin, Texas
Where he wins: Vertical speed is outstanding. Was able to show more skill at the Senior Bowl due to expanded route tree. Created separation with quick movements in and out of his breaks. Jet sweeps are effective.
85. S Earl Wolff, NC State
Where he wins: Physical tackler coming from the free safety position, reads and reacts quickly. Makes plays from the opposite hash, takes solid angles and times contact well. Can play single high, two deep, or run with receivers down the seam.
86. CB B.W. Webb, William & Mary
Where he wins: Plenty of off man coverage in college with nice back pedal, strafe, and hip turn to stick with receivers. Attacks the catch point to disrupt. Does well to keep everything in front of him.
87. RB Dennis Johnson, Arkansas
Where he wins: Will shine on passing downs. Short choppy steps allow for quick cuts to change defenders? angles. Comfortable as a receiver in the flats or on angle routes. Low center of gravity helps with broken tackles.
88. S Josh Evans, Florida
Where he wins: Does not mind getting physical despite frequently lining up as Matt Elam?s free safety. Knifes through trash to make tackles rather than waiting as the last line of defense. Does not shy from attacking the catch point or immediately after. Comfortable trailing tight ends from the slot.
89. DT Jordan Hill, Penn State
Where he wins: Quickness off the snap allows for immediate upfield penetration. Necessary to his success but that disruption will be valued. Low pad level and quick hands help create separation and work down the line.
90. OLB Khaseem Greene, Rutgers
Where he wins: Obviously comfortable in space, runs the seam with tight ends or receivers and shows closing speed in every aspect of his game. Shows more aggression when working downhill whether ball carrier is lined up or on the edge. Weakside linebacker.
91. DE Margus Hunt, SMU
Where he wins: Excellent special teams player, specifically when blocking kicks. Likely a five technique and has athleticism to chase from the backside. Natural athlete.
92. DE Malliciah Goodman, Clemson
Where he wins: Freakish length and can generate consistent separation when it is used. Shows a variety of techniques when rushing from the 5 spot, including push and pull or slap with dip to turn the corner. Strong side defensive end.
93. TE Gavin Escobar, San Diego State
Where he wins: Catches everything away from his body. Fluid mover once in stride, carries momentum and doesn?t slow for catches either on crosses or vertical patterns. Used in an H-back or split receiver role.
94. OL Brian Winters, Kent State
Where he wins: Rugged, tough blocker that plays with an attitude from the left tackle position. Guard projection is likely in his future. Active hands to gain control with a strong latch. Moves fairly well at the second level, sets up cut block.
95. LB Chase Thomas, Stanford
Where he wins: A very technical pass rusher in terms of hand use, extension, and shedding ability. Not going to wow with athleticism but understands leverage and lines to keep his opponent off balance. See him as a pass rushing linebacker.
96. RB Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt
Where he wins: Rarely goes down on first contact. Powerful runner with solid base to work through tackles. One cut runner with some burst. Unafraid to work between the tackles. Covers ground with jump cuts.
97. S Phillip Thomas, Fresno State
Where he wins: Has excellent ball skills as a center fielder with enough skill to take downfield receivers in man coverage. Good angles with some aggression in the running game, even if he doesn?t finish the tackle.
98. LB Ty Powell, Harding
Where he wins: Strong side linebacker in a four man front with some rush capabilities. Strong and determined player on the edge, closes well in space and finishes. Eats up ground but has a strong base to hold the edge.
99. S Shawn Williams, Georgia
Where he wins: In the box strong safety who will pair with a center field, rangy safety. Attacks gaps as a run defender or blitzer, does not shy away from making a statement in the backfield. Tackles well. Does show some range.
100. DT Bennie Logan, LSU
Where he wins: Shows effective lateral quickness to switch gaps with the length to keep separation. Flashes violent hands and use long arms to reach at ball carriers. Good combination of leverage and length for three technique.
101. DT Akeem Spence, Illinois
Where he wins: Thick lower body with a good base. Combines it with extension to push pull or rip into gaps. Hand fights to keep his anchor, adjust, and hold ground to shed and make the tackle near the line of scrimmage.
102. DE LaVar Edwards, LSU
Where he wins: Lines up at end and tackle with good snap anticipation. Wins with strength on counter moves, switches gaps and drives legs. Works back inside with low pad level and has been used as a two point rusher too.
103. WR Aaron Dobson, Marshall
Where he wins: Put together one heck of a highlight reel. Has the leaping ability, frame, and straight-line speed to elevate over defenders. Tracks catches over his shoulder. Will churn through contact after catch.
104. WR Chris Harper, Kansas State
Where he wins: Strength at the catch point to consistently catch contested targets. Same strength shows off the line of scrimmage, beating press corners. Will also win on crosses by shielding and catching away from his body.
105. OL David Quessenberry, San Jose State
Where he wins: A true utility offensive lineman. Flashes the mean streak as an interior lineman and the balance and lower body flexibility to keep up with edge rushers. Strong punch, leverage, and momentum only help his cause.
106. S Eric Reid, LSU
Where he wins: Outstanding athlete who makes splash plays as a tackle or at the catch point with deflections and interceptions. Shows some real aggression when his number is called and ball carriers are lined up, especially on the edge.
107. NT John Jenkins, Georgia
Where he wins: Runs the line well for someone of his stature. Has seen snaps at nose tackle and end in a three man front.
108. FB/H-back Kyle Juszczyk, Harvard
Where he wins: Used in an H-back at school and showed plenty of comfort as a receiver in the slot or out wide. Adjusts to overthrown targets. A very willing blocker during Senior Bowl week. Will be versatile and stick because of it.
109. DT Nicholas Williams, Samford
Where he wins: Great athlete for the three technique position. When pinning ears back to penetrate he can make a home in the backfield, showing nice strength and burst. Chases runs away and stays on his feet.
110. LB Jon Bostic, Florida
Where he wins: Attacks blockers between the tackles with correct shoulder to force runner inside. Good punch on second level blockers to create some space, most of his time spent at the inside linebacker position. Tested with more athleticism than expected.
111. CB Will Davis, Utah State
Where he wins: Best in press man coverage. Sticks in hip pocket after the jam. Fights upfield to force ball carriers back inside.
112. C Brian Schwenke, Cal
Where he wins: Zone blocker with a mean streak. Attacks his opposition rather than waiting. Extremely quick off the snap, fast hands to locate his target. Low pad level helps with leverage.
113. DE John Simon, Ohio State
Where he wins: His motor never stops, chases down from the backside and uses leverage and strength to win on counter moves. Would not put him in anything that requires coverage, rather as an edge rusher who can spin inside or as a sub package interior rusher.
114. LB Kiko Alonso, Oregon
Where he wins: Straight-line thumper who can make his presence felt closing on the edge ferociously or against lead blockers. Unafraid to throw his body around. High effort player who likely fits as a weak or strong side linebacker.
115. G Travis Frederick, Wisconsin
Where he wins: Lined up at center in 2012 and did his best work as a power blocker to occupy or force interior defensive linemen off their spot. Happy to hand fight and gain control in close quarters.
116. LB Gerald Hodges, Penn State
Where he wins: Former safety who projects to the weak side due to quickness. Flashes downhill chase down speed and is mobile enough to stick with tight ends and backs in coverage.
117. DE Michael Buchanan, Illinois
Where he wins: Showed plenty of talent in 2011. Nice first step to get an advantage off the snap. Can run the arc and create separation with hand use to make a play on the quarterback. Uses a swat and spin move.
118. OLB Lerentee McCray, Florida
Where he wins: Versatility in terms of alignment. Wins as an edge rusher with his hand in the dirt by dipping outside or quick step in. Uses hands to work through blocks. Also not afraid to make first contact through chest and press.
119. WR Ace Sanders, South Carolina
Where he wins: His entire game is based on quick first and second steps. Can making closing defenders miss in his two yard radius. Breaks down his opponents on screens, anticipates cuts. Same goes for returns despite lack of great straight-line speed.
120. RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
Where he wins: One cut, zone runner pre-injury. Showed toughness to finish off runs and always looked to go north and south.
121. RB Le?Veon Bell, Michigan State
Where he wins: Very agile at the second level for a big back. Has lower body power but shows lighter feet for his size. Strong cuts and sets up defender. Flashes variety of ways to break tackles, namely the strength to stiff arm or thickness to run through contact. Good hands.
122. CB David Amerson, NC State
Where he wins: Excellent ball skills, especially on jumping routes from an underneath zone. High points. Has the length to project to physical man coverage. Confident player when attacking downhill with aggression.
123. LB Jelani Jenkins, Florida
Where he wins: Outstanding coverage linebacker. Fluid hips. Can run with backs or tight ends in man or zone. Sideline to sideline athlete. Run and chase from the backside. Projects to the weakside.
124. RB Montee Ball, Wisconsin
Where he wins: Made the most of space given to him by excellent blocking. Improved vision in 2012, making things happen on his own. Shows a lot of patience with cuts off blocks. Willing to pass protect.
125. RB Mike Gillislee, Florida
Where he wins: Front or strong side runner. Follows his lead blocker well, cutting off pulling guard or fullback. Sticks his foot in the ground and gets upfield. Little wasted movement. Willing pass protector.
126. WR Terrance Williams, Baylor
Where he wins: Does best work as a vertical receiver, getting downfield from the slot and taking top off coverage. Went up and attacked the catch point better in 2012 and has the footwork to work along the sideline when breaking pattern off.
127. OLB Trevardo Williams, UConn
Where he wins: Lines up as a down lineman and two point pass rusher. Times snap and gets upfield with good first few steps. Sure tackler. Could thrive in a wide 9 or 7 alignment. Counter move is quick step inside.
128. OLB Sean Porter, Texas A&M
Where he wins: Best role could be a situational pass rusher since he showed bend around the corner in 2011 as a 3-4 outside linebacker. That flexibility paired with a good first step will help on passing downs. Coverage skill progressed in 2012.
129. LB Kevin Reddick, UNC
Where he wins: Appears to be an intelligent player on the field, gets to his assignment and completes it. Knifes through trash to make tackles versus the run. Has some pass rushing ability with a dip around the edge. Adjusts to ball carrier cuts.
130. DL Montori Hughes, Tennessee-Martin
Where he wins: On-field talker and flashes the motor to match it. Has the length many stouter nose tackles do not, uses it to keep separation off the snap and keep interior linemen on skates.
131. G David Bakhtiari, Colorado
Where he wins: Likes to get after it in terms of going after his opponent. Not a patient player but should overextend less when moving to guard. Is strong enough to control once obtaining his latch. Uses armbar to stop inside move.
132. DE Sam Montgomery, LSU
Where he wins: Shows strength in his hands to create space and run the line. Rolls into contact through hips in the hopes of gaining leverage and putting opposition on skates. Has some burst to split gaps.
133. CB Brandon McGee, Miami
Where he wins: Quick feet with straight-line speed to close. Hips in man coverage and trailing speed allow him to stick with receivers at multiple levels of the field. Flashes helping in run support after working off blocks.
134. TE Ryan Otten, San Jose State
Where he wins: Slot receiving tight end who can get to the intermediate levels swiftly, few wasted steps on cuts and breaks. Also lines up inline and runs hard on his routes, adjusts to poor throws by contorting body.
135. TE Nick Kasa, Colorado
Where he wins: Willing to mix it up on first contact. Works to obtain strong grip and inside latch to control his opponents. Underrated straight-line speed to win down the seam.
136. G/C Barrett Jones, Alabama
Where he wins: Obviously an intelligent player. Wide base and rides his opponent?s momentum if it takes them out of the play. Like a utility interior lineman. Takes correct angles and anticipates target.
137. WR Tavarres King, Georgia
Where he wins: Very reliable target, could be a third his entire career. Showed some vertical ability in 2012, tracked over shoulder. Added upper body strength to work through physical coverage and creates sliver of separation.
138. S Duke Williams, Nevada
Where he wins: Has the quickness to close but is also physical on contact. Was effective as a safety and slot corner against receivers. Fills gaps in the running game and breaks down in space.
139. CB Dwayne Gratz, UConn
Where he wins: Has closing ability to attack the catch point. Used good technique in press bail situations. Regularly used as a blitzer and attacks ball carriers. Uses hands and feet to beat blocks on the edge.
140. DE Devin Taylor, South Carolina
Where he wins: Has extreme length and started to use it more effectively during East-West Shrine week. Can plant and run in a straight-line to chase. Covers ground with long strides.
141. CB Daxton Swanson, Sam Houston State
Where he wins: Keeps up with receivers out of their breaks thanks to closing burst. Ball skills are very good and anticipates movements. Comfortable in press bail or off man.
142. WR Kenny Stills, Oklahoma
Where he wins: Good first step off the line and vertical speed allows him to beat corners down the sideline. Also has the quickness to break off routes and create separation that way. Makes adjustments to off target throws.
143. TE Dion Sims, Michigan State
Where he wins: Excellent frame and has shed weight. Inviting short to intermediate target because of radius. Has soft hands. Could be a great blocker if consistently strong on first contact with persistence to mirror.
144. CB Tharold Simon, LSU
Where he wins: Uses length at the line of scrimmage and when riding receivers downfield from press situations. Arm bars when turning to locate the football. Shows foot quickness to shuffle and mirror off of releases.
145. OL Vinston Painter, Virginia Tech
Where he wins: Has experience at right guard and right tackle. Will be viewed as an upside pick due to lean frame and inconsistent technique. Despite poor footwork, has the grip and athleticism to mirror.
146. S Don Jones, Arkansas State
Where he wins: Versatile new rover type defender. Has experience as an in the box safety, slot corner, and Will linebacker. Closes hard in run defense and works best in coverage when things are in front of him. Flashes riding tight ends down seam.
147. CB Logan Ryan, Rutgers
Where he wins: Physical corner, even to a fault at times. Closes low and wraps up on the edge in space. Flashes winning at the catch point, high pointing when locating the football or reaching up without vision. Best in zone.
148. DL Joe Kruger, Utah
Where he wins: Plays with power and flashes pushing offensive lineman back into the pocket. Also can get upfield when rushing from the edge and press with inside arm. Effort player to flow to the football.
149. RB Miguel Maysonet, Stony Brook
Where he wins: Decisive, upfield runner who wants to go north and south. Shows determination and enough speed to pick up what is blocked. Determined style, little wasted movement. Does not go down on first contact.
150.?RB?Stepfan Taylor, Stanford
Where he wins: Tough, thickly built, north and south runner. Improved making people miss at the second level by running through arm tackles and with swerving hips. Much better burst than long speed.
151. WR T.J. Moe, Missouri
Where he wins: Could shine in the slot thanks to quick lateral movements to keep his opposition guessing. Shows extreme toughness to catch passes in traffic. Compact in his frame and footwork.
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From John Main OSB, "The Christian Crisis," THE PRESENT CHRIST (New York: Crossroad, 1991), pp. 74-76.
[. . .]To become spiritual we have to learn to leave behind our official religious selves—that is, to leave behind the Pharisee that lurks inside all of us—because, as Jesus has told us, we have to leave behind our whole self. All images of ourselves coming as they do out of the fevered brain of the ego, have to be renounced and transcended if we are to become one with ourselves, with God, with our brethren—that is, to become truly human, truly real, truly humble.
An excerpt from Laurence Freeman OSB, "Dearest Friends," The World Community for Christian Meditation International Newsletter, Winter 2000.
As many Christians today find their leaders regressing into a rigid sectarianism, they are learning to find in their ancient contemplative wisdom a truer expression of the teachings of Jesus.; It is not those who mouth "Lord, Lord: who "please the Father," but those who "do the Father's will."
From John Main OSB, "Growing in God," THE WAY OF UNKNOWING (NY: Crossroad, 1990), pp. 79-81.
What is the difference between reality and unreality? One way we can understand it is to see unreality as the product of desire. One thing we learn in meditation is to abandon desire, and we learn it because we know that our invitation is to live wholly in the present moment. Reality demands stillness and silence. And that is the commitment that we make in meditating.
An excerpt from John Main OSB, "Space to Be," MOMENT OF CHRIST (New York: Continuum, 1998), pp. 92-93.
To know ourselves, to understand ourselves and to . . .get ourselves and our problems in perspective, we simply must make contact with our spirit. All self-understanding arises from understanding ourselves as spiritual beings, and it is only contact with the universal Holy Spirit that can give us the depth and the breadth to understand. . .The way to this is not difficult. It is very simple. But it does require serious commitment. . .
As excerpt from Laurence Freeman OSB, "The Labyrinth," JESUS THE TEACHER WITHIN (New York: Continuum, 2000), pp. 230-31.
Are we prepared to practice detachment from what we instinctively know is our most precious possession: our separate identity? Relationship with [Jesus] the teacher at this point is of supreme importance. It allows us to risk our own death. By now the discipline of the mantra has led to the fortifying sense of discipleship which empowers us to let ourselves go. We can leave self behind precisely because we are in union and are never alone. The words of Jesus become true in our own experience:
From Fr Laurence Freeman, OSB: "How Long?" from Light Within: The Inner Path of Meditation, New York: Continuum, 2000, pp. 22-23.
Why is the question, "How long will it take?" so important and how can it be so discouraging? Partly because it is such an unclear question. It is a question that we need to ask, but after all what does it mean? How long will what take? What is it that meditation is trying to make happen? What is the goal? What is the destination? Meditation will certainly lead us into an ever-deeper encounter with our own reality, and because of that it will give our life a more stable dimension of peace, liberty of spirit and joyfulness of heart.
An excerpt from John Main, "Kissing the Joy as it Flies," in THE HEART OF CREATION (Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2007), pp. 74-75.
Meditation is concerned with detachment. And as in our Western religious vocabulary there is no word more misunderstood than detachment, meditation can often present unnecessary problems or complications for people. It seems to us, generally, that detachment means a frosty sort of platonic indifference and it was this that put most of us off the idea when we came across the word in many spiritual books of the past which talked of Christian life from a largely negative or repressive view of detachment.
An excerpt from John Main OSB, "From Isolation to Love," THE WAY OF UNKNOWING (New York: Crossroad, 1990), pp. 44-46.
We meditate because we know with absolute certainty that we must pass through and beyond our own sterility. We must transcend the sterility of the closed system, of a purely introspective mind. We know, with an ever greater clarity, that we have to pass beyond isolation into love. It is curious that introspection, the mind turned in upon itself, should lead to such sterility. Why should a self-centered consciousness be so sterile? Suppose for example we try to analyze some experience of our own. The almost inevitable consequence is that we end up observing ourselves in the act of observation.
An excerpt from John Main, OSB, "Focus on the Real," in THE HEART OF CREATION (Norwich: Canterbury, 2007), pp. 83-84.
One of the things that we must clearly understand is that meditation, this pursuit of wisdom and love, must take place in an entirely ordinary, natural way. Meditation must be built into the ordinary fabric of everyday life. We must learn to see the whole of life shot through with the divine, in harmony with the divine. We must understand that it is our destiny to enter this divine harmony, to be in harmony with God. It is not a question of trying to fit a bit of spirituality into our lives.


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DAYTONA BEACH, Florida. (Sept. 23, 2013) – The Rolex 24 At Daytona will serve as the kick-off event for the inaugural TUDOR United SportsCar Championship season and Daytona International Speedway's Budweiser Speedweeks 2014, on Jan. 25-26.
But three weeks beforehand, it will be time to make some preseason noise.
The annual "Roar Before The Rolex 24" test sessions will be held at DIS on Jan. 3-5, open to teams in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, both sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).
This won't be any ordinary test, though. The belief is that it will be rather extraordinary, starting with the expected total turnout of more than 100 cars.
"We think this is going to be the 'loudest' Roar ever, meaning, it will be the most significant in the history of the test," said IMSA Vice President of Competition and Technical Regulations Scot Elkins.
"The season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona will be just a few weeks away, and anticipation for the first race in the new TUDOR United SportsCar Championship will be at a fever pitch. The Roar will provide fans a chance to see the new championship's class structure showcased together on-track. In addition, the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge will roll onto the high banks with its typical huge contingent of production-based cars.
"While the Roar officially will be a test session, fans who attend will experience a preview of what will be the race-weekend atmosphere. Of course the primary goal of the Roar is to provide teams an opportunity to test in advance of the race, but this year's Roar is also designed to get everyone pumped about the Rolex 24 and the entire debut season for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship."
Added Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III: "There will certainly be a special buzz surrounding this year's Roar Before The Rolex 24, as we begin this new era in North American sports car racing. Fans will be treated to something special, watching TUDOR United SportsCar Championship teams prepare for their prestigious season-opening event – the Rolex 24 At Daytona."
Individual daily tickets to the Roar Before The Rolex 24 are available for $15 online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP; children 12 and under will receive free admission. In addition, ticket holders for the 2014 Rolex 24 At Daytona receive free admission to the Roar Before The Rolex 24.
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The Lady Bisons, 1-4, will participate Saturday and Sunday in the eighth annual Panther Invitational hosted by Georgia State in Atlanta. Also participating are Appalachian State and Memphis.
Games are being played at Bob Heck Field. The Lady Bisons get an early wake-up call for the second tournament in a row as well.
At 9 a.m. Saturday the Lady Bisons will face Appalachian State, 0-6. Georgia State, 4-2, will play against the Lady Bisons at 11:15 a.m.
Sunday the Lady Bisons face Memphis, 3-2, at 9 a.m. The rest of the schedule will be announced based on seeding.
"All three of these teams are solid teams," Lady Bisons coach Kristin Ryman said. "All three have started off playing tough schedules.
"We are going to have to go out with some better matchups to find some ways to win."
Hitting is a concern early for the Lady Bisons. Sophomore Breanna Thurman leads the team in hitting with a .417 average and a four-game hitting streak. She also has a team-leading .563 on base percentage.
Catcher-third baseman Mollie Mitchell has three runs batted in and three doubles. First baseman Vanessa Medina has the only home run so far this season.
"We have to limit our strikeouts," Ryman said. "We have to be more aggressive at the plate. We faced some outstanding pitchers in the first five games of the season, but I think we got better as a whole as the weekend went on. We have to understand what the pitcher is trying to do.
"We have to continue to make adjustments. We have to get the most out of our swings. Some of that was young players being nervous and working out some kinks and some of it was not being aggressive enough."
Junior pitcher Whitney Kiihnl leads the Lady Bisons on the mound. She has 27 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. She is 1-3 with a 1.73 earned run average. Teams are hitting a combined .207 against her.
"We have talked to Whitney a lot about staying within herself, doing her thing and letting the rest of it happen," Ryman said. "It is not that she pitched that bad.
"She really is fine right now. She doesn't have to go out and do anything spectacular."
Freshman pitcher J.J. Nelson made her college debut on the mound at the Red and Black Showcase last weekend at the University of Georgia. Ryman thinks that Nelson will come back stronger this weekend after some tough experiences on the mound.
"J.J. learned a lot about what the college game is like," Ryman said. "There are no holes in one-through-nine in a batting order.
"She has to be able to self-correct on the mound and not think about it too much. She has to be able to work herself out of jams. She is absolutely capable. It is going to be a consistency thing for her."
One of the changes was the moving of Mitchell from catcher to third base for two games.
"That is something we are going to continue to work on," Ryman said. "As long as Haley Elliott continues to be a presence in the batter's box we have to keep that as an option.
"Do we want to pull Mollie from behind the plate? No. She is our field general and we love her back there. But sometimes you have to find a way to put your best lineup and your best defense out there."
Written by Mark McGee, Senior Publisher/Director of Media Relations.