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Liberalisms origins lie in the Enlightenment, most principle works were between 1720-1900
the Englightenment brought 2 major thought
changed beliefs in nature of causation - acts of God replaced by laws of science
changed beliefs in source of knowledge - divine revelation to human rationality
i.e. King Charles I executed due to infringement of laws of God, King Louis XVI executed due to infringement of the rights of man
French Revolution was the culmination of the Englightenment as well as American Revolution
Earliest group of Liberals were 'Liberales' - they attempted to force King Ferdinand to implement a constitution in 1819
Core elements are - humans possessing rational thoughts meaning the autonomous human being is the centre of existence, this generates concepts ro generate a society that allows the rational individual to flourish
Idealist and universalist ideology, its principles are true regardless of time/places
individualism - individual is key to human existence, individuals possess self awareness, personality and capabilities and free will
most fundamental feature of Liberalism, and relates to human nature
contrast to collectivism, collectivism is hostile to individual rights/liberty (classical) whilst (modern) saw human nature having a dual character - both individualistic and collectivist
society is constructed around a mass of autonomous rational individuals 'atomic individualism' - metaphor likens society as a mass of seperate/distinct atoms which can exist by itself, society has to be organised to benefit these individuals - individual needs must be prioritised over collective bodies 'ethical individualism'
'egotistical individualism' - emphasises self-interest and self-reliance, individuals are driven by their own needs and to rely on themselves - neo liberalism... 'developmental individualism' argues individuals desire to realise their potentian in full (T.H. Green and modern)
the state is a threat to individual autonomy, so it must be restricted
state is necessary, though it should be a 'nightwatchman state' protecting individuals... Adam Smtih believed the state had 3 functions 1. maintain a system of justice 2. defend against foreign aggression 3. maintain public works
John Locke justified Adam Smiths idea under social-contract theory, individuals surrender autonomy to allow a stable social life... the state merely exists as individuals have a consensus with it existing
linked to human nature of the autonomous individual, mature individuals should be free to decide their own fate without legal/social restraint
there should be no confines on their ability to express themselves, or to associate with others, freedom to own property (negative freedom coined by Isiah Berlin) - the state shouldnt infringe these freedoms
freedom was used in a campaign against slavery, legally enslaved individual were undermined freedom - this developed the basis of civil rights/human rights
Green argued freedom accepted social inequalities, restricting individuals from exercising freedom... a population suffering from poverty weren't free - freedom existed when people have the POSITIVE oppostunity to realise their potential -> private enterprise didnt do this so the state had to intervene e.g. universal education and National Insurace 'positive freedom coined by Isiah Berlin'
both modern & classical accept freedom but differ of the implications of the state... Classical liberals negative freedom meant the states role was limited to keeping peace and providing defence
Neo-liberals such as von Hayek argue positive freedom and social welfare infringed the freedom to use property on a scale that comprised true freedom, they advocated a minimal state & free market - the state shouldnt allow imperfections on the market to develop
Positive freedom implies an interventionist state, taxation was ncessary to ensure freedom - and the regulation of the economy and social activity
original form of liberalism, founded on individualism in its atomic/egotistical variant
humans have inalienable natural rights, no state had the right to take away these universal rights
utilitarianism (Bentham) "greatest happiness for the greatest number" ... ultilitarians believe imperfections of society can be removed by legal/administrative action, implying somewhat state regulation
negative freedom with a minimal state, therefore few restrictions on an individual behaviour consistent with the maintenance of a stable society
property ownerships a core freedom so must be protected, a system of law to regulate property ownership and transfer, and a system of justice to punish those who infringe property rights
free market linked with laissez faire philosophy, governments should regulate economic activity minimally - Adam Smith - market will regulate itself with the law of supply and demand
reject large scale welfare, it destroys wealth created by enterprising and encourages immoral behaviour be individuals - 'dependancy culture'
it is immoral to deprive the enterprising of their rewards of hard work by taxation to support those who dont work
formal equality didnt create actual equality, as it ignored equality of opportunity by allowing vast inequalities of wealth/living standard
^ this denied individuals to develop their abilities and reach their full potential, whilst some individuals exercised their power and denied many others
'self fulfilment' justification for promoting 'developmental equality' - society should act to ensure individuals have a real chance at success and to realise their abilities - this justified an interventionist state and developed into managed economy -> state ensures health of the economy isnt vulnerable to free market dysfunctions
humans have dual nature - individual and collective (T.H. Green) - advocated developmental individualism that could only be realised by an interventionist state... poverty made it impossble for certain individuals to achieve what their merits deserved, threse merits had to be developed by collective action
John Stuart Mill - two pleasures 1. higher culture i.e. art and literature 2. lower - he believed everyone could develop their sensibilities to appreaciate high culture
positive freedom, a state that provides self realisation of individuals thorugh universal education and welfare, it supports individuals - a level playing field means real equality of opportunity
UK welfare state expanded on these ideas, they introduced old age pensions, NI, Lord Beveridge wrote the 42 report that was the basis for postwar welfare state i.e. NHS
Modern II
economic management - Keynes argued 30s great depression displayed the dysfunctional nature of free market economy, it wasnt self regulating so it required state management of economic activity
2 proposals by Keynes... 1. government spending 2. fiscal policies to regulate the level of economic demand
success of neo-liberalism based on classical liberalism produced tensions with modern liberalism, after Clintons administration many liberals adopted the 'hand up, not a hand out' principle to welfare...
this restricts positive freedom aspect to finding exployment, which is closer to utilitarianism than core modern liberalism
democracy is the ultimate political form of liberalism, both classical/modern endorse this ideal form of state... liberal democracy - representative democracy combined with entrenched consitutional government/human rights
liberal democracy is protection against tyranny, free and fair elections, open competitions between parties, allow governments to be disposed if they lose the confidence of the electorate... there must be no artificial restrictions and elections must be fair
democracy implies - individual is equal as an elctorate, one person-one vote, equal influence on government/legislation, voting constrains collective pressure of groups as its done by individuals... liberals oppose vote blocks or collective voting - this undermines individual autonomy and is undemocratic
democracy means personal development, decision on vote should be a process of ratonal thought, reading various manifestos and questioning candidates allows individual to consider the arguments and make a decision, elections educate electorate, improves individuals ability to participate in future elections
Robert Lowe viewed democracy as a potential threat, who believed uneducated masses were not capable of exercising their right to vote, hence restriction of democratic rights... Lowe argued democracy is collectivist, working class voting bloc would vote for socialist candidates committed to nationalisation/state control, excessive state regulation would mean heavy taxation/suffocation of individual enterprise and innovation
democracy can produce 'tyranny of the majority', a temporary government (not always the majority of the electorate) could pass legislation that restricts human rights of members of the majority i.e. religion and ethnicity
constiutionalism - defined laws and regulations through which the government is carried out, usually a single document which defines powers/responsibilities of the state
central feature of classical and modern liberalism, liberals celebrate individuals qualities, theres a concern though... individuals act in their own enlightened self-interest so theres danger the individual uses political power to pursue their own interests - acting against interests of other individuals - in worst cases they become oppressive
constiution discourages corruption, it creates internal checks & balances - 3 powers of the state (executive, legislature, judiciary) are seperated , if any branch exceeds its authority procedures exist for the other to take action
USA - legislature has 2 houses seperately elected, each has specific powers.... it acts as a check on a temporary majority in one ... Each state has delineated powers/responsibilities -> this cant be removed by a federal government as its entrenched... Power is diffused, tyranical governments are less likely
Powers/responsibilities are entrenched, it can't be removed by a temporary majority - amendments occasionally required, changed need the assent of the instiutions of state... state has protection over possibly corrupt individual
UK uncodified consitution criticised, nothing is entrenched so any parliamentary majority can enact any legislation, 'no Parliament can bind its successor'... most entrenched consitution is Germanys, in order to prevent Nazis legal seizure to power repeating itself - no emergency provisions to suspend any part of the consitution unlike Article 48 of the Weimar Republics constitution
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While desert locusts are normally solitary, scattered insects, under certain climatic conditions, they increase in numbers and band together in huge swarms, devouring vast areas of vegetation. Tens of millions can join up and travel great distances.
FAO locust expert Annie Monard says rains in these countries have allowed desert locusts to breed and rapidly increase in number. "The rainy season was very humid and very suitable for locust development this year," she said.
The FAO official added that the problem needs to be addressed immediately or it will get much worse. "First of all it is necessary to carefully monitor the situation and to carry out extensive surveys all over the area where the ecological conditions are suitable for locust breeding," she said.
Ms. Monard added that the level and phase reached by the locust population also needs to be assessed. The agency fears that, if the problem worsens, locusts could move north from Mauritania into Morocco, from Sudan toward the Red Sea, and from Niger and Mali into southern Algeria.

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Al-Hidayah : The Guidance (Volume 1)
A Classical Manual of Hanafi LawBy Burhan al-Din al-Farghani al-Marghinani
Translator : Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee
Hardback 660 Pages
Publisher : Amal Press, Bristol UK
Covering First Seven Books and Part of Book 8 : Taharah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj, Nikah, Rada, & Part of Talaq
About The Book
In comparing the Mukhtasar of al-Quduri, the book in which al-Hidayah is based upon, we note the following differences:
About the Author
Shaykh al-Islam, Muhaddith and Hafiz, Abu al-Hasan Burhan al-Din 'Ali b. Abi Bakr b. 'Abd al Jalal al-Farghani, al-Marghinani, the great Hanafi jurist, was born at Marghian in the vicinity of Farghana in 530/1135 (in Present Day Uzbekistan).
He studied with Mufti Najm al Din Abu Hafs 'Umar al-Nasafi, his son Abu'l Layth Ahmad b. 'Umar al Nasafi and other eminent teachers, and excelled in Hadith, Tafsir, Fiqh and other studies.
His scholarship was recognised and praised by eminent scholars such as Imam Fakhr al-Din Qadi Khan, Zahir al-Din Muhammad b. Ahmad al-Bukhari (the author of al-Fatawa al-Zahiriyyah) and others.
He died in 593/1197.
About The Translator
Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Shariah and Law, Islamabad.
He obtained his law degree (L.L.B) from Punjab University in 1969.
In 1983, he was awarded a gold medal for his performance in the L.L.M (Shariah) at the International Islamic University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, USA.
His published works include: Theories of Islamic Law, The concept of Riba and Islamic Banking, and General Principles of Criminal Law.
He has also published several research articles on Islamic Law and has also translated into English Ibn Rushd's well known book, Bidayat al-Mujtihid (The Distinguished Jurist's Primer) in two volumes.
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I really liked this movie. The characters all got redesigned and Yugi was tall! 😭 The storyline is basically about the fact that Yugi believes Atem is gone forever and that they should move on with their lives even though they miss him. I liked that because if he just came back every time they were in trouble, Yugi still wouldn't be living his own life. The usual gang talk about what they're doing with their lives after school and they ultimately graduate at the end which made me sad. Compared to other original Yu-Gi-Oh! shows/movies, this one seemed more on the adult side to appease the older generation of Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. There was more plot development and less dueling which was really good and the monsters were 3D the whole time and the animation was so good. It was an all around good movie but kinda on the long side, I highly recommend watching it.
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King of the Lemurs
This little lemur appears to be showing off his biceps for the ladies! Of course, redditors have dubbed this particular ring-tailed lemur King Julien, the lemur from the 2005 film Madagascar.
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Butch Moore
Butch Moore (10 January 1938 - 3 April 2001) was an Irish singer. He was born James Augustine Moore in Dublin and was a showband icon during the 1960s. He achieved celebrity status as Ireland's first contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965 and attracted huge crowds with the Capitol Showband in the State's many ballrooms. Butch Moore was at the height of his success, when he won the National Song Contest to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965, in Naples, singing Walking the Streets in the Rain. The song reached number one on the Irish Singles Chart, but failed to chart in the UK.
Butch Moore married Norah Sheridan (born June 1940) in 1962. They had 3 three children; Karen, Grainne and Gary.
He played with a number of bands before securing his big break with the Capitol Showband in 1958. Its line-up included band leader, Des Kelly, and Paddy Cole, who is still involved in the entertainment business, and an early songwriter for the band was Phil Coulter. The Capitol achieved a considerable degree of success in the early 1960s. It toured America in 1961, and two years later became the first showband to appear on the new RTÉ television service. The Capitol played in the London Palladium in 1964 on a night when the lineup included Roy Orbison.
As the lead singer with the Capitol Showband, he rivalled the Royal Showband's Brendan Bowyer as Ireland's most popular showband vocalist. His marriage to Norah broke down in 1969 and when his career went into a decline, he emigrated to the United States in 1970, where he spent the last 31 years of his life.
Butch Moore married Irish ballad singer Maeve Mulvany (born 1945) in 1972 in the United States. They formed a very successful group known as "Butch N Maeve" with a mixture of ballads and pop. They also owned a pub in Massachusetts named after a song they sang "The Parting Glass". They had three children, Rory, Tara and Thomas. Butch died of a heart attack on 3 April 2001 and Maeve on 14 February 2004; she had planned to move back to Ireland where she had bought a house in Cormeen, County Meath.[citation needed]
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It's a rare and wonderful thing for me to have work hanging in a gallery. Even more so when it's a gallery filled with history and prestige, such as the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
Last night I attended the opening for this year's National Photographic Portrait Prize, alongside a great array of photographs, and photographers. My entry, 'Kid A' is a portrait of my eldest son, taken last year whilst travelling. It also heads the gallery's online curatorial essay, and I thank Dr Christopher Chapman for placing it there.
There are times when I feel my kids must get pretty sick of being photographed, but the moment this shot froze wasn't one of them. It was an unguarded moment, and I thank my son for giving it to me.
A family snap now has a life outside our family, and I wish it well.


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Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Primrose Hill, London
When I was illustrating the covers for NYRB's Kingsley Amis titles I drew a lot more than what ended up being used. This, I believe, was for the collection of stories, but it might just as well have been meant for his novel Ending Up, because this is where Amis ended up: writing in the back garden of the house where he lived in Primrose Hill, London. A house belonging to his ex-wife (Elizabeth Jane Howard) and her new husband, a surprisingly congenial ending for a somewhat irascible character. Note the gin bottle and siphon placed next to his chair. Sara Kramer art directed this series.
This is the sort of drawing which I could imagine working very nicely as a print. I wouldn't mind having it on my own wall (if my own walls weren't so filled with bookcases.) I wouldn't mind writing my late novels in such a setting.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Art For The NYTimes-Nomadic Twentysomethings
I got a call from an old friend (an email, actually) who was designing a page for the New York Times. I'd last worked for Audrey Razgaitis on a spread for Condé Nast Traveler. This was the cover of the Real Estate section of the Times. The story was about twentysomethings living like nomads in the expensive NY real estate market. The picture that popped into my head was of city hipsters wandering with all their worldly goods on their heads. It worked out beautifully I think.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
More Green Things
There was a time in my youth when I enjoyed spending an afternoon in the woods identifying plant life. A sure sign of a pathetic, boring childhood. I was a Nature Boy. So I had to get back in touch with that part of me when the LATimes phoned for this story about garden plants and their uses. Here is where a person asks me if domestic plants are easier to draw than wild plants. Yes, they are better at sitting still so I can draw them.
The next question is Do I pronounce them "herbs" or "erbs"? Yes, I do. This page was art directed by Wesley Bausmith.
The next question is Do I pronounce them "herbs" or "erbs"? Yes, I do. This page was art directed by Wesley Bausmith.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Green Metaphors
I did some art a few years ago for a new think tank based in Chicago. The name was Greenhouse, so I set to work thinking of every green metaphor and every way I could incorporate greenness into illustrations of other things. Simplicity of line helps a lot. The simpler the drawing the more metaphor it can convey, because concrete art emphasizes the object and its qualities. Simpler art gets the viewers or readers to ask themselves: what else does this mean? Simple, unelaborated line can also suggest other things, other topics, other meanings. Is this simple to do? Not really. A simple drawing often reaches that nice evocative simplicity after pages and pages of other versions have wound up on the floor.
Friday, March 24, 2017
A Hill Town In Italy
Architecture is a complex enough puzzle when it's looked at straight on, but that complexity increases when you are looking down a hill or along a street. This explains why those views are the most interesting to look at. Capturing that complexity as simply as possible is the trick. Using fewer colors is a start.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Political Ephemera
I am a close observer of events and politics and often go to bed with the latest outrage in my head. Sometimes I wake up in the night with an idea. Sometimes that idea doesn't take shape until I put pencil to paper the next day. But however quick my response is, the lifespan of a political metaphor can be very short. I send new drawings to my usual clients as soon as I draw them because the topic won't be relevant for long. Each outrage seems to be superseded by a new and greater outrage. I drew a lot of political art from 2000 to 2008, then No-Drama Obama calmed things for eight years, except as outrages were hurled at him by the Republicans. Now a strange outrage factory has moved into the White House and Congress. Here is a drawing I did as information emerged about Attorney General Jefferson Davis Beauregard Sessions and his flirtations with the Russians. New outrages have fallen like hard rain in the days since, making this drawing old news. The quote is adapted from an angry disavowal from the late 90s.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Ravel's Birthday
I listen to music while I draw. A lot of Bill Evans and quieter, subtler jazz music like that, but also classical music. Among my favorite classical composers I put Maurice Ravel very near the top. Art requires nuance and Ravel is all nuance, subtle variations, nothing obvious or insistent or clichéd or overly sentimental. I've spent years removing these things from my art and listening to Ravel and others like him has helped. Here is a drawing I did from a photograph of Ravel.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
City Landscape
Monday, February 27, 2017
Leap Into 2017
Having been a ski writer for 20 years I thought this was a perfect metaphor for what they wanted to say. (Be bold and don't look down.)
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Drawing of a Fiddler
I did this drawing from an old photograph, adding the pipe. Sometimes I add a pipe, sometimes a bird perched on the top of the person's head.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
New Year's Card
I did this New Year's card for Thebe&Co, a local design firm run by Beth Desnick and Thea Nelson. They are a pleasure to work with by the way.
Friday, February 24, 2017
Money Metaphor
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Eeny Meeny
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Pet Sounds
Maybe that's what I ought to listen to when I do these occasional assignments for Family Circle. I am getting pretty good at dogs and cats. Pigs are easy. I still have difficulty with horses. This feature was about service pets, which is pets who are helpful and kind to humans because they are paid to be. Art directed by Dana Einsidler and Lisa Kelsey.
I Drew My Way Through School
This is a drawing I did for an education magazine a year or two ago, and looking at it again reminded me how I experienced school. I did not take to it at first. Finally a teacher found she could get me to sit still and shut up by letting me draw. She asked me to draw portraits of the presidents while she taught the other students.* My parents were dubious about this but I accepted the deal with huge relief. We were all relieved. I was the kind of student that made teachers look like this teacher in the drawing. (By the way, I am working on a book about the presidents now. It was fated.)
*By the way, by focusing on drawing I actually listened better. My test scores improved. My grades climbed up into the A and B range. I suspect everybody's grades improved. I think it may have restored a few years to Mrs. Maggard's life.
*By the way, by focusing on drawing I actually listened better. My test scores improved. My grades climbed up into the A and B range. I suspect everybody's grades improved. I think it may have restored a few years to Mrs. Maggard's life.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
A Collage of Runners
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
We Deserve Gelato
It's been a difficult month, so let's reward ourselves. I did these gelato delivery vehicles for an article about the logistics of gelato in Rome. Design by Pentagram/Austin. The art director was Julie Savasky.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Back to School––Client: Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Pet Health (art for Family Circle
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Another Drawing for the New York Times Editorial Page
Drawing the drone and the hands and the missile were straightforward enough, but camouflage is harder than you think. It adds visual noise and pattern, and I tend to prefer simplicity, but keeping the palette narrow helped minimize the complexity. Making the hand match the brown tone in the pattern helped tie the image together.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
A Drawing for the New York Times Opinion Page
The first drawing I did showed Hillary from the side. Because the Times avoids likeness (and satirical caricature) I drew her hair and her outfit, which instantly identify her. In this version I shifted the Hillary figure into a gray tone.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Rococo Hairdos
Monday, July 4, 2016
Free Drawing the US Map
Monday, June 20, 2016
Gun Crazy
published today by the Paris Review, was written a few years ago in a fond reverie but the story seems ironically, and sadly apt in the wake of each new outburst of mass gun killing. Looking back I can barely recognize my nine year-old self.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
London in a Fog
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Consider the Common Housefly
Friday, June 10, 2016
Taking Chances
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
An Unused Illustration
I get a lot of work from college magazines. Good ground for me to cover: books, areas of study, ideas, knowledge; my head is full of visual analogies for these abstractions. I generally draw a lot more than is used. This is one drawing I especially liked but the art director preferred another version I did. This one was more minimal, less colorful. They also thought the figure seemed too old. Dressed too old, I think, although when I was that age I remember trying to dress a bit older. A kind of disguise.
Monday, June 6, 2016
A Poster For Steppenwolf Theatre Company
I did this poster to celebrate Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago. The project was art directed by Ogilvy/Chicago. Twelfth Night is my favorite Shakespeare play and I've seen it and read it several times. The aspect that caught my imagination was the pattern of overlapping characters and the multiple faces of the characters in the play.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Another Illustration for the Baffler
A Desert Run
This illustration was for my regular back page slot in Macalester Today. Art director Brian Donahue let me try out this new style I'd been working in. I think it worked out especially well. This style requires clear outlines and a context that can be simplified. I also need to work from reference, especially for figures. The essay was about a marathon run in the desert, so a certain amount of my time was spent working out what actually happened; the idea of running a marathon on sand in extreme desert heat seemed so improbable it took me a while to get my head around it.
A Gelato Map of Rome
I did this map for Food + City magazine, art directed and designed by Julie Savasky of Pentagram/Austin. Having spent time in Rome eating gelato it was a delicious project. Too bad they don't send artists on location.
Creating Lots of Art Around OneTopic
I did these illustrations recently for The Mockingbird, an Episcopal magazine designed by Tom Martin Design. A particularly fun project because I was given complete freedom to create imagery on the topic of church and religious ritual. It gave me a chance to create a lot of art using this new collage technique. These are just a few.
Friday, October 23, 2015
A Drawing I Did For THE BAFFLER
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
My Museum Life
I spent a month at the Minneapolis Institute of Art last year as artist-in-residence, in their library. The idea man behind the residency was Jay Peterson, of Coffeehouse Press, someone I'd known several years as my neighborhood bookseller. (My favorite places are bookstores and libraries.) So I went to the museum and spent days in their library of old art books. Stealing, mostly. I get my best ideas looking at art, and what better place than a museum? I gave a lecture after the residency. A kind of show and tell. That was over a year ago. Now, suddenly, the museum is 100 years old, and I feel as if I'd grown up in it. (To celebrate the milestone my friends at Pentagram did a brand makeover. It's now Mia.)
When the museum decided to do a centenary book, Brian Donahue (who designs the Macalester College magazine) kindly asked me to draw something for the cover, and Jeff Johnson (my editor from when I was writing for Minnesota Monthly) asked me to write a chapter. Fun projects. Brian used the cover art on the title page too.
Here's the opening page of the essay. I illustrated a couple of my essay spreads with art I'd done during my time there, explaining the process of art, which is mostly osmosis. Illustrating this book was sort of like returning the art I stole from them, or the ideas I stole, transmuted into something strange and new, but old.
Enjoy, but don't touch.
When the museum decided to do a centenary book, Brian Donahue (who designs the Macalester College magazine) kindly asked me to draw something for the cover, and Jeff Johnson (my editor from when I was writing for Minnesota Monthly) asked me to write a chapter. Fun projects. Brian used the cover art on the title page too.
Here's the opening page of the essay. I illustrated a couple of my essay spreads with art I'd done during my time there, explaining the process of art, which is mostly osmosis. Illustrating this book was sort of like returning the art I stole from them, or the ideas I stole, transmuted into something strange and new, but old.
Enjoy, but don't touch.
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The Year of the Washington Power Grab
In ObamaWorld, winners and losers are chosen by the federal government.
This past year will be remembered for many things, but let 2013 be hailed mainly for this: It was the year that the genius of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" became clear in America. Efforts to centralize control in the name of "fairness" have led to a society that is ever more at the mercy of a federal power—one that decides who does and does not succeed. The winners are favored special interests, political cronies and wealthy lobbyists. The losers are everyone else.
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Over 1000 pictures were taken during
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It was a beautiful day, full of love and joy!
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text: The new Ewin Firmware is out on the english site today & can be downloaded here: http://www.ewin2.net/upload/picnew_2006101821468.rar I have just flashed my Firmware, and it looks like there are a few problems running some games. Pokemon will run on using this firmware however, other games I have tried will stop working, these are just a few i've tried so far: animal crossing - with and without force access. ultimate spiderman - with and without force access. need for speed - with and without force access. seems this update is only really for those who wanna play pokemon.


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The reason this column exists, both for baseball and football, is the lack of transparency sports teams have regarding medical information and situations. I realize that part of this is a privacy thing; I wouldn't want my medical records out there to be analyzed by the public. Still, there's a "news value" to this and an information advantage for fantasy players. (Let's also not completely ignore baseball's third rail, gambling.)
The problem is that sports injuries are dealt with using a "hazy wall" rather than a real one. Hockey obfuscates with generalities like "upper body injury," but most sports deal with injury information on a case-by-case basis. There's no reason to hide that Stephen Strasburg hurt his arm. We all saw it happen and followed as he went from the mound to the surgeon's table. Even in cases where we'd rather not know all the details, like injuries to Adrian Beltre or Kaz Matsui, the details find their way out.
The fact is that with so much interest and coverage, there's no advantage to withholding. The Nats let athletic trainer Lee Kuntz give a
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The White Sox have been patient with Peavy, and having to wait a week or two more doesn't throw their plans off much. Peavy's latest setback turned out to be nothing more than some scar breaking loose near the re-attachment site. Peavy was understandably nervous and smartly cautious. The Sox will slow things down a bit, delaying his next rehab start until the 28th. That gives him one "normal" side session before he's slotted back in. He could have three rehab starts, but the Sox are open to him being ready after just two. Peavy will need to show 80-90 pitch stamina and no symptoms in order to head north.
The Nats are getting more concerned about Zimmerman's return. He's been off of any baseball activity since going on the DL on April 12th, which means he'll likely need more of a rehab assignment than the team had expected. Actually, the team had hoped Zimmerman would be able to keep himself tuned up without needing a visit to the minors, but given the severity of the strain and the location, that was always a bit optimistic. The Nats will have Zimmerman evaluated again on Monday when they get back home, where they'll set up the specifics of a return plan.
The Giants expect Sandoval will be ready to go on Friday after a missed game and a day off. His strained triceps isn't a significant problem, and the Giants are hoping the rest will keep it from turning into anything more. Sandoval has a reputation as one of those players who avoids the training room at all costs (one source joked "because that's where they keep the scales") but it's often a problem for young players who don't want to be labeled. It's even worse for Latin players who have a language barrier on top of that. It's one thing to speak enough English to get by with the press or ordering dinner, but even native English speakers can get tripped up by the Latinate workings of the medical staff. Sandoval should be fine in both the long and short term.
The Lisfranc sprain is more common in football than baseball, but Morrison managed the feat. He also has a muscle strain, which is unusual, especially in combination with the sprain. I spoke with a couple doctors, and they weren't sure how this could have happened. Even after seeing
Braden came out of his visit to Dr. Lewis Yocum with good news. At least, it could have been worse. Braden doesn't have any serious structural damage in his shoulder, but that doesn't explain the severe soreness and inflammation he's experiencing. If it's purely muscular -- a strain -- then it should heal pretty cleanly with only a concern about strength and stamina once he's healed up. The question the new A's medical staff is going to have to answer is what the root cause of the problem is. Most muscular issues are ones of overexertion, asking someone to do something past the point of fatigue. On the one hand, that's "dead arm," but on the other, it's this kind of situation. The best way to get a handle on things is probably to think of this like a strained hamstring, except in the shoulder. Braden will be shut down for at least a week, but this one is going to extend out much longer. How much longer is an open question, but setting the ERD at a month is reasonable, based on what we know right now.
Aspirin. That's the end result of what could have been something bad for Parnell. After Parnell lost some sensation in his finger, the Mets checked him for many conditions, including thoracic outlet syndrome. It turns out it was a simple blood clot, one that the blood thinning properties of aspirin should clear up. Parnell won't miss much time beyond the DL minimum, but if the problem doesn't clear, he could be forced to use more powerful medications that could cause some issues for him. People respond to blood thinners differently, so it's impossible to tell beforehand. It's not something to worry about long term -- something the Mets don't often get to say.
Damon is back in the Rays lineup as the DH, where he'll take over the role Manny Ramirez abandoned. Sam Fuld is getting the long look in left, while Dexter Jennings continues to wait in Durham. Damon missed several days after taking a pitch off his finger. While he avoided fracture, he did have trouble gripping the bat. Sources tell me he could have come back on Wednesday, but the team elected to be conservative and let him take a couple sessions of batting practice to make sure he was comfortable. He could be challenged by hard inside stuff, but Gavin Floyd's not much different than Phil Humber in that respect. Brandon Morrow is really the only "hard thrower" in the Rays' upcoming schedule, so this is a nice break for Damon, no pun intended.
Longoria is just now beginning to hit off a tee and there have been no discussions of him making a rehab start, but the Rays still think he'll be back on the 29th as planned. The Rays are close enough to their spring training complex that he could make the quick drive down, play in an XST or FSL game, and be back in time to check on his guns at home by bedtime. Longoria hasn't had any real setbacks during his rehab, mostly because the club has been very conservative with him, avoiding even the chance of setback. The only worry now is getting the rust off his bat, which should be fairly easy no matter which way the Rays go with it.
Justin Morneau is still down with the flu. The Twins said he needed two bags of IV fluid on Wednesday. That's one nasty flu they have going up in Minnesota ... Delmon Young also had the flu, but now is headed for an MRI on his sore ribcage. Keep an eye on this ... Alex Rodriguez was back in the lineup for the Yankees and has shown no problem with his oblique strain ... The same was true for Jason Bay, who made his season debut for the Mets ... However, the Mets may have lost Angel Pagan. He left Thursday's game with what was described as a strain on his side ... While the stats guys talk about breaking even, I'll remind you that steals also have an injury risk. Aaron Hill


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Schiano, Savage, Sanu: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview 2010August 26, 2010
College football kicks off next week, just in case you weren't paying attention, and with that comes my totally uninformed and baseless opinions. Just trying to get the ball rolling for some good football banter.
If somebody were to ask me to summarize our team in 4 syllables (which nobody really has . . . yet), I think I would go with "young po-ten'-tial".
This is a YOUNG team. Very young. Scary young. It has been estimated that 62 of our 85 scholarship players have 3 or more years of eligibility left. THREE or more years. Think about that. That's 73% of the team being either sophomores or freshman. Really, we don't lose a ton this year OR next year, and the bulk of the team's units should remain largely intact. Think about the names you know . . . Savage (true soph), Sanu (true soph), DC (rs-soph), Vallone (rs-soph), Beauharnais (true soph). Even Martinek, Eric LeGrand, Manny Abreu and Art Forst are "only" true juniors. Phil Steel actually has a great breakdown that ranks each team by years of experience on their 2-deep and we come in 116th out of 120 teams (http://blog.philsteele.com/2010/08/19/two-deep-breakdown-by-class-update/). And that's both bad AND good. Bad because it means inexperience THIS year, and all of the forehead-smacking frustration that comes along with it. Good because it means plenty of experience for the future, and all of the continuity and level of comfort that comes along with that. I'm not trying to downplay the roles of our older guys or make excuses in case we lose a "WTF?" game, but we are really in a year where, talented though we may be, our inexperience might be our greatest nemesis, but at least it should yield results in the future.
There is also a great deal of potential here as many of the young guys happen to be very talented football players. We are (finally) getting to a point where we are able to redshirt kids that we haven't been able to redshirt in the past, and in doing so, obtain that crucial 5th year of development and strength with guys that we actually play. And if we can get a new face to step up, a difference maker from either of the last two classes, we could have a nice new X-factor (or X-factor-zzzz, plural) in our favor. So if an Isaac Holmes or a Casey Turner or a Jeremy Deering or a Rashad Knight steps up, they could completely change the complexion of the team. Heck, I've been hearing good things about completely unheralded David Milewski! Step on up, son!!
Fan Fest Thoughts:
As I do at most Fan Fests, I spent the majority of my time meeting the "new guys", freshman and sophomores that have yet to make a name for themselves. Mostly because I like to see the true freshman up close and personal for the first time, and see who might be making a splash sooner rather than later. Also because the lines to see them aren't 75 people deep like they are for Messrs. Savage and Sanu. My initial impressions of this freshman class was that there are some BIG dudes in this class. Not necessarily tall or wide, but guys who, for their position, looked to be in tremendous shape. Rashad Knight, Casey Turner, Gareef Glashen, and Marcus Thompson all looked far removed from their high school days, physically. Maybe there is something to this "Florida pipeline" idea after all.
The offense has a LOT of important tools in the shed . . . a top-notch quarterback, a versatile flanker anchoring a solid corps of receivers, a platoon of RB's headlined by a gritty power back, and what I think is going to be a very solid tight-end unit. The o-line, though . . . well, they have me worried. They have EVERYONE worried. A couple of stalwarts in Forst, Ruch, and Barbieri, but also a few newcomers, and one of those at the crucial LT spot. Basically, a no-name blue-collar unit that has a lot to prove this year. The downside is that I believe "it all starts in the trenches" so if we can't get it done on the line, we're going to have trouble getting it done at the skill positions. We'll call that the "negative externality" effect. The upside is that you don't really *need* star players on the o-line to play well - you mainly need guys who play well together as a unit, and our guys are *supposedly* well coached soooo . . . we'll call that the "cohesive synergy" effect. So whatchoo gonna be, o-line? Negatively externalistic, or cohesively synergized? I guess that's the big question, really. It also doesn't hurt that our season unofficially starts on September 25th when North Carolina comes to town, basically giving our line an entire extra month to gel.
Quarterbacks - Grade: B+ (Potential: A-, as long as Savage stays healthy)
Honestly, I'm being generous because we are a left-tackle-missed-assignment away from being a D+ i this category. I'm not going to dwell on Savage, a guy who is perfectly capable of being All Big East as a true soph. He certainly has the talent, and it was on display last year. My issues here are: Will he experience a sophomore slump? Will the O-line be able to protect him? And will our lack of depth at the position hurt us? My answer to all three: "Probably not". It's been said that if you can get a rookie quarterback to replicate his first-year numbers, you've made progress, and I actually expect Savage to surpass his numbers across the boards . . . including interceptions. He'll take more chances and that will probably mean a few more turnovers. With Shimko being out most of the summer, undersized true frosh Chas Dodd (a VERY easy guy to root for) has been running with the 2's. That's not good. Basically, I'll be very, very happy as long as Savage is healthy. The nice things about quarterbacks is there is SO much to gain each additional year in terms of development, and I assume Savage will continue to progress and possibly even take a significant step forward. One to watch: Chas Dodd. Why? Because if he's in, it means we're down to our 3rd string 5'10 true freshman quarterback and he's just burned his redshirt. Fabulous.
Running Back - Grade: B (Potential: B+, if we can find that "other" back)
A flip of the quarterback situation . . . the talent is far more evenly distributed. And while we don't seem to have that one ace in the backfield, we do seem to have a plethora of playmakers back there. So we've got "just okay" talent, but we've got plenty of it!! Does that get you EXCITED??? Yeah, me neither. Now Martinek might not be the flashy stud that everyone ooh's and aah's over, but he came darn close to 1,000 yards last year as a part time back. He's plenty effective as a grinder, which is what Schiano likes to use anyway. Running backs don't typically "develop", they're just born that way - so I think we know what we have in Jersey Joe. After him, a troika of talented freshman have been vying for time and it is probably worth getting excited over at least one of them. Casey Turner (my pick), Jordan Thomas (has been killing it in scrimmages), and Jawan Jamison have all shown promise in practice. Plus there's STILL Kordell Young and Mason Robinson, two undersized backs who are trying to regain what injuries have robbed from them. The question is: where is De'Antwann Williams? After a burst here or there during his rookie season, he has been relatively quiet this year after sustaining an injury in the spring. I've always liked the guy's talents, but he's prone to fumbling (he did it again in the first summer scrimmage), and if he doesn't step up soon, he might be passed by some of the younger guys. One to watch: While I would have initially said Casey Turner (I'm hoping the light comes on for him sooner rather than later, one of 4 freshman that stood out to me physically at the Fan Fest), I've got to go with Jordan Thomas. A guy we've tried out at WR and RB, apparently his speed and shifty running style is giving the defense fits. So much so that we might see incumbent Joe Martinek shifting over to the . . .
Fullbacks - Grade: B-
We'll see. But Coach is at least *trying* the move of Joe to FB. If Joe can block well enough (and I believe he can), it would give us a dynamic running game with a ton more options, which might be just what our offense needs. It could speak volumes to how ready the freshman running backs really are. I really don't have much to say about these guys other than I've seen Edmond Laryea and it looks like someone has stapled softballs to his shoulders. He is HUGE. Ka'Lial Glaud might make a move here as well, so we'll see how that goes.
Wide Receivers - Grade: B+ (Potential: A-, if we can get a young guy to complement Mo)
Well, there's Sanu. And then there's everyone else. "Everyone else" is VERY young, but also very talented - and apparently very fragile. We've already lost promising rs-freshman Tim Wright for the year. Next-in-lines Quron Pratt, Mark Harrison, and JT Tartacoff have all gone down with injuries of varying degrees. They're all expected back, but I can't say that I'm happy about starting 3 true sophomores anyway (Sanu, Mark Harrison, and Quron Pratt). The one thing I DO like is the size of Sanu and Harrison. I think they are going to force defenses to pay attention to them, AND I think they're going to be beasts when it comes to blocking downfield, both of which should contribute to a successful running game. The loss of Wright definitely hurts but may also open the door for either Brandon Coleman or Jeremy Deering to make a splash. You remember my high praise for Deering from this past February's Roundup, right? From what I've been hearing, it was well deserved. Also, I have to give a shout-out to Quron Pratt and chalk one up in the "Things I Was Wrong About" category. I honestly didn't think we'd be hearing much from young Mr. Pratt, and as it turns out, he's our new slot receiver as a rs-frosh. Look for JT Tartacoff to get some reps in his place (assuming HIS injury isn't too severe) . . . the kid is QUICK, catches the ball and turns upfield for 7 yards before you know it. One to watch: I like Mark Harrison and his 6'4'', 230 lb frame but I really think we're going to see Deering sooner rather than later.
Tight Ends - Grade: B (Potential: A-, if our young corps develops as blockers as I think they should)
This position could be the most positive surprise of our offense. I consider the TE's primary responsibility to be blocking, and I think Jefferson, Carrezola and Lampert are up to the task. I also think DC has made some significant strides as a receiving TE so that could really help spread out defenses - many think DC will eventually play on Sundays as a TE. I even like the depth we have at the spot with Malcolm Bush looking solid in support. Overall, I'm pretty comfortable with this unit. One to watch: DC. After a full year of training at the position, I think he'll be much better prepared to play the TE spot and could be a bit of a revelation.
O-Line - Grade: C (Potential B, depending on if they choose to be negatively externalistic or cohesively synergistic)
The bad news is that our o-line had 11th-pick-in-the-NFL-Draft Anthony Davis last year and STILL underperformed. This year? He's gone. The good news? I'm of the opinion that the o-line is one those blue-collar, chemistry-intensive units where hard work and teamwork actually CAN make for a lack of natural talent. I'm also encouraged by the number of redshirts we're finally getting on our line and a few potential stars in Antwan Lowery and Desmond Stapleton. One to watch: Antwan Lowery. A converted DT, the guy has done an amazing job of transforming his body over the last year. I think he's got a bit of a nasty streak, too, so here's to hoping . . .
A lot of people are high on our defense, and you can count me among them. However, before we get carried away, there are a lot of new faces on this squad, guys that we hope can develop and step up their games. I'm not really worried about the guys up front (the d-line) and the guys in the back (the safeties). I'm a little more concerned about the guys in the middle (the linebackers) and the edges (the corners). Plenty of solid players, but the D is not without their question marks.
Defensive Ends - Grade: B (Potential: B+, depending on Freeny)
Like the talent, like the depth. I like Silvestro on the one side, but I'm a little concerned about Freeny becoming a full time starter. A converted LB (and EXCESSIVELY smiley guy), he is a terror on 3rd down rushing plays, but it remains to be seen how he will fare as full-time, multi-situational end. Is he able to sustain the point-of-attack on rushing plays? I am hopeful but not overly confident. I also like the depth here with Bayoh, Merrell, and one of my faves, Justin Francis. One to watch: Jamil Merrell. Good blend of speed and size, could be the 'new' Freeny.
Defensive Tackles - Grade: A- (Potential: A, not a ton of room for improvement, but they might surpass their already high standards)
Here we have good talent, good depth. Noonan is a rock, Vallone is a superstar in waiting, probably our best DT since Foster or Meekins, while Legrand, Civil and Isaac Holmes provide quality fresh legs off the bench. The backbone of the defense, and possibly the team. What excites me is that if these guys can do their job, it makes it easier for everyone else to do theirs. And that's good news for us. One to watch: It's kind of cheating to say Scott Vallone, but remember, this is only his redshirt sophomore year, and he's on the short list for All Big East. I like him a ton.
Linebackers - Grade: B+ (Potential: A-, largely contingent on Abreu channeling his talent)
Mixed bag here. One guy who has paid his dues and turned into a very solid contributor (the elder Lowery), one raw-but-dripping-in-talent 'backer who either "gets it" this year . . . or doesn't (Abreu), and a true soph who exploded onto the scene as an unheralded freshman last year (Beauharnais). I've been hearing that Abreu (who everybody knew needed some time in the system to develop) is finally "getting it" - and, if true, this has potential to be a VERY strong unit. Abreu makes fast guys look slow. He's just physically gifted. There's some decent depth here as well, and overall, I'm pretty happy with this unit. One to watch: Marcus Thompson. I know that "being built like a truck" doesn't *necessarily* make you ready to contribute in 1A ball, but it sure doesn't hurt! Unreal that this guy just got to college.
Cornerbacks - Grade: B (Potential: B+, if someone can step up opposite Rowe)
I am a little worried about this unit. David Rowe has been one of my favorites since he started here . . . just a good, solid corner. Brandon Bing, while a bit speedier, worries me a bit more, while Logan Ryan and Brandon Jones should provide nice support in nickel and dime packages. There's just no guarantee that anyone will be able to capably man the spot opposite Rowe. I've been hearing very good thing about Bing's play in practice, AND that Logan Ryan is just about ready to take a starter's job, which is obviously comforting, but I'll take a "wait and see" approach. Makes me nervous. One to watch: Tie between Logan Ryan and Rashad Knight. Logan is a bit of a safer bet, a guy with a year under his belt, and a Jersey kid. Knight, though . . . he might start for 3 years after learning on the fly this year.
Safeties - Grade: A- (Potential: A)
I like 'em. I like our starters. I like our backups. I like 'em both. Not quite on the level of Courtney Greene/Ron Girault, but Lefeged and Khaseem Greene could be a killer tandem in our defensive backfield. Greene apparently hits like a linebacker so we should see some nice breakups from him this year. Decent depth here, and Givens has me excited - a guy with the coverage skills of a corner. I like it. And a guy like Duron Harmon - he's in the picture above - this guy is SOLID. I don't even know what's going on with his arm. Is that his tricep? Is it a broken bone? A shard of his bionic skeleton? He looks nasty. One to watch: Givens. We all followed his Penn State saga last year, and this might be his chance to put his skills on display.
So I don't want to go too far off the deep end with respect to our offense and I don't want to go overboard (to mix hydrodynamic metaphors) singing the praises of our defense. However, the long and the short of it should be that our defense be our strength and will hopefully keep us in games if our offense can just put some freaking points on the board. There will be games when everything clicks and there will be games when the offense can't get rolling and the defense, strong though they may be, will cede and cede often because you can only put up an effective fight if you are able to get off the field for more than 3 downs at a time. So when I say that this season is all about how far the offense takes us, do not misinterpret. The D is the backbone of the team, but I fully expect them to reach the high standards set for them. How this team fares depends mainly on whether or not the o-line can gel and allow us to run the ball effectively.
Young Bucks
From what I've been hearing, guys who may or may not make an impact this year
Deering: Ready
Coleman: Not ready
Jordan Thomas: Ready
Bujari: Not ready
Harrison: Ready
Tartacoff: Ready
Givens: Not ready
Thompson: Not ready
Milewski: Ready
Taj Alexander: Not ready
Kirksey: Not ready (academics)
TJ Johnson: Not ready (academics)
Djwany Mera: Not ready (academics)
The schedule is a crapshoot. I'm sure we'll poo the bed on one occasion, and I'm sure we'll light up some teams that we shouldn't. After much thought and several EA Sports NCAA 2010 simulations, I came up with the following:
Norfolk State: W: 35-3
We crush them in unsurprisingly boring fashion. I expect very little Wildcat, very few defensive looks, basically showing nothing we don't have to show. Just a glorified scrimmage against tackling dummies.
See Norfolk State if they ate their Wheaties. There's certainly SOME potential for danger here as these kids are a significant step up talent-wise, but I think we get rolling early.
Have we ever played well coming off a bye week? The UNC defense and their 9-or-so-NFL-caliber-players scares me. We're going to have o-line issues all year, and it will manifest here. I don't think it will LOOK like a blowout right out of the gate or even midway through the 3rd quarter, but it should be more of a "they score, we don't" scenario, where your heart is sloooooowly torn out and you don't realize the game is out of reach until there is 8 minutes left. I hate those.
Tulane: W: 34-17
I don't think this game will be close, but I don't think we'll "comfortably" ahead until the 4th. We should certainly be the better team on the field, I just think the scoreboard won't show it until the end.
UConn: W: 14-10
Gritty, gritty games, UConn-Rutgers. And this one should be no different. I expect a low-scoring game that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire game.
Army: W: 41-6
Somehow Army just can't run the option the same way Navy can. I don't see them moving the ball against us at all, and I think we pass all over them early and wear their defense down late.
Pitt: L: 31-10
Much like the UNC game, this one will appear to be neck and neck on the field, only I see Pitt converting most of their 3rd and short situations (not to mention their scoring opportunities) while we have difficulty with their opportunistic D. Turnovers could spell our doom here.
I'm a little nervous about facing a USF team with an actual coach, and a team with a motive for revenge after last year's thrashing. That said, I can't pick against Rutgers who hasn't lost to USF since Clark Harris was on the team.
Syracuse: W: 23-14
Did you know that we have been outscored by Syracuse 42-7 in the first quarter of games in the last 3 years? 42-7!!! You'll see much made of this as the game draws closer, but that's really unbelievable. Now, we bounced back to win 2 of those games, but after last year's debacle, there is not another team I want to beat MORE this year than 'Cuse. I want to crush them.
Cincinnati: L: 22-13
New coach, new quarterback (kind of), new receivers, new tight end . . . We lose this one because we are outcoached.
Louisville: W: 20-17
Turkey Bowl Day! The 'Ville gives us surprisingly stiff competition, and we have to claw back to take this one late.
West Virginia: W: 31-17
We roll early. I know. I can't believe it, either.
We finish the season 9-3, 5-2 in the Big East. We play Temple (TEMPLE!!!) in Detroit the day after Christmas.
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